CLUSTER Engineering and Technical

COURSE Diesel Preventive Maintenance and Inspection

WVEIS CODE 1745

NATIONAL STANDARDS & INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

ASE: Medium/Heavy Truck guide, T8-Preventive Maintenance Inspection.

Course Description:

The Skill Sets in this course are representative of the basic knowledge included in a Career and Technical Diesel Equipment Technology concentration. Incorporated into this course include engine system maintenance, under hood and cab maintenance, electrical/electronic systems, frame and chassis maintenance. This course is recommended as an Elective in Diesel Equipment Technology.

SKILL SETS

Engine System Maintenance

Hood and Cab Maintenance

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Frame and Chassis Maintenance


Diesel Preventive Maintenance and Inspection WVEIS 1745

Skill Set / Engine System Maintenance
Knowledge Objectives
1745.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
·  maintenance of the engine.
Performance Objectives
1745.2
1745.3
1745.4
1745.5
1745.6 / Students will
·  examine engine components.
·  examine engine operation.
·  inspect air induction system and replace filters.
·  inspect cooling system, check and fill fluid levels, and replace filter as per maintenance schedule.
·  check and fill all fluids and replace filters as per maintenance schedule.
Skill Set / Hood and Cab Maintenance
Knowledge Objectives
1745.7 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
·  hood and cab maintenance.
Performance Objectives
1745.8
1745.9
1745.10
1745.11 / Students will
·  inspect instruments and controls.
·  inspect safety equipment.
·  inspect hardware.
·  inspect heating and AC system.
Skill Set / Electrical/Electronic Systems
Knowledge Objectives
1745.12 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
·  electrical/electronic systems.
Performance Objectives
1745.13
1745.14
1745.15 / Students will
·  inspect battery, starting system, and cable connections.
·  inspect charging system.
·  inspect lighting system.
Skill Set / Frame and Chassis Maintenance
Knowledge Objectives
1745.16 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
·  frame and chassis maintenance.
Performance Objectives
1745.17
1745.18
1745.19
1745.20
1745.21
1745.22 / Students will
·  inspect air brake system for proper adjustment and operation.
·  inspect drive train.
·  inspect steering and suspension.
·  inspect tires and wheels.
·  inspect frame and fifth wheel.
·  check and fill all fluid levels and lubricate steering, suspension, and drivelines.

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