2017 Diesel Technology Department



Section One – Mission Overview: The Diesel Technology Department has taken the following steps to align with the college strategic plan and mission.College Strategic Plan Goal A: RCC will increase student enrollment and retention by targeting programs and services that reflect the needs and diversity of the region.Diesel Department Steps: To work with the curriculum development committee to keep the program congruent with today’s technology; worked with the advisory committee to increase the writing and math requirements.College Strategic Plan Goal B: RCC students will persist toward and complete their stated goals.Diesel Department Steps: With increased student numbers we have hired more hard-to-find qualified, part-time instructors to reduce the numbers of sections and overload circumstances for the full-time instructors, providing a more manageable student-instructor ratio. This improves the quality of education, as well as safety in the lab setting..The Diesel department has continually revamped each course syllabus to better direct the learning goals to meet the ever changing industrial advances.College Strategic Plan Goal C: RCC will maintain affordability for students and invest in innovation to support the long-term stability of the College.Diesel Department Steps: Reevaluate and change the required textbooks to reduce the number of expansive texts used during the two-year program.College Strategic Plan Goal D: RCC will develop the College infrastructure to support students, programs, personnel, facilities and systems.Diesel Department Steps: In the last few years the Diesel department has had several significant donations from our industry partners: 2008 Freightliner tractor, 2015 Freightliner tractor (right-hand steer – yep, it was made for the Australian outback), two Caterpillar 3406B engines, three Series 60 Detroit engines, three Cummins ISX engines, one Peterbilt dump truck, one older Freightliner tractor we disassembled for parts, one Century Class Freightliner tractor, one Volvo tractor. It should be noted these vehicles are used in 17 of the 19 core courses. Cummins of Medford has also donated a 350KV load bank intended to be used in an Advisory Committee supported RCC Onsite Power Generation program to be part of the RCC Diesel Department.Section Two – Profile Brief History of Department and Program:Initial Program:The Diesel Technology program was initially opened in the mid-70s, and provided courses in Diesel Technology at the Grants Pass campus, then was moved to a temporary facility on Highway 62 (which later became Floyd A Boyd, John Deer company, and now Wilson Equipment), and finally to the Table Rock Campus. It was officially brought under “suspension” from 2007-2008, and with the one year of a “teach-out” circumstance, it was essentially closed for two years.Reopening: After closure, the Diesel Technology Department was reopened during the fall of the 2008/2009 academic year at the Table Rock Campus with an initial enrollment of 4 students, each enrolled into the two-year, AAS degree. The department’s opening faculty and staff were one new Department Chair, one returning Adjunct Instructor, and one newly-hired Parts and Tool Room Attendant.The first two terms, three of the classes were taught at both Redwood Campus (RWC) and Table Rock Campus (TRC) with students in both programs enrolled in DS120 Diesel Trades Practices, and AM120 Automotive Maintenance and Trades Practices; DS111 Basic Electrical For Diesel Technicians, and AM111 Electricity for Automotive Technicians; and DS270 Air Conditioning For Diesel Technicians, and AM270 Air Conditioning For Automotive Technicians. The AM or DS prefix defining the appropriate program, however, the individual course curriculum are close enough in tasks and scope to be directly, and academically interchangeable. This first arrangement made class scheduling and driving an issue for students at the White City campus, and by the next term all classes were taught at TRC.Curriculum Overview:The Diesel Specialist certificate is composed of 12 Diesel Courses, 3 General Education requirement courses and 4 additional credits of approved electives. The elective courses are available through the Welding, Manufacturing, Electronics, or additional department approved DS280 Cooperative Work Experience hours and credits.The Diesel Technology AAS degree is composed of 19 required courses, plus 4 credits of approved electives. Those electives are also offered in the Welding, Manufacturing and Electronics programs.The curriculum not having been updated for nearly a decade was rewritten using the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) tasks and guidelines as the underpinnings of each course. ASE and NATEF are nationally recognized certifying bodies with an end-goal of successfully passing qualifying exams in 8 areas. The selected tasks are derived from a series of everyday