DS 275 - Preventative Maintenance Inspection

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): DS 113, DS 131, DS 151, DS 160, DS 232, and DS 270,

Course Description: Provides culmination of all ASE/NATEF and academic courses required for completion and/or graduation from the Diesel Technology program. It requires knowledge and demonstration of basic engine maintenance and repair, heavy duty brakes, drivetrain, air conditioning, fuel and emission systems, electronics, safety inspection, servicing, maintenance records, and repairs of all onboard systems.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate safety protocols and proper heavy-duty equipment maintenance. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of heavy-duty trucks.
CLO#3: Maintain drive train, running gear, external engine components, and hydraulic systems.
CLO#4: Preventive maintenance; inspect, service, safely operate, and perform minor repairs on various heavy equipment.
CLO#5: Recognize failure analysis practices and procedures.