Diesel Technology

47.0613  MEDIUM/HEAVY VEHICLE AND TRUCK TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN

(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

The Diesel Technology Program is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles.  This Program includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair.

The Diesel Technology Program includes safety, theory, and general practice.  Diesel technicians must like to work with machines and be able to use both hand and power tools.  This Program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The Program consists of a list of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.

Specialized Equipment:	Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities:	Personal Qualifications:
Diesel Over-the-    road Trucks Diesel Engines Transmissions Braking Systems Drive axles	Bus and Truck Mechanic Diesel Engine Specialist Industrial Machinery    Mechanic Automotive Master    Mechanic Helpers-Installation Farm Equipment Mechanic	Mechanical and Electronic    Abilities Physical Stamina Commercial Driver’s    License Problem Solving/Trouble    Shooting Skills Ability to Work    Independently and in    a Team

 

CAREERS:

Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists

Farm Equipment Mechanics

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

 

Certifications available to qualified students:

Industry Certification	Provider Name
AYES Certificate	Automotive Youth Educational Systems
Certified Safety Inspector, Cat I	Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
S/P2	S/P2
Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery	Mobile Air Conditioning  Society Worldwide