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Diesel Technology 1 Course Descriptions

DIM0004 Introduction to Diesel Technology (150 Hours)

This course provides instruction in shop organization, management, safety, workplace communication skills and infection control procedures as well as related health hazards and safety practices for handling of hazardous materials. Students will be able to recognize, identify and demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment. In addition, demonstrated knowledge in Diesel engine construction, operation and servicing will be required. Course will consist of classroom and laboratory activities designed to meet industry standards and safety.

DIM0014 Diesel Engine Systems 1 (150 Hours)

This course will require the student to demonstrate applied comunication, mathematical and scientific knowledge. In addition, employability and entrepreneurial opportunitieswill be stressed. Demonstrated knowledge of engine systems and assemblies will be required. Course will consist of classroom and laboratory activites designed to meet industry standards and safety.

DIM0006 Diesel Engine Systems 2 (150 Hours)

This course will provide the student the opportunity to troubleshoot, repair and rebuild engine systems, camshaft and block assemblies. Course will consist of classroom and laboratory activities designed to meet industry standards and safety.

DIM0302 Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 (150 Hours)

This course will introduce the student to fundamentals and principles of basic electrical theory, the operation of electrical systems, electrical component measurement and computation for diesel technology. The student will also perform lab and shop procedures in the following areas: tool use and organization; personal safety and environmental practices; diesel shop organization and management. The course will also provide the student with skills relating to workplace communication and employment as well as offer optional work experience training.

DIM0303 Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 (150 Hours)

This course will enable the student to apply electrical skills previously learned and advance to electronic component identification and working principles. The student will test, service, and repair electronic diesel systems in a lab/shop environment. The student will perform lab and shop procedures in the following areas: tool use and organization; personal safety and environmental practices; diesel shop organization and management. The course will also provide the student with skills relating to workplace communication and employment as well as offer optional work experience training.

DIM0007 Heavy Truck Brake Systems 1 (150 Hours)

This course introduces the student to hydraulic braking systems. The student will identify, explain the principles of hydraulic systems and their components in a variey of hands-on skills including the ability to service and recondition hydraulic brakes in a lab/shop environment. The student will perform lab and shop procedures in the following areas: Tool use and organization; personal safety and environmental practices; diesel shop organization and management. This course will also provide the student with skills relating to workplace communication and employment as well as offer optional work experience training.

DIM0008 Heavy Truck Brake Systems 2 (150 Hours)

This course introduces the student to air, parking, and anti-braking systems. The student will identify and explain the principles of these systems and their components in a variety of hands-on skills including the ability to troubleshoot, service and recondition air brakes in a lab/shop environment. The student will perform lab and shop procedures in the following areas: tool use and organization; personal safety and environmental practices; diesel shop organization and management. This course will also provide the student with skills relating to workplace communication and employment as well as offer optional cooperative education training.

 




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