St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
TRAN
5 courses with the subject TRAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TRAN 1503General Service
This course is an introduction to the automotive industry. Materials covered will PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College include an overview of the entire vehicle layout, components, correct procedures, intervals for servicing, and maintaining multiple types of vehicles. Students will have a strong emphasis on shop safety, vehicle lifting, hoisting, along with the use of electronic service information, technical service bulletins, and repair orders. Students while disassembling and reassembling vehicle components will also be introduced to shop tools, equipment, how to use them correctly and safely. Students will examine many scientific principles and materials that apply to the transportation industry. Student Learning Outcomes: * Apply soft skills and shop safety procedures while working in the lab. * Identify service intervals and perform vehicle safety inspections. * Demonstrate oil/filter service, maintenance, and light repairs. * Comprehend waste handling procedures and comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulations. * Perform cooling system test, maintenance and light repairs to vehicles. * Analyze electronic service information, technical service bulletins, and repair orders. * Examine the function and operation of entire vehicle's main components and systems. * Demonstrate safe and proper use of basic hand tools and shop equipment. * Identify the different types of fasteners and hardware used in the transportation industry. * Disassemble and reassemble vehicle components using correct tools and procedures. * Demonstrate how to use measuring devices such as, micrometers, veneer calipers, and dial indicators. * Demonstrated serpentine belt and tensioner inspection and replacement. Corequisite(s): AUTO1510. ( C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, -3 other)
Estimated cost of books, supplies and materials: $4,575 PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Page 43
