Diesel Technology At HCTC

06/24/2025

Good Evening Everyone! For all of our supporters, here is the schedule for Tuesday:

8:00-9:30- Criminal Justice Knowledge Test
8:00-9:00- Promotional Bulletin Board Registration
9:00-9:30- Promotional Bulletin Board Orientation
9:00-9:30- Career Pathways Check-in
9:30-12:00- Promotional Bulletin Board Set up
9:00-11:00- Job Interview Orientation/Job Application
11:00-11:30- Chapter Display Orientation
11:00-12:00- Criminal Justice Orientation
12:00-2:00- Chapter Display Notebook Check-in
12:00-5:00- Criminal Justice Use of Force Familiarization
12:10-5:00- Chapter Display Setup
2:00-4:00- Diesel Orientation/Knowledge Test
2:00-4:00- Career Pathways Showcase Project Setup
5:00-8:30 Opening Ceremonies
Starts at 6:00 pm- we will share link when available.

10/20/2023

05/20/2023

I'm so proud of Eli, Caleb, And Ethan. They did a great job today competand we will find out where they finished in about an hour.

09/18/2022

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09/01/2020

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rF03DfCx1PVZqIYHtEKF_PDvijTFeCDq/view?usp=drivesdk

04/28/2020

Due April 30th

Using the interview rubric below rate the interview in the video in the link below and return your rubric to Mr. Trowbridge and Mr. Morrison Via email. Be prepare to discuss the video during our meeting on Thursday at 4 o’clock. To open the video you will need to use the blue link below by hitting control and left click at the same time.
https://youtu.be/kriVD9-9A8U

Interview Rubrics

NAME:
Criteria 1 2 3 4 Score
Appearance  Overall appearance is untidy

 Choice in clothing is inappropriate for any job interview (torn unclean, wrinkled)

 Poor grooming
 Appearance is somewhat untidy

 Choice in clothing is inappropriate (shirt untucked, tee-shirt, too much jewelry, etc.)

 Grooming attempt is evident
 Overall neat appearance

 Choice in clothing is acceptable for the type of interview

 Well groomed (ex. Shirt tucked in, jewelry blends with clothing, minimal wrinkles)  Overall appearance is very neat

 Choice in clothing is appropriate for any job interview

 Very well groomed (hair, make-up, clothes pressed, etc.)

 Overall appearance is businesslike


Greeting  Unacceptable behavior and language

 Unfriendly and not courteous

 Used typical behavior and language – did modify behavior to fit the interview

 Attempts to be courteous to all in interview setting  Acceptable behavior, well mannered, professionalism lacking

 Courteous to all involved in interview

 Professional behavior and language (handshake, “hello”, “thank you”, eye contact, etc.)

 Friendly and courteous to all involved in interview
Communication  Presentation shows lack of interest

 Speaking is unclear – very difficult to understand message of what is being said (ex. mumbling)

 Facts about job not included

 Volume is inappropriate for interview (ex. Spoke too loudly, too softly)  Showed some interest

 Speaking is unclear– lapses in sentence structure and grammar

 Knowledge of job is minimal

Volume is uneven (varied)  Showed interest throughout the interview

 Speaking clearly

 Minimal mistakes in sentence structure and grammar

 Knowledge and facts are included/shared

 Volume is appropriate  Very attentive

 Speaking clearly

 Appropriate use of sentence structure and grammar

 Commitment & enthusiasm for job is conveyed

 Volume conveys business tone
Body Language  Fidgeted – ex. constant movement of hands and feet

 Lack of eye contact

 Slouching all the time  Fidgeted – ex. movement of hands and feet freqently

 Eye contact is made intermittently

 Occasionally slouching  Minimal fidgeting (ex. occasionally shifting)

 Occasional loss of eye contact

 Brief slouching, but quickly correcting self
 No fidgeting

 Eye contact made

 Sitting straight in chair
Responding to Questions  Inappropriate answers to questions

 Did not attempt to answer questions  Gives inaccurate answers

 Attempts to answer questions

 Answers are acceptable and accurate

 Answers questions  Thorough answers to questions

Asking Questions  No questions asked  Student asked questions that were not related to the job  Asked questions relating to the desired position  Asked questions relating to the desired position. (Evidence is shown that the applicant had researched the business or career field)

 Asked questions related to the business or career field
Total

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04/28/2020

Removing, Inspecting, and Reinstalling the Compressor
The compressor needs to be inspected any time there is a compressor failure or leaks are suspected.

To remove, inspect, and reinstall the compressor, follow the steps in SKILL DRILL 12.

SKILL DRILL
12
Removing, Inspecting, and Reinstalling the Compressor

1
Reclaim the refrigerant, making note of the amount removed.
Compare this amount to the factory specifications.
Remove the belt using a serpentine belt tool or the proper wrench. Remove tension from the tensioner and slide the belt off, noting routing for reinstallation.

2
Remove the hoses from the air-conditioning system.
Cap the lines.

3
Unplug the compressor clutch.

4
Remove the mounting bolts following the manufacturer’s specifications. Pour oil from the compressor into a graduated cylinder, and check the oil for acid using acid test strips.

5
Check the resistance of the clutch coil, and check the pulley for wobble that may be caused by a faulty bearing. Check the plugs for corrosion.
Check the tag on the new compressor for oil.

6
Install the new compressor; tighten the mounting hardware to specifications.

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04/28/2020

Congratualations to all students who have been accepted into the diesel technology program. I hope you all have a great summer. We still have a few slots open for the program so if you are interested please reach out to your guidance office or call the tech center at 667-9729.