1. (a) Implementation.

   1. (1) The provisions of this section shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
   2. (2) School districts shall implement the employability skills student expectations listed in §127.15(d)(1) of this chapter (relating to Career and Technical Education Employability Skills) as an integral part of this course.
2. (b) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.

3. (c) Introduction.

   1. (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
   2. (2) The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance.
   3. (3) Diesel Equipment Technology I includes knowledge of the function and maintenance of diesel systems. Rapid advances in diesel technology have created new career opportunities and demands in the transportation industry. This course provides the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in transportation systems.
   4. (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other organizations that foster leadership and career development in the profession such as student chapters of related professional associations.
   5. (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

4. (d) Knowledge and skills.

   1. (1) The student demonstrates academic skills related to the requirements of transportation technology. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) demonstrate effective oral communication skills with individuals from various cultures such as fellow students, coworkers, and customers;
      2. (B) demonstrate effective written communication skills with individuals from various cultures such as fellow students, coworkers, and customers; and
      3. (C) demonstrate mathematical skills and precision measurements using the metric and U.S. standard systems.

   2. (2) The student demonstrates technical knowledge and skills of diesel equipment technology. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) describe the function of the major components of diesel powered vehicles such as engines, fuel injection systems, lubrication, cooling, electrical, air-conditioning systems, air induction, exhaust, and emissions;
      2. (B) describe the function of the chassis components such as braking, steering, transmission, drivetrain, suspension systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics;
      3. (C) locate, read, and interpret documents such as schematics, charts, diagrams, graphs, parts catalogs, and service-repair information and technical bulletins; and
      4. (D) demonstrate precision measurement procedures to diagnose component wear, compare measurements to published specifications, and determine necessary repairs.

   3. (3) The student learns the functions and applications of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in diesel equipment service. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) describe and demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the diesel equipment field;
      2. (B) discuss the proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials generated in the service of diesel equipment;
      3. (C) describe new and emerging diesel technologies;
      4. (D) identify and perform the use of diagnostic tools and equipment; and
      5. (E) describe hydraulic/pneumatic properties, controls, and safety.

   4. (4) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of diesel equipment technology to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) describe the parts management procedures such as ordering, stocking, and locating parts;
      2. (B) demonstrate procedures for removal, inspection, and replacement of engine components;
      3. (C) describe procedures for inspection and maintenance of ancillary systems such as braking, steering, suspension, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems;
      4. (D) demonstrate and apply the concepts of electrical circuit testing, including Ohm's law, voltage drop, resistance, amperage, and voltage, as related to batteries and charging and starting systems;
      5. (E) demonstrate and apply the concepts of wiring diagrams and related symbols and series and parallel circuits;
      6. (F) discuss the proper procedures to inspect and maintain auxiliary systems such as air-conditioning, heating, and accessory systems;
      7. (G) demonstrate and apply the procedures to inspect and maintain chassis and power train systems;
      8. (H) demonstrate and apply the procedures to inspect and maintain cooling and lubrication systems; and
      9. (I) demonstrate an understanding of the process to perform regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with appropriate regulations in areas such as safety, health, emissions, and environmental protection.

Source Note:The provisions of this §127.882 adopted to be effective August 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 4421.