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DIESEL TECHNOLOGY WWW.DATC.NET 106 EMPLOYER ADVISORY TEAM Mark Hadley, Chairperson Central Refrigeration Sam Paget Albertsons Jim Wanczyk A W Diesel Myron Nelson Nelson Diesel Clint Warner May Trucking Todd Adams Ryder Rick Clark UTA Bill Bertelsen Horse Shoe Express Randy Sperry Rocky Mountain Cummins Steve Johnson Ryder Mike Booth Waste Management of Utah DIESEL/HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC The Diesel Technician performs all duties of preventive maintenance and electrical troubleshooting along with additional training in the areas of transmissions, differential, brakes, steering, suspension, wheel alignment, and engine rebuild. ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING In this course, students learn to perform tasks such as installing lights in a parallel and series circuit, installing switches in parallel and series to lights, troubleshooting electrical problems, reading wiring diagrams, following a wire schematic and installing components, checking and repairing charging and starting systems, as well as performing engine tuneup and diagnostics. Students will perform testing with a computer to analyze active codes, change engine speed, and use ABS troubleshooting board. SMALL ENGINES TECHNICIAN This course is designed to meet the demand for Small Diesel Engine Technicians offering training on the Dodge Cummins and the Ford Powerstroke engines. Students will be required to electronically troubleshoot these engines using a computer. Students will also learn how to check sensors, remove and replace fuel injection systems and overhaul the 24-valve Cummins engine as well as remove, replace and troubleshoot the glow plugs on the Powerstroke engine. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN DIESEL TECHNOLOGY As the transportation industry increases its reliance on diesel trucking, the need for qualified service technicians is growing at a rapid rate. These high technology systems have prompted major employers to look for employees who have a two-year degree. Weber State University has partnered with DATC's Diesel Technology Program to provides the technical training requirements for a two-year AAS degree . Core Course(1200 Hours Required) Hrs. Preventive Maintenance Inspection 90 Heavy Duty Brakes 90 Drive Train 90 Suspension and Steering 120 Heavy Duty HVAC 120 Diesel Engines 210 Electrical/Electronic Systems 120 Safety and Shop Skills 60 Hydraulics I 60 Math I 60 Computer Literacy 90 Job Seeking Skills 30 Workplace Relations 60 Diesel/Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate Requirements Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) Certificate of Completion Diesel/Heavy Duty Mechanic Core Courses 1200 hours

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