Diesel Mechanic
Competency-based
ONET: 49-3031.00
1
Years
36
Skills
Classroom instruction topics
- Shop Safety and Procedures
- Basic Electrical Systems
- Diesel Engine I
- Diesel Engine Testing & Repair I
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fuel Systems
- Basic Hydraulics
- Diesel Engine II
- Electronic Controls
- Basic Brake Systems
- Power Train I
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Troubleshooting and Repair
- Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II
- Advanced Diesel Tune-up and Troubleshooting
- Composition & Rhetoric I
- Business and Professional Communication
- Mathematics
- Physical Activity Courses
- Life & Physical Sciences
- Creative Arts
- Language, Philosophy, & Culture
- Social/Behavioral Sciences
- American History
- Government
- Program Capstone
On-the-job training
- Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, hoses, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.
- Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- Test drive heavy equipment/construction to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Raiseheavy equipment, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, or pressure gauges.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Repair defective engines or engine components.
- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
- Measure distances or dimensions.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, , or pressure gauges.
- Rebuild parts or components.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
- Rewire start/charge system, lights, and instrument panels.
- Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
- Install or repair accessories.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.
- Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Install vehicle parts or accessories.
- Install or repair accessories.
- Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
- Grind parts to required dimensions.
- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
- Hydraulic Components
- Rebuild and test hydraulic cylinders
- Rebuild and test hydraulic pumps and motors
- Manufacturer Specific Training
- Level 1 training
- Level 2 training
- Level 3 training
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