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2017 Diesel Technology Department Self Study

Section One – Mission Overview :

The Diesel Technology Department has taken the following steps to align with the college strategic plan and mission.

College Strategic Plan Goal A: RCC will increase student enrollment and retention by targeting programs and services that reflect the needs and diversity of the region.

o Diesel Department Steps: To work with the curriculum development committee to keep the program congruent with today’s technology; worked with the advisory committee to increase the writing and math requirements.

College Strategic Plan Goal B: RCC students will persist toward and complete their stated goals.

o Diesel Department Steps: With increased student numbers we have hired more hard-to-find qualified, part-time instructors to reduce the numbers of sections and overload circumstances for the full-time instructors, providing a more manageable student-instructor ratio. This improves the quality of education, as well as safety in the lab setting..

o The Diesel department has continually revamped each course syllabus to better direct the learning goals to meet the ever changing industrial advances.

College Strategic Plan Goal C: RCC will maintain affordability for students and invest in innovation to support the long-term stability of the College.

o Diesel Department Steps: Reevaluate and change the required textbooks to reduce the number of expansive texts used during the two-year program.

College Strategic Plan Goal D: RCC will develop the College infrastructure to support students, programs, personnel, facilities and systems.

o Diesel Department Steps: In the last few years the Diesel department has had several significant donations from our industry partners: 2008 Freightliner tractor, 2015 Freightliner tractor (right-hand steer – yep, it was made for the Australian outback), two Caterpillar 3406B engines, three Series 60 Detroit engines, three Cummins ISX engines, one Peterbilt dump truck, one older Freightliner tractor we disassembled for parts, one Century Class Freightliner tractor, one Volvo tractor. It should be noted these vehicles are used in 17 of the 19 core courses. Cummins of Medford has also donated a 350KV load bank intended to be used in an Advisory Committee supported RCC Onsite Power Generation program to be part of the RCC Diesel Department.

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Section Two – Profile

Brief History of Department and Program:

Initial Program:The Diesel Technology program was initially opened in the mid-70s, and provided courses in Diesel Technology at the Grants Pass campus, then was moved to a temporary facility on Highway 62 (which later became Floyd A Boyd, John Deer company, and now Wilson Equipment), and finally to the Table Rock Campus. It was officially brought under “suspension” from 2007-2008, and with the one year of a “teach-out” circumstance, it was essentially closed for two years.

Reopening: After closure, the Diesel Technology Department was reopened during the fall of the 2008/2009 academic year at the Table Rock Campus with an initial enrollment of 4 students, each enrolled into the two-year, AAS degree. The department’s opening faculty and staff were one new Department Chair, one returning Adjunct Instructor, and one newly-hired Parts and Tool Room Attendant.

The first two terms, three of the classes were taught at both Redwood Campus (RWC) and Table Rock Campus (TRC) with students in both programs enrolled in DS120 Diesel Trades Practices, and AM120 Automotive Maintenance and Trades Practices; DS111 Basic Electrical For Diesel Technicians, and AM111 Electricity for Automotive Technicians; and DS270 Air Conditioning For Diesel Technicians, and AM270 Air Conditioning For Automotive Technicians. The AM or DS prefix defining the appropriate program, however, the individual course curriculum are close enough in tasks and scope to be directly, and academically interchangeable. This first arrangement made class scheduling and driving an issue for students at the White City campus, and by the next term all classes were taught at TRC.

Curriculum Overview:The Diesel Specialist certificate is composed of 12 Diesel Courses, 3 General Education requirement courses and 4 additional credits of approved electives. The elective courses are available through the Welding, Manufacturing, Electronics, or additional department approved DS280 Cooperative Work Experience hours and credits.

The Diesel Technology AAS degree is composed of 19 required courses, plus 4 credits of approved electives. Those electives are also offered in the Welding, Manufacturing and Electronics programs.

The curriculum not having been updated for nearly a decade was rewritten using the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) tasks and guidelines as the underpinnings of each course. ASE and NATEF are nationally recognized certifying bodies with an end-goal of successfully passing qualifying exams in 8 areas. The selected tasks are derived from a series of everyday jobs that follow the 8 distinct areas of certification testing and instruction which are:

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Electrical and Electronic Systems Diesel Engines Drive Train Suspension and Steering Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Gasoline Engines Heavy Duty Brakes Preventative Maintenance

Each of the above areas (jobs) are designed around sets of tasks defined by priority designations of (P-1), (P-2) and (P-3), with a (P-1) designation being a task most likely accomplished in a shop setting during a normal work day. Then, in descending order to (P-3), the tasks that are not as predominant in the daily Diesel Technology work setting, and least likely to be undertaken.

