Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma (DET4)
The Diesel Equipment Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel equipment service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of truck, heavy equipment, marine systems, or emergency power generator repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment depending on the specialization area a student chooses to complete.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as entry-level diesel equipment technicians.
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 47 credit hours
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
Occupational Courses
COLL 1090: Effective January 2018, COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if the admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If COLL 1090 is not required due to a student's ineligibility, any occupational or occupationally related elective approved by the program advisor should be substituted to meet the minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see advisor for approval).
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The following specialization (12 credits)
Special Occupational Courses (Heavy Equipment Specialization)