Course Description

Diesel Services year one introduces the maintenance requirements and procedures of modern diesel engines and medium and heavy-duty trucks. Proper procedures and requirements for the Federal Highway Safety Inspection (DOT) will be discussed and practiced. In addition, this course gives students an overview of the general maintenance in the areas of Brakes, Electrical Operating Systems, and Transmissions.  Students will be introduced to the safety and operation of equipment and tools used in diesel services area for diagnosis and repair. 

In addition to six (6) high school credits a year, students can receive IvyTech Community College dual credits as well as Suspension and Steering, Brakes, and Electrical/Electronic System certifications.

Year 2 information:

Diesel Services Capstone further explores important skills and competencies within the Diesel Technology Pathway. Topics such as truck climate control systems, diesel engine performance, HT electrical systems, HD truck auto transmission, and heavy truck electronics. Additionally, Co-Op and internship opportunities will be available for students. Students who do return for a second year will have the opportunity to receive additional ASE student certifications and could complete a work-based learning experience of 80 hours or more.

The diesel services program is open to all incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

Instructor

Jay Marks

Participation Organization

Dual Credit

Dual Credit coursework is available through Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana.  Dual Credit Courses are subject to change each year as the Department of Education and the Commission for Higher Education set new standards.