Career Possibilities

• Diesel Engines Mechanic
• Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
• Drive Trains Mechanic
• Diesel Engine Specialist
• Brake Specialist
• Parts Advisor
• Service Advisor

Career Possibilities with Additional Education:

• Diesel Technology Instructor
• Service Manager
• Service Technician
• Service Shop Owner 

Pathways to College

1:1 Agreements
Johnson College
Pennsylvania College of Technology
St. Francis University
University of Northwestern Ohio

Class of 2025 graduation plans:
Employment related to the field of study - 83%
Post-secondary education in a related field - 17%

Students will arrive to class and head straight to the locker room to change and be ready to work. Students will sit down, work on the daily assignment, and wait for further instruction from the teacher. Students will stay productive throughout the class period. Students will start cleaning up a minimum of 10 minutes before dismissal times (some jobs may require a longer clean up time). Lecture or theoretical time is approximately 30% of the class, comprised of computer and direct instruction. Practical skills time is approximately 70% of the class time.

Students in the Diesel Technology Program are expected to follow all classroom rules and procedures daily. Some of these rules include, but are not limited to:

• You must read and follow all school rules.
• Do not talk when someone else is talking.
• Hall passes will only be issued when absolutely necessary, and no more than one student will be permitted to leave class at any given time.
• Never touch any equipment unless instructed to or given permission to do so.
• Equipment is to NEVER leave the classroom unless authorized.
• Please treat other people’s property as you would like people to treat your property.
• Do not verbally tease or put anyone down.
• Your best effort is expected at all times.
• You are expected to follow all lab rules and instructions given by your instructor in order to participate.  Failure to follow lab rules will result in a work ethic grade deduction for that day.
• Using the equipment and technology is a privilege.  When you or other people are using the equipment and technology, your behavior and conduct are to comply with the teacher’s instructions.
• You may only use the equipment and technology when told to do so.
• You may not use the equipment or technology for any other reason, except for the purpose explained by the teacher.  At any time, the teacher has the right to take away or forbid the use of the equipment or technology for any amount of time. 
• Students are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of all equipment and technology used in this program.  In the case of a student destroying or damaging the equipment or technology, the student may be responsible for reimbursement of the equipment or technology.
• The teacher will give an alternate assignment for those who fail to follow these rules.

Discipline Procedures: 

• First act of misbehaving for the school year is a warning. 
• Second act of misbehaving for the school year will be a loss of lab privileges and an alternate assignment for the day.
• Third act of misbehaving for the school year is a write-up and a phone call home.
• Fourth act of misbehaving for the school year, we create a behavior contract and a phone call home.
• Fifth act of misbehaving for the school year, you are referred to the Dean of Students and a phone call home.

Each discipline infraction will result in points deducted from your work ethic grade.

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and SDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and documented that they have received the appropriate safety instructions. 

State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over glasses. Long hair must be tied back, and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area at any time. A belt or suspenders must be worn to keep pant legs off the floor, for both safety and for our students to look professional.

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Various chemicals
• flammable, caustic, corrosive, poisonous, slippery, and unstable compounds
• greases/lubricants, degreasers, solvents, anti-freeze, brake fluid, and cleaners
• According to O-net, auto technicians are exposed to contaminate 9 out of 10 days

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to exert muscular force to lift, push, pull, carry objects in front of the body or overhead
• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Physical stamina/strength
• Good depth and color perception

Knowledge grades are based on quizzes, tests, worksheets, and homework. Knowledge grades are 25% of the grade.

Skill grades are based upon visual assessments, job completion, and data-based proof of skills. Skills grades are 40% of the grade.

Work Ethics are graded daily and applied to the overall rubric during the course of the task at hand. Work ethic is 35% of the grade.
Every assignment will have a grading rubric for reference on exactly how you are being evaluated.

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio.  Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.