Northshore Technical Community College
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
CIP 470605
Technical Diploma (TD),
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS),
Technical Competency Area (TCA)
The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as job entry-level diesel powered equipment technicians. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. The content includes, but is not limited to, disassembling engines and replacing parts, fuel injection systems, oil and water pumps, electrical systems, steering and suspension systems, brake systems, drive train, and chassis. Instruction also includes the use of technical manuals, preventive maintenance procedures, and safe and efficient work practices.
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Course |
Course |
Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
Clock Hours |
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FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIESEL ENGINE PARTS IDENTIFICATION & OPERATING PRI |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
|
ENGINES I |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
ENGINES II |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIESEL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
90 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
45 |
|
|
BASIC DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
|
ADVANCED DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIESEL ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
GENERAL ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
90 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO POWER TRAINS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
TRANSMISSIONS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIFFERENTIALS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
BASIC HYDRAULICS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
BRAKES |
1 |
3 |
4 |
150 |
|
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FUNDAMENTALS OF STEERING |
1 |
2 |
3 |
75 |
|
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FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSPENSION |
1 |
2 |
3 |
75 |
|
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AIR CONDITIONING |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
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DIESEL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
JOB SEEKING SKILLS |
2 |
0 |
2 |
30 |
|
|
TD - Diesel Powered Equipment Technician |
|
|
60 |
1815 |
|
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Optional Elective |
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CUSTOMER SERVICE |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
|
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CSRV2000 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
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ENTP1000 |
FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
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With approval from the Chief Academic Officer/designee, the following courses may be substituted for any of the above course requirements. |
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SPECIAL PROJECTS I |
0 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
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SPECIAL PROJECTS II |
0 |
2 |
2 |
60 |
|
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SPECIAL PROJECTS III |
0 |
3 |
3 |
90 |
|
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SPECIAL PROJECTS IV |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
|
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PRACTICUM |
0 |
3 |
3 |
135 |
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION |
0 |
3 |
3 |
135 |
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ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
45 |
|
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ADVANCED HYDRAULICS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
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WELDING |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
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Below are Certificate Exit Levels |
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FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
AIR CONDITIONING |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
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TCA - Air Condition Technician |
|
|
8 |
240 |
|
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FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF STEERING |
1 |
2 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSPENSION |
1 |
2 |
3 |
75 |
|
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TCA - Steering and Suspension Technician |
|
|
10 |
270 |
|
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FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
BASIC HYDRAULICS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
BRAKES |
1 |
3 |
4 |
150 |
|
|
TCA - Brake Technician |
|
|
10 |
330 |
|
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FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
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SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIESEL ENGINE PARTS IDENTIFICATION & OPERATING PRI |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
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ENGINES I |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
TCA - Diesel Engine Technician Apprentice |
|
|
11 |
345 |
|
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FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO POWER TRAINS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
TRANSMISSIONS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIFFERENTIALS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
TCA - Drive Train Technician |
|
|
12 |
360 |
|
|
FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
SAFETY SKILLS & INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIESEL ENGINE PARTS IDENTIFICATION & OPERATING PRI |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
|
ENGINES I |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
ENGINES II |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
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DIESEL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
90 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
45 |
|
|
BASIC DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
2 |
2 |
4 |
120 |
|
|
ADVANCED DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
105 |
|
|
DIESEL ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
GENERAL ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
90 |
|
|
CTS - Diesel Engine Technician |
|
|
31 |
960 |
