NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Jul 15, 2025  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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DESL 1595 - Diesel Essentials


This course introduces fundamental concepts for students studying the diesel industry.  This course covers precision measuring tools, basic hand tools, basic shop equipment, specialty tools, hardware, and safety practices when using these tools and equipment.

Credits: 2

Instructional Method Lecture/Lab

Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of DESL 1595 Diesel Essentials the student will:

  1. Appropriately use a variety of precision measuring tools.
  2. Differentiate between metric and SAE fasteners.
  3. Apply English/Metric conversations.
  4. Operate basic tools and shop equipment safely.
  5. Examine specialty tools used to repair diesel equipment.
  6. Explore online databases and service literature commonly used in the diesel industry.




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