Course Title: Diesel Truck Chassis Concepts WVEIS Code 1749

21st Century Standards Profile

Engineering and Technical

Course Title: Diesel Truck Chassis Concepts WVEIS Code 1749

Student’s Name______

School______Instructor______

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the base knowledge and technical skills related to heavy truck chassis concepts. Areas of study include transmissions,clutches, suspension, steering, and air brakes. Emphasis will be placed on operating theory, removal and installation of major components, and service and inspection procedures. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to diesel engine equipment occupations. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA for additional co-curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement, develop student leadership, and support experiential learning. Course components also address the 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

Level of Competence:

Above Mastery: The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed standard. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed.

Mastery:The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet standard. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently.

Partial Mastery: The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions.Performance needs further development and supervision.

Content Standards and Objectives / Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery / Date / Comments
Standard 1: Transmissions, Clutches and Differentials
Objectives / The student will
ET.S.DTCC.1.1 / remove and replace a manual transmission assembly.
ET.S.DTCC.1.2 / determine power flow and identify individual gears in a manual transmission.
ET.S.DTCC.1.3 / remove, inspect, and install clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing.
ET.S.DTCC.1.4 / remove, inspect, install rear differential carrier assembly.
ET.S.DTCC.1.5 / adjust pinion depth and ring gear backlash.
Standard 2: Steering, Suspension, Tires, Rims and Wheels
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.DTCC.2.1 / lubricate steering and suspension components.
ET.O.DTCC.2.2 / inspect steering linkage, u-joints, and tie rod ends.
ET.O.DTCC.2.3 / diagnose and correct steering and suspension problems.
ET.O.DTCC.2.4 / adjust toe-in to manufacturers’ specifications.
ET.O.DTCC.2.5 / remove, inspect, replace, lubricate and adjust wheel bearings.
ET.O.DTCC.2.6 / inspect tires, rims, and wheels for defects.
ET.O.DTCC.2.7 / classify types of tires, rims and wheels.
ET.O.DTCC.2.8 / Install tire/wheel assemblies.
Standard 3: Air Brakes Systems
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.DTCC.3.1 / inspect brake lines, hoses and air tanks for damage and leaks.
ET.O.DTCC.3.2 / remove and replace brake shoes, inspect hardware, and adjust brakes.
ET.O.DTCC.3.3 / measure drums/rotors for wear.
ET.O.DTCC.3.4 / inspect, remove, and replace brake chamber assembly.
ET.O.DTCC.3.5 / cage and uncage a spring brake chamber.
Standard 4: Student Organization Participation
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.DTCC.4.1 / examine the purposes and goals of student organizations.
ET.O.DTCC.4.2 / demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions.
ET.O.DTCC.4.3 / discover the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organizations as an adult.