Diesel Technology CIP Code47.0613 – Competency RecordsPossible CareersBus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine SpecialistsLocomotive EngineersLocomotive FirersRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators & HostlersTransportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspectors, Except AviationPotential CertificationsPA Safety Inspection CertificationPA Emissions Inspector CertificationI-MAC CertificationOSHA-10Employability: Interviewing SkillsArticulated CreditsLocal Articulation Agreements Mr. DiehlProgram OverviewAs the diesel equipment industry continues to expand, the demand for technicians to repair and maintain diesel equipment grows. Students in the Diesel Technology program will receive training in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of medium-duty and heavy-duty transportation equipment. The Diesel Technology curriculum is designed to instruct students to work in the 21st century on the diesel engines that power vehicles like tractor/trailers, buses, and trucks. Areas of study include the use of technical manuals, a variety of power and hand tools, instruction in diagnosis and malfunction of computer controls, and parts inspection, repair and replacement. You will also receive training on other systems like brakes, drive trains, heating/air conditioning, and hydraulics. The program emphasizes the skills necessary to maintain all types of equipment, and how to repair and maintain both on- and off-road use vehicles. Instruction will be provided in oxyacetylene and AC/DC welding operations. Co-op opportunities exist for qualified students at dealerships, truck repair facilities, trucking companies, and construction equipment repair facilities. Students will have an opportunity to earn an International Mobile Air Conditioning Service Certification and Bendix Air Brake System Training Certificate of Completion. Students who qualify will be eligible to take the Pennsylvania Vehicle State Inspection and Emission programs. Skill Alignment Chart (Click to Expand)Educational & Physical AttributesExpectationsProgram Safety & Physical ConsiderationsAdhere to uniform requirementsA focus on safety around moving equipment, hand tools, power tools & other equipment found in the industryAbility to diagnose the source of a problem quickly & accuratelyAbility to work in tight spacesAbility to work independently, read & follow directionsGood eye/hand coordinationStamina to stand for long periods of timeWillingness to work with certain chemicals and be able to handle the odors associated with working in a diesel shopAbility to lift relatively heavy equipment (at least 50–75 pounds)Essential APTITUDES for this lab–Recommended LevelsFinger dexterity, manual dexterityMotor coordinationCritical thinkingComplex problem solvingTroubleshootingSpatial/visual thinkingGood speaking skillsOrganizationWillingness to get dirtySelf–disciplinedWork well with others and independentlyDisplay on–task behaviorReadingExplain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading textFollow a complex multi–step procedure independentlyComprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, and other visualsLearn and apply content–specific symbols correctlyApply content–specific vocabulary correctlyIdentify and explain how different ideas connect throughout textRead and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problemCompare & contrast information in a textSummarize information from different written resourcesBy the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficientlyTextbook: Heavy Duty Truck Systems, Fifth Edition, Average grade reading level: 14.25Textbook: Diesel Technology, Eighth Edition, Average grade reading level: 14.77WritingProduce clear & coherent writingDevelop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewritingWrite with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabularyConduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self–generated question) or solve a problemWrite routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiencesClearly convey with precision step–by–step work completedWrite fast–paced, accurate work reportsUse technology to produce, publish or share writingWrite different types of texts such as: argumentative, informative & explanatory focused on program specific contextMath LevelsNumbers and Operations:Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimalsGrade 6 – Fraction computationsGrade 7 – Percent and ratio problemsAlgebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversionsMeasurement:NG – Units: English Metric Precision: 0.001 inchGrade 6 – Unit conversion within and between measuring systemsGrade 8 – Volume of cone, cylinder, sphereAlgebraic Concepts:Algebra 1 – Solve equations for a given variable (rewriting formulas)Data and Probability:Algebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictionsTheory Time30–60 minutes/dayHomework30–60 minutes/week – There will be an in–class opportunity to complete most assignments and also time to study for upcoming assessments. Additional studying and work not completed in–class will need to be completed at home.Lab Time2– 2.5 hours/dayTests Chapter tests– onlineTask list completion rubricsNOCTI (mandatory for all CTE programs)POS Academics and Electives RecommendedCollege Prep English & Math are a component of the DCTS programBlueprint ReadingStudy & Other SkillsNote– taking skillsGood attendanceTechnology Skills/KnowledgeUse and navigate school–issued laptopWeb navigationEmail managementNavigate learning management system and instructional technology toolsVideo conferencingDatabase navigationUse and navigate industry–specific electronic diagnostic equipmentCertifications OfferedRequired Course Certifications:Get Ahead– Daimler Trucks North AmericanOSHA Certification– General Industry (Automotive)– Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOSHA FOrklift Operator– CATSection 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery– Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide and National Institution for Automotive Service ExcellenceSnap–On Multimeter Certification– Snap–OnSnap–On Scanner Certification– Snap–OnTimken Tech Series Certification– TimkenSP2:Heavy Duty Technology SafetyAutomotive Service Pollution PreventionDaimler Trucks– Heavy Duty Term.Valvoline (Fluids and Chemicals)WD–40 (Tool Maintenance and Cleaning)Building Resumes for Automotive FieldInterview Skills for Automotive IndustrySupervisor’s CourseTeam MeetingsPreparing a Vehicle for ServiceEthics and You in the Automotive IndustryOptional, but Recommended Certifications:Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)– National Institution Technicians Education Foundation*PA Emissions Inspector– PA Department of Transportation*PA Safety Inspector, Category I, II, and III– PA Department of Transportation *Can be received through our Adult Education program once you turn eighteen years of agePost–Secondary Options and Continuing EdJohnson College– 12 credits