In this course, emphasis is on theory and shop practices required to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment encountered in the industry. To follow and apply proper procedures and standards to perform A-B-C, inspections, Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections.
Outcomes
- Determine the requirements of shops involved with basic vehicle and equipment servicing
- Perform safely and effectively in the shop environment independently as well as cooperatively to develop an awareness and sense of responsibility to the larger community
- Use proper hand tools and equipment in the shop environment in a safe manner
- Apply the use of industry service information ensuring proper service procedures are adhered to industry standards
- Demonstrate A-B-C, PMI, and DOT inspections to industry standards
- Perform diagnosis and repair on a variety of equipment independently or as part of a team requiring awareness of cost and time restraints
- Describe the criteria for deadlining or out of service (OOS) tagging a vehicle.
- Effectively communicate turnover of a repair in process in a shop to continue repairs to the next technician during shift turnover.
Corequisites
DIESL 206 or instructor permission
Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
South
Area of Study
Career Education