jobs that follow the 8 distinct areas of certification testing and instruction which are: Electrical and Electronic SystemsDiesel EnginesDrive TrainSuspension and SteeringHeating Ventilation & Air ConditioningGasoline EnginesHeavy Duty BrakesPreventative MaintenanceEach of the above areas (jobs) are designed around sets of tasks defined by priority designations of (P-1), (P-2) and (P-3), with a (P-1) designation being a task most likely accomplished in a shop setting during a normal work day. Then, in descending order to (P-3), the tasks that are not as predominant in the daily Diesel Technology work setting, and least likely to be undertaken.The AAS degree is a two-year, 19-course 7-term degree plus the additional 4 credit requirement of approved electives. The elective courses are available through the Diesel, Welding, Manufacturing, Electronics or additional department approved DS280 Cooperative Work Experience credits.The facilities are limited in size, and the equipment sparse, so the classes are divided into two separate years of study; first and second year students sharing the equipment. The hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM are reserved for our students to enroll in appropriate math and writing courses to eliminate scheduling conflicts with the Diesel core courses. The first year students enroll in classes during the day from approximately 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During those times the shop and/or department classroom are in near perpetual use with the initial class of beginning first-year students. After the first 3 terms the Diesel Technology program has a dedicated 4th or summer term where we offer two required courses: DS232 Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems, and DS270 Air Conditioning For Diesel Technicians.The beginning of the second year, students enroll in classes offered from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and depending on student numbers, extra sections are added and in the spring when DS260 Hydraulic Systems is scheduled, Thursday and Friday the lab and classroom are also in use. This is an important transition for the second year students. It separates them from the less experienced first year learners, yet provides an opportunity for each to obtain a job working in the diesel industry as an entry level technician. This is an important transition because of what is learned while on-the-job, and these are paid positions which generally transition to the DS280 Cooperative Work Experience. It must be noted that our classes are offered only once per academic year – rarely do we offer an XXX-55 independent study section because the additional class puts an extraordinary load on the instructor.In the table below, list the program(s) that this department offers.Career Pathways CertificatesCertificatesTwo-Year DegreesEntry RequirementsN/ADiesel SpecialistDiesel Technology AASPre-requisites:MTH20: Pre-algebra4 Cr.RD30: College Reading II4 Cr.WR30: Fundamentals of Composition II4 Cr.Enrollment and demographics for the last 3 years.EnrolledDegreeCertificate 2013-14414102014-15464602015-1634340 Enrollment, Graduation and Employment for the last 3 years.EnrolledGraduatedEmployedEmployed By:2013-144135Cummins Northwest, Valley Freightliner, RB Browns Trucking, DSU Peterbilt, FV Martin Trucking, Pape’ Kenworth, A&M Trucking, Crater Lake Ford, Lithia Dodge, Lithia Volkswagen, A&M Transportation, Rogue Disposal, various oil-field positions in Montana, North and South Dakota.2014-154637Cummins Northwest, Valley Freightliner, RB Browns Trucking, DSU Peterbilt, FV Martin Trucking, Lithia Dodge, American Tractor, A&M Transportation, Pape’ Kenworth, Peterbilt2015-163429Cummins Northwest, Valley Freightliner, RB Browns Trucking, DSU Peterbilt, FV Martin Trucking, Pape’ Kenworth, Pape’ Caterpillar, American Tractor, A&M Transportation.Sections of dual credit offeredCourse #Section #Course NameEnrolledLocationInstructorDS120NADiesel Trades Practices4EPHSBoren, Matt RCC's COLLEGE NOW program allows high school students to earn college credit in selected high school classes at the same time they are earning college credit toward their high school diploma! This gives the student a significant advantage when moving into the full-time college student role. Currently there are 4 high school dual-enrolled students in the Diesel program.Articulation with other SchoolsThere are programs available for educational advancement. All or most credits will transfer. Specific transfers: Bachelor's in Diesel Technology. Northern Montana State College, Havre, MontanaSouthern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon Staffing Narrative from the last 3 yearsYear 14-15Year 15-16Year 16-17FTAdjFTAdjFTAdjNumber of faculty:232323Number of sections taught # of Credits 79 44 79 48 73 52Classified staff (if applicable): FT: 1 - position was not consistently filled.At this time, our staffing levels are