Diesel Technology-5260

Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none

Students who like working with big vehicles and equipment learn the theory and practical skills for repairing medium-to-heavy duty trucks.  Additionally they will prepare to work with other diesel engine vehicles and machinery, including ships, stand-by generators, trains and construction equipment.  Areas of study include the use of technical manuals, a variety of power and hand tools, instruction in diagnosis and malfunction of computer controls, and parts inspection, repair and replacement.  Some work is also done with large on-road and off-road gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.