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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)

CIP Code

47.0605

Plan Code: DMTDEAPT

 
  • 6 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 18
  • Student to teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • This program is primarily face-to-face with some online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. See course details for more information.
  • In this program, students will use various manner of heavy duty truck and equipment including engines, transmissions, hydraulic and electrical components, and other industry associated equipment.
  • Students are responsible for purchasing their own standard hand tools commonly found in industry, PPE: eye protection, shoes and clothing appropriate for the environment.

General Education Requirements

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*Note: COLL 101 fulfills either Communications or Humanities

**Note: Students who have previously attended college or university may qualify to opt-out of the COLL 101 requirement. Please speak with your career advisor if you believe this may be an option for you. Students opting out of the COLL 101 course must take 5 credits from each of the three distributions: Communications, Quantitative, and Sciences/Humanities

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses

Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4

DIESL 100Basic Electrical Systems

5
DIESL 112Electrical Systems Application

4
DIESL 113Electronic Engine Systems

3
DIESL 114Mobile Air Conditioning Systems

3
GENED COLL 101 (1st Quarter) or Other General Education Course 5

Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4

DIESL 105Introduction to Diesel Technology

1
DIESL 106Engine Construction

5
DIESL 107Engine Systems

1
DIESL 108Engine Reassembly

4
DIESL 109Fuel Systems

2
DIESL 110Introduction to Air Brakes

2
GENED COLL 101 (1st Quarter) or Other General Education Course 5

Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4

DIESL 115Introduction to Power Trains

1
DIESL 117Automated Manual Transmission Service

2
DIESL 118Clutch Service

2
DIESL 119Automatic Transmission Service

2
DIESL 120Driveline Service

1
DIESL 121Differentials/Final Drive

2
DIESL 122Wheel End Service

1
DIESL 123Service Manual Transmissions

4
GENED COLL 101 (1st Quarter) or Other General Education Course 5

Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4

DIESL 130Basic Hydraulics

5
DIESL 131Hydraulics II

5
DIESL 132Steering Systems

3
DIESL 133Suspension Systems

2

Quarter 5

DIESL 155Basic Vehicle Services

8
DIESL 206Advanced Service Applications

7

Quarter 6 - Electives

Choose courses to total a minimum of 13 credits:
DIESL 208Advanced Service Techniques

7
DIESL 291Practical Applications

1-13
DIESL 292Independent Projects

1-5
DIESL 293Independent Projects II

1-5
DIESL 296Work-based Learning Experience

1 to 13
TRUCK 120Commercial Truck Driving - Class B

8
WBAS 101Welding Basics

8

Total Credit Hours: 103