Students enrolled in the 18 month program
will receive instruction in basic engines, transmissions, torque
converters and power shifts, brake systems, hydraulics, electrical
systems, engine overhaul, fuel systems and air conditioning. Instruction
covers how to service, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diesel
engine-powered equipment used in trucking, agriculture, and industrial
fields. The Salina Tech Diesel Technology Program is certified by the
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Students have the option of working
toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. Salina Tech has
articulation agreements with several degree granting institutions.
Curriculum
First Year/First Semester
DT 105 Basic Engines
Theory of operation, principles and construction of two and four
stroke cycle, single and multiple cylinder engines. It includes timing
the engine to factory specifications. Disassembly, inspect, measuring
all parts and compare to factory specifications. Reassemble and make all
adjustments. Performance is exhibited by assembly adjustment, and
running the engine.
DT 120 Electrical Systems
Basic electrical principles and application of magnetism and
electromagnetism including the design, operation, and testing of lead
acid batteries are taught. Course material also includes the use and
operation of electrical meters: principles of operation and testing
procedures for cranking motors, switches, drives and operation, testing,
and repair of AC charging systems.
First Year/Second
Semester
DT 110 Basic Power Trains & Cab Air Conditioning
This course covers the theory of power transmissions from the engine to
the rear wheels including clutch, transmission, drive line,
differential, and rear axle. Disassembly, inspection, adjustments, and
reassembly of single and double countershaft transmission and
differential are covered. The diagnostic theory, identification of
components, and service of cab air conditioning will be studied.
DT 115 Brakes – Hydraulic & Air
Students study the theory of hydraulic and air brakes, disassemble and
reassemble, inspection of master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake
assembles, and power brake units. Also included in this section are the
operation, inspection and troubleshooting of air compressors, foot and
hand valves, relays, tractor protection valves, air driers, moisture
ejectors, cam type, wedge type air disc brakes, air brake chambers,
spring brake chambers and trailer air brake systems.
Second Year/First Semester
DT 205 Torque Converters & Power Shift Transmissions
Instruction includes principles and application of the operation,
disassembly, failure analysis, rebuilding, testing, and troubleshooting
of torque converters, countershaft and planetary power shift
transmissions. Manual, automatic shifting as well as electronic shifting
in valve controls will be covered.
DT 210 Hydraulics, Hydrostatic Drive, Steering, & Suspension Systems
Students learn the principles and application of operation, disassembly,
failure analysis, rebuilding, testing, and troubleshooting for pumps,
actuators, reservoirs, lines, fittings, fluids, hydrostatic drives,
steering systems, and pilot operated systems and electronic hydraulics.
Second Year/Second Semester
DT 215 Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
This course covers the principles, applications, and operations of
removing, testing, rebuilding calibrating, timing and installation of
the four major diesel fuel injection systems including: distribution
pumps, inline diesel pumps, PT pump/injectors, and unit injection
systems. Course material also includes the operation and troubleshooting
of electronic fuel systems.
DT 220 Major Diesel Engine Overhaul Dyno Testing & Tune-up
This course is designed to cover the diagnosis and dyno testing for the
major engine overhaul of various diesel engines ( tune-up/overheads)
including parts estimate, flat rate overhaul hours, removing,
disassemble, failure analyses, rebuilding, dyno break-in installation
and final touch-up painting of the overhauled engine.
Career
Opportunities & Placement
Each student who completes a program will be assisted by the department
instructors in securing desirable employment. While Salina Tech
graduates have historically enjoyed a high rate of placement, the school
does not guarantee job placement. Job opportunities include:
• Service Representative
• Sales and Parts Representative
• Small Business Owner
• Fuel Injection Specialist
• Diesel Technician
• Service Manager
• Store Manager
Enrollment Information
Enrollment for secondary and
post-secondary students is based on first come, first serve by the date
the signed application and campus/program fee is received in Student
Services.
Note: High school students must start the Diesel Technology Program as
juniors.
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