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Diesel Technology 2 Course Descriptions

DIM0103 Preventative Maintenance Inspection (150 Hours)

This course will provide training in diesel engine preventive maintenance by using diagnostic techniques and manufacturer's maintenance requirements in a lab/shop environment. The student will use hands-on skills demonstrating the ability to do an oil analysis, perform mileage inspection scheduling and follow manufacturer's suggested maintenance procedures. The student will apply 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.

DIM0610 Heating and Air Conditioning (150 Hours)

This course introduces the student to basic heating and A/C components combined with hands-on activities of inspecting A/C systems, using diagnostic procedures involving pressure tests, removal and replacement of A/C components, and identifying types of refrigerants used. The student will demonstrate the use of recovery and reclaim systems applying EPA requirements for handling recycled refregerants. The student will perfrom 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.

DIM0500 Truck Steering and Suspension (150 Hours)

This course will enable the student to troubleshoot and repair conventional and hydraulic steering systems in a variety of hands-on skills including the ability to service and align axle suspensions, tractors and trailers. The student will perform lab and shop procdures 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.

DIM0201 Drive Train Systems 1 (150 Hours)

This course will provide the necessary skills for the student to maintain and troubleshoot components and assemblies of power train systems. The student will describe common problems of components, clutches, and transmissions, and apply procedures to troubleshoot, remove, replace, and rebuild these components and assemblies using hands-on skills in a lab/shop environment. The student will perform lab and shop procedures in the follolwing 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.

DIM0202 Drive Train Systems 2 (150 Hours)

This course will provide advanced skills in the troubleshooting and repair of transmissions, differentials, drivelines and transfer cases. Course will consist of classroom and laboratory activities designed to meet industry standards and safety.

DIM0106 Hydraulic Systems (150 Hours)

This course will introduce the student to the basic principles of hydraulic pumps, motors, and hydraulic accessories. The student will identify, explain, and troubleshoot components using diagrams and test equipment by performing hands-on skills in maintaining and reconditioning hydraulic systems in the lab. 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 communicationand employment as well as offer optional work experience training.




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