Course Standards

2025-2026 Academic Year

IL52 Diesel Mechanics III

Course Type: Adapted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Develop a PM Inspection System.42%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Identify and describe the categories of preventative maintenance (PM).3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.02Explain the reasons for implementing a PM program.2%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.03Explain who performs PM.2%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.04Explain the reasons for using different PM service intervals.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.05Outline and describe requirements for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspections PM program standards.2%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.06Explain how safety inspection programs are administered.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.07Identify the types and classifications of PM lubricants.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.08Explain the purpose of safety recalls and identify sources for recall information.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.09Describe practices for preparing and handling vehicles for PM inspections.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.10Outline general inspection procedures and inspection criteria for major vehicle areas.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.11Identify and describe out-of-service criteria and inspection procedures for the braking system.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.12Outline procedures for inspecting tires and wheels.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.13Outline inspection procedures for verifying correct wheel alignment.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.14Outline general inspection procedures for performing under-vehicle inspections.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.15Outline general inspection procedures inspecting cargo-handling devices.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.00Understand Battery Charging, Battery Maintenance and Engine Starting with Diagnostics.22%C3 Apply Procedural
2.01Understand basic safety guidelines for using starting and charging equipment in shops and laboratories.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.02Describe the basic design of various battery and electrical system testers.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.03Understand the proper operation of the EECS550.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.04Demonstrate proper operation of the EECS550 and perform various test procedures to diagnose Battery and Electrical Systems.6%C3 Apply Procedural
2.05Familiar with the additional options and perform tool maintenance.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.00Understand Starting and Charging Systems.18%C3 Apply Procedural
3.01Understand basic safety guidelines for using starting and charging equipment in shops and laboratories.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.02Understand basic theory of battery, starting, and charging systems.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.03Perform battery maintenance procedures to inspection and clean a battery.5%C3 Apply Procedural
3.04Understand proper operation of an engine jump pack to include: how to properly jump start a vehicle, power a 12VDC device, memory saver, and proper maintenance of the jump pack.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.00Understand Fuel Systems.18%C3 Apply Procedural
4.01Understand basic safety guidelines as related to the use of starting and charging equipment in shops and laboratories.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.02Describe the basic design of various charging, jumping, and testing equipment for starting and charging systems.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.03Demonstrate application and usage of various charging, jumping, and testing equipment for starting and charging systems.5%C3 Apply Procedural
4.04Interpret measurements accurately and perform tool maintenance.5%C3 Apply Procedural