Student Leadership Organization

Skills USA

Motto

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work

Mr. E. Jackson, Instructor

Program Description

Diesel Service Technology is a two-year secondary program which provides students with a foundation of skills and knowledge related to the service and repair of diesel vehicles and power equipment. Students who complete the program may enter employment in an entry level position, or continue their education in a postsecondary program such as diesel technology, heavy equipment maintenance, or related areas. Students receive instruction in the maintenance and service of a variety of vehicles including small equipment, automobiles, trucks, and tractors/construction equipment.

The first year includes instruction in foundation skills/safety procedures, leadership, tool and equipment usage, measurement, basic vehicle service, brakes/hydraulic service, and electrical system service.

The second year provides students with a review of foundation skills and safety procedures, advanced leadership skills, advanced tool and equipment usage, diesel engine (performance and repair), advanced electrical systems, and steering and suspension.

The program is aligned with ASE/NATEF-2004 Medium/Heavy Truck standards. The student will receive instruction and training in: Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, Diesel, and Steering and Suspension.

Course Outline

 Diesel Service Technology I

Course CIP Code: 47.0605

Course Description: Diesel Service Technology I is the entry level course of the secondary Diesel Service Technology program. Students in Diesel Service Technology I will gain foundation competencies related to safety, tool and equipment usage, measurement, brake/hydraulics and basic electrical system service. (2-2½ Carnegie units, depending upon time spent in the course.)

Unit 1:        Introduction and Orientation                                                                            3-10

Unit 2:        Safety                                                                                                             5-15

Unit 3:        Tools, Technical References, Measurement, and Fasteners                               5-15

Unit 4:        Brakes/Basic Hydraulics                                                                              87-105

Diesel Service Technology II

Course CIP Code: 47.0609

Course Description: Diesel Service Technology II is a continuing course in the secondary Diesel Service Technology program. Students will gain advanced competencies in foundation skills and safety procedures, advanced leadership skills, advanced tool and equipment usage, diesel engine (performance and repair), advanced electrical systems, and steering and suspension. (2-2½ Carnegie units, depending upon time spent in the course.)

Unit 1:        Introduction, Orientation, Employability Skills, and Safety                                3-10

Unit 2:        Advanced Tools, Technical References, Measurement, and Fasteners              5-15

Unit 3:        Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems                                                         20-25

Unit 4:        Diesel Systems and Theory                                                                        169-205