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DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
(MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND BUS TECHNICIAN)
Florida Program Number: I470605
Total Hours: 1350 Hours |
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MISSION:
This program is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of the industrial community by developing skilled technicians trained with the most current technologies, professionalism and leadership abilities.
DESCRIPTION:
Training includes maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems, maintaining and repairing basic hydraulic systems, overhauling diesel engines, performing preventative maintenance and repairing chassis of heavy trucks and buses. Communication and leadership skills, mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices are included in the training. Instructors are ASE certified as medium and heavy truck technicians. The instruction, course of study, facilities, and equipment have been evaluated by the National Automotive Service Technicians Education Foundation (N.A.T.E.F.) and meets the Automotive Service Excellence Standards of Quality (ASE) for training.
UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:
Tools, safety shoes and CDL (Commercial Driver License) may be required for employment. The State of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Mathematics 9.0, Language 9.0 and Reading 9.0
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
Graduates may take Automotive Excellence Standards for Quality ASE examinations T1-T8. The program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF).
JOB TRAINING INCLUDES: Occupational Completion Points (OCP)
OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.
Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:
From $42,000. annually to $46,000. annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)
DIM0101: Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper (Inclusive)
- Identify shop organization, management, and safety requirements
- Demonstrate shop and occupational safety, first aide and infection control procedures
- Identify the basic diesel components and functions
- Demonstrate the use of basic tools and equipment
- Demonstrate workplace communication skills
- Apply math skills to diesel technology tasks
- Apply scientific principles common to diesel technology operations
- Demonstrate employability skills for diesel technology occupations
- Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in the diesel technology industry
- Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures
- Identify principles, assemblies, and systems of engine operation
- Troubleshoot and repair engine systems
- Rebuild a cylinder-head assembly
- Remove and replace camshaft assemblies
- Rebuild a block assembly
- Demonstrate the qualifications for employment
DIM0102: Diesel Electrical & Electronics Technician (270 Hours)
- Demonstrate shop and occupational safety, first aide and infection control procedures
- Identify and apply electrical principles related to diesel technology
- Identify and apply electronic principles related to diesel technology
- Maintain and repair electrical systems
- Demonstrate the qualifications for employment
DIM0103: Diesel Equipment Preventive Maintenance Technician (135 Hours)
- Engine System
- Cab and Hood
- Electrical/ Electronic
- Frame and Chassis
DIM0104: Diesel Engine & Diagnostic Technician (270 Hours)
- General Engine Diagnosis
- Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
- Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
- Lubrication systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Cooking system Diagnosis and Repair
- Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Fuel supply System Diagnosis and Repair
- Engine Brakes
DIM0105: Diesel Brakes Technician (135 Hours)
- Air Supply and Service Systems
- Mechanical/Foundation
- Parking Brakes ·Hydraulic System
- Mechanical/Foundation ·Power Assist Units
- Air and Hydraulic Antilock Brake systems (ABS) and Automatic Traction Control (ATC)
DIM0106: Diesel Heating & Air Conditioning Technician (135 Hours)
- HVAC Systems Diagnosis, Service and Repair
- A/C system and Component diagnosis, Service and Repair
- Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis, Service and Repair
- Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair
- Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Handling
DIM0107: Diesel Steering & Suspension Technician (135 Hours)
- Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair ·Suspension systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Suspension systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment and Repair
- Wheels and Tires Diagnosis and Repair
- Frame Service and Repair DIM0108: Diesel Drivetrain Technician (135 Hours)
- Clutch diagnosis and Repair
- Transmission Diagnosis and Repair
- Driveshaft and Universal Joint diagnosis and Repair
- Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair
DIM0109: Diesel Hydraulics Technician (135 Hours)
- General System Operation
- Pumps
- Filtration/Reservoirs (Tanks)
- Hoses, Fittings and Connections
- Control Valves
- Actuators
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Business Partner: Zanotti East
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