Diesel Automotive Technology 1 & 2
Pathway: Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 Fine Practical Arts
Instructor: Ellen Gutierrez or John Adkins
The Diesel Automotive Technology course is a one-year program designed to train entry level diesel mechanics. Students are trained in shop safety, preventive maintenance, braking systems, suspension systems, tires, engine theory, electrical and electronic theory, troubleshooting, hydraulic theory, design and troubleshooting, powertrain theory, performance, operation and component rebuild. All courses will follow ASE standards. Students will be working on live units with real world problems to diagnose and repair to gain the hands-on experience they need to become successful Diesel technicians. Students will have the opportunity to obtain student ASE certifications in the automotive field and complete a job shadow experience.
Course fee: $40.00.
To be eligible for concurrent enrollment credit a student must maintain a grade of C or higher in the high school course.
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM:
- Auto Shop Owner/Manager
- Diesel Mechanic Master
- Auto Technician Repair
- Service Estimator
Diesel Students Supplies List:
Student Supplied:
- Safety Toe Boots (Steel or Composite Toe, Slip Resistant, Tie up or Slip on)
- Work Pants (Jeans or cargo pants. No sweat pants or shorts)
- Work Shirt (Plain shirt to wear until uniform shirt comes in)
- 3 ring binder (Any color 2”-3”)
- 5 subject dividers
- Spiral NoteBook (At least one subject)
- Pack of Pencils
School Supplied:
- Safety Glasses (First pair provided by program - next pair $2.00)
- Shop Uniform Shirt (Button up partner shirt with students name.)
Optional Supplies:
- Program shirts (short sleeves, long sleeves and hoodies) available to purchase once school starts
- Mechanics/work gloves