10412189Heavy Duty Emission Control Systems
Course Information
Description
Teaches students to maintain service and repair emission control systems found on heavy-duty diesel and alternate fueled engines. The course also includes fault diagnosis, failure analysis and part inspection for reusability.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe working habits while working on diesel and alternative fueled powered equipment and their associated systems
    Assessment Strategies
    reading and signing the appropriate safety form handed out the first day of class
    properly wearing all your personal and environmental safety equipment
    following all safety procedures set forth by OSHA, the manufacture, your instructor and the college
    following the proper operational procedures of all tooling and equipment found in a diesel shop environment
    recognizing unsafe working conditions and correct those conditions to make them safe
    working safe around a diesel engine, a piece of equipment, or diesel engine components
    Criteria
    you followed all personal, and environmental safety practices
    you have read and signed the appropriate forms
    you followed all safety procedures set forth by the manufacture, instructor and the college you properly use the shop tooling and equipment found in a diesel shop environment
    you can recognize unsafe working conditions and will correct those conditions to make them safe
    you meet the industry standard for safety in a diesel engine repair and service environment

  2. Describe the chronological local, state and federal regulations governing diesel and alternative fueled engine emission certifications for on-highway and off-highway applications.
    Assessment Strategies
    reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in the discussion forum
    reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario responce, research paper or presentation)
    Criteria
    you have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    you used the appropriate textbook and/or online training courses to properly answer the selected questions
    you can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  3. Describe the need for diesel and alternate fueled engine emission systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper or presentation)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  4. Determine the operating conditions and basic chemical reaction that cause engine emissions in diesel and alternate fueled engines
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Analyzing the engine operating conditions and byproducts of combustion to determine engine exhaust emissions
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You analyzed the data of the combustion byproducts and determined the engine operating conditions which produce various engine exhaust emissions.
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  5. Describe the fundamental operating principals of various emission functions on diesel and alternate fueled engines
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Analyzing the engine operating conditions and byproducts of combustion to determine engine functions to properly control exhaust emissions
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You analyzed the monitored data of the aftertreatment system and verified engine operating functions to properly control exhaust emissions.
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  6. Determine the reusability of primary components of diesel and alternate fueled engine emission systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Analyzing the engine and aftertreatment primary components and related secondary components to determine their reusability
    Restoring the engine and aftertreatment primary components and related secondary components back to OEM specifications
    Completing all the applicable worksheets and/or job sheets
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts forms
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You analyzed your data and determined the condition and needed repair of the engine and aftertreatment primary components and related secondary components
    You repaired the engine and aftertreatment primary components and related secondary components to OEM reusability standards
    You analyzed the monitored data of the aftertreatment system and verified engine operating functions to properly control exhaust emissions.
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  7. Determine the reusability of monitoring components of diesel and alternate fueled engine emission systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Analyzing the engine and aftertreatment monitoring system and related components to determine their reusability
    Restoring the engine and aftertreatment monitoring system and related components back to OEM specifications
    Completing all the applicable worksheets and/or job sheets
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts forms
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You analyzed your data and determined the condition and needed repair of the engine and aftertreatment monitoring system and related components
    You repaired the engine and aftertreatment monitoring system and related components to OEM reusability standards
    You analyzed the monitored data of the aftertreatment system and verified engine operating functions to properly control exhaust emissions.
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  8. Demonstrate the proper maintenance of diesel and alternative fueled engine emission system components.
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Determining the maintenance schedule for the the engine and aftertreatment system primary and related secondary components
    Performing maintenance to the engine and aftertreatment system primary and related secondary components back to OEM specifications
    Calibrating or adjusting the engine and aftertreatment system components as determined by the OEM maintenance schedule
    Completing all the applicable worksheets and/or job sheets
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts forms
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You performed maintenance, adjustments and calibrations to engine and aftertreatment system components according to OEM specifications
    You repaired the engine and aftertreatment system and related components to OEM reusability standards
    You have successfully operated your engine and monitored data of the aftertreatment system and verified engine operating functions to properly control exhaust emissions.
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  9. Describe the OEM operator lamp interface strategy and engine derates pertaining to diesel and alternative fueled engine emission systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Determining various OEM operator interface lamp strategies and the effect that each strategy has on engine operation and/or performance and responsibilities of the operator
    Completing all the applicable worksheets and/or job sheets
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts forms
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You explained the OEM operator interface lamp strategy, the effect on the engine for each strategy and the operator responsibilities
    You have completed and submitted the applicable work and/or job sheet(s)
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  10. Demonstrate the proper use of OEM service software and diagnostic test equipment to monitor, diagnose, calibrate and test diesel and alternative fueled engine emission system components and related complaints
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Determining which OEM service software and related components are needed to communicate to the engine and emission control system
    Determining the appropriate functions within the OEM service software to monitor and test the engine and emission control system
    Gathering data from OEM service software and diagnostic test equipment and analyze the results
    Completing all the applicable worksheets and/or job sheets
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts forms
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You used the appropriate OEM literature and/or software to determine the proper use and functions of OEM service software and diagnostic test equipment
    You demonstrated the communication and properly monitored and tested the engine and emission control system with OEM service software and diagnostic test equipment
    You analyzed your data and determined the condition and needed repairs of the engine and emission control system
    You have completed and submitted the applicable work and/or job sheet(s)
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct

  11. Describe the purpose of EPA2013 OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) on diesel and alternative fueled engines
    Assessment Strategies
    Reviewing a presentation or lecture and participating in a discussion forum
    Reviewing the assigned textbook chapter(s) and/or online training course(s) and completing the selected review questions
    Determining which aftermarket service software and related components are needed to communicate to the engine and emission control system
    Determining the appropriate functions within the aftermarket service software to monitor and test the engine and emission control system
    Gathering data from aftermarket service software and diagnostic test equipment, analyze the results and determine the root cause of the problem
    Completing all the applicable worksheets and/or job sheets
    Completing the appropriate work order and parts forms
    Completing an evaluating assessment (examples: written objective test, scenario response, research paper, presentation or skill demonstration)
    Criteria
    You have participated in the discussion and answered any proposed questions or statements
    You have used the appropriate textbook and/or online training course to properly answer the selected questions
    You used the appropriate literature and/or software to determine the proper use and functions of aftermarket service software and diagnostic test equipment
    You demonstrated the communication and properly monitored and tested the engine and emission control system with aftermarket service software
    You analyzed your data and determined the condition and needed repairs of the engine and emission control system
    You have completed and submitted the applicable work and/or job sheet(s)
    You have completed and submitted the appropriate work order and parts sheets
    You can pass the evaluating assessment with the appropriate percentage correct