Dec 30, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

DHM 159 - Shop Orientation: Tools, Equipment, and Service Manuels


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 CWE Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Description: This course is the study of shop layout, vehicle lifts, basic hand tools, special tools and equipment, precision measuring tools, and vehicle repair information systems.

Corequisite(s): Take DHM 173  
Course Topics:
  • Careers in the diesel and heavy equipment industry
  • Hand tools
  • Vehicle lifting and hoisting
  • Measuring system and tools
  • Working as a professional technician 

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A =  90 - 100
B =   80 - 89
C =   70 - 79
D =   60 - 69
F =     0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits.
  2. Determine proper application of automotive fasteners, seals, and gaskets.
  3. Identify diesel and heavy equipment service occupations, terminology, components, and systems.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate shop manual and service publication.
  5. Employ basic maintenance, vehicle pre-delivery, and service techniques.
  6. Demonstrate appropriate tool selection and usage.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies   that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies   on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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