adequate. Although due to fluctuations in enrollment numbers, and the limited availability of qualified part time instructors, at times we find it difficult to meet department and student needs. Budget Narrative: Are your Materials & Supplies and Equipment budgets adequate to support achievement of your program learning outcomes? No: Our budget is not is not adequate to support the department. Since department reopening the program has been operating with less than sufficient financial support with exception of the last three of the nine academic school years. The previous deficiencies in funding have put the department in near perpetual catch-up mode with respect to tooling, parts and supplies. The current 2017/2018 year is, as we all understand, a belt-tightening year for the entire college, however, the department is still/again behind in college supported financial funding.Facility Narrative: Are the college facilities adequate to support achievement of your program learning outcomes? We are at the maximum student enrollment for the current facility. Our facility is too small, too crowded for the type of equipment used for training. However, with the new building purchased for the intentions of housing Welding and the Manufacturing departments (a needed move), there may well be more floor space available on site at TRC for the expansion of the Diesel program. This can relieve the stress of cramped working quarters, creating room for growth, and providing a safer work area for the diesel students. Classrooms: There is one classroom allocated for the Diesel program, which at times is adequate, however, with the fluctuation in student numbers our courses have been held in other classrooms, and competitive scheduling for those spaces at our small, yet growing TRC facility makes finding a classroom difficult. However, with the expansion and move of the Welding and Manufacturing programs, classroom space issues may be lightened.College Resource Narrative: Are the college resources such as the library, technology, marketing, tutoring, testing, etc. adequate to support achievement of your program learning outcomes? Yes, the TRC Library and Testing center have been exceptional. Our students find a wealth of assistance in not only for the Diesel assignments, but with their math and writing as well. It should be noted that the TRC Library and Learning Center has been absolutely paramount to the success of our students. Section Three – Program Context How do your programs reflect national/regional/program/discipline trends? RCC Diesel program aligns itself with national trends by incorporating, dependability, work ethics, safety, high-level strategy based diagnostics and the newest high tech equipment available to our students. The Diesel Technology department aligns with the ASE/NATEF Standards, and employees their Priority Tasks as the foundation of the lab curriculum.Discuss local trends or issues in the community or the college that impact your program(s). The improved economy has opened many doors for our students. Employment can be 100%, depending on the student’s goals on graduation/completion.Statewide, the outlook is excellent, per State of Oregon Employment Department.Employment Outlook for Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics.Statewide Employment AnalysisEmployment in this occupation in 2014 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2024. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2024. Reasonable employment opportunities exist. Area2014 Employment 2024 Employment Change% ChangeAnnualGrowthOpeningsAnnualReplacementOpeningsTotalAnnualOpeningsOregon 3,455 4,133 678 19.6% 68 59 127 List your external stakeholders (e.g. advisory boards, employers, transfer schools).NamePositionCompanyBlairVernManagerDSU PeterbiltBorenMattInstructorEagle Point High SchoolBurkRobertManagementUSF Reddaway, IncCaldwellSteveManagementBettendorf TruckingChristensenNickInstructorRogue Community CollegeDawTedInstructorRogue Community CollegeEdwardsJohnManagerPacific Truck CentersEvernhamDeanOwnerDean's Diesel RepairGibsonKirkVice PresidentRogue Community CollegeGreeneTravisService ManagerPacific Truck CentersHildebrandPaulSalesPape' KenworthJeffsRobert TechnicianBettendorf TruckingLaneKentDiesel Lab TechRogue Community CollegeMcAuliffeDaveSenior TechnicianFreightlinerMurphyTimManagementPeterson CatPheleyKempDept. Head/Inst.Rogue Community CollegePhippsBobManagementBettendorf TruckingPiersonCathyApp. ProgramRogue Community CollegeRossBradRecruiterRogue Community CollegeSheltonRandyRecruitingPeterson CatSkinnerTraceyManagerCoast TruckStoneRonManagementOldland DistributingVinzantAnthonyService ManagerCummins NorthwestWaylundTimBettendorf TruckingCOMPANYADDRESSCITYDescribe how you gather external stakeholder feedback (e.g. survey, focus group, advisory board meetings). Annual advisory board meetings and periodic, on-site follow up with employers concerning student