Vatterott Career College

Vatterott Career College Appling Farms is located in Memphis, Tennessee. Vatterott Career College's primary concern is that of the student, and is committed to giving full attention and effort to the development of the students' skills.

Vatterott Career College focuses on every aspect of the educational program, which includes, recruitment, admissions and training. Career services policies are designed to develop a student's abilities, attitude, and interests so that he/she becomes a skilled and successful employee.

At Vatterott Career College they focus on the basic skills and the understanding of common techniques and procedures which emphasize employability in their students. Higher-level technical skills are also offered to qualified students. The college's requirements for graduation are demanding so the students can be ready for his/her trade when they leave school. Vatterott Career College can provide a comprehensive Diesel Mechanic Program in the Automotive education field.

This program is designed to prepare the graduate in theory and working knowledge for entry-level employment as a diesel mechanic, diesel technician, working on heavy trucks in a fleet or dealership or similar related employment within the trucking or transportation industry. This course consists of 70 weeks with 78 quarter credit hours of theory and lab and 13.5 quarter credit hours of Applied General Education instruction in the areas described below. Each term is 10 weeks in length for a total of 91.5 quarter credit hours.

This course can provide students with an understanding of basic operating systems in a vehicle, basic operations of a four cycle diesel internal combustion engine, horsepower, and compression. Students can also become familiar with SAE codes and federal transportation/safety regulations.

• Technician Professionalism
• DOT Regulations
• Safety Standards
• Exterior inspections
• Reading Schematics
• SAE Codes
• Service Basics
• EPA Regulations
• Warranties
• Small gas engines
• Repair orders cause, complaint, correction.

This course is designed to provide both hands on and theory based applications of electrical components, wiring systems, batteries, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems, alternators, and diesel computer systems. Molecular Theory Ohms Law Series and Parallel Circuits Multimeters Schematic and Pictorial Diagrams Relays Voltage Safety Troubleshooting Electric Circuits Troubleshooting and Capacitors Thermostats & sensors Diagnostics ECM's Batteries Starter Alternator Starting/Charging Maintenance Electrical diagnostic software Test equipment Basic electrical testing methods Grounds Documentation The institution reserves the right to alter the scope and sequence of course offerings at any time.

Students can understand the engine cycle and engine cooling concepts. Students can become familiar with engine parts, troubleshooting, and engine maintenance as well as different types of fuel systems.

This course is designed to provide both hands on and theory based applications of transmission operations, shifting system types and their operating characteristics, troubleshooting a transmission and shift system to identify faults, basic brake operations and preventive maintenance procedures as well as brake operations including applications of tires, wheels, wheel bearing. Students can gain the necessary knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair gear and brake systems and subsystems.

• Drive Shafts
• Drive Lines
• ECM Controls
• ABS Maintenance
• Diagnostics
• Greasing Seals
• U Joint replacement
• SAE Codes
• Brakes Drums
• Bearings Adjustments
• Maintenance Discs
• Wheel Seals

This course is designed to provide both hands on and theory based applications of gear systems including manual and auto shift transmissions. Students can be exposed to the design variations used by different manufacturers including hydraulic and air brake systems. Students can also gain an understanding of operating principles of a clutch, the functions of clutch components, troubleshooting clutch problems. Air systems Valves Traction Control Hydraulics Diagnostics Certifications Power and Take Off SAE Codes Manual transmissions basics Compressors Power flow Back box Autoshift transmissions Air Systems Differential Clutch (maintenance/operation)

This course is designed to provide both hands on and theory based steering columns, manual steering gears, steering linkages, power steering pumps, power steering gears, frames, fifth wheels, suspension systems, air suspension systems, and wheel alignment. Students can become familiar with basic welding and cutting techniques. Frames – Fifth wheel repairs Steering Welding fundamentals Trailer maintenance Aluminum Maintenance Steel Alignment Air suspension Tires Shocks Wheels

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