Diesel Technology, AAS

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

*See detailed NATEF list for individual tasks. Identified as being important by the NATEF medium/heavy truck technicians related academic skills committee from the V-Tecs/Illinois workplace skills list.

• Repair Diesel Engines.
• Repair Drive Train Systems.
• Repair Brake Systems.
• Repair Suspension & Steering Systems.
• Repair Electrical/Electronic Systems.
• Repair Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Inspections.
• Recognize impact of technological changes in the transportation industry.
• Comply with safety and health rules/procedures.
• Identify hazardous substances in the work place.
• Use and maintain proper tools and equipment.
• Maintain work area.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Diagnose truck systems to determine deficiencies.
• Evaluate diagnostic test results.
• Identify the problem and evaluate options.
• Apply appropriate solutions to the problem and their impact.
• Employ reasoning skills.
• Assess employer and employee responsibility in solving a problem.
• Estimate results of implemented options.
• Prioritize and organize workloads.
• Work effectively in a team.

Professionalism

• Implement responsibilities of the position and comply with organizational expectations.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Assume responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Practice time management.
• Practice cost effectiveness.
• Apply ethical reasoning.
• Display initiative, assertiveness and positive behavior.
• Treat people with respect.
• Use job-related terminology.
• Follow conservation/environmental practices and policies.

Communication

• Communicate technical information to customers.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Prepare written reports.
• Demonstrate effective job-seeking techniques.
• Demonstrate basic computing skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to manage and access information.
• Communicate professionally with team members, co-workers, and customers.