Diesel Powered Equipment Technology - Illinois Central College

Occupational Internship and Seminar II (DPET 238)This is the last course taken before graduation. You’ll be at the same dealer you were atduring Seminar I. Students will continue to use the skills and knowledge gained fromthe DPET program and apply them to the real world of work. By now you will see thatnot only are technical skills essential to a successful career, but communication skillsand a strong work ethic are just as important. Nothing can beat the training receivedwhen industry and education partner to train tomorrow’s service professionals.40 hours a week in a dealer service center for 8 consecutive weeks. Credits: 4 (8-weekformat)Power Train Diagnostics (DPET 239)Ever wonder why you might get “whip lash” when shifting that power shifttransmission? Or why those gears just grind when trying to shift into gear? Like manyother courses taught during the sophomore year of training, you’ll learn power traindiagnostic procedures and test data interpretation. Labs will include proper use ofdiagnostic equipment, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of power train units.One hour a week in lecture, three hours a week in the lab. Credits: 2 (8-week format)Engine Performance Analysis (DPET 243)Like to see diesel engines really run? You’ll see engines on dynomometers to measurehorsepower and torque while monitoring parameters such as fuel consumption, boostpressure, intake temperature and many others. You’ll gather the knowledge and skillsdeveloped in diesel engines, diesel fuel systems and electronics to gain a thoroughunderstanding of the necessary diagnostic skills for troubleshooting the diesel engines.Three hours a week in the lab. Credits: 2 (8-week format)Social Science ElectiveSee Freshman Spring semester description. Credits: 3 (8-week format)Industry Qualifications (DPET 246)Throughout many of your DPET classes you will be studying systems specific toCummins Engine products such as diesel engines, electrical, and electronic monitoringand control systems. Here we will review pertinent information taught over theprevious year and a half. Following the review, you and your instructor will go throughthe Cummins Qualifications – Diagnostic Proficiency Qualifications. Meet four hoursper week over eight weeks. Credits: 2 (8-week format)27