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:

Demonstrate safe work habits.
Determine proper application of automotive fasteners, seals, and gaskets.
Identify diesel and heavy equipment service occupations, terminology, components, and systems.
Demonstrate appropriate shop manual and service publication.
Employ basic maintenance, vehicle pre-delivery, and service techniques.
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

Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024