Source: The provisions of this §125.6 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 5160.

• (1) The student knows and applies the laws and principles of diesel systems and components. The student is expected to:

  1. identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship, and preparation requirements for the field of diesel services;
  2. demonstrate the principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
  3. identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;
  4. apply the competencies related to resources, information, systems, and technology in appropriate settings and situations; and
  5. demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate government regulations.

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• (2) The student relates core academic skills to the requirements of diesel services. The student is expected to:

  1. demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures, including fellow workers, management, and customers;
  2. successfully complete repair orders and related paperwork;
  3. estimate parts and labor costs on repair orders; and
  4. read and interpret appropriate schematics, charts, diagrams, graphs, parts catalogs, and service-repair manuals and bulletins.

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• (3) The student knows the concepts and skills that form the core knowledge of diesel services. The student is expected to explain the basic functions of the components of the diesel engine.

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• (4) The student knows the function and application of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in diesel services. The student is expected to:

  1. safely use hand and power tools and equipment commonly employed in diesel mechanical maintenance and repair;
  2. properly handle and dispose of humanly and/or environmentally hazardous materials used in maintaining and servicing diesel engine, fuel, lubricating, and hydraulic systems; and
  3. demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging diesel technologies.

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• (5) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade to simulated and actual work situations. The student is expected to:

  1. remove, repair, and replace diesel engine components;
  2. analyze, service, and repair fuel-injection systems, engine cooling systems, and air-intake and exhaust systems;
  3. service and repair vehicle air-conditioning and heating systems;
  4. test, diagnose, service, and repair diesel, electrical, electronic, and emission control systems; and
  5. apply the essential knowledge and skills in diesel services to work-based learning experiences including, but not limited to, cooperative education, job shadowing, mentoring, and apprenticeship training programs.

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