performance, and review of CWE completers. Section Four – Program Learning Outcomes and Assessment Number of courses “owned” by this department: 19 core classes for 2 year AAS degreeWhat is this department’s schedule and process for updating official course outlines? Course outlines are reviewed and updated at spring in-service periods. List the stakeholders (by group/affiliation/business) who are involved in the creation and review of your Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)See chart on page (7) for the list of stakeholders. Annually the diesel advisory committee meets, reviews, and makes recommendations on the PLOs. What are your PLO assessment methods? Classroom testing, lab practical hands on projects and lab finals assess learning outcomes, verbal responses from industry partnersHow does your PLO assessment inform program or department changes in curriculum and/or prerequisites? Assessments are continually under development.Describe any program changes (if applicable) that were a result of the mapping process.Mapping process was completed early in 2017, no changes were made.Faculty Development:Because of the ever-changing technology in our industry, it is imperative that our faculty stay up to date with high-level training. Currently our instructors attend the Southern Oregon Training and Maintenance Counsel training sessions (often held at TRC); industry partner (Freightliner, Cummins, Peterbilt, etc.) training demonstrations held in our lab facility.Section Five - Significant ChangesBased on the results of your outcomes assessment and other information, describe recent/anticipated changes, such as new/discontinuing degrees/certificates/courses. Due to the changes in industry with respect to the electric over-the-road semi-trucks by Nikola 1, Cummins Engine Corp. and Tesla, a new Onsite Power Generation certificate which was supported by the advisory committee, and may be implemented in the future.With an increasing interest by the local heavy equipment industry, the Diesel Program is going to add two Mechatronics courses to its list of Approved Electives:MEC103 – Industrial Safety.MEC124 Hoisting and Rigging.Major curricular changes.None until the Power Generation Certificate has been approved.Current Electric Trucks will require a rewriting of the Diesel Department Curriculum.New/discontinuing policies. NoneNew faculty/staff or anticipated vacancies. Potentially 1 part-time instructor due to the Power Generation Certificate.New/discontinued collaborations and partnerships. None at this time.Section Six - Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)If you are currently focusing on ILOs in your department, this is an opportunity to highlight your work. Due to current changes in the transportation industry, the introduction and now current implementation of electric trucks by Tessla, Nikoli1 and Cummins Engine Corporation, current ILOs will be reviewed and redesigned through the 2018/2019 academic year.Section Seven – SummaryDescribe the major strengths, challenges, and themes that emerged from your department/program review. Strengths: The local diesel industry job openings exceed our number of graduates. It is sometimes difficult to retain students with such a demand – they can find marginal employment without a degree, however wage structures suffer as do promotions, and employers who are unscrupulous enough to take advantage of these students are essentially removed from our department’s potential list of employers, and this raises a complex question: are successful completers only those with a degree, or, are they also the student who came to our department to get off welfare and provide for his or her families somehow less successful? Challenges: Our programs biggest challenges are making ends meet with limited funding, inadequate space, less than adequate storage.Section Eight - AttachmentsProgram map for each program Table I: PLO assessment cycle for each programTable II: Overview of PLO and Assessment plan for each programThree-Year Review of Learning Outcome Achievement for each programSample syllabusLink to department/program website Program map.Table 1 PLO Assessment CycleDiesel Department Learning Outcome Assessment PlanAssessAdjustConfirm/Re-assessPLO 1Diagnose and repair all vehicle systems.16-17 DS275 Spring 2016 11Enrolled 11Passed17-1818-19 PLO 2Document repairs of vehicles accurately and note cause and correction. 16-17 DS275 Spring 201611 Enrolled11 Passed17-1818-19 PLO 3Effectively locate and utilize technical information required for vehicle repairs.16-17 DS275 Spring 201611 Enrolled11 Passed17-1818-19 PLO 4Work safely and responsibly within all shop standards and environmental guidelines. 17-1818-1919-20 PLO 5Successfully pass at least 2 automotive service excellence (ASE) technical skill assessments. 