Diesel Powered Equipment Technology - Illinois Central College

Answers To Your QuestionsA. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION1. What is a Diesel Powered Equipment Service Professional?Diesel powered equipment service technicians maintain, diagnose, adjust andrepair equipment used in the agricultural, construction and on-highway truckindustries. Working in dealer service centers, technicians perform preventivemaintenance to keep equipment in optimum working order, evaluate problemsusing specialized computer diagnostic tools and software and perform regularinspections to ensure safe machine operation.Technicians work with all aspects of the machine––this includes:• electronic controlled diesel engines• electrical systems• electronic monitor and controls systems• hydraulics• transmission and final drives• air conditioning systemsTo pursue a career as a diesel powered equipment technician, you should possessmechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, agility, problem-solving skills, computerskills and have the ability to learn to read system schematics and engineeringspecifications.2. What are the objectives of this training?The objectives of the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Programs areas follows:• Develop skills necessary to service and repair agricultural equipment,heavy trucks, and construction equipment.• Develop an understanding of diesel fuel systems, electricity and electronics,hydraulics, transmissions, engines, electronic controls and monitoring systems,and air-conditioning, and apply these principles to the service of diesel poweredequipment.• Develop skills necessary to service transmissions, air-conditioning, engines,electrical systems, electronic control/monitoring systems, hydraulics, anddiesel fuel system components.1