Our Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician three-part course series covers industry trends and current technology to provide an in-depth guide to highway diesel engines and their management. This series prepares entry-level and experienced technicians alike for a successful career as a Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician by outlining the role of the truck technician, industry tools and standards for safety, and steps for diagnosing and servicing a full range of diesel engines. Learn the necessary knowledge to gain employment in the automotive industry with up-to-date content including the principles and practices underlying current and proposed ASE and NATEF tasks and the most current diesel engine management electronics used in the industry. This series provides everything a student needs to know to diagnose, service, and maintain diesel engine systems.
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1
Our Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician three-part course series covers industry trends and current technology to provide an in-depth guide to highway diesel engines and their management. This series prepares entry-level and experienced technicians alike for a successful career as a Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician by outlining the role of the truck technician, industry tools and standards for safety, and steps for diagnosing and servicing a full range of diesel engines. Learn the necessary knowledge to gain employment in the automotive industry with up-to-date content including the principles and practices underlying current and proposed ASE and NATEF tasks and the most current diesel engine management electronics used in the industry. This series provides everything a student needs to know to diagnose, service, and maintain diesel engine systems.
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2
Our Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician three-part course series covers industry trends and current technology to provide an in-depth guide to highway diesel engines and their management. This series prepares entry-level and experienced technicians alike for a successful career as a Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician by outlining the role of the truck technician, industry tools and standards for safety, and steps for diagnosing and servicing a full range of diesel engines. Learn the necessary knowledge to gain employment in the automotive industry with up-to-date content including the principles and practices underlying current and proposed ASE and NATEF tasks and the most current diesel engine management electronics used in the industry. This series provides everything a student needs to know to diagnose, service, and maintain diesel engine systems.
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3
Our Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician three-part course series covers industry trends and current technology to provide an in-depth guide to highway diesel engines and their management. This series prepares entry-level and experienced technicians alike for a successful career as a Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician by outlining the role of the truck technician, industry tools and standards for safety, and steps for diagnosing and servicing a full range of diesel engines. Learn the necessary knowledge to gain employment in the automotive industry with up-to-date content including the principles and practices underlying current and proposed ASE and NATEF tasks and the most current diesel engine management electronics used in the industry. This series provides everything a student needs to know to diagnose, service, and maintain diesel engine systems.
** Course Subject to Change.
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1 Module 1
Role of the Truck Technician, Tools, and Safety
Commercial Vehicle Powertrains
The Connected Truck
Qualifications, Training, and Employment
Customer Service and Professionalism
Hand and Shop Tools
Precision Tools
Fastener Grades and Classes
Units of Measurement
Metric System
Workplace Organization
Personal and Safety Awareness
Safety Equipment
Workplace Hazards and Safety Regulations
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1 Module 2
Overview of the Engine
Engine Basics
Key Engine Terms
Diesel Cycle
Two-Stroke Cycle Diesel Engine
Otto Cycle
Engine Systems and Circuits
History of the Motive Power Technology
Power
Definitions and Formulae
Engine Configuration
Engine Speed
Torsional Forces
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1 Module 3
Engine Powertrain and Housing
Piston Assemblies
Piston Rings
Connecting Rods
Crankshaft and Bearings
Rod and Main Bearings
Engine Feedback Assembly
Timing Gears
Camshafts
Valve and Injector Trains
Engine Cylinder Block
Cylinder Heads
Intake and Exhaust Manifolds
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1 Module 4
Engine Lubrication and Cooling Systems
Engine Lubricating Oil
Lubrication System Components
Interpreting Oil Analyses
Lubricating Circuit Problems
Engine Coolant
Cooling System Components
Filters
Cooling Monitoring Circuit
Thermostats
Cooling Fans
Cooling System Management
Coolant Heaters
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1 Module 5
Engine Breathing, Retarders, and Maintenance
Breathing Components
Air Intake System Components
Turbochargers
Charge Air Heat Exchangers
