Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: QP04-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated, Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program are:

a.      attainment of 16 years of age;

b.      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c.       completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.      regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.      proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: QP04-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program are:

a.      attainment of 16 years of age;

b.      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c.       completion of application and related procedures.

 

 

All Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  QP04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of QP04 and a Program CIP Code of 47.0302 are applied to the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program.
The Diesel Equipment Technology Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:
Specialization Title	Specialization Major Code	Specialization CIP Code
Truck Specialization	TRS4	47.0613
Heavy Equipment Specialization	HVE4	47.0302

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code QP04 and CIP Code 47.0302 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: QP02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code QP02 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of QP04, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Diesel Equipment Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the truck and heavy equipment service and repair profession.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical , and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of truck/heavy equipment repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive a Diesel Equipment Technology diploma which qualifies them as Diesel Equipment Technicians.

 

*	[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
**	[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

Program Final Exit Point

Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma

90 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical institutes may implement the program by using the sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

 

The Fifth and Sixth Quarters follow a specialization with either a Truck or Heavy Equipment Emphasis.

 

Truck Specialization

Fifth Quarter

 

Sixth Quarter

Heavy Equipment Specialization

Fifth Quarter

Sixth Quarter

 

APPENDIX C

Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Wheels, Drive Lines, Brakes

 

Air Impact Wrench, 1”

Arbor press (large), axle bearing accessories

Automatic transmission funnel

Axle jack, 20 ton

Brake bleeder kit

Brake cylinder hones

Brake lathe, drum and disc

Bushing/seal knocker set (large and small)

Differential stands

Drive impact sockets, set, 1”

Floor jack, 2 ton

Floor jack, 4 ton

Gear lube dispenser, portable

Grease gun, hand

Grease gun, large (on 5 gallon can)

Inclinometer, drive angle gauge

Stand, 2 ton adjustable

Stand, 4 ton adjustable

Transmission jack, heavy duty

Transmission stands

U-joint press kit

Wheel balancer, dynamic

Wheel balancer, static

Wheel bearing packer

Wrenches, axle nut (drive axle)

Wrenches, lug nut (small and large)

 

Engines

 

Cam bearing knockers (large and small)

Caterpillar tools, minimum set

Cummins tools, minimum set

Cylinder hone

Detroit tools, minimum set

Diesel compression, cylinder leakage test kit

Drain barrels, oil

Drain pans, oil and water

Engine rebuild stands

Gas compression, cylinder leakage test kit

Glaze breaker

Hard seat set, large

High-pressure washer

Large shop floor crane

Mack tools, minimum set

Manometer, mercury (induction tester)

Manometer, water (induction tester)

Pressure gauge and adapters

Radiator flush kit

Ridge reamer

Ring compressors, large and small

Sleeve puller set

Tank, cold (aluminum and brass cleaning)

Tank, hot

Tester, antifreeze

Tester, ph

Tester, radiator pressure

Tester, temperature

Torque wrenches, 0 – 300 foot pounds

Valve Grinder, large

Valve pocket cleaning brushes

Valve spring compressor

Valve spring tester

Vibration damper puller

Wrenches, oil filter

 

Electrical

 

Basic DC breadboard trainers

Battery carriers

Battery terminal cleaners

Battery terminal puller

GRT machine

Handheld cell testers

Heavy duty soldering iron

Hydrometers

Soldering guns

Sun alternator test set (or equivalent)

Volt-OHM meters (Simpson 260 or equivalent)

Volt-OHM meters, digital (ranges comparable to Simpson 260)

 

Air Conditioning

 

Air condition test gauges, set

Air conditioning tools, set (services GM, Ford, etc.)

Combs, set (for straightening fins on coils)

Leak detectors, electronic

Leak detectors, halide

Vacuum pump

 

Steering and Suspension

 

Pitman arm puller, large

Pitman arm puller, small

Power steering test kit

Steering wheel puller

Tie-rod puller

Toe-in gauge

 

General Shop Equipment

 

300 amp AC-DC open arc welder

Acetylene welding cart

Acetylene welding – cutting set, with rosebud torch

Bushing driver set, large

Bushing driver set, small

Carbide tipped scribes

Crow bar, standard

Depth micrometer, metric

Depth micrometer, SAE

Dial indicator kit, SAE

Dial indicator kit, metric

Drill press, 15”

Electric shop benches

Electric welding helmet

Flaring set, double flare

Funnel for fuel, with strainer, large

Funnel, medium

Funnel, small

Funnel, flexible transmission

Gear pullers, inside

Gear pullers, outside

Grinder, bench (1 wire wheel, 1 grinding wheel)

Grinder, pedestal

Hammer, sledge, 16 pound

Hammer, sledge, 8 pound

Heavy duty drill motors, ½”

Heavy duty sander-grinder, 7”

Helical insert set, metric

Helical insert set, SAE

Helical insert set, sparkplug

High pressure hose cutter (for wire braid)

High pressure hose tools, set, (for each major type)

Inside diameter micrometer set, metric equivalent of 6”

Inside diameter micrometer set, through 6”

Impact screw removers

Mill bastard files, set, 6”-18”, flat

Mill bastard files, set, 6”-18”, rattail

Mill bastard files, set, 8”-18”, square

Mop bucket with wringer, heavy duty

Mops, heavy duty

Outside diameter micrometer set, metric equivalent of 6”

Outside diameter micrometer set, through 6”

Parts washer, large

Pipe cutter, manual

Pipe threading set, manual

Pipe tools, exhaust set (cutter, expander, etc.)

Precision outside/inside diameter caliper, metric

Precision outside/inside diameter caliper, SAE

Precision steel rule, 3”, SAE

Pry bar, 6 foot

Reamers, set 6 mm to 19 mm (Metric)

Reamers, set 3/16” to ¾”, SAE

Rotary files, et, assorted shapes

Safety cans, large

Safety cans, small

Sand blast cabinet, large

Shop brooms

Shop rag, safety container

Shop vises, 8” (1 per each 2 benches)

Smooth files, set 6”-12”, flat

Smooth files, set 6”-12”, triangular

Steel rule, 1 meter

Steel rules, 6”, calibrated in hundredths

Steel rules, metric equivalent of 6”

Steel tape, 25’

Stud remover, large

Stud remover, small

Tap and die set, large, metric

Tap and die set, large, SAE

Tap and die set, small, metric

Tap and die set, small, SAE

Tubing cutting/flaring set

Twist drill set, large

Vise Grip, large

VSR drill motors, 3/8”

Water pump pliers, large

Wire “cup” brushes (7” sander-grinder)

Wrench, pipe, 18”

Wrench, pipe, 24”

Wrench, pipe, 36”

Wrench, socket set to 32”

Wrenches, air, ½”

Wrenches, air, ¾”

Wrenches, air, 3/8”

Wrenches, set, combination to 32”

 

Updated: 09/26/04