Diesel Power/Heavy Equipment Technology 1

This course offers classroom and laboratory instruction in basic diesel, heavy equipment mechanics and small engines to prepare for entry in related occupations or advanced education. Learning activities allow students to become knowledgeable in the fundamental aspects of safety practices, use of hand and power tools, diagnosis of malfunctions, fuel systems, disassembly and inspection, reconditioning, measuring, and assembling of heavy equipment components. Welding is taught as it applies to Diesel Power.  Successful completion of this course is the basis for the Kishwaukee College Diesel Power Technology Certificate and Associate Degree (A.A.S.) Program.  DPT 101, DPT 175 & DPT 199 are the courses for which students may earn college credit. Students provide their own safety goggles.

Diesel Power/Heavy Equipment Technology 2

This course offers more laboratory experience using the skills learned in Diesel 1 class. The student will learn trouble-shooting techniques for diesel engines and diesel fuel systems. Most of the projects for Diesel 2 class will be actual running engines brought in to simulate an equipment service shop. Diesel 2 students will also be called upon from time to time to give class demonstrations for Diesel 1 students. Successful Completion of this course is the basis for the Kishwaukee College Diesel Power Technology Certificate and Associate Degree (A.A.S.) Program. DPT 172 & DPT 177 are the courses for which students may earn college credit. Students provide their own safety goggles. Level 2 students will meet Monday-Thursday from 1-3pm and may have to provide their own transportation.