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Diesel Technology D

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Diesel Technology D presents content related to entry-level training for diesel engines and HVAC. The course competencies include the tasks that are required to satisfy ASE Education IMMR level training for Area 1 (Diesel Engines) and Area 6 (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). Content standards are written to meet Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation requirements, which also specify task lists, program hours, and safety standards.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Diesel Technology D presents content related to entry-level training for diesel engines and HVAC. The course competencies include the tasks that are required to satisfy ASE Education IMMR level training for Area 1 (Diesel Engines) and Area 6 (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). Content standards are written to meet Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation requirements, which also specify task lists, program hours, and safety standards. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Research vehicle engine and HVAC service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions
  • Inspect engine assembly for condition, levels, and leakages in oil, coolant, air, and fluids, including diesel exhaust f
  • Check engine operation (starting and running) for problems including noise, vibration, and smoke
  • Use appropriate engine electronic service tools and procedures to check, record, and clear diagnostic codes, check
  • Inspect electronic wiring harness and brackets for wear, bending, cracks, and looseness
  • Inspect crankshaft vibration damper and engine mounts
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists49-3031.00
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines49-3042.00
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Hand tools and basic power tools — identify and use under direct supervision during routine service tasks at a commercial vehicle maintenance shop.
  • Brake system components and steering mechanisms — inspect visually following a checklist under technician guidance in a fleet maintenance bay.
  • Hydraulic jacks and hoists — operate to raise trucks and heavy equipment under close supervision in accordance with shop safety protocols.
  • Brake adjustment and wheel alignment procedures — perform basic steps with direct oversight while reassembling light-duty commercial vehicle components.
  • Test instruments and pressure gauges — attach to vehicle systems and read dials under supervisor direction to support initial malfunction diagnosis.
  • Routine maintenance tasks — execute oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication on buses and trucks following a prescribed maintenance schedule.
  • Protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices — examine and report discrepancies to a lead technician during pre-trip inspection routines.
  • Defective equipment — listen for abnormal sounds and document observations using a handheld computer under guidance from an experienced mechanic.
  • Shop safety rules and personal protective equipment — apply consistently during all repair and maintenance activities in a vocational training or entry-level shop environment.
  • Parts and fluid inventory — locate, retrieve, and log basic components using shop inventory management software under supervisory direction.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
69%
Placement Rate
100%