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Diesel Equipment Technology - 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. Program graduates receive a Diesel Equipment Technology diploma that qualifies them as entry-level Diesel Equipment technicians.

Program Outcomes

  1. Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop.
  2. Graduate should display competence in performing basic maintenance procedures for all diesel vehicles, engines and equipment serviced in the shop.
  3. Graduate should pursue update training and certification to maintain current knowledge on diesel systems and equipment.
  4. Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems.
  5. Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs and display appropriate industry work ethics.

Program Curriculum

Basic Skills Core

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Select one Math course.
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Select one English course.
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Occupational Courses

DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
DIET 1020Preventive Maintenance

5
DIET 1040 Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems

3

Electrical Course Options - 7 Credits Required

DIET 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems

7
DIET 1011Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems I

4
DIET 1012Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems II

3

Engines Course Options - 6 Credits Required

DIET 1030Diesel Engines

6

Choose One of the Following Specializations

Heavy Equipment Specialization

DIET 2001 Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

6
DIET 2011Off Road Drivelines

6

Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization

DIET 2010Truck Brake Systems

4
DIET 2000Truck Steering and Suspension Systems

4
DIET 2020Truck Drive Trains

4

Total Credit Hours: 47

Total Credit Hours: 47