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Diesel Automotive Technology 3 & 4

Pathway: Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Grade: 11, 12     
Credit:  2

  • 1 Credit Fine Practical Arts
  • 1 Credit Math in Diesel

Instructor: Ellen Gutierrez or John Adkins

The Diesel Automotive Technology II course is a one-year program designed to train diesel mechanics to enter the workforce at the apprentice level.  Students will have the opportunity to obtain student ASE certifications and a job shadow experience.  It is expected that students will enroll in the AYES program.

 Students are trained in:

  • Advanced Manual/Automatic Transmission
  • Engine Repair and Rebuild
  • Advanced Computer Diagnostic & Engine Performance – Gas and Diesel Engines
  • Advanced Braking Systems
  • Advanced Driveline Repair
  • DOT Inspection Procedures
  • HVAC
  • Advanced Electrical Diagnostic & Repair
  • Hydraulics
  • Advanced Suspension & Repair

All courses will follow ASE standards.  Students will be working on live units with real-world problems to diagnose/repair and to gain the hands-on experience they need to become successful technicians. 

Counseling Notes:

  1. Students must have instructor recommendation to register for this course. 
  2. Safety glasses, shop shirt or coveralls, and steel-toe shoes are required.
  3. To be eligible for concurrent enrollment credit a student must maintain a grade of C or higher in the high school course.

Course fee: $40.00.

 

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

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM:

  • Auto Shop Owner/Manager        
  • Diesel Mechanic           
  • Master Auto Technician             
  • Repair Service Estimator