12/22/2024 3:35:28 AM	DET 81 Course Outline as of Spring 2003	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DET 81	Title:  PREVENT. MAINT. & INSPC.
Full Title:  Preventive Maintenance and Inspection
Last Reviewed:12/9/2019

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	5.00		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	40.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	24.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	8.00			Contact Total	64.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  80.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 144.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  DET 68

Catalog Description:

The study of preventive maintenance and inspection practices as related to vehicles and machinery. Preventive maintenance program design and vehicle and machinery compliance inspections are practiced. Students will work with area businesses in this class.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DET 179 ( or DET 80 or DET 60)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The study of preventive maintenance and inspection practices as related to vehicles and machinery. Preventive maintenance design and vehicle and machinery compliance inspections are practiced. Students will work with area businesses in this class.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DET 179 ( or DET 80 or DET 60)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2014
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon successful completion of this course students will:

1. Describe maintenance and inspection procedures for a variety of

  industrial machinery.

2. Recognize symptoms of potential machine failure.

3. Perform preventive maintenance on and inspections of the following:

      body and cab components

      tracks, tires and wheels

      engine compartment components

      electrical/electronic components

      chassis and undercarriage components

4. Demonstrate methods and procedural practices in servicing, diagnosis,

  and repair.

5. Evaluate conditions and recommend remedies.

6. Use technical references properly, including maintenance specifications

  and terms from parts manuals.

7. Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.

[Outcomes and objectives meet or exceed NATEF Applied Academic & Workplace

Skills for Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians (Reference Standard 6.5, ASE

Program Certification Standards manual, 1998).]

Topics and Scope

I. Maintenance and inspection procedures

 a. scheduled maintenance

 b. preventive maintenance

II. Using technical manuals

 a. hard copy

 b. computerized

 c. locating information

 d. interpreting instructions

III. Lubrication

 a. solid and liquid lubricants

 b. lubrication points

 c. rating symbols

IV. Failure analysis

 a. metallic parts failures

 b. failures due to neglect/lack of maintenance

V. Cab and Body

 a. gauges and indicators

 b. federal/state safety inspection

 c. accessories/components

 d. visual inspection

 e. air pressure checks

 f. steering wheel and pedals

VI. Tracks, Tires and Wheels

 a. condition and wear

 b. rims, wheels, rollers

 c. fasteners, locks,

   hubs and bearings

VII. Engine Compartment

 a. fluid levels

 b. leak inspection

 c. belts and hoses

 d. component mounting

 e. wiring and clamps

 f. air intake system

 g. unusual noises

 h. optional equipment

 i. air conditioning equipment

VIII. Electrical/Electronic

 a. inspect/test batteries

 b. battery cables and terminals

 c. starting system test

 d. lighting system check

 e. gauges and instruments

 f. diagnostic displays

IX. Chassis/Undercarriage

 a. steering system test

 b. inspect suspension

 c. clutch adjustment

 d. springs and attachments

 e. component mounts

 f. fluid levels

X. Safety

  a. personal

  b. shop

  c. environmental

Assignments:

1.  Reading assignments and worksheets covering course topics.

2.  Individual and group activities interpreting maintenance and

   inspection procedures.

3.  Field trips to area businesses to study various preventive

   maintenance programs being used.

4.  Develop a preventive maintenance program

5.  Practice preventive maintenance procedures

6.  Study specific inspection procedures.

7.  Practice inspection procedures.

8.  Report findings in class.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Written homework, Lab reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 15 - 25%
Homework problems, Lab reports, Quizzes
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 15 - 35%
Structured Lab Exercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 25 - 45%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Attendance and participation.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor and/or industry provided handouts.

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