New York Automotive and Diesel Institute · Courses
TD
6 courses with the subject TD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TD 100Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension3
Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. This course combines lecture and laboratory hands-on activities, focusing on the fundamental operation of medium and heavy duty vehicle steering and suspension systems. Topics discussed include safety practices, tires, wheels, wheel bearings, steering systems and suspension systems. Students will learn the proper diagnostic and repair procedures for the various steering and suspension systems discussed in this course. The student will also learn the principles and practices of wheel alignment on heavy duty vehicles. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). A library/internet research written project concerning some aspect of a medium and heavy duty vehicle’s steering and/or suspension system will be assigned and is an integral component of this course.
Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. This course combines lecture and laboratory hands-on activities, focusing on the fundamental operation and servicing of medium and heavy duty vehicle braking systems. Essential topics include a discussion of drum brakes, disc brakes, brake components, system operation, hydraulic and air braking systems. Medium and heavy duty vehicle anti-lock braking systems and traction/stability control systems will be taught utilizing training system simulators. Training simulators will also be used to aid the student in understanding the diagnostic procedures needed to properly service tractor and trailer air brake systems. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). A library/internet research written project concerning some aspect of a medium and heavy duty vehicle’s braking system will be assigned and is an integral component of this course.
Prerequisite(s): AT100. Co-requisite(s): None. This course combines lecture and laboratory hands-on activities, focusing on the fundamentals of diesel engine repair and rebuilding. Students will learn how to disassemble, diagnose, measure and repair cylinder heads, engine blocks, pistons and connecting rods, crankshafts and valve trains on Caterpillar and Mack diesel engines. Emphasis will be placed on the proper use of precision measuring tools such as outside micrometers and cylinder bore gauges. Students will learn to perform a complete diesel engine overhaul. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). A library/internet research written project concerning some aspect of diesel engine overhaul and/or precision component measurement will be assigned and is an integral component of this course. 47
Prerequisite(s): AT100. Co-requisite(s): None. This lecture/laboratory course begins with the discussion diesel engine fuel composition from crude oil to the distillation and compounding of fuels in accordance with American Petroleum Institute’s standards. Fuel delivery systems are discussed in detail including fuel tanks, pumps, fuel lines and filtration devices. The various mechanical and electronic fuel injection systems used on diesel engines are discussed in great detail with an emphasis engine performance and diesel emission requirements. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). A library/internet research written project concerning some aspect of a diesel engine’s fuel delivery system and/or fuel injection system will be assigned and is an integral component of this course.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. This course combines lecture and laboratory hands-on activities, focusing on the theory of operation, construction, diagnosis and repair of heavy duty clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, drive lines and final drive assemblies. The laboratory component of the course includes the practical aspects of maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul procedures used in heavy duty power train components. Chassis preventive maintenance and inspection (PMI) will be covered in detail. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). A library/internet research written project concerning some aspect of a medium and heavy duty vehicle’s driveline operation and/or individual component function in the driveline will be assigned and is an integral component of this course.
Prerequisite(s): AT100. Co-requisite(s): None. This lecture/laboratory course focuses on the diesel engine accessories that aid in the enhancement of engine power, performance and lower diesel emissions. Topics discussed include air induction and exhaust systems, turbochargers, superchargers and engine braking systems. A thorough discussion of diesel engine system preventive maintenance and inspection practices are also included. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). A library/internet research written project concerning some aspect of a diesel engine’s air induction system, exhaust system, turbocharger, supercharger and/or an aspect of preventive maintenance and inspection procedures will be assigned and is an integral component of this course.
