The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program provides students with the technical
instruc on and skill development to enable students to enter employment in truck,
construc on, agricultural equipment, and other related fields as technicians. By working in
the fuel injec on lab and on actual diesel powered equipment, students are well prepared
to enter the workforce a er gradua on. The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
program is accredited by the Na onal Automo ve Technicians Educa on Founda on
(NATEF).
Diploma & Required Clock Hours
Diesel Technician—2,160
Cer ficates & Required Clock Hours
Diesel Technician Assistant—1,728
Diesel Technician Appren ce—1,286
Diesel Engine Assembler—864
Preventa ve Maintenance Service Technician—432
Typical Job Opportuni es
Heavy Vehicle Repairer
Brake Mechanic
Engine Repairer
Drive Line Repairer
Accessories Installer
Tools and Fasteners
Basic Diesel Theory
Drive Trains
Lubrica on System
Fuel Systems
Electrical/Electronics
ASE Test Prepara on
Welding and Cu ng
Safety and Orienta on
Brakes
Cooling Systems
Drive Trains
Hydraulics
Electronic Engine Controls
Diesel Engines
Cylinder Blocks
Cylinder Head and Valve Train
Suspension and Steering
Hea ng and Air Condi oning
Course Outline
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
1100 Liberty Street | Knoxville, TN 37919 T: 865‐546‐5567 | F: 865‐971‐4474 www.tcatknoxville.eduTCAT Knoxville Day Program: 20 Months | Schedule: Monday‐Friday 8:00 AM ‐ 2:30 PM
TCAT Knoxville Night Program: 20 Months | Schedule: Monday‐Thursday 3:30 PM—10:30 PM
Placement Rate for 2014 = 100%
Comple on Rate for 2014 = 81%
HOW TO APPLY
All Documents Must be Presented Together
to Apply
1. FAFSA—Provide Proof of Completed
FAFSA
2. Immuniza ons—Provide Proof of
Required Immuniza ons (Form is
A ached)
3. Complete TCAT Applica on for
Enrollment
* Cost that Can Be Covered Under TN Promise and TN Reconnect Programs All Costs are Estimated and Subject to Change Without Notice
Revised: 9/3/2015 1100 Liberty Street Knoxville, TN 37919 Phone: 865-546-5567 Fax: 865-971-4474 www.tcatknoxville.edu $1,108.00 $67.00 $10.00 $106.00 $1,291.00 $100.00 $100.00 $35.00 $20.00 $140.00 $10.00 $405.00 Books (Must Have on First Day of Class) ISBN
ISBN # Bookstore 9781305073623 $272.25 9781284099874 $330.75 9781111645694 $265.75 1133693369 $193.25 $1,062.00 $2,758.00 Cost
Student Activity Fee*
Supplies (Must be purchased by student) 5 Dark Navy Blue Work Pants
5 Dark Navy Blue Long and/or short Sleeve Work Shirts 1 Short Dark Navy Blue Jacket with Pocket
Black or Brown Belt
Safety Toe Work Boots (oil resistant) Safety Glasses (side panels)
When these are needed: first day of class Tuition (432 hours)*
Technology Access Fee*
1st Trimester
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
Cost Sheet
FIRST TRIMESTER TOTAL
Heavy Duty Truck Systems
CDX Tasksheet Manual w/2 yr access Medium/Heavy Duty Truck
Modern Diesel Technology
ASE Exam: Preventative Maintenance Exam $35 (PMI T8) and Exam Registration $36
Cost Total
* Cost that Can Be Covered Under TN Promise and TN Reconnect Programs All Costs are Estimated and Subject to Change Without Notice
Revised: 9/3/2015
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
Cost Sheet
$1,108.00 $67.00 $10.00 $106.00 $1,291.001 Metric Allen Wrench Set 2mm-12mm
1 Standard Allen Wrench Set .050"-3/8" (7/16"-1/2" optional) Cold Chisels 1/2", 5/8", & 3/4" Edges
Adjustable Wrench 3/4" Capacity Length 6" Adjustable Wrench 1 1/8" Capacity Length 10" Electrical Crimper/Stripper Pliers
Adjustable Joint Locking Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Side Cutter Pliers Slip-joint Pliers 3/16"-3/8" Pin Punch 3/16"-3/8" Starter Punch Aligning Punch Set Brass Punch Center Punch
3/8"-3/4" Standard Flare Nut Wrench 7mm-19mm Metric Flare Nut Wrench 1" Phillips Screwdriver #2
6" Phillips Screwdrivers #1 and #2 12" Phillips Screwdriver #3
16" Rolling Wedge Bar 90° 9/16" Diameter (Lady's Foot Pry Bar) 3 Ball Pein Soft Face Hammers, 12 oz, 16 oz, & 24 oz
Mechanics Adjustable Inspection Mirror Magnetic Pick Up with Side Extension
Digital Multimeter (Minimum 10 Meg/Ohn Impedance)
Roll-a-Way Tool Box with Complete Top & Bottom (6 drawer minimum) 3 Files with Handles, 12" Fine, 12" Coarse, & 12" Half Round
Cost $1,900.00 $3,191.00 $1,108.00 $67.00 $10.00 $106.00 $1,291.00
Tools (Must be purchased by student)
When these are needed: Beginning of 2nd Trimester
Socket Set 1/2" Drive 4mm-13mm Metric Standard Depth 4mm-13mm Metric Deep Short, Medium, & Long Extensions Ratchet Handle
Universal Joint Tuition (432 hours)*
Technology Access Fee* Student Activity Fee*
2nd Trimester
SECOND TRIMESTER TOTAL
Socket Set 3/8" Drive 3/8"-3/4" US Standard Depth (12 pt) 3/8"-3/4" US Deep (6 pt)
10mm-19mm Metric Standard Depth (6 pt) 10mm-19mm Metric Deep (6 pt) Short, Medium, & Long Extensions Ratchet Handle
Universal Joint
Socket Set 1/4" Drive 3/16"-1/2" US Deep
Combination Wrenches Standard 3/8-1 1/4" & Metric 6mm-19mm (up to 24mm optional)
5 Torx Screwdrivers T10, T15, T20, T25 & T30 5 Blade Screwdrivers 1", 6", 9" 12", & Offset
Total
7316"-1/2" US Deep
Technology Access Fee* Student Activity Fee*
1 Scrapter 1" Wide or Larger ASE Exam: Diesel Engines Exam $35 (T2) and Exam Registration $36
ASE Exam: Electrical/Electronic Systems $35 (T6) and Exam Registration $36 Breaker Bar Ratchet Handle Universal Joint
Proto Tools Blackhawk 1/2"- 1 1/8" Shallow, Impact, or Chrome 7/16"-1 1/8" Deep, Shallow, or Chrome 13mm-32mm Shallow, Impact, or Chrome 13mm-32mm Deep, Impact, or Chrome Short, Medium, & Long Extensions
