Diesel Technician

Course Requirements

Computer Skills for Technicians

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Workplace Relations

Course Description:

This course provides students the tools to develop essential human-relation skills needed to maintain gainful and satisfying employment. Students will develop strategies for working through problematic areas found in the workforce including, solving problems; understanding relationships and diversity; increasing personal ethics; and developing strong personal, interpersonal, and human relation skills.

Certificate:

Completion of this course certifies proficient human-relation and problem solving skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Accounting Clerk
• Office Manager
• Executive Assistant
• Office Clerk
• Receptionist
• Customer Service
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Network Administrator (MCSA)
• Network Engineer (CCNA)
• Networking Technician (Net +)
• Computer Upgrade and Repair Technician (A+)
• Cosmetology/Barbering
• Barbering
• Nail Technician
• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician
• Welding Technician II
• Welding Technician III

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Understand how attitude plays a role in effective communication
• Understand how to reduce stress through effective time management
• Identify and develop the soft skills needed to become an effective communicator
• Learn conflict resolution technicques to build positive relationships

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in an open-entry/open-exit  format.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 20 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least in the 9th grade.

Textbooks & Materials:

None

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

 

Safety and Shop Skills

Course Description:

This course will provide students with hands-on training in basic skills and safety.  Students will receive detailed training on shop safety, fire safety, proper attire, basic welding, use of electric machinery, and the use of basic tools.  Students will be required to pass a safety exam before they are allowed to work in the shop.   

Certificate:

Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding and mastery of safety and shop skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Identify safety procedures common to a shop environment
• Describe proper attire and personal safety equipment, lifting technique, and shop materials safety
• Identify the basic tools and demonstrate how to properly use them
• Demonstrate how to use the following: Electric machinery (drill press, cut off saws, electric hand drills), Reusable Fittings, Measuring instruments, Fasteners and torque wrenches, Shop Manuals
• Demonstrate how to properly charge a battery
• Demonstrate basic welding and explain the use of different welders
• Demonstrate proper technique for making gaskets
• Demonstrate proper use of the tire machine
• Demonstrate proper use of a DVOM

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 115 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.

Textbooks & Materials:

None

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Tool Usage in the Diesel Profession

Course Description:

This course provides theory and hands-on experience for students in safe practices for ARC and MIG welding. Coursework does include introduction of brazing and cutting.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Basic OXY Acetylene, ARC and MIG welding in 3 positions

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 49 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Welding in the Diesel Profession

Course Description:

This course provides theory and hands-on experience for students in safe practices for Arc and Mig welding. Coursework does include introduction of brazing and cutting.

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Basic OXY acetylene, arc and MIG welding in 3 positions

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Admission Requirements

Safety In The Work Place (Prerequisite)

Math for the Automotive/Diesel Trades

Course Description:

This course helps the student to use Algebra and basic mathematic skills necessary in the Diesel Industry.

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be able to proficiently solve mathematic equations pertaining to the Diesel Industry.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Heavy Duty Brakes 1

Course Description:

This course provides theory and hands-on experience for students on heavy duty brake systems. The course will cover maintenance and repair of wheel bearing systems, and wheels. Students will learn each component of the brake system, brake function, and component recognition for service needs. Students will perform the necessary repairs or replacement needed to ensure safe operation.

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be able to repair and diagnosis heavy duty brake systems, grease style wheel bearings, oil bath wheel bearings, air brake operation, tire rotation and use of tire machines.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 75 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Heavy Duty Brakes 2

Course Description:

This course provides further theory and hands-on experience and training for students on heavy duty brake systems. The course will cover maintenance and repair of air brakes, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Students will learn industry standards for repairing and/or replacing brakes/hardware and brake chambers.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be able to repair and diagnosis heavy duty brake systems, brake replacement, brake chamber repair and replacement, ABS brakes inspection and repair.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Suspension/Steering 1

Course Description:

This course provides theory and hands-on experience for students on the maintenance and repair of heavy duty steering and suspension. Instruction covers frame removal, service, and repair; kingpins, tie rods, steering gearbox, and hydraulic brake systems, as well as alignment for both light and heavy duty trucks.

Certificate:

Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding and mastery of suspension and steering based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skills Competence is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Given a hydraulic brake system, demonstrate how to properly remove, service, and replace the following components: Brake drums, Brake rotor, Brake shoes, and Disc brakes
• Identify the components of the steering and suspension system
• Given a vehicle, demonstrate how to remove and replace the following components according to industry standards: Kingpins, Tie rods, Front leaf springs, Steering gear box, and Wheel Alignment
• Given a vehicle, demonstrate how to perform a steering gear overhaul for both a manual and power steering gear
• Identify the reasons for wheel alignment and describe the four wheel alignment factors
• Given a vehicle, demonstrate how to correct front wheel alignment to factory specification

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 47 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

TATC Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd. , Tooele
8 a.m. –  8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course. Also, the Safety and Shop Skills course must be completed prior to this course.