17-1818-1919-20Table 2 Overview of PLO Assessment PlanYearProgram Learning Outcome:Course(s) where assessedSpecific CLO(s) aligned with this PLOAssessment methods16-17PLO 1 Work within OSHA, RCC and current industry safety guidelines and standards to promote a safe working environment. DS2751. Review and apply safety policies of RCC and OSHA.Students will understand classroom, lab and safety procedures as assessed through their actions and written examination.16-17PLO 2 Read wiring diagrams and schematics, measure voltage, amperage and resistance with common industry equipment, evaluate and troubleshoot wiring, charging and starting problems. DS27511. 11. Battery and Starting Systems ? Inspect battery boxes, covers and mountings. ? Inspect battery hold-downs, cables, and connections. ? Check/record battery state-of-charge. ? Inspect starter, mounting, and connections. ? Engage starter; check for unusual noises, starter drag, and starting difficulty.11. Students will be able to make appropriate checks and evaluations, and perform repairs and documentation processes, and perform each task through the ASE/NATEF mastery level through task sheets, written assignments, demonstrations and examinations. 16-17PLO 3 Evaluate, troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, heavy-duty brakes, suspension and steering, power train assemblies, air conditioning and basic hydraulics. DS2752. Engine System ? Check engine operation, record idle and governed RPM. ? Inspect vibration damper. ? Inspect belts, tensioners and pulleys. ? Check engine oil level; check engine for oil, coolant, and fuel leaks (engine off). ? Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. ? Check engine for oil, coolant, air, and fuel leaks (engine running). ? Check electrical wiring, routing, and hold-down clamps2.Students will be able to make appropriate checks and evaluations, and perform repairs and documentation processes, and perform each task through the ASE/NATEF mastery level through task sheets, written assignments, demonstrations and examinations17-18PLO 4 Evaluate and troubleshoot computerized systems on the chassis, engine, brakes and suspension, evaluate fault codes and make repairs as needed.DS2752. Engine System ? Check engine operation, record idle and governed RPM. ? Inspect vibration damper. ? Inspect belts, tensioners and pulleys. ? Check engine oil level; check engine for oil, coolant, and fuel leaks (engine off). ? Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. ? Check engine for oil, coolant, air, and fuel leaks (engine running). ? Check electrical wiring, routing, and hold-down clampStudents will be able to make appropriate checks and evaluations, and perform repairs and documentation processes, and perform each task through the ASE/NATEF mastery level through task sheets, written assignments, demonstrations and examinations.17-18PLO 5 Work in a cohesive group on a collective project from beginning to end, producing high quality work while adhering to safety and lab procedures.DS2751. Review and apply safety policies of RCC and OSHA.1. Students will understand classroom, lab and safety procedures as assessed through their actions and written examination.(Sample Syllabus)SYLLABUSRogue Community CollegeDS275Preventive Maintenance InspectionCredits: 6Instructor: Dean EvernhamOffice: 166ATelephone: 541-245-7999Email: revernham@roguecc.eduExpectations for Students: ____ Attendance Policy: Administrative Drop: students who do not attend at least 50% of the class sessions during the first week of school and who do not contact the instructor to indicate a plan to attend will be automatically dropped from the class during the 2nd week of the term.Refund policy:? Students dropping a class by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of the second week of the term get a full refund. Students withdrawing after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of the second week of the term through 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the last week of the term receive no refund and grade of W will be assigned for the course.____ Academic Honesty;“Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty are regarded as serious offenses. Instructors have the right to take action on any suspected acts of academic dishonesty. Depending on the nature of the offense, serious penalties may be imposed, ranging from loss of points to expulsion from the class or college.”_____Classroom Behavior: “Expectations for classroom behavior are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the catalog, schedule, and online. Students may not engage in any activity which the instructor deems disruptive or counterproductive to the goals of the class. Beepers, pagers, and cellular phones can be a nuisance and are not to be brought into the classroom. Instructors have the right to remove students from class for not following the Code of Conduct and the following rules:No glass containers allowed in the lab.Use of tobacco of any sort is not allowed in the lab or classroom, including any and all oral tobaccos.Safety glasses are a must in the laboratory setting, and failure to not wear them can lead to removal from the lab either temporarily or permanently.