Diesel Technology

Analyzing and repairing the complex electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems of today’s semi-trucks and heavy construction equipment are the core training components of this program. Students will troubleshoot, overhaul, and assemble diesel engines in our industry grade diesel repair facility using the same equipment and techniques as professional mechanics.

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Prerequisites

Subject	Sophomore Year		Junior Year
	After 1st Semester	After 2nd Semester	After 1st Semester
English	1.5	1.5	2
Math	1	1.5	2
Science	.5	1	1.5
Social Studies	.5	1	1.5
Minimum Core Needed Includes credits from ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, PLUS up to 1/2 credit Health, 1/2 credit Personal Finance , and 1 credit PE	5	6.5	8
Minimum Total Credits Needed	9	12	15

A student gathers tools in front of a large truck

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Tools & Equipment

Uniform Requirements

Academic Materials

Credits & Certifications

High School Credit

College Credit

Students may be eligible for college credit through the credit for prior learning process at STLCC
Ranken Technical College - college credit opportunities exist through credit for prior learning or credit by assessment

College credit and certification are not guaranteed. Their attainment is dependent on student performance in both the course and on external industry assessments. All certifications are through external agencies and the accommodations permitted will vary from assessment to assessment. Additionally, students must participate in the full two years of the program to be potentially eligible for all certifications listed.

Certifications

Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification in Diesel Engines, Electrical/Electronic Brake Systems, Brakes and Steering & Suspension
S/P2 Safety
EPA 609

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Essential Processing Skills Needed for Success

Work individually and in groups
Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents (technical reading)
Understand and use basic math computations; including percentages, fractions, decimals, rulers and standard units of measurement
Have a basic working knowledge of hand and power tools
Have an awareness of personal safety in the shop, adhere to safety procedures and assume personal responsibility
Manage own time and the time of others
Follow both written and oral instructions
Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
Respecting the importance of accuracy as it relates to mechanisms of a vehicle
Demonstrate deductive reasoning or the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Demonstrate inductive reasoning or the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. This includes being able to find a relationship among seemingly unrelated events
Take the initiative; perform tasks without having to be told
Accept constructive criticism and react in an appropriate manner
Have a working knowledge of computers and their usage
Follow and complete multi-step directions
Communicate information effectively with peers and instructor

Essential Physical Skills Needed for Success

Keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Able to climb, lift, and handle taxing physical activity
Tolerate working in a diesel environment that includes high places, small spaces, extreme temperatures, outdoors, smells and dirty environments
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
Detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness
Work for extended periods of time

How will my time be spent?

Program Year	Classroom Time	Lab Time
CTE Year One	25% - 50%	25% - 50%
CTE Year Two	25% or less	75% or more