Diesel Powered Equipment Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0605

The mission of Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program is to train individuals for employment as diesel service technicians and mechanics. Also known as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, the individuals repair and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation equipment such as heavy trucks, buses, and locomotives.

Duration

20 Months

Credits

58 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $7,450.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $4,508.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

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Program Pathway to Mech Engineering TechFrom The University of Tennessee

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Diesel Powered Equipment Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0605

Duration

20 Months

Credits

58 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $7,450.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $4,508.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingTroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceEquipment SelectionMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingOperation and ControlActive ListeningManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge

MechanicalEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyDesignTransportationEducation and TrainingAdministrativePersonnel and Human ResourcesProduction and ProcessingBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionHearing SensitivitySpeech ClarityVisualizationSelective AttentionStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthStaminaCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conf
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference poi
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or
Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bendin
Unload rebar from trucks.
Use forklifts or cranes to move construction material, such as rebar.
Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and s

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareSpreadsheet softwareProject management softwareInventory management softwareAccounting softwareInternet browser softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareOffice suite softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareIndustrial control software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesBall peen hammersBattery chargersBearing heating ovensBlast cleaning cabinetsBleeder wrenchesBlow gunsBore gaugesBoring barsBoring toolsBox end wrenchesBrake shoe adjusting toolsCalipersDesktop computersDye penetrant inspection equipmentLaser printersMainframe computersMeasuring tapesPersonal computersPlasma cuttersPortable drillsPortable welding equipmentProgrammable logic controllers PLCTwo way radios2-channel lab scopes3 pound sledge hammers5 pound sledge hammers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition

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