The AAS degree is a two-year, 19-course 7-term degree plus the additional 4 credit requirement of approved electives. The elective courses are available through the Diesel, Welding, Manufacturing, Electronics or additional department approved DS280 Cooperative Work Experience credits.

The facilities are limited in size, and the equipment sparse, so the classes are divided into two separate years of study; first and second year students sharing the equipment. The hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM are reserved for our students to enroll in appropriate math and writing courses to eliminate scheduling conflicts with the Diesel core courses. The first year students enroll in classes during the day from approximately 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During those times the shop and/or department classroom are in near perpetual use with the initial class of beginning first-year students. After the first 3 terms the Diesel Technology program has a dedicated 4th or summer term where we offer two required courses: DS232 Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems, and DS270 Air Conditioning For Diesel Technicians.

The beginning of the second year, students enroll in classes offered from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and depending on student numbers, extra sections are added and in the spring when DS260 Hydraulic Systems is scheduled, Thursday and Friday the lab and classroom are also in use. This is an important transition for the second year students. It separates them from the less experienced first year learners, yet provides an opportunity for each to obtain a job working in the diesel industry as an entry level technician. This is an important transition because of what is learned while on-the-job, and these are paid positions which generally transition to the DS280 Cooperative Work Experience. It must be noted that our classes are offered only once per academic year – rarely do we offer an XXX-55 independent study section because the additional class puts an extraordinary load on the instructor.

In the table below, list the program(s) that this department offers.

Career Pathways Certificates

Certificates Two-Year Degrees Entry Requirements

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N/A Diesel Specialist Diesel Technology AAS

Pre-requisites:MTH20: Pre-algebra

4 Cr.RD30: College

Reading II4 Cr.

WR30: Fundamentals of Composition II

4 Cr.

Enrollment and demographics for the last 3 years.

Enrolled Degree Certificate 2013-14 41 41 02014-15 46 46 02015-16 34 34 0

Enrollment, Graduation and Employment for the last 3 years.

Enrolled Graduated Employed Employed By:2013-14 41 35 Cummins Northwest, Valley

Freightliner, RB Browns Trucking, DSU Peterbilt, FV Martin Trucking, Pape’ Kenworth, A&M Trucking, Crater Lake Ford, Lithia Dodge, Lithia Volkswagen, A&M Transportation, Rogue Disposal, various oil-field positions in Montana, North and South Dakota.

2014-15 46 37 Cummins Northwest, Valley Freightliner, RB Browns Trucking, DSU Peterbilt, FV Martin Trucking, Lithia Dodge, American Tractor, A&M Transportation, Pape’ Kenworth, Peterbilt

2015-16 34 29 Cummins Northwest, Valley Freightliner, RB Browns Trucking, DSU Peterbilt, FV Martin Trucking, Pape’ Kenworth, Pape’ Caterpillar, American Tractor, A&M Transportation.

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Sections of dual credit offered

Course # Section # Course Name Enrolled Location Instructor

DS120 NA Diesel Trades Practices 4 EPHS Boren, Matt

o RCC's COLLEGE NOW program allows high school students to earn college credit in selected high school classes at the same time they are earning college credit toward their high school diploma! This gives the student a significant advantage when moving into the full-time college student role. Currently there are 4 high school dual-enrolled students in the Diesel program.

Articulation with other Schools

o There are programs available for educational advancement. All or most credits will transfer. Specific transfers: Bachelor's in Diesel Technology.

o Northern Montana State College, Havre, Montanao Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon

Staffing Narrative from the last 3 years

Year 14-15 Year 15-16 Year 16-17FT Adj FT Adj FT Adj

Number of faculty: 2 3 2 3 2 3Number of sections taught # of Credits 79

44 79

48 73 52

Classified staff (if applicable): FT: 1 - position was not consistently filled.

o At this time, our staffing levels are adequate. Although due to fluctuations in enrollment numbers, and the limited availability of qualified part time instructors, at times we find it difficult to meet department and student needs.

Budget Narrative: Are your Materials & Supplies and Equipment budgets adequate to support achievement of your program learning outcomes?

o No: Our budget is not is not adequate to support the department. Since department reopening the program has been operating with less than sufficient financial support with exception of the last three of the nine academic school years. The

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previous deficiencies in funding have put the department in near perpetual catch-up mode with respect to tooling, parts and supplies. The current 2017/2018 year is, as we all understand, a belt-tightening year for the entire college, however, the department is still/again behind in college supported financial funding.

