Diesel Technology

Diesel Technology

Length of Program: 2 Years
Program Instructor: Mr. John Wilson
 
Program Description
This program provides students with practical experience in the operation and repair of both industrial and agricultural equipment. They operate forklifts, agricultural tractors, small engines and semi-trucks. They diagnose and repair the equipment through various troubleshooting methods. Other major areas of study included drive trains, hydraulics, welding, electrical systems and brakes. Overhauling both small gas engines and large diesel engines highlights the year. This program has attained national Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E) certification.
Major Topics Introduced In the Course:
  • Safety Procedures
  • Four Stroke Engines
  • Welding
  • Cooling Systems
  • Lubrication Systems
  • Fuel Systems
  • Digital Multi-Meters
  • Air Induction Systems
  • Transmissions and Drive Line Differentials
  • Steering Systems
  • ABS Brake Systems
Program Highlights:
  • Work on high horsepower big rigs
  • Learn about 12 different types of diesel engines
    • Participate in 2-3 study trips per year
  • Skills USA competition
Job Possibilities:
  • Great paying jobs everywhere repairing:
    • Trucks
    • Off-road equipment
    • Boats and big ships
    • Farm equipment
  • Technician
  • Service Writer
  • Parts Person
  • Office Worker
Post Secondary Options:
Students may continue their education in 2-year technical or community college diesel or automotive programs. Job placement through School-To-Work allows students to begin their career prior to high school graduation.
Students are members of Skills-USA, the nation’s largest career-technical student organization.
College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:
  • Owens Community College
  • Freightliner & Washington State Community College
  • Edison State Community College
Club/Organizations/Competitions:
  • Skills USA
    • regional, state and national competitions
    • 2005 – Gold Medal Winner at State & National Competitions
    • 2008 – Silver Medal Winner – State Competition
    • 2009 – Bronze Medal winner – State Competition
  • Yearly tractor pull
Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:
  • Junior status in High School
  • Math and science skills are helpful, but not required
Personality Traits to work in this field: 
  • Enjoy working with hands
  • Get along well with others
  • Mechanical-minded person