 
Diesel Mechanics
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Your at-home learning program includes ten Instruction
Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and
skills you’ll employ as a Diesel Mechanic. Your first Instruction
Set will be sent
to you as soon as your enrolment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets
will follow as soon as you complete your exams, so that you will always
have training materials to work with.
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (running Windows Vista® or later) and the Internet in order to complete your program with ICS Canada.
Here is an overview of what you’ll learn and the order in which you’ll
receive your learning materials:
Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
Introduction to Diesel Truck Mechanics
Instruction Set 2
Diesel Engine Fundamentals, Part 1
Diesel Engine Fundamentals, Part 2
Diesel Engine Fundamentals, Part 3
Diesel Engine Fundamentals, Part 4
Textbook: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines,
Fuel & Computerized
Management Systems
Instruction Set 3
Hydromechanical Diesel Fuel Injection Systems, Part 1
Hydromechanical Diesel Fuel Injection Systems, Part 2
Hydromechanical Diesel Fuel Injection Systems, Part 3
Instruction Set 4
Computerized Truck and Bus Systems Management, Part 1
Computerized Truck and Bus Systems Management, Part 2
Computerized Truck and Bus Systems Management, Part 3
Instruction Set 5
The Basics of Truck Electricity and Electronics
Batteries and Starting
Systems
Textbook: Today’s Technician: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck, Electricity & Electronics
Instruction Set 6
Charging, Lighting, and Instrumentation
Systems
Ignition and Computer Systems
Instruction Set 7
Truck Wheels
Truck Steering Systems
Textbook: Today’s Technician: Medium/Heavy
Duty Truck Engines, Steering & Suspension
Instruction Set 8
Truck Suspension Systems
Air Suspension and Wheel Alignment
Instruction Set 9
Truck Brake Systems, Part 1
Truck Brake Systems, Part 2
Truck Brake Systems, Part 3
Textbook: Today’s Technician: Medium/Heavy
Duty Truck Brakes
Instruction Set 10
Clutches and Standard Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
Allison Transmissions
Drive Shafts and Axles
HVAC Systems
Textbooks:
- Heavy Duty Truck Systems-Drivelines
- Heavy Duty Truck Systems-HVAC System
Graduation Set
ASE Test Preparation Series — Medium/Heavy
Duty Truck
Note: The graduation shipment will be sent when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.
Online Library and Librarian
Students in ICS Canada have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and to assist students in research activities during their studies with ICS Canada.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
In order to further enhance your performance in this field, ICS has researched and recommended specific practical activities designed to complement your course work.
To ensure that you acquire the manual skills which are important in this program area, we encourage you to follow all of the course instructions.
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