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

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3
DIET 1020
DIET 1040Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems

3

Electrical Course Options - 7 Credits Required

DIET 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems

7
DIET 1012Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems I

3
DIET 1012Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems II

3

Engines Course Options - 6 Credits Required

DIET 1030Diesel Engines

6
DIET 1031Diesel Engine Repair

3
DIET 1032Diesel Engine Support Systems

3

Choose One of the Following Specializations

Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization

DIET 2000Truck Steering and Suspension Systems

4
DIET 2010Truck Brake Systems

4
DIET 2020Truck Drive Trains

4

Emergency Power Generation Specialization

DIET 2002Diesel Power Generation - Basic Power Generation Fundamental

6
DIET 2012

Heavy Equipment Specialization

DIET 2001Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

6
DIET 2011

Total Credit Hours: 47