DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Students are provided experience in maintaining and repairing heavy semi-trucks and industrial equipment as Central Ohio continues to develop as a major transportation and distribution hub. Students learn about, and work with, air and hydraulic brakes, engine components, engine tear-down, rebuilding and repairing, transmission components and air flow systems of diesel, industrial, commercial and agriculture equipment.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Work on engines and transmissions
Tear down and rebuild a variety of engines
Learn engine performance and maintenance
Disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Understand how to inspect brakes, steering, fuel, and air systems.
Troubleshoot problems and fix the issues.
YOUR COURSES
Year One
Diesel Truck Engines
Truck Braking Systems
Year Two
Ground Transportation Maintenance
Ground Transportation Electrical/Electronics
Diesel Capstone
YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
Whatever your pathway, whether it's employment, enrollment, or enlistment, the Diesel Technology program will provide you the opportunities to reach your goals through valued industry certifications, exposure to our college partners, and taking advantage of our Work-Based Learning program. Several of our graduates go on to become technicians, shop managers and owners, agriculture or industrial power technicians, or hydraulic engineers.
CERTIFICATIONS
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification
OSHA-10
COLLEGE PARTNERS
Clark State College
University of Northwestern Ohio
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Lincoln Tech
INSTRUCTOR
Paul Morton
pmorton@ohiohipoint.com
937-599-3010 ext. 1378
