| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 9-12. Students shall be awarded two credits
for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people,
materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related
professional support services such as transportation infrastructure
planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and
facility maintenance.
(3) Diesel Equipment Technology I includes knowledge
of the function and maintenance of diesel systems. Rapid advances
in diesel technology have created new career opportunities and demands
in the transportation industry. This course provides the knowledge,
skills, and technologies required for employment in transportation
systems.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship
opportunities, and certification requirements for the field of diesel
technology;
(B) participate in group and leadership activities
related to citizenship and career preparation;
(C) identify employers' expectations and appropriate
work habits;
(D) identify the competencies related to resources,
information systems, and technology as it pertains to diesel equipment
technology;
(E) demonstrate knowledge and skills related to health
and safety in the workplace; and
(F) demonstrate workplace ethics in a variety of workplace
scenarios.
(2) The student demonstrates academic skills related
to the requirements of transportation technology. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate effective oral communication skills
with individuals from various cultures such as fellow students, coworkers,
and customers;
(B) demonstrate effective written communication skills
with individuals from various cultures such as fellow students, coworkers,
and customers; and
(C) demonstrate mathematical skills and precision measurements
using the metric and U.S. standard systems.
(3) The student demonstrates technical knowledge and
skills of diesel equipment technology. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the function of the major components of
diesel powered vehicles such as engines, fuel injection systems, lubrication,
cooling, electrical, air-conditioning systems, air induction, exhaust,
and emissions;
(B) describe the function of the chassis components
such as braking, steering, transmission, drivetrain, suspension systems,
pneumatics, and hydraulics;
(C) locate, read, and interpret documents such as schematics,
charts, diagrams, graphs, parts catalogs, and service-repair information
and technical bulletins; and
(D) demonstrate precision measurement procedures to
diagnose component wear, compare measurements to published specifications,
and determine necessary repairs.
(4) The student learns the functions and applications
of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in diesel
equipment service. The student is expected to:
(A) describe and demonstrate the safe use of hand and
power tools and equipment commonly used in the diesel equipment field;
(B) discuss the proper handling and disposal of environmentally
hazardous materials generated in the service of diesel equipment;
(C) describe new and emerging diesel technologies;
(D) identify and perform the use of diagnostic tools
and equipment; and
(E) describe hydraulic/pneumatic properties, controls,
and safety.
(5) The student applies the technical knowledge and
skills of diesel equipment technology to simulated or actual work
situations. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the parts management procedures such as
ordering, stocking, and locating parts;
(B) demonstrate procedures for removal, inspection,
and replacement of engine components;
(C) describe procedures for inspection and maintenance
of ancillary systems such as braking, steering, suspension, and hydraulic/pneumatic
systems;
(D) demonstrate and apply the concepts of electrical
circuit testing, including Ohm's law, voltage drop, resistance, amperage,
and voltage, as related to batteries and charging and starting systems;
(E) demonstrate and apply the concepts of wiring diagrams
and related symbols and series and parallel circuits;
(F) discuss the proper procedures to inspect and maintain
auxiliary systems such as air-conditioning, heating, and accessory
systems;
(G) demonstrate and apply the procedures to inspect
and maintain chassis and power train systems;
(H) demonstrate and apply the procedures to inspect
and maintain cooling and lubrication systems; and
(I) demonstrate an understanding of the process to
perform regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with
appropriate regulations in areas such as safety, health, emissions,
and environmental protection.
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