Additional information available on the Diesel Technology Department website.
The Diesel Brakes Certificate focuses on the students identifying and describing the many different types of diesel-powered vehicles. An emphasis is placed on being able to research information in maintenance manuals and parts manuals along with properly identifying and selecting mechanical fasteners for a particular application. There will be specific coverage of precision fasteners, fuels, fluids as they relate to the diesel industry.
Further, there will be a focus on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. An emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air and hydraulic tools safely. The certificate will cover how to clean equipment properly, how to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and how to apply mandated regulations. An emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. The various braking systems incorporated in heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment including the diagnosis and service of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical brake components will be covered with general service and maintenance procedures for the heavy-duty truck air brake system and related pneumatic components including operational checks, performance testing, and verifying system compliance with regulations to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety. This certificate will cover basic electrical theory, circuit designs, wiring methods, multimeter usage, and wiring diagrams including the demonstration of test procedures on electrical circuits.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Diesel Brakes certificate program, students should be able to:
• Diagnose, service, test, and repair air brakes on Heavy Trucks along with wet brakes used in the Equipment Industry (Brakes submerged in oil)
• Test, service, and repair electrical components associated with the electrical side air brake and wet brake systems. i.e., electric over hydraulic brakes
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