Textbooks & Materials:

None

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Steering/Suspension 2

Course Description:

This course continues with theory and hands-on experience for students on the maintenance and repair of heavy duty steering and suspension. Instruction covers tie rods, power steering pump, electrical-ride height sensors as well as alignment for both light and heavy duty trucks.”

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be able to repair and diagnose suspension/steering. Tie rod ends, Semi-truck alignment and ride height suspensions

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 10 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Must be 16+ years old to enroll.

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Electrical/Electronic Systems 1

Course Description:

This course will provide theory and hands-on training on basic electrical components and systems, vehicle charging and starting systems, and electrical engine component tune-up and diagnosis. Students will receive detailed training on alternators, starter motors, and how to time and adjust the electrical components of engines. Students are required to wire various circuits and use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot alternator, starter motor, and engine electronic components and systems.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be able to identify electrical components, diagnose batteries, voltmeter basics, wiring diagrams and circiuts, alternators/starters and electrical engine testing.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Must be 16+ years old to enroll.

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Electrical/Electronic Systems 2

Course Description:

This course will provide theory and hands-on training on basic electrical components and systems. Students will receive detailed training on electrical meters, circuits, and drop voltage testing.

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be able to diagnose and repair electrical problems in semi truck and trailer systems. Use of electrical meters, operation of electrical systems and drop voltage testing.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 73 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Must be 16+ years old to enroll.

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Heavy Duty HVAC 1

Course Description:

This course provides theory and hands-on experience for students on troubleshooting and repair of heavy duty truck air conditioning systems. Instruction covers condensers, check valves, driers, compressors, evaporators, controls, heating and engine cooling systems, operating systems and controls, and refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling.

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in the diagnosis and repair of Heavy Duty HVAC Systems. Components, compressor controls, testing procedures, leak detection and servicing

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Heavy Duty HVAC 2

Course Description:

This course provides further theory and hands-on experience for students on troubleshooting and repair of heavy duty truck air conditioning systems. Instruction continues with more in-depth training on A/C charging systems, component repair and electrical circuits. Students will also learn about retrofitting A/C systems.

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in the diagnosis and repair of Heavy Duty HVAC Systems. A/C Charging, component repair, electrical circuits and retrofitting A/C systems

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Drive Train 1

Course Description:

This course provides the student with theory and hands-on experience on maintenance and repair of the heavy duty drive train systems. Instruction and repair will cover clutches, transmissions and drive lines. The student will be required to perform clutch adjustments and replacement, pull transmissions, pull and repair drive lines and u-joints, and small transmission rebuilds.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in the diagnosis and repair of drive train components. Terminology, drive line inspection/repair, clutch inspection/adjustment, small transmission rebuild.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Drive Train 2

Course Description:

This course provides students with more theory and hands-on experience on maintenance and repair of the heavy duty drive train systems. Instruction and repair will cover large transmissions and differential proficiency.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in the diagnosis and repair of drive train components. Large transmission rebuild/replace. differentials rebuild/replace.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 63 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Preventative Maintenance/Inspection 1

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the service and preventive maintenance practices commonly found in the trucking industry. Course content includes inspection and maintenance of basic truck systems including cab and hood, gasoline engine systems, electrical systems, as well as specific types of inspections: circle, drive-on, and fifth wheel repair.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in doing preventative maintenance and Dot Inspections. Gasoline engine timing, in cab inspection, circle inspection and fifth wheels.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Preventative Maintenance/Inspection 2

Course Description:

This course continues to educate students in the service and preventive maintenance practices commonly found in the trucking industry. Course content includes inspection and maintenance of basic truck systems including under hood, under vehicle, and tires and wheels.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in doing preventative maintenance and DOT Inspections. Tires and wheel inspection/replacement, under hood.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Preventative Maintenance/Inspection 3

Course Description:

Further principles of service and preventive maintenance practices are covered in this course. Course content includes emphasis on inspection and maintenance of drivelines, U-joints, lab scope and scanner diagnostics.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in doing preventative maintenance and DOT Inspections. Drive lines, u-joints, lubrication levels, engine tune ups/overhead, lab scope and scanner diagnostics

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 45 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

Preventative Maintenance/Inspection 4

Course Description:

Further principles of service and preventive maintenance practices are covered in this course. Course content includes emphasis on inspection and maintenance of air bags and trailers.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Students will be proficient in doing preventative maintenance and Dot Inspections. Air bag inspection/removal, trailer preventative maintenance/repair.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.