Facility Narrative: Are the college facilities adequate to support achievement of your program learning outcomes?

o We are at the maximum student enrollment for the current facility.

o Our facility is too small, too crowded for the type of equipment used for training. However, with the new building purchased for the intentions of housing Welding and the Manufacturing departments (a needed move), there may well be more floor space available on site at TRC for the expansion of the Diesel program. This can relieve the stress of cramped working quarters, creating room for growth, and providing a safer work area for the diesel students.

o Classrooms: There is one classroom allocated for the Diesel program, which at times is adequate, however, with the fluctuation in student numbers our courses have been held in other classrooms, and competitive scheduling for those spaces at our small, yet growing TRC facility makes finding a classroom difficult. However, with the expansion and move of the Welding and Manufacturing programs, classroom space issues may be lightened.

College Resource Narrative: Are the college resources such as the library, technology, marketing, tutoring, testing, etc. adequate to support achievement of your program learning outcomes?

o Yes, the TRC Library and Testing center have been exceptional. Our students find a wealth of assistance in not only for the Diesel assignments, but with their math and writing as well. It should be noted that the TRC Library and Learning Center has been absolutely paramount to the success of our students.

Section Three – Program Context

How do your programs reflect national/regional/program/discipline trends?

o RCC Diesel program aligns itself with national trends by incorporating, dependability, work ethics, safety, high-level strategy based diagnostics and the newest high tech equipment available to our students.

o The Diesel Technology department aligns with the ASE/NATEF Standards, and employees their Priority Tasks as the foundation of the lab curriculum.

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Discuss local trends or issues in the community or the college that impact your program(s).

o The improved economy has opened many doors for our students. Employment can be 100%, depending on the student’s goals on graduation/completion.

o Statewide, the outlook is excellent, per State of Oregon Employment Department.

Employment Outlook for Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics.

Statewide Employment

Analysis

Employment in this occupation in 2014 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2024. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2024. Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Area 2014 Employment

2024 Employment Change % Change

AnnualGrowth

Openings

AnnualReplacement

Openings

TotalAnnual

OpeningsOregon 3,455 4,133 678 19.6% 68 59 127

List your external stakeholders (e.g. advisory boards, employers, transfer schools).

Name Position Company

Blair Vern Manager DSU PeterbiltBoren Matt Instructor Eagle Point High SchoolBurk Robert Management USF Reddaway, IncCaldwell Steve Management Bettendorf TruckingChristensen Nick Instructor Rogue Community CollegeDaw Ted Instructor Rogue Community CollegeEdwards John Manager Pacific Truck CentersEvernham Dean Owner Dean's Diesel RepairGibson Kirk Vice President Rogue Community CollegeGreene Travis Service Manager Pacific Truck CentersHildebrand Paul Sales Pape' Kenworth

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Jeffs Robert Technician Bettendorf TruckingLane Kent Diesel Lab Tech Rogue Community CollegeMcAuliffe Dave Senior Technician FreightlinerMurphy Tim Management Peterson CatPheley Kemp Dept. Head/Inst. Rogue Community CollegePhipps Bob Management Bettendorf TruckingPierson Cathy App. Program Rogue Community CollegeRoss Brad Recruiter Rogue Community CollegeShelton Randy Recruiting Peterson CatSkinner Tracey Manager Coast TruckStone Ron Management Oldland Distributing

Vinzant Anthony Service Manager Cummins NorthwestWaylund Tim Bettendorf Trucking

Describe how you gather external stakeholder feedback (e.g. survey, focus group, advisory board meetings).

o Annual advisory board meetings and periodic, on-site follow up with employers concerning student performance, and review of CWE completers.

Section Four – Program Learning Outcomes and Assessment

Number of courses “owned” by this department:

o 19 core classes for 2 year AAS degree

What is this department’s schedule and process for updating official course outlines?

o Course outlines are reviewed and updated at spring in-service periods.

List the stakeholders (by group/affiliation/business) who are involved in the creation and review of your Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

o See chart on page (7) for the list of stakeholders. Annually the diesel advisory committee meets, reviews, and makes recommendations on the PLOs.

What are your PLO assessment methods?

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o Classroom testing, lab practical hands on projects and lab finals assess learning outcomes, verbal responses from industry partners

How does your PLO assessment inform program or department changes in curriculum and/or prerequisites?

o Assessments are continually under development.

