UNIT 1 (13.2 Credit Hours, 300 Contact Hours)
Heavy Duty Vehicle & Tool Orientation
[24 Contact Hours]
Shop Safety
Equipment Operation
Cab Lift Procedures
Coupling and Uncoupling
Pre-Trip Inspection
Yard Maneuvering
Tool Familiarization
Precision Measuring Tools
Employment Application & Job Interview Preparation
Basic Welding and Tires Service [30 Contact Hours]
Welding and Safety Precautions
Equipment Set Up & Identifying Electrodes
Welding Techniques
Arc, Mig & Gas Welding Techniques
Heating, Cutting, & Brazing Techniques
Dismounting & Mounting Single & Multi – Piece Wheel
Rims
Foundation Brakes I [24 Contact Hours]
Foundation Brake Operation
S-Cam, Wedge and Disc Brake Repair and Maintenance
Air Chamber, Manual and Automatic Slack Adjuster Operation
Foundation Brakes II [24 Contact Hours]
Wheel Bearing Inspection and Adjustment
Wheel Seal Removal and Installation
Air Brake Systems I [30 Contact Hours]
Air Brake Systems Theory and Operation
Valve Identification
Air Line Routing
Brake Balancing
Air Brake Systems II [30 Contact Hours]
Air System Testing
Proper Repair Procedures
Air Brake System Troubleshooting
Valve Cross Referencing
Trailer Air Brake Systems [30 Contact Hours]
Trailer Air System
Converter Dolley Air System
Identify & Operation of Valves in System
Brake Balance Testing
ABS Systems (Anti-Lock Braking System) [30 Contact Hours]
Theory of Operation
Component Identification and Function
Circuit Connections and Testing
Locating System Failures using Blink Codes and Electronic Readers
Basic Hydraulics and Hydraulic Brakes [30 Contact Hours]
Hydraulic Operational Theory
Identify Components
Component Operation
System Maintenance and Trouble Shooting with Hydraulic Tester
Hydraulic Brake Circuits and Operation
System Component Maintenance and Repair
Power Steering & Front Ends [30 Contact Hours]
Front Axle Inspection
Front Axle Disassembly and Assembly Procedures
Alignment Factors and Adjustments
Failure Analysis
Removal and Installation of Components
Steering Gear Disassembly and Assembly
UNIT 2 (13.2 Credit Hours, 300 Contact Hours)
Suspension Systems and Alignment [30 Contact Hours]
Component Identification
Suspension Inspection
Rear Axle Alignment
Failure Analysis
Preventative Maintenance I [36 Contact Hours]
Lubricants and Filters
Coolant Systems Maintenance
Tractor Lubrication and Level "A" PM
Trailer Lubrication and Level "A" PM
Preventative Maintenance II [36 Contact Hours]
Out-of-Service Criteria
Tractor Level "B" and Level "C" PM's
Oil Analysis Procedures
Drivelines [30 Contact Hours]
Driveline Construction and Component Identification
Driveline Removal and Inspection
Driveline Angles and Installation
Driveline Troubleshooting
Clutches [36 Contact Hours]
Clutch Systems and Component Analysis
Clutch Removal and Inspection
Clutch Installation and Adjustment
Transmissions I [30 Contact Hours]
Theory of Operation
Removal and Disassembly Procedures
Failure Analysis
Transmissions II [30 Contact Hours]
Disassembly Auxiliary Sections
Parts Inspection and Analysis
Assembly Procedures
Failure Analysis,
Air Systems Operation and Inspection
Drive Axles I [30 Contact Hours]
Theory of Operation
Removal and Disassembly Procedures
Failure Analysis
Parts Inspection
Assembly and Setup Procedures
Drive Axles I [30 Contact Hours]
Theory of Operation
Removal and Disassembly Procedures
Failure Analysis
Parts Inspection
Assembly and Setup Procedures
Basic Electrical I [24 Contact Hours]
Theory of Electricity
Electronic Components
Component Failure Analysis
Component Testing
Practical Applications
UNIT 3 (13.2 Credit Hours, 300 Contact Hours)