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Principles of Engine Retarder Operation
Exhaust Brakes
Internal Compression Brakes
Start-Up and Engine Break-Ins
Air Intake System Maintenance
Engine Lube Service
Diesel Particulate Filter Service
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 1 Module 6
Engine Removal and Performance Testing
Engine Disassembly
Cleaning Components
Component Inspection
Reassembly Guidelines
Service Literature
Removing an Engine
Diesel Engine Run-In
Rebuilt Engine Run-In Procedure
Chassis Dynamometer Testing
Engine Dynamometer Testing
Road Testing
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2 Module 1
Diesel Fuel Characteristics and Subsystems
Chemistry and Combustion
Properties of Common Elements
Properties of Mixtures and Compounds
Combustion Cycle in Diesel Engine
Fuel Terminology
Petroleum
Fuel Storage, Deterioration, Performance
Fuel Subsystem Objectives
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Filters
Fuel Charging/Transfer Pumps
Complete Fuel Circuit
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2 Module 2
Diesel Fuel Injection
Governor Principles
Delivery, Injection, and Combustion
Governing Objectives
Injector Nozzles
Single and Multiple Orifice Nozzles
Nozzle Troubleshooting
Port-Helix Metering Injection Pumps
Injection Pump Components
Governor Trim Devices
Timing Injection Pumps to Engine
Phasing and Calibration
Electronic Port-Helix Metering
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2 Module 3
Rotary Distributor Pumps
Inlet-Metering Rotary Distributor Pumps
Roosa Master
Opposed-Plunger, Inlet-Metering Injection Pumps
Sleeve-Metering Rotary Distributor Pumps
Sleeve-Metering, Single Plunger Distributor Pumps
VE Pump Electronic Controls
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2 Module 4
EUI Systems
Single-Actuator EUI Systems
ECM
EUI Operations
Calibration Codes
Understanding IRT
Multiple Injection Events
Dual Actuator EUI Systems
Input Circuit
Output Circuit
Management Electronics
Installation of Delphi E3 EUI
Bench Testing E3 Injectors
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2 Module 5
Electronic Unit Pump Systems
Caterpillar and Navistar HEUI
Principles of Operation
Fuel Supply System
Injection Actuation System
HEUI Injector
HEUI Electronic Management
HEUI Diagnostics
Fuel Subsystem
Input Circuit
Engine Controllers
Management Electronics
Cummins HPI-TP
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 2 Module 6
Common Rail Systems
CR Subsystems and Components
CR Management Electronics
CR Fuel Routing Circuit
Diagnosing CR System Problems
Amplified Common Rail Systems
ACRS Applications and Generations
ACRS Circuit Layout
ACRS HADI
ACRS Service Procedures
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 1
Electronic and Computer Systems
Atomic Structure and Electron Movement
Conductors and Insulators
Electromagnetism
Coils and Transformers
Engine Controllers
ECM Programming
Engine Management Systems
Development of ESTs
Generic EST
Electronic Troubleshooting
Generic SISs, ESTs, and Diagnostic Software
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 2
Electrical Wiring and Multiplexing
SAE Wiring Standards
Connector Assembly and Repair
Splicing Guidelines
Relays
Multiplexing Basics
Diagnosing Bus Faults
Communications Media
Vehicle Navigation
Electronic Logging Devices
Cybersecurity
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 3
Biodiesel and Hybrids
Methane Fuels
Biodiesel
Igniting NG
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Methanol/Ethanol
High Voltage Testing
Battery Safety
Understanding Electrical Energy
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Hydraulic Hybrids
Fuel Cells
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 4
Management and Electronic Control Systems
Sources of Electricity
Overview of CEV Components
Traction Motors
Electric Power Management System
Bosch EDC Systems
EDC Management Logic
Block Diagrams
Caterpillar Engine Management Systems
Cummins Management Systems
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 5
Engine Management
Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC)
DD Electronic Service Tools
DDEC Features
Navistar Diamond Logic
Diamond Logic Controls
Paccar Engine Management Systems
Paccar Electronics
Paccar Exhaust Aftertreatment
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 6
Emissions and Exhaust Aftertreatment
Electronic Engine Families
V-MAC and Vectro Electronics
Pollutants
EPA Certification Testing
Diesel Engine Emissions Controls
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Visible Smoke Emission
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems
Emissions Tampering
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3 Module 7
Troubleshooting
Structured Failure Analysis
Principles of Failure Analysis
Component Failures
Common Abuses of Engines and Fuel Systems
Troubleshooting Tools
Exhaust Analysis
Quick Reference Diagnostic Charts
HD-OBD
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Internet Connection
Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player
Medium / Heavy Diesel Automotive Technician Level 3
Upon successful completion of the Medium/Heavy Diesel Automotive Technology three course series, students will be prepared to sit for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) national certification exam to become a Certified Medium/Heavy Truck Technician.
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
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