Weber State University partnered with the Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) in Kaysville, Utah in 1998 to offer the Heavy-Duty Truck Program to automotive students.  The HD-Truck program is a two-year associate degree program with an emphasis in Diesel Engine service technology.  Students who complete this degree will work as service technicians in HD-Truck dealerships and independent repair shops.

Students complete the Diesel Technology Program at the DATC and earn an Associate in Applied Technology degree through Weber State University by completing the general education requirements.

For more information on the Diesel Engine Technology program at the DATC, visit http://www.datc.net/catalog.asp

The Diesel Technician performs all duties of preventive maintenance and electrical troubleshooting along with additional training in the areas of transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering, suspension, and wheel alignment, and engine rebuild. A student can also specialize in many areas through the DATC's partnership training with Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks. The diesel technology field is for the person who enjoys working with their hands, yet enjoys the challenge of working with sophisticated equipment and is self motivated.

The curriculum for the HD Truck program requires that specific classes be taken each semester.

• View the curriculum HD-Truck/HD Truck Schedule 2007-2008.pdf

See your instructor for a list of basic hand tools you will need for this program.

1. Read the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Automotive Service Technology degree.
2. Apply online for admission to WSU. (Weber State University students whose ACT Math score is 22 and below and whose English score is 16 and below have to take the Accuplacer test in order to be able to register for classes).Declare your program of study as an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology - HD Truck Technology.

3. If you are not already working in a HD truck repair facility, obtain a letter of recommendation from your high school automotive instructor or from someone in the automotive industry.  Fax the form to 801-626-7917 or mail the form to the address shown below.

4. Schedule an interview with the WSU HD-Truck Program Coordinator: Steve Stuart by calling 801-626-6903 or by e-mail at slstuart@weber.edu
5. Take a fifty question entrance exam to evaluate your current level of automotive knowledge.
6. Working with your teachers, obtain sponsorship in a HD Truck dealership or repair facility.
7. Register for your classes, Click here for help.  New Freshmen, use the suggested course sequence for your registration. 
8. All students must sign a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA Release Form.  This form is necessary to allow your employer to monitor your progress throughout the semester. Fax the form to 801-626-7917 or mail the form to the address shown below.
9. Find housing for the semester.
10. Purchase your required books at the bookstore.
11. Obtain a parking permit
12. Provide proof of a valid driver's license.
13. Provide proof of insurability, such as a state drivers record.
14. Some employers require drug testing.
15. Work on obtaining a basic set of hand tools.    

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