Tuition (432 hours)*
3rd Trimester
Total
Hacksaw 12" Tape Measure
* Cost that Can Be Covered Under TN Promise and TN Reconnect Programs All Costs are Estimated and Subject to Change Without Notice
Revised: 9/3/2015
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
Cost Sheet
$1,108.00 $67.00 $10.00 $106.00 $1,291.00 $1,108.00 $67.00 $10.00 $106.00 $1,291.00Graduation Supplies Total $37.00
$9,859.00
Total
5th Trimester
Total Remaining Cost
All Costs are Estimated & Subject to Change Without Notice
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Total Cost 20 MONTHS
4th Trimester
ASE Exam: Drive Train $35 (T3) and HVA/C $35 (T7) and Exam Registration $36 Tuition (432 hours)*
Technology Access Fee* Student Activity Fee* Tuition (432 hours)* Technology Access Fee* Student Activity Fee*
Revised: September 4, 2014 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville
TCAT - Knoxville Certification of Immunization
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
Student’s name: _______________________________________________ Program of Enrollment: _______________________
PART I (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)
Proof of MMR immunization is not required for the following reason:
□ I graduated from a Tennessee public or private high school in 1999 or after. (transcript attached)
□ I attended a Tennessee public or private high school in 2001 or after. (transcript attached)
□ I was born prior to January 1, 1957. (copy of photo ID or birth certificate attached)
□ I am active duty or former military personnel. (copy of DD214 or active military ID attached)
IF THE ABOVE IS CHECKED, PLEASE SIGN BELOW.
PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)
Proof of MMR immunization is not required for the following reason:
□ I refuse immunization because of religious doctrine. (Reason affirmed under the penalties of
perjury. Please attach statement.)
IF THE ABOVE IS CHECKED, PLEASE SIGN BELOW.
PART III—MMR (TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN)
Please circle the number that applies to this patient:
1. Patient has received two doses of measles vaccination since the age of 12 months:
Month/year ______________________________ Month/year ______________________________
2. Vaccination is medically contraindicated because of pregnancy, allergy to vaccine, etc. (Please list reasons.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Patient had disease, as confirmed by medical record:
Month/year ______________________________
4. Patient is immune to disease, as confirmed by laboratory.
Comment________________________________
ATTEST
(Must be signed by an M.D. or D.O.)
Name of physician (Please print) __________________________________________ Office telephone ________________________________________________________
Physician’s signature ____________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Revised: September 4, 2014 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville
TCAT - Knoxville Certification of Immunization
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Student’s name: ________________________________________________ Program of Enrollment: ______________________
PART I (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)
Proof of varicella (chicken pox) immunization is not required for the following reason:
□ I attended a Tennessee public high school between 1999 and May 2016. (Must provide proof of
second varicella vaccine dose from your physician office.) (transcript attached)
□ I was born prior to January 1, 1980. (copy of photo ID or birth certificate attached)
□ I am active duty or former military personnel. (copy of DD214 attached)
IF THE ABOVE IS CHECKED, PLEASE SIGN BELOW.
PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)
Proof of varicella (chicken pox) immunization is not required for the following reason:
□ I refuse immunization because of religious doctrine. (Reason affirmed under the penalties of
perjury. Please attach statement.)
IF THE ABOVE IS CHECKED, PLEASE SIGN BELOW.
PART III—VARICELLA (TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN)
Please circle the number that applies to this patient:
1. Patient has received two doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccination since the age of 12 months:
Month/year ______________________________ Month/year ______________________________
2. Vaccination is medically contraindicated because of pregnancy, allergy to vaccine, etc. (Please list reasons.)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Patient had disease, as confirmed by medical record:
Month/year ___________________________________________________
4. Patient is immune to disease, as confirmed by laboratory.
Comment _____________________________________________________
ATTEST
(Must be signed by an M.D. or D.O.)
Name of physician (Please print) __________________________________________ Office telephone ________________________________________________________
Physician’s signature ____________________________________________________ Date __________
Revised: 7/20/2015
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COMPASS or ACT – Scores: Math Reading (Date: )
Practical Nursing: Notarized Declaration of Citizenship Copy of ID Used to Declare Citizenship
CPR Documentation
Cosmetology: Photo Proof of Age Copy of SS Card RT/LT Handed Manicuring Only
Truck Driving: MVR DOT Physical
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