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This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials and environmental regulations, use of hand tools, service information resources, basic concepts, systems, and terms of agricultural equipment technology. Topics include familiarization with equipment systems along with identification and proper use of various hand and power tools, shop equipment, and lifting procedures. Students are also introduced to equipment repair orders, parts ordering, and repair estimating. Upon completion, students should be able to describe safety and environmental procedures, terms associated with agricultural & diesel equipment, document repair orders, order parts, and know how to use basic tools and shop equipment. Completion of the PTI 101 workshops.

This course introduces electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and procedures for diagnosing, repairing, and replacing batteries, starters, and alternators. Instruction covers Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and troubleshooting, emphasizing the principles and practices of electrical systems.

This course introduces the theory and fundamentals of hydraulic systems. Students study hydraulic application safety, plumbing schematics, hydraulic fluid composition, and component identification. Instruction covers the principles of how pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors operate.

This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel engines. Instruction includes operating principles, procedures for diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of diesel engines using service information. Students learn to perform diagnostics, measurements, and repairs on diesel engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

This course covers fuel system theory, design, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electronic fuel systems, and introduces common rail systems used on diesel engines. Instruction emphasizes procedures for diagnosing and repairing diesel fuel systems using appropriate tools and equipment. 

This course covers advanced electronic theory, wiring diagrams, testing, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of electronic components. Instruction covers networking, circuit construction, and troubleshooting. Students learn to diagnose and repair wiring, lighting, gauges, modules, and electronic systems using wiring diagrams and diagnostic test equipment.

This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, including manual and electronic climate control systems. Students learn to use laptops and handheld devices to diagnose and repair electronic components. Instruction also addresses modern common rail fuel systems, their role in emission control technologies, and after-treatment systems. Students develop the ability to diagnose system malfunctions, interpret test results, and perform component repairs and replacements to restore proper operation.

This course introduces the principles of operation and fundamentals of hydraulic and air brake systems, including major components, their functions, and maintenance procedures. Instruction covers the operation of air systems and component identification. Students gain skills to check parts, find problems, run tests, and make repairs to keep systems working properly.

This advanced course covers the operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, hydrostatic transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, axles, and final drives. Instruction includes the theory of torque, power flow, and procedures for maintenance and repair. Students develop the ability to inspect components, identify malfunctions, perform diagnostic procedures, and carry out repairs and adjustments to ensure proper system operation.

This course provides students with field experience through an externship arranged between Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Students are required to complete all components of the externship packet. If externship placement is not secured, students will complete a capstone project that applies program knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency.

This advanced course builds on the principles introduced in Hydraulic Systems I. It covers detailed diagnostic procedures for identifying hydraulic system failures. Instruction includes methods for measuring pressure and flow on live applications, analyzing hydraulic control systems, and applying techniques for component repair and system adjustments. Students develop the ability to diagnose complex hydraulic issues, interpret test results, and perform repairs and adjustments to restore proper system function.