2019-2020 College Catalog

Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: 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, emergency power generator repair theory and practical applications 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 technician.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses (30 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

DIET 1000Intro Diesel Tech Tools&Safety

3

DIET 1010Diesel ELCT&Electronic Syst

7

DIET 1020Preventive Maintenance

5

DIET 1030Diesel Engines

6

DIET 1040Diesel Truck&Heavy Equip HVAC

3

Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization (14 Credits)

DIET 2000Truck Steering&Suspension Syst

4

DIET 2010Truck Brake Systems

4

DIET 2020Truck Drivetrains

6

DIET 2021Truck Transmissions

2

Total Credit Hours: 52

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $7,668