Diesel Technology - Drumright

Students in this major learn to perform preventative maintenance on all types of diesel engines and drive trains found in trucks and buses. They learn the basic electrical system and how to use digital volt ohm meters to check voltage current flow, resistance, and to find shorts and grounds. Students also learn about the preventative maintenance inspection and performance procedures, regulations, and documentation. In addition, students learn bout the air conditioning system and how to inspect and change out the system components. The hours complete din this major align with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.

Students in this major learn the skills to provide service and repair to the engine, chassis and drive train components. They learn about the electrical system and to test and replace the system components using a digital volt ohm meter. Students also learn about the preventative maintenance inspection and performance procedures, regulations, and documentation as well as how to inspect, diagnose and repair diesel engines. They gain hands-on experience in disassembling, repairing and reassembling a diesel engine. In addition, students learn about the brake system, steering system, hydraulic system, and drive train diagnosis, problem solving techniques and repair procedures. Students cover hydraulic systems found in medium and heavy truck applications as well. The hours completed in this major align with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.

Students in this major learn to diagnose, adjust, repair and provide service for all types of diesel engines, including trucks and buses. They learn about the electrical system and how to test and replace the system components, including the battery system and electronics using a digital volt ohm meter. In Engine Performance, the students also learn how to inspect, diagnose and determine necessary repair of diesel engines while using electronic scan tools. They gain hands-on experience in disassembling, repairing and reassembling a diesel engine. The hours completed in this major align with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE ce4rtifiation is recommended and industry recognized.

Students in this major learn to perform basic service to a wide variety of trucks and buses. Students also learn about the preventative maintenance inspection and performance procedures, regulations, and documentation. They learn about electrical systems, including how to test and replace electrical parts such as the battery system and electronics using a digital volt ohm meter. In addition, students learn about brake system, steering system, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system diagnosis, problem solving techniques and repair procedures. Engine inspection, diagnosis and repair are also covered in this major. The hours completed in this major align with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.

This career major provides an opportunity for students to receive both Medium/Heavy Diesel Truck Service and Light Repair Technician knowledge/skills as well as knowledge/skills/experience of driving medium/heavy diesel trucks and preparation essential to obtaining an Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commercial Driver License (CDL). The CDL is a crucial credential to an individual employed in the diesel repair as a medium//Heavy Diesel Truck Service and Light Repair Technician. Success in the workplace is greatly enhanced by the legal access of a technician to drive test vehicles prior to and after repair, and to deliver vehicles, etc.