DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Two year program
Students learn shop procedures, electrical systems, power trains, hydraulics & pneumatics, air brakes, fuel systems, & diesel engine reconditioning
POSSIBLE CAREERS - Diesel Mechanic, Service manager, Diesel Technician
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY I - 11th Grade
STUDY - Operation of diesel engines, brakes, suspension & steering systems, and welding fundamentals
Earn 3 high school credits & 15 college credits
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
8613 Diesel Equipment Technology I
COLLEGE COURSES
WEL 120 - Fundamentals of Welding
DSL 126- Diesel Engine Reconditioning
DSL 150 - Mobile Hydraulics & Pneumatics
DSL 152 - Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, & Suspension
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3.3 GPA
Place into ENF 3 on the English Virginia Placement Test
Pass unit 1 of the Math Virginia Placement Test
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY II - 12th Grade
STUDY - Diagnosis & adjustment of medium & heavy duty diesel trucks & equipment, electrical/electronic systems
Opportunity for Youth Registered Apprenticeship
Earn 3 high school credits & 12 college credits
COLLEGE CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
Diesel Technician
CERTIFICATION TESTS
ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck
Brakes
Diesel Engines
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
8614 Diesel Equipment Technology II
COLLEGE COURSES
DSL 143- Diesel Truck Electrical Systems
DSL 131 - Diesel Fuel Systems & Tune-Up
DSL 176 - Transportation Air Conditioning
DSL 160 - Air Brakes Systems
DSL 197 - Cooperative Education in Diesel Mechanics TechnologyÂ
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