Diesel / Heavy Equipment Repair
Curriculum Description
Students concentrating on Heavy Equipment / Diesel Repair have successfully completed the initial pairs of courses offered through the Auto Tech Program . Once students have progressed into the Advanced Transportation Systems course , they will have the opportunity to rotate through a session on Heavy Equipment / Diesel Repair . If this is the path a student would like to continue in , they will enroll in the Specialized Transportation Systems and Lab course focusing on Heavy Equipment / Diesel Repair .
After sucessful completion , students will have the knowledge and ability to diagnose and disassemble diesel engines ; replace pistons , bearings , gears , valves and bushings ; install ignition systems ; replace steering / suspension components ; replace transmissions and parts ; lubricate moving parts ; diagnose problems with and replace chassis assemblies ; repair undercarriages and replace and repair pneumatic or hydraulic brake systems .
Course Requirements
General Education Required Courses
• English - 4 credits
• Math - 4 credits
• Science - 3 credits
• Social Studies - 4 credits
• Health & Physical Education - 1 credit
• World Languages - 2 credits ( required if NC college bound )
• Electives - 4 credits in any other subject area
Certificate Required Courses
• Introduction to Transportation Technology
• Basic Transportation / Auto Service Fundamentals
• General Transportation Systems / Auto Service I
• Advanced Transporation Systems
• Specialized Transportation Systems - Diesel / Heavy Equipment Repair
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