Basic Electrical I [24 Contact Hours]
Component Testing
Practical Applications
Starting Systems [24 Contact Hours]
Theory and Operation
Circuit Voltage Drop
Starter Disassembly and Inspection
Starter Assembly Procedures
Circuit Failure Analysis
Charging Systems [30 Contact Hours]
Theory and Inspection
Charging Systems Problems
Alternator Disassembly and Inspection
Charging System Voltage Drop
Lighting and Instrumentation [24 Contact Hours]
Circuit Operation
Circuit Testing and Repair
Wiring Diagrams
Proper Job Interviewing Techniques
Air Conditioning [24 Contact Hours]
Introduction and Theory
Parts Familiarization
Recycling Procedures
Failure Analysis and Repair
Retrofit to 134a
Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Systems [24 Contact Hours]
Cab Heating Components Identification
Coolant Flow Problems
Louver System Problems
HVAC Failure Analysis
Basic Diesel Engines [24 Contact Hours]
History of Diesel Engines
Advantages of Diesel vs Gas Engines
Four Stroke Diesel Engines
Two Stroke Diesel Engines
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Disassembly [24 Contact Hours]
Proper Disassembly Procedures
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Inspection [36 Contact Hours]
Clean All Engine Components
Mic and Inspect All Engine Components
Mic and Inspect All Engine Clearances
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Assembly [36 Contact Hours]
Assemble Engine
Time and Tune Up / Level "C"PM
UNIT 4 (13.2 Credit Hours, 300 Contact Hours)
Engine Timing and Tune-Up [36 Contact Hours]
Fuel System Preparation
Engine Start-Up and Run-In Procedures
Cam Follower Timing
Valve Train Timing
Gear Train Timing
Upper Engine Technology I [24 Contact
Hours]
R & R Cylinder Head Assembly
R & R Camshaft
Upper Engine Technology II [24 Contact Hours]
R & R Valve Trains
Engine Tune-Ups
Introduction to Computers [24 Contact Hours]
Introduction to Computers
DOS Based Programs
Window Based Programs
Mouse Skills
Word Processing
Introduction to Fleet Maintenance
Industry Related Computer Technology [48 Contact Hours]
Fleetwise Maintenance Program
Work Order Processing
Inventory Control Processing
Introduction to DieselTronics [24 Contact Hours]
Introduction to Caterpillar's ET (V. 2.4)
Introduction to Detroit's Diagnostic Link (V. 4.2)
Introduction to Cummins Insite (V. 5.1)
Dieseltronics I [24 Contact Hours]
Engine Sensor Operation & Location on 3406B, 3176 & 3176B
Guided Diagnostics
Break-out Voltage Testing
Troubleshooting with E-Check / ProLink 9000 / PC Caterpillar Electronic
Technician
Dieseltronics II [24 Contact Hours]
Engine Sensor Operation & Location on Series 60 (DDEC II & DDEC
III)
Systems Check
Diagnostic Link Operation
Troubleshooting with E-Check / ProLink 9000 / PC Detroit Diagnostic
Data Link
Dieseltronics III [24 Contact Hours]
Engine Sensor Operation & Location on
M-11
Systems Check
Troubleshooting with E-Check / Pro Link 9000 / PC Cummins Insite
Dieseltronics III [24 Contact Hours]
Engine Sensor Operation & Location on M-11
Systems Check
Troubleshooting with E-Check / Pro Link 9000 / PC Cummins Insite (ver 5.1)
Dieseltronics, Finals [18 Contact Hours]
Dieseltronics Review
Final Exam Review
Final Exam
Diesel Technician Career Electives tronics, Finals [30 Contact Hours or 40 Contact Hours with Class "A" CDL Training Option]
TDDS Diesel Technician Students may choose one (1) of the following
for the final week of training:
CDL Class "B" Skills Training or
CDL Class "A" Skills Training or
Technical Skills Development - Special Project Assignment or
Individual Career Development Research
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