Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technician- Technical Diploma- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
classification and Society of Automotive Engineering( SAE) viscosity of oils and greases as well as various types of filters and filtration methods used on vehicles will be discussed.( Prerequisite: 10-412-159, Engine Sub-Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Heating Ventilation & Air Cond 10412157 Develops skills required to service commercial vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Students practice proper procedures for handling R134A Freon and for servicing HFC 134A systems. Students will be prepared to take the Federal 609 Certification test.( Prerequisites: 10-412-154, Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1; 10-412-152, Schematic Interpretation) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Diesel Electronic Management 10412160 Focuses on electronic computer controlled engine management system function, component identification and computer-based diagnostic tool operation. Lab demonstrations cover component identification, function and testing of the engine management systems. Introduction to proper operation and use of electronic testing with the use of a digital volt ohm meter. Course Typically Offered: Fall
CDL License Training 10458100 This course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License( CDL) pre-trip inspection, air brake and skills test. Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles. Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Engine Tune-Up 10412161 Focuses on engine tune up to optimize fuel mileage and performance of the engine. Students will perform an engine tune up on various engines following the OEM procedures utilizing specialty tools and equipment. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Engine Performance 10412162 Focuses on key performance and troubleshooting skills and methodology. Student will be using OEM testing and troubleshooting process to ensure the engine functioning to OEM specs. Computer based diagnostic tools will be uses on trucks during road test situations. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Diesel Engine Rebuilding 10412163 Students will disassemble, identify each part of a modern diesel engine, measure all wear points and make reuse recommendations. Students will also reassemble an electronic controlled diesel engine. Covers component analysis, function and operation theories of the diesel engine. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Diesel Steering & Suspension 10412164 Focuses on heavy-duty truck suspensions and steering systems. Students will learn about the operation, maintenance and overhaul of various types of heavy-duty suspensions. Provides technicians with the opportunity to perform total vehicle alignments. Also covers testing and troubleshooting of power steering systems and steering complaints.( Prerequisites: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems; 10-412-156, Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Transmission and Clutches 10412165 Covers procedures for overhauling, adjusting and troubleshooting heavy-duty transmission, clutches and various final drives found on over-the-road trucks and tractors. Students will work on modern manual and automated transmission and use skills to diagnose and repair transmission.( Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Differential and Driveline 10412166 Focuses on the operation and maintenance of the power train. Students will learn how the power flows through the differential and power divider. Covers calculation of the change driveline angles.( Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Diesel Heavy Duty Brake System 10412167 Focuses on the air brake system component operation and maintenance for trucks and tractor / trailers. Students will learn to perform overhaul procedures for cam, wedge and disc air operated foundation brakes, as well as heavy-duty hydraulic brakes. It provides the opportunity for students to test and troubleshoot the entire air and hydraulic brake systems, including ABS systems found in trucks.( Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Diesel Truck Preventative Main 10412168 Focuses on the techniques for performing preventive maintenance and DOT criteria for performing annual inspections. Discussion includes the importance of vehicle maintenance and inspections. Students learn record-keeping requirements and earn an annual inspection certificate upon successful completion of the test at the conclusion of the class.( Prerequisites: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems; 10-412-164, Diesel Steering & Suspension, 10-412-165, Transmission and Clutches, 10-412-166, Differential and Driveline, 10-412-167, Diesel Heavy Duty Brake Systems) Course Typically Offered: Spring
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