Describe any program changes (if applicable) that were a result of the mapping process.

o Mapping process was completed early in 2017, no changes were made.

Faculty Development:

o Because of the ever-changing technology in our industry, it is imperative that our faculty stay up to date with high-level training. Currently our instructors attend the Southern Oregon Training and Maintenance Counsel training sessions (often held at TRC); industry partner (Freightliner, Cummins, Peterbilt, etc.) training demonstrations held in our lab facility.

Section Five - Significant Changes

Based on the results of your outcomes assessment and other information, describe recent/anticipated changes, such as new/discontinuing degrees/certificates/courses.

o Due to the changes in industry with respect to the electric over-the-road semi-trucks by Nikola 1, Cummins Engine Corp. and Tesla, a new Onsite Power Generation certificate which was supported by the advisory committee, and may be implemented in the future.

o With an increasing interest by the local heavy equipment industry, the Diesel Program is going to add two Mechatronics courses to its list of Approved Electives:

o MEC103 – Industrial Safety.o MEC124 Hoisting and Rigging.

Major curricular changes.

o None until the Power Generation Certificate has been approved.o Current Electric Trucks will require a rewriting of the Diesel Department

Curriculum.

New/discontinuing policies.

o None

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New faculty/staff or anticipated vacancies.

o Potentially 1 part-time instructor due to the Power Generation Certificate.

New/discontinued collaborations and partnerships.

o None at this time.

Section Six - Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

If you are currently focusing on ILOs in your department, this is an opportunity to highlight your work.

o Due to current changes in the transportation industry, the introduction and now current implementation of electric trucks by Tessla, Nikoli1 and Cummins Engine Corporation, current ILOs will be reviewed and redesigned through the 2018/2019 academic year.

Section Seven – Summary

o Describe the major strengths, challenges, and themes that emerged from your department/program review.

o Strengths: The local diesel industry job openings exceed our number of graduates. It

is sometimes difficult to retain students with such a demand – they can find marginal employment without a degree, however wage structures suffer as do promotions, and employers who are unscrupulous enough to take advantage of these students are essentially removed from our department’s potential list of employers, and this raises a complex question: are successful completers only those with a degree, or, are they also the student who came to our department to get off welfare and provide for his or her families somehow less successful?

o Challenges: Our programs biggest challenges are making ends meet with limited funding, inadequate space, less than adequate storage.

Section Eight - Attachmentso Program map for each program o Table I: PLO assessment cycle for each programo Table II: Overview of PLO and Assessment plan for each programo Three-Year Review of Learning Outcome Achievement for each programo Sample syllabuso Link to department/program website

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Program map.

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Table 1 PLO Assessment Cycle

Diesel Department Learning Outcome Assessment Plan

Assess Adjust Confirm/Re-assess

PLO 1Diagnose and repair all vehicle systems.

16-17 DS275 Spring 2016 11Enrolled 11Passed

17-18 18-19

PLO 2Document repairs of vehicles accurately and note cause and correction.

16-17 DS275 Spring 201611 Enrolled11 Passed

17-18 18-19

PLO 3Effectively locate and utilize technical information required for vehicle repairs.

16-17 DS275 Spring 201611 Enrolled11 Passed

17-18 18-19

PLO 4Work safely and responsibly within all shop standards and environmental guidelines.

17-18 18-19 19-20

PLO 5Successfully pass at least 2 automotive service excellence (ASE) technical skill assessments.

17-18 18-19 19-20

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Table 2 Overview of PLO Assessment Plan

Year Program Learning Outcome:

Course(s) where assessed

Specific CLO(s) aligned with this PLO

Assessment methods

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1. PLO 1 Work within OSHA, RCC and current industry safety guidelines and standards to promote a safe working environment.

DS275 1. Review and apply safety policies of RCC and OSHA.

1. Students will understand classroom, lab and safety procedures as assessed through their actions and written examination.

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1. PLO 2 Read wiring diagrams and schematics, measure voltage, amperage and resistance with common industry equipment, evaluate and troubleshoot wiring, charging and starting problems.

DS275 11. 11. Battery and Starting Systems Inspect battery boxes, covers and mountings. Inspect battery hold-downs, cables, and connections. Check/record battery state-of-charge. Inspect starter, mounting, and connections. Engage starter; check for unusual noises, starter drag, and starting difficulty.

