APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE

WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 412 Combustion Engines

Programs: 31-412-4 Industrial/Diesel Mechanic

Consultant: Rockwell

Date Prepared: March, 1997

District(s):Waukesha

I. LIST WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Diesel Truck Technician

Fuel Injection Technician

Fleet Maintenance Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician

Service Manager

Field Service Technician

Shop Supervisor

Diesel Mechanic/Technician

Diesel Engine Rebuild Technician

Truck Fleet Maintenance Manager

II. LIST TYPES OF JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

• Diagnosis and repair of diesel--engine, clutch, transmissions, differential, steering and suspension, heavy duty brakes, fuel systems, chassis, electrical/electronics systems and fluid power systems
• Operate dynamometer
• Vehicle preventive maintenance
• Use diagnostic equipment related to diesel field
• Diagnosis and repair of air conditioning/refrigeration systems

III. LIST COMMON WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT NORMALLY PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR. LIST ONLY THOSE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA.

Diesel Engine Salesperson

Diesel Truck Driver

Service Writer

Heavy Equipment Operator

Warranty Claims Adjuster

Truck Equipment Parts Counter Person