Diesel Technology AAS
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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Explain proper safety procedures in regard to overall shop safety practices with emphasis on equipment and maintenance/repair of diesel components.
Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild a diesel engine.
Understand and apply electrical principles as they relate to starting and charging.
Recognize, troubleshoot and repair powertrain systems including transmissions, differentials, brake systems and drive trains.
Demonstrate good work habits, communication practices and computation skills when performing both technical and general functions required of a diesel technician.
Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild a variety of diesel engines and their respective systems commonly found in the industry.
Understand and apply electrical principles as they relate to starting, charging and electronic systems.
Explain and apply hydraulic concepts, formulas and repair procedures to a variety of diesel vehicles found in the industry.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.