11. Students will be able to make appropriate checks and evaluations, and perform repairs and documentation processes, and perform each task through the ASE/NATEF mastery level through task sheets, written assignments, demonstrations and examinations.

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1. PLO 3 Evaluate, troubleshoot and repair diesel engines,

DS275 2. Engine System Check engine operation, record idle and governed RPM. Inspect vibration damper.

2.Students will be able to make appropriate checks and evaluations, and perform repairs and documentation processes, and perform each task through the ASE/NATEF mastery level through task sheets, written assignments,

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heavy-duty brakes, suspension and steering, power train assemblies, air conditioning and basic hydraulics.

Inspect belts, tensioners and pulleys. Check engine oil level; check engine for oil, coolant, and fuel leaks (engine off). Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. Check engine for oil, coolant, air, and fuel leaks (engine running). Check electrical wiring, routing, and hold-down clamps

demonstrations and examinations

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1. PLO 4 Evaluate and troubleshoot computerized systems on the chassis, engine, brakes and suspension, evaluate fault codes and make repairs as needed.

DS275 2. Engine System Check engine operation, record idle and governed RPM. Inspect vibration damper. Inspect belts, tensioners and pulleys. Check engine oil level; check engine for oil, coolant, and fuel leaks (engine off). Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. Check engine for oil, coolant, air, and fuel leaks (engine running). Check electrical wiring, routing, and hold-down

2. Students will be able to make appropriate checks and evaluations, and perform repairs and documentation processes, and perform each task through the ASE/NATEF mastery level through task sheets, written assignments, demonstrations and examinations.

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clamp

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1. PLO 5 Work in a cohesive group on a collective project from beginning to end, producing high quality work while adhering to safety and lab procedures.

DS275 1. Review and apply safety policies of RCC and OSHA.

1. Students will understand classroom, lab and safety procedures as assessed through their actions and written examination.

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(Sample Syllabus)

SYLLABUS

Rogue Community CollegeDS275

Preventive Maintenance InspectionCredits: 6

Instructor: Dean EvernhamOffice: 166ATelephone: 541-245-7999Email: [email protected]

Expectations for Students:

____ Attendance Policy: Administrative Drop: students who do not attend at least 50% of the class sessions during

the first week of school and who do not contact the instructor to indicate a plan to attend will be automatically dropped from the class during the 2nd week of the term.

Refund policy: Students dropping a class by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of the second week of the term get a full refund. Students withdrawing after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of the second week of the term through 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the last week of the term receive no refund and grade of W will be assigned for the course.

____ Academic Honesty;

“Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty are regarded as serious offenses. Instructors have the right to take action on any suspected acts of academic dishonesty. Depending on the nature of the offense, serious penalties may be imposed, ranging from loss of points to expulsion from the class or college.”

_____Classroom Behavior:

“Expectations for classroom behavior are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the catalog, schedule, and online. Students may not engage in any activity which the instructor deems disruptive or counterproductive to the goals of the class. Beepers, pagers, and cellular phones can be a nuisance and are not to be brought into the classroom. Instructors have the right to remove students from class for not following the Code of Conduct and the following rules:

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mailto:[email protected]


No glass containers allowed in the lab. Use of tobacco of any sort is not allowed in the lab or classroom, including any and all

oral tobaccos. Safety glasses are a must in the laboratory setting, and failure to not wear them can lead

to removal from the lab either temporarily or permanently.

______Americans with Disabilities Act:

“Students with a documented disability that may require assistance should contact the Disability Services Office for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Disability Services Office can be reached by calling 541-245-7537.”

Smoking restrictions (Board policy): Smoking is not permitted on the premises of Rogue Community College except in designated areas. For more information go to www.roguecc.edu/TPTF.

______Course Description:

Provides culmination of all ASE/NATEF and academic courses required for completion and/or graduation from the Diesel Technology program. It requires knowledge and demonstration of basic engine maintenance and repair, heavy duty brakes, drive train, air conditioning, fuel and emission systems, electronics, safety inspection, servicing, maintenance records, and repairs of all onboard systems.Prerequisites: DS113, DS131, DS151, DS160, DS232 and DS270

_______Course Design:

Designed to introduce the student to industry-wide preventative maintenance procedures in a classroom and lab setting as related to heavy, mid-range, light, stationary, and marine heavy-duty applications. This course is the final program course of instruction, and each of the below tasks have been designed by ASE/NATEF to mirror the needs of current industry standards.

