Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Students may enroll in up to 14 units of work experience education per semester or term; There is no limit to the number of terms for which a student may enroll in work experience education.

This is an overview course to familiarize the student with the history, nomenclature, operation, basic shop skills, and construction of modern heavy-duty diesel vehicles. The course will include shop safety, personal safety practices, tools, shop equipment, lubricants, fasteners, and workplace practices. An appreciation of the skills and abilities necessary to maintain heavy-duty diesel vehicles will be discussed. Field trips may be required.