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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Diesel Technology, TC
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This program provides students with knowledge and laboratory experiences in the diagnosis, repair, service, and maintenance of diesel equipment. Preventive maintenance is stressed, as well as the importance of high-quality workmanship.
Job Opportunities
Mechanic (small shops) • Fleet Technicians (large shops) • Lead Technicians (trucking companies) Shop Foreman (dealerships) • Specialty Technicians (dealerships Part Technicians)
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Salary Expectations
To find current average salaries for Diesel occupations, visit: Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of industry and OSHA safety standards for mechanical safety, hazardous waste material control, handling and disposal, and proper vehicle lift safety
- Demonstrate the proper use of diesel repair hand tools and advanced diagnostic equipment commonly used in the service and repair of diesel technology
- Accurately calculate mathematical problems common to the diesel technology industry such as, but not limited to the following: gear ratios, conversion between metric and US measurements, electrical circuits (Ohm’s Law), alignment angles, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter readings, and cubic inch replacement
- Demonstrate proper techniques involved in completely removing, disassembling, cleaning, servicing, and re-assembling a diesel engine
- Demonstrate proper technique while performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on diesel technology
- Identify and assemble the parts of diesel fuel injection systems
- Diagnose and repair diesel truck brake systems
- Diagnose and repair diesel truck drive (power) train systems
- Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in diesel trucks
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems used in diesel trucks
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic operation of a tractor and trailer including the following: pre- trip inspection, proper clutch usage, coupling/uncoupling of trailer, and basic maneuvering.
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General Education Courses
Complete all (6 credit hours) Diesel Technology Courses
Complete all (29 credit hours)
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