______Hand tool requirements:Personal hand tools are required. RCC tools and equipment are intended for specialty, supplemental use and specific industrial training applications. The tool room is off-limits to students without instructor or tool room attendant permission.

Course Evaluation:A. Graded A-F.

B. Lecture Grading: Test/Term Papers Attendance Quizzes

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C. Lab Grading: Projects Binder Quizzes/Practical Exams

92 – 100 % = A

82 – 91 % = B

70 – 81 % = C

60 – 69 % = D

Below 59 % = F

Instructional Goals:On successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe, list, and employ critical thinking skills to troubleshoot, evaluate and repair machinery and integrated systems common to industry. This course meets and exceeds the ASE/NATEF (Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) requirements for certification. Mastery of each assigned task is required for successful completion of this course. The lecture portion of this course integrates directly with instructional goals and lab project. This copy of the course syllabus is to be used as a check-off sheet for ASE/NATEF task completion. As each task is successfully completed, you are required to have your instructor initial the space provided for each of the tasks. Your final lab grade will reflect a percentage of the number of completed tasks

1.0 General Safety:1.1 Shop Safety _______1.2 Equipment safety _______1.3 Hazardous materials and equipment ________

2.0 Engine System:2.1 Check engine operation, record idle and governed RPM. (P-1)

_________2.2 Inspect vibration damper. (P-1) _________2.3 Inspect belts, tensioners, and pulleys. (P-1) _________2.4 Check engine oil level; check engine for oil, coolant, and fuel leaks

(engine off). (P-1) _________2.5 Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. (P-1)

_________2.6 Check engine for oil, coolant, air, and fuel leaks (engine running).

(P-1) _________2.7 Check electrical wiring, routing, and hold-down clamps. (P-1)

_________

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3.0 Fuel Systems:3.1 Check fuel tanks, mounting, lines, and caps.

(P-1) _________3.2 Inspect throttle linkages and return springs.

(P-1) _________3.3 Drain water from fuel system. (P-1) _________3.4 Replace fuel filer(s); prime and bleed fuel system.

(P-1) _________

4.0 Intake and Exhaust Systems:4.1 Check for general condition: ___________ (P-1)4.2 Check exhaust system mountings for looseness and damage. (P-1)

_________4.3 Check engine exhaust system for leaks, restrictions, and damage.

(P-1) _________4.4 Check air induction system: piping, charge air cooler, hoses,

clamps, and mountings; check for air restrictions and leaks. (P-1) _________

4.5 Inspect turbocharger for leaks, check mountings and connections. (P-1) _________

4.6 Inspect engine exhaust brake. (P-1) _________

5.0 Cooling system:5.1 Check operation of fan clutch. (P-1) _________5.2 Inspect radiator and mountings. (P-1) _________5.3 Inspect fan assembly and shroud. (P-1) _________5.4 Pressure test cooling system and radiator cap. (P-1) _________5.5 Inspect coolant hoses and clamps. (P-1) _________5.6 Inspect coolant recovery system. (P-1) _________5.7 Check coolant for contamination; determine coolant conditioner

concentration and protection level (freeze point). (P-1) _________5.8 Service coolant filter/conditioner. (P-1) _________

6.0 Lubrication system:6.1 Change engine oil and filters; visually check oil for coolant or fuel

contamination. (P-1) _________6.2 Take and engine oil sample. (P-1) _________

7.0 Instruments and controls:7.1 Inspect key condition and operation of ignition switch.7.2 (P-1) _________7.3 Check warning lamps and/or alarms. (P-1) _________7.4 Check instruments; record oil pressure and voltage. (P-1)

_________7.5 Check hand throttle, power take off (PTO), and manual engine shut

down operation. (P-1) _________

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7.6 Check air conditioning (A/C), heater, and defroster operation.(P-1) _________

7.7 Check operation of all accessories. (P-1) _________7.8 Using diagnostic tool, extract engine-monitoring information. (P-1)

________

8.0 Safety Equipment:8.1 Check operation of electric, air horns, and backup warning devices.

(P-1) _________8.2 Inspect seat belts and sleeper restraints. (P-1) _________8.3 Inspect wiper blades and arms. (P-1) _________

8.0 Hardware:8.1 Check wiper and washer operation. (P-1) _________8.2 Inspect windshield glass for cracks or discoloration; check sun

visor. (P-1) _________8.3 Check seat condition, operation and mounting.

