Applied Air Brakes

A two-day course covering basic air brake principles, general repair processes, and diagnostic procedures of air brake systems in the heavy truck and equipment industry.

Topics include: Overview of foundation brake components and service procedures, pneumatic components and electronic components in a modern air brake system with anti-lock braking
systems, ABS and ATC function and diagnostics, electronic faults diagnostics and Troubleshooting.

Instruction Method

In-person

Time to Complete

Days

Credit or Non-Credit

Non-credit

Cost

Regular Price ~~$1600~~ $800 NOW Offered for ~~$800~~ $400 (50% discount) due to the Empire State Development NY Empowers Grant

Number of Hours

16 hrs

Prerequisites

Basic Air Brakes Microcredential

Skills

Identify air brakes systems, Identify and service foundation brakes, diagnose air brakes systems faults, diagnose and repair pneumatic and electronic faults, identify ABS and ATC integrated functions

Stackable Degrees

AAS Agricultural Business, AAS Agricultural Power and Machinery, B.S. Agricultural Business, B.T. Agricultural Business, BT Agricultural Equipment Technology

Career Outlook

There is a need to train current mechanics at heavy equipment dealerships, farms, and independent shops. According to AED (Associated Equipment Distributors), “the equipment industry has a job opening rate three times higher than the national average,” and “among AED member respondents, 95% agree there is a skills gap in the industry.”