______Americans with Disabilities Act: “Students with a documented disability that may require assistance should contact the Disability Services Office for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Disability Services Office can be reached by calling 541-245-7537.”Smoking restrictions (Board policy): Smoking is not permitted on the premises of Rogue Community College except in designated areas. For more information go to roguecc.edu/TPTF.______Course Description:Provides culmination of all ASE/NATEF and academic courses required for completion and/or graduation from the Diesel Technology program. It requires knowledge and demonstration of basic engine maintenance and repair, heavy duty brakes, drive train, air conditioning, fuel and emission systems, electronics, safety inspection, servicing, maintenance records, and repairs of all onboard systems.Prerequisites: DS113, DS131, DS151, DS160, DS232 and DS270_______Course Design:Designed to introduce the student to industry-wide preventative maintenance procedures in a classroom and lab setting as related to heavy, mid-range, light, stationary, and marine heavy-duty applications. This course is the final program course of instruction, and each of the below tasks have been designed by ASE/NATEF to mirror the needs of current industry standards.______Hand tool requirements:Personal hand tools are required. RCC tools and equipment are intended for specialty, supplemental use and specific industrial training applications. The tool room is off-limits to students without instructor or tool room attendant permission.Course Evaluation:Graded A-F.B. Lecture Grading:Test/Term PapersAttendanceQuizzes C. Lab Grading:ProjectsBinderQuizzes/Practical Exams92 – 100 % = A82 – 91 % = B70 – 81 % = C60 – 69 % = DBelow 59 % = FInstructional Goals:On successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe, list, and employ critical thinking skills to troubleshoot, evaluate and repair machinery and integrated systems common to industry. This course meets and exceeds the ASE/NATEF (Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) requirements for certification. Mastery of each assigned task is required for successful completion of this course. The lecture portion of this course integrates directly with instructional goals and lab project. This copy of the course syllabus is to be used as a check-off sheet for ASE/NATEF task completion. As each task is successfully completed, you are required to have your instructor initial the space provided for each of the tasks. Your final lab grade will reflect a percentage of the number of completed tasks1.0General Safety:1.1Shop Safety _______1.2Equipment safety _______1.3Hazardous materials and equipment ________2.0Engine System:2.1Check engine operation, record idle and governed RPM. (P-1) _________2.2Inspect vibration damper. (P-1) _________2.3Inspect belts, tensioners, and pulleys. (P-1) _________2.4Check engine oil level; check engine for oil, coolant, and fuel leaks (engine off). (P-1) _________2.5Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. (P-1) _________2.6Check engine for oil, coolant, air, and fuel leaks (engine running). (P-1) _________2.7Check electrical wiring, routing, and hold-down clamps. (P-1) _________3.0Fuel Systems:3.1Check fuel tanks, mounting, lines, and caps. (P-1) _________3.2Inspect throttle linkages and return springs. (P-1) _________3.3Drain water from fuel system. (P-1) _________3.4Replace fuel filer(s); prime and bleed fuel system. (P-1) _________Intake and Exhaust Systems:Check for general condition: ___________ (P-1)Check exhaust system mountings for looseness and damage. (P-1) _________Check engine exhaust system for leaks, restrictions, and damage. (P-1) _________Check air induction system: piping, charge air cooler, hoses, clamps, and mountings; check for air restrictions and leaks. (P-1) _________Inspect turbocharger for leaks, check mountings and connections. (P-1) _________Inspect engine exhaust brake. (P-1) _________Cooling system:Check operation of fan clutch. (P-1) _________Inspect radiator and mountings. (P-1) _________Inspect fan assembly and shroud. (P-1) _________Pressure test cooling system and radiator cap. (P-1) _________Inspect coolant hoses and clamps. (P-1) _________Inspect coolant recovery system. (P-1) _________Check coolant for contamination; determine coolant conditioner concentration and protection level (freeze point). (P-1) _________Service coolant filter/conditioner. (P-1) _________Lubrication system:Change engine oil and filters; visually check oil for coolant or fuel contamination. (P-1) _________Take and engine oil sample. (P-1) _________Instruments and controls:Inspect key condition and operation of ignition switch. (P-1) _________Check warning lamps and/or alarms. (P-1) _________Check instruments; record oil pressure and voltage. (P-1) _________Check hand throttle, power take off (PTO), and manual engine shut down operation. (P-1) _________Check air conditioning (A/C), heater, and defroster operation.