Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics – WVEIS#TR1740
Diesel is the workhorse of the transportation industry.
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Diesel technicians keep America’s workhorses running. Whether you’re operating a piece of heavy equipment or hauling it to the job site, you need a diesel technician who can get the work flowing again when things go wrong. It doesn’t matter if it is a small contractor’s only pickup truck or a large company’s entire fleet, you can keep them in business as a diesel tech.
Working on diesel engines can be a big job, literally. These aren’t the puny engines you’re probably familiar with. A truck engine is six times the size of what you’ll find in a car. A job that size requires big tools. Diesel techs need to be able to handle the physical demands of this type of engine repair work.
What you will do in this class
Use a combination of online and classroom work to study diesel theory. In the shop, you will learn the hands-on skills to apply the theory, and tune-up and troubleshoot various vehicles including trucks, construction, and farm equipment.
Skills you will learn
Identification, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and rebuilding of all major components of a diesel engine.
Tools you will use
Hand and power tools, precision measurement tools, and laptops used for troubleshooting.
Major Units of Study
Fundamentals of Diesel Equipment
Diesel Engine Components
Diesel Support Systems
Electronic Engine Controls
Example Job Titles
Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Bus Mechanic
General Repair Mechanic
Diesel Technician
Truck Mechanic
Service Technician
Preventive Maintenance Technician
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