P TECH �Diesel Mechanical Technology �Fabens High School
El Paso Community College and Fabens High School working together
Diesel Mechanic Technology
At El Paso Community College (EPCC) the diesel program is a dynamic program designed by diesel techs for diesel techs. This program was designed to meet the needs of the working professional in the industry. It focuses on preparing students to participate at different entry skill levels. The skills that are discussed in the classroom are designed to engage and inspire the diesel technician to produce high quality work and contribute to the community.
Learn:
Steering and Suspension
Learn:
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning-Diesel Systems
Learn:
Power Train
Learn:
Basic Electrical
Learn:
Diesel Fuel Systems
Learn:
Advanced Tune up
Learn:
Tractor and Trailer Repair
Also learn about:
Basic Hydraulics Electrical control Diesel Engine I and II
What can you expect from the program
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
Level 1 ASE certifications in several areas
$42,000/ year median wage earning potential
$29,000 average tuition savings over 2 years
P TECH Diesel cross walk
9th grade
English I
Algebra I
Biology/IPC
World History or World Geography
Foreign Language I
PE (or its Elective)
Health and Speech
Principals of Transportation Distribution and Logistics
10th grade
English II
Geometry
Chemistry
History (Elective)
Foreign Language II
Fine Arts
Elective
Small Engine Technology or automotive basics
11th grade
English III or English 1301 (dual Credit)
Algebra II
Physics, Principles of Technology or AP Physics
US History or 1301/1302 Dual Credit
Psychology and Sociology
Practicum EPCC DEMR 1329 Preventive maintenance 3 credits
Practicum EPCC DEMR 1317 Brake Systems 3 credits
Practicum EPCC DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems 3 credits
12th grade
English IV
4th Math
Science Elective
Government and Economics
Elective
Practicum EPCC DEMR 1306 Diesel Engine I 3 credits
Practicum EPCC DEMR 1416 Basic Hydraulics 3 credits
Practicum EPCC DEMR 1421 Power Train 4 credits
Success:
Students benefit from establishing a four year commitment
Students need to work hard, study, pass End Of Course, Texas Success Initiative, Apply & accept to go to EPCC and stay on track each year
All tuition will be paid by Fabens ISD
Understand that you will do part of your course work at Fabens High School and be transported to EPCC by Fabens Bus to complete EPCC course work
Complete and submit application available through the district P Tech web page or the schools counseling department before leaving on Summer Break. You may also request an application from you counselor by requesting it via telephone or email
Contact information
If you have any questions you may visit the Fabens High School P TECH Diesel Web page
Or
Contact:
Pedro Gonzalez, Fabens High School Counselor
765-2620 x 1110
Diesel power moves many commodities around our world