(P-1) _________8.4 Check door glass and window operation. (P-1) _________8.5 Inspect steps and grab handles. (P-1) _________8.6 Inspect mirror mountings, brackets and glass. (P-1)8.7 Record al observed physical damage. (P-1) _________8.8 Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________8.9 Inspect and lubricate door and hood hinges, latches, strikers,

linkages and cables. (P-1) _________8.10 Inspect tilt cab hydraulic cylinders for leakage.

(P-1) _________

9.0 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning:9.1 Inspect A/C condenser and lines for condition and visible leaks:

check mountings. (P-1) _________9.2 Inspect A/C compressor and lines for condition and visible leaks;

check mountings. (P-1) _________

10.0 Battery and Starting Systems:10.1 Inspect battery boxes, covers and mountings.

(P-1) _________10.2 Inspect battery hold-downs, cables, and connections.

(P-1) _________10.3 Check/record battery state-of-charge. (P-1) _________10.4 Inspect starter, mounting, and connections.

(P-1) _________10.5 Engage starter; check for unusual noises, starter drag, and starting

difficulty. (P-1) _________

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11.0 Charging and lighting Systems:11.1 Inspect alternator, mounting, and wiring. (P-1) _________11.2 Check operation of interior lamps. (P-1) _________11.3 Check all exterior lamps, lenses, and reflectors; check headlamp

alignment. (P-1) _________11.4 Inspect and test trailer connector, cable and holder. (P-1)

_________

12.0 Frame and Chassis (Air brakes):12.1 Check parking break operation. (P-1) _________12.2 Record air governor cutout setting (PSI). (P-1) _________12.3 Check air drier drain valve operation. (P-1) _________12.4 Check air system for leaks (brakes released).

(P-1) _________12.5 Check air system for leaks (brakes applied).

(P-1) _________12.6 Test one-way and double-check valves. (P-1) _________12.7 Check low air pressure warning devices. (P-1) _________12.8 Check air governor cut-in pressure. (P-1) _________12.9 Check spring brake inversion system. (P-1) _________12.10 Check tractor protection valve. (P-1) _________12.11 Check air pressure build-up time. (P-1) _________12.12 Inspect coupling airlines, holders, and glad-hands.

(P-1) _________12.13Check brake chambers and airlines for secure mountings and damage. (P-1) _________

12.13 Service desiccant pack in air drier. (P-1) _________12.14 Inspect operation of front and rear wheel brake lining/pad

condition and thickness. (P-1) _________12.15 Inspect condition of front and rear brake drums/rotors. (P-1) _________12.16 Check operation of front and rear brake manual slack adjusters;

adjust as necessary. (P-1) _________12.17 Check operation and adjustment of front and rear brake automatic

slack adjusters. (P-1) _________12.18 Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________

13.0 Hydraulic Brakes:13.1 Check master cylinder fluid level and condition.

(P-1) _________13.2 Inspect brake lines, fittings, flexible hoses, and valves for leaks

and damage. (P-1) _________13.3 Check parking brake operation, inspect parking brake application

and holding devices. (P-1) _________13.4 Check operation of hydraulic system; pedal travel, pedal effort,

residual pressure. (P-1) _________

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13.5 Inspect wheel cylinders/calipers for leakage and damage. (P-1) _________

13.6 Inspect power brake boosters, hoses, and check control valves. (P-1) _________

13.7 Inspect and record front and rear brake lining/pad condition and thickness. (P-1) _________

13.8 Inspect and record front and rear brake drums/rotors. (P-1) _________

13.9 Check drum brake adjustment; adjust as needed. (P-1) _________

14.0 Drive Train:14.1 Check operation of clutch and clutch brake.

(P-1) _________14.2 Check clutch linkage for looseness or binding.

(P-1) _________14.3 Check clutch adjustment. (P-1) _________14.4 Check transmissions case, seals, filter, and cooler for cracks and

leaks. (P-1) _________14.5 Inspect transmission breather(s). (P-1) _________14.6 Inspect transmission mounts. (P-1) _________14.7 Check transmission fluid levels and condition.

(P-1) _________14.8 Inspect U-joints, yokes, drive lines, and center bearings for

looseness, damage, and proper phasing. (P-1) _________14.9 Inspect axle breathers. (P-1) _________14.10 Inspect axle housings for cracks and lube leaks.

