Mississippi Curriculum Framework for Diesel Equipment Technology (CIP: 47.0605--Diesel Engine Mechanic & Repairer). Postsecondary Programs.

This document, which is intended for use by community and junior colleges throughout Mississippi, contains curriculum frameworks for the course sequences in the diesel equipment technology programs cluster. Presented in the introductory section are a description of the program and suggested course sequence. Section I lists baseline competencies, and section II consists of outlines for each of the following courses in the sequence: fundamentals of equipment mechanics; hydraulic brake systems; electrical/ electronic systems; power trains; hydraulics; diesel fuel systems; preventive maintenance and service; engine rebuilding; computerized engine controls systems; advanced brake systems; steering and suspension systems; air conditioning and heating systems; engine troubleshooting and tune-up; auxiliary systems components; special project in diesel equipment technology; supervised work experience in diesel equipment technology; welding for diesel equipment technology; transport refrigeration; and fluid power trains; plus a related vocational-technical course in fundamentals of electronics. Each course outline contains some/all of the following: course name and abbreviation; course classification; course description; prerequisites; and competencies and suggested objectives. Recommended tools and equipment are listed in section III. Appended are lists of related academic topics and workplace skills for the 21st century and student competency profiles for both courses. (KC)