DHM 159 - Shop Orientation: Tools, Equipment, and Service Manuals
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 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.
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 Chaser’s Bark Shop 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:
- Identify safe shop practices and hazardous material handling as required by OSHA and industry standards to promote a safe working environment.
- Demonstrate proper tool selection, and operation, for routine service and maintenance procedures.
- Interpret vehicle repair information using industry standard service software systems.
- Record accurate measurements using industry standard measuring instruments.
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
2026-2027
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