(P-1) _________14.11 Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________14.12 Check drive axles oil level and condition. (P-1) _________14.13 Change drive axles lube and filter; check magnetic plug. (P-1)

_________14.14 Check two-speed axle unit; check magnetic plugs. (P-1)14.15 Change transmission oil and filter; check magnetic plugs. (P-1)

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15.0 Suspension and Steering Systems:15.1 Check steering wheel operation for free play or binding. (P-1)

_________15.2 Check power steering pump and hoses for leaks and mounting;

check fluid level. (P-1) _________15.3 Change power steering fluid and filter. (P-1) _________ 15.4 Inspect steering gear for leaks and mounting.

(P-1) _________

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15.5 Inspect steering shaft U-joints, pinch bolts, splines, pitman arm-to-steering sector shaft, tie rod ends, and linkage assist power steering cylinders. (P-1) _________

15.6 Check king pin wear. (P-1) _________15.7 Check front and rear wheel bearings for looseness and noise. (P-1)

_________15.8 Check oil level and condition in all non-drive hubs; check for

leaks. (P-1) _________15.9 Remove and inspect front and rear wheel bearings; reassemble and

adjust. (P-1) _________15.10 Inspect front and rear springs, hangers, shackles, spring U-bolts

and insulators. (P-1) _________15.11 Inspect air suspension springs, mounts, hoses, valves, linkage, and

fittings for leaks and damage. (P-1)_________15.12 Check and record suspension ride height. (P-1) _________15.13 Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________

16.0 Tires and Wheels:16.1 Inspect for irregular wear patterns and tread direction.

(P-1) _________16.2 Inspect tires for cuts and sidewall damage.

(P-1) _________16.3 Inspect valve stem caps. (P-1) _________16.4 Measure tread depth. (P-1) _________16.5 Check and record air pressure. (P-1) _________16.6 Check for loose lugs and/or slipped wheels.

(P-1) _________16.7 Inspect wheels and spacers for cracks or damage.

(P-1) _________16.8 Check tire matching (diameter and tread) on dual tire installations.

(P-1) _________

17.0 Frame and 5th Wheel:17.1 Inspect fifth wheel mounting bolts, airlines, and locks. (P-1)

_________17.2 Test operation of fifth wheel locking device.

(P-1) _________17.3 Check mud flaps and brackets. (P-1) _________17.4 Check pintle hook and mountings. (P-1) _________17.5 Lubricate all grease fittings. (P-1) _________17.6 Inspect frame and frame members for cracks and damage. (P-1)

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Examinations, Projects, Quizzes and Research Papers

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Examinations: There will be a minimum of two examinations: a midterm and final. These examinations will be either in-class or take-home , and will be due on a designated date and time. Examinations will carry a minimum value of 250 points.

Projects: Several projects will be assigned through the term, and all in-class assignments and projects will carry a minimum value of 25 points. Projects will be assigned throughout the term.

Job Sheets: Job sheets will be included in a required binder, and a total of 300 points are available. Your grade will be compiled by the percentage of completed job sheets. Example: if 80% of the job sheets are completed, your score will be 240 of the available 300 points.

Quizzes: Quizzes will be daily or as needed. Quizzes will carry a minimum value of 25 points and a maximum of 100 points.

Research Paper(s): There will be no more than (2) two outside research assignments which will be assigned before the mid-term examination. These research papers or projects will carry a minimum value of 300 points.

Notebooks: A daily log of your work must be kept. Each entry must be dated, and the activities you accomplished that day entered. All tests, quizzes, job sheets and papers that are graded and handed back, assignments, handouts, etc, are to be kept in this notebook. It is to be a 1– 2” 3-ring binder. It will be handed in a minimum of twice during the scheduled term. 300 points.

NOTE: Missed assignments must be turned in no later than one week late, and will be reduced in value by ten-percent (10%). There will be no make-up of missed daily quizzes.

Course Schedule:

Week 1: SafetyOrientation to courseQuiz

Week 2: Engine and Fuel System PMI and RepairQuiz

Week 3: Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Evaluation of Task ListsQuiz

Week 4: Lubrication and Cooling Systems, Evaluation and Repair

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Quiz

Week 5: Instruments and Controls Safety EquipmentQuiz

Week 6: Review of notebooksEvaluation of Task ListsMidterm Examination

Week 7: Hardware; Heating, Ventilation & CoolingQuiz

Week 8: Electrical/Electronics, Charging, Lighting Systems Evaluation of Task Lists

Quiz

Week 9: Frame and ChassisAir brakes, Hydraulic BrakesQuiz

Week 10: Suspension, Steering Frame and 5th Wheel Assembly

Quiz

Week 11: Review of notebookEvaluation of Task ListsFinal Examination

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go.roguecc.edu/department/diesel-technology

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