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.

 

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 224
Writing: 236
Arithmetic: 229

 


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 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems

7

DIET 1020Diesel Equipment Technology

5

DIET 1030Diesel Engines

6

DIET 1040Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC 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

Heavy Equipment Specialization

DIET 2001Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

6

DIET 2011Off Road Drivelines

6

Total Credit Hours: 47

Minimum Length of Program: 4 Term(s)