Diesel Technology
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Cluster Courses:
Transportation Core
Diesel: Preventative Maintenance
Diesel: Electrical / Electronic
Diesel: Engine
The Diesel Technology program allows students to explore various career opportunities and the requirements needed to become a professional service technician. The content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, as well as basic engine fundamentals and basic technician skills. Students are introduced to proper procedures and practices for preventive maintenance and servicing, and they learn how to perform entry-level technician inspection tasks. The advanced students are trained in the diagnosis and repair of the electrical systems of medium and heavy trucks, as well as the testing and repairing of diesel engines and related systems.
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EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
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Upon completion of the courses in the TCTC Diesel Technology program, students are eligible to take the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exam for Heavy Truck Preventative Maintenance, Electrical and Electronics in Medium/Heavy Trucks, and Diesel Engine.
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Dual Enrollment Credit with Tennessee College of Applied Technology is offered in Diesel Technology
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Community Service
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Students can receive Career Readiness Certification and OSHA-10 Certification.
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Students can participate in Job Shadowing, Service-Learning, and Work-Based Learning opportunities.
