Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma

DET4

Availability : North Metro Campus

Program Purpose : 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.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

or

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology Tools and Safety

3

DIET 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems

7

DIET 1020Preventive Maintenance

5

DIET 1030Diesel Engines

7

DIET 1040Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems

3

Complete One of the Following Specializations:

Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization

DIET 2000Truck Steering and Suspension Systems

4

DIET 2010Truck Brake Systems

4

DIET 2020Truck Drivetrains

6

Heavy Equipment Specialization

DIET 2001Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

6

DIET 2011Off Road Drivelines

6

Diesel Power Generation

DIET 2002Diesel Power Generation - Basic Power Generation Fundamentals

6

DIET 2012Diesel Power Generation Controls, Switching, and Auxiliary Systems

6

Total Credit Hours: 48