(P-1) _________Check operation of all accessories. (P-1) _________Using diagnostic tool, extract engine-monitoring information. (P-1) ________8.0Safety Equipment:8.1Check operation of electric, air horns, and backup warning devices. (P-1) _________8.2Inspect seat belts and sleeper restraints. (P-1) _________8.3Inspect wiper blades and arms. (P-1) _________8.0Hardware:8.1Check wiper and washer operation. (P-1) _________8.2Inspect windshield glass for cracks or discoloration; check sun visor. (P-1) _________8.3Check seat condition, operation and mounting. (P-1) _________8.4Check door glass and window operation. (P-1) _________8.5Inspect steps and grab handles. (P-1) _________8.6Inspect mirror mountings, brackets and glass. (P-1)8.7Record al observed physical damage. (P-1) _________8.8Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________8.9Inspect and lubricate door and hood hinges, latches, strikers, linkages and cables. (P-1) _________8.10Inspect tilt cab hydraulic cylinders for leakage. (P-1) _________9.0Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning:9.1Inspect A/C condenser and lines for condition and visible leaks: check mountings. (P-1) _________9.2Inspect A/C compressor and lines for condition and visible leaks; check mountings. (P-1) _________10.0Battery and Starting Systems:10.1Inspect battery boxes, covers and mountings. (P-1) _________10.2Inspect battery hold-downs, cables, and connections. (P-1) _________10.3Check/record battery state-of-charge. (P-1) _________10.4Inspect starter, mounting, and connections. (P-1) _________10.5Engage starter; check for unusual noises, starter drag, and starting difficulty. (P-1) _________11.0Charging and lighting Systems:11.1Inspect alternator, mounting, and wiring. (P-1) _________11.2Check operation of interior lamps. (P-1) _________11.3Check all exterior lamps, lenses, and reflectors; check headlamp alignment. (P-1) _________11.4Inspect and test trailer connector, cable and holder. (P-1) _________12.0Frame and Chassis (Air brakes):12.1Check parking break operation. (P-1) _________12.2Record air governor cutout setting (PSI). (P-1) _________12.3Check air drier drain valve operation. (P-1) _________12.4Check air system for leaks (brakes released). (P-1) _________12.5Check air system for leaks (brakes applied). (P-1) _________12.6Test one-way and double-check valves. (P-1) _________12.7Check low air pressure warning devices. (P-1) _________12.8Check air governor cut-in pressure. (P-1) _________12.9Check spring brake inversion system. (P-1) _________12.10Check tractor protection valve. (P-1) _________12.11Check air pressure build-up time. (P-1) _________12.12Inspect coupling airlines, holders, and glad-hands. (P-1) _________12.13Check brake chambers and airlines for secure mountings and damage. (P-1) _________12.13Service desiccant pack in air drier. (P-1) _________12.14Inspect operation of front and rear wheel brake lining/pad condition and thickness. (P-1) _________12.15Inspect condition of front and rear brake drums/rotors. (P-1) _________12.16Check operation of front and rear brake manual slack adjusters; adjust as necessary. (P-1) _________12.17Check operation and adjustment of front and rear brake automatic slack adjusters. (P-1) _________12.18Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________13.0Hydraulic Brakes:13.1Check master cylinder fluid level and condition. (P-1) _________13.2Inspect brake lines, fittings, flexible hoses, and valves for leaks and damage. (P-1) _________13.3Check parking brake operation, inspect parking brake application and holding devices. (P-1) _________13.4Check operation of hydraulic system; pedal travel, pedal effort, residual pressure. (P-1) _________13.5Inspect wheel cylinders/calipers for leakage and damage. (P-1) _________13.6Inspect power brake boosters, hoses, and check control valves. (P-1) _________13.7Inspect and record front and rear brake lining/pad condition and thickness. (P-1) _________13.8Inspect and record front and rear brake drums/rotors. (P-1) _________13.9Check drum brake adjustment; adjust as needed. (P-1) _________14.0Drive Train:14.1Check operation of clutch and clutch brake. (P-1) _________14.2Check clutch linkage for looseness or binding. (P-1) _________14.3Check clutch adjustment. (P-1) _________14.4Check transmissions case, seals, filter, and cooler for cracks and leaks. (P-1) _________14.5Inspect transmission breather(s). (P-1) _________14.6Inspect transmission mounts. (P-1) _________14.7Check transmission fluid levels and condition. (P-1) _________14.8Inspect U-joints, yokes, drive lines, and center bearings for looseness, damage, and proper phasing. (P-1) _________14.9Inspect axle breathers. (P-1) _________14.10Inspect