10412177Diesel Engine Diagnostics
Course Information
Description
Lectures and labs use the latest in diagnostic equipment to evaluate engine performance and diagnose power complaints on modern electronic diesel fuel injection systems.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on equipment, vehicle engines, and related power train components
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    through written objective examination
    Criteria
    learner describes the importance of safety when working on equipment, vehicle engines, and related power train components
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner complies with all local, state, and federal safety regulations governing the repair and service of equipment and vehicles
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  2. Listen to and verify operator's complaint of poor engine performance; review past maintenance documents; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    through role playing with the instructor and other students
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the operator's complaint has been verified and the cause of the engine performance problem has been correctly identified
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner is able to interact with the operator and verify the operators complaint of poor engine performance
    learner reviews past engine/vehicle maintenance documents
    learner determines the cause of poor engine performance and recommends needed repairs to customer
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #1

  3. Inspect diesel engine fuel, oil, and coolant levels, their condition; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when coolant levels and condition have been inspected and needed repairs have been determined
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to inspect diesel engine fuel, oil, and coolant levels, their condition and determine needed repairs
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #2

  4. Diagnose causes of engine fuel, oil, coolant, air, and other leaks; determine needed repairs and correct as required
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the cause of the leak has been determined, and what repairs are needed
    when the leaks have been corrected and the engine performs per manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment, and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to inspect diesel engines for leaks; determine needed repairs and correct leaks as required
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #3

  5. Interpret abnormal engine noises and vibration problems; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the cause of the noise or vibration has been determined and what repairs are needed
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to interpret abnormal engine noises and vibration problems; determine needed repairs
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #4

  6. Evaluate diesel engine exhaust smoke color and amount; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when evaluation of the exhaust smoke color and amount matches the instructors evaluation on the same engine
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to evaluate diesel engine exhaust smoke color and amount; determine needed repairs
    learner matches instructors evaluation with no errors after 3 tries
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #5

  7. Perform air induction and exhaust system tests; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the tests have been made following manufacturers recommended test procedures and a determination of repairs is made that matches the instructors prognosis
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to perform air induction and exhaust system tests; determine needed repairs
    learner matches the instructors prognosis with no errors after 3 tries
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #6

  8. Diagnose engine starting problems, correct problem, and start engine
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when a determination as to why the engine won't start has been made, the problem has been corrected, the engine starts, and runs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose engine starting problems, correct problem, and start engine
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #7

  9. Diagnose engine oil pressure problems and determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the cause of the oil pressure problem has been found and a determination of the repair needed is made that matches the instructors prognosis
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose diesel engine oil pressure problems and determine needed repair
    learner matches the instructors prognosis with no errors after 3 tries
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #8

  10. Diagnose engine cooling system problems; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or a vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the cooling system problem has been diagnosed and a determination of the repairs needed is made that matches the instructors prognosis
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose engine cooling system problems and determine needed repair
    learner matches the instructors prognosis with no errors after 3 tries
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #9

  11. Perform engine dynamometer tests
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine
    when the tests have been completed according to the manufacturers recommendations and the results of the test are recorded and documented on work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to perform a diesel engine dynamometer test
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #10

  12. Diagnose the cause of diesel engine low power complaints; determine needed repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine, a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine, or vehicle equipped with a diesel engine
    when the cause of the low engine power complaint has been found and determination of the repairs needed is made that matches the instructors prognosis
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the proper tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose diesel engine low power complaints; determine needed repairs
    learner matches the instructors prognosis with no errors after 3 tries
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes Work Sheet #11