Diesel Technician

Upon completing this course, students will have been introduced to the diagnosis with hydraulic and hydrostatic system operation and related pump and control systems. These tasks are performed on test simulators. After completing the hydraulic course, students will have the basic skills needed to safely diagnose and repair the hydraulic system.

The course introduces students to the diagnosis and service of wheels and tires, front hub assemblies, steering linkage, gearboxes, steering column, power steering pumps, and rear suspension systems and alignment. After completing the course, students will have the basic skills needed to perform steering and suspension repairs and wheel alignments.

This course provides students with an understanding of the drive train. By providing an overview and beginning diagnostics on the clutch system, students will learn the basics of the drive train before proceeding to the more complex manual and automated transmissions. This course includes the tasks of diagnosing and servicing clutch systems, driveline, drive axle, single and twin countershaft manual transmission, electronically automated standard transmissions, PTO, 4X4 configurations, and transfer cases. After completing the course, students will have the basic skills needed to perform drivetrain repairs.

This course begins with a fundamental overview of brakes, including brake theory, foundation, types of brakes, and the air supply system. Students are introduced to a variety of tools used for diagnosing brake system concerns. This course also covers hydraulic brake systems, ABS electronic systems, automatic traction control, power assist units, and high-pressure brake system diagnostics.

This course begins with basic engine fundamentals and manufacturer identification. The focus is on removing a cylinder head and installing a cylinder head, piston and liner assembly, and all 
components. During these procedures, students perform component tests and service the engine and components. Overviews, diagnostics, and servicing of the lubrication system, cooling system, 
air induction/exhaust system, starting aids, turbochargers and charge air coolers, and EGR systems devices round out the course.

This course is focused on diesel fuel systems, emissions control systems, engine braking systems, and basic troubleshooting theory, including electrical systems and injectors, and diesel engine diagnostics. Students learn about comprehensive diagnostics and service on the following systems: high-pressure common rail systems, exhaust gas recirculation, exhaust particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction, electronic management, and engine braking. At the conclusion of the course, alternate and multi-fuel systems are introduced, and students will perform diesel engine failure mode diagnostics.