axle housings for cracks and lube leaks. (P-1) _________14.11Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________14.12Check drive axles oil level and condition. (P-1) _________14.13Change drive axles lube and filter; check magnetic plug. (P-1) _________14.14Check two-speed axle unit; check magnetic plugs. (P-1)14.15Change transmission oil and filter; check magnetic plugs. (P-1) _________15.0Suspension and Steering Systems:15.1Check steering wheel operation for free play or binding. (P-1) _________15.2Check power steering pump and hoses for leaks and mounting; check fluid level. (P-1) _________15.3Change power steering fluid and filter. (P-1) _________ 15.4Inspect steering gear for leaks and mounting. (P-1) _________15.5Inspect steering shaft U-joints, pinch bolts, splines, pitman arm-to-steering sector shaft, tie rod ends, and linkage assist power steering cylinders. (P-1) _________15.6Check king pin wear. (P-1) _________15.7Check front and rear wheel bearings for looseness and noise. (P-1) _________15.8Check oil level and condition in all non-drive hubs; check for leaks. (P-1) _________15.9Remove and inspect front and rear wheel bearings; reassemble and adjust. (P-1) _________15.10Inspect front and rear springs, hangers, shackles, spring U-bolts and insulators. (P-1) _________15.11Inspect air suspension springs, mounts, hoses, valves, linkage, and fittings for leaks and damage. (P-1)_________15.12Check and record suspension ride height. (P-1) _________15.13Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________16.0Tires and Wheels:16.1Inspect for irregular wear patterns and tread direction. (P-1) _________16.2Inspect tires for cuts and sidewall damage. (P-1) _________16.3Inspect valve stem caps. (P-1) _________16.4Measure tread depth. (P-1) _________16.5Check and record air pressure. (P-1) _________16.6Check for loose lugs and/or slipped wheels. (P-1) _________16.7Inspect wheels and spacers for cracks or damage. (P-1) _________16.8Check tire matching (diameter and tread) on dual tire installations. (P-1) _________17.0Frame and 5th Wheel:17.1Inspect fifth wheel mounting bolts, airlines, and locks. (P-1) _________17.2Test operation of fifth wheel locking device. (P-1) _________17.3Check mud flaps and brackets. (P-1) _________17.4Check pintle hook and mountings. (P-1) _________17.5Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________17.6Inspect frame and frame members for cracks and damage. (P-1) _________Examinations, Projects, Quizzes and Research PapersExaminations: There will be a minimum of two examinations: a midterm and final. These examinations will be either in-class or take-home , and will be due on a designated date and time. Examinations will carry a minimum value of 250 points.Projects: Several projects will be assigned through the term, and all in-class assignments and projects will carry a minimum value of 25 points. Projects will be assigned throughout the term.Job Sheets: Job sheets will be included in a required binder, and a total of 300 points are available. Your grade will be compiled by the percentage of completed job sheets. Example: if 80% of the job sheets are completed, your score will be 240 of the available 300 points.Quizzes: Quizzes will be daily or as needed. Quizzes will carry a minimum value of 25 points and a maximum of 100 points.Research Paper(s): There will be no more than (2) two outside research assignments which will be assigned before the mid-term examination. These research papers or projects will carry a minimum value of 300 points.Notebooks: A daily log of your work must be kept. Each entry must be dated, and the activities you accomplished that day entered. All tests, quizzes, job sheets and papers that are graded and handed back, assignments, handouts, etc, are to be kept in this notebook. It is to be a 1– 2” 3-ring binder. It will be handed in a minimum of twice during the scheduled term. 300 points.NOTE: Missed assignments must be turned in no later than one week late, and will be reduced in value by ten-percent (10%). There will be no make-up of missed daily quizzes.Course Schedule:Week 1: SafetyOrientation to courseQuizWeek 2: Engine and Fuel System PMI and RepairQuizWeek 3:Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Evaluation of Task ListsQuizWeek 4: Lubrication and Cooling Systems, Evaluation and RepairQuizWeek 5: Instruments and Controls Safety EquipmentQuizWeek 6: Review of notebooksEvaluation of Task ListsMidterm ExaminationWeek 7: Hardware; Heating, Ventilation & CoolingQuizWeek 8: Electrical/Electronics, Charging, Lighting Systems Evaluation of Task ListsQuizWeek 9: Frame and ChassisAir brakes, Hydraulic BrakesQuizWeek 10: Suspension, Steering Frame and 5th Wheel AssemblyQuizWeek 11:Review of notebookEvaluation of Task ListsFinal ExaminationDiesel Technology Website:go.roguecc.edu/department/diesel-technology ................
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