Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma Program

DET4 - 201512

Program Description

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.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
EMPL 1000	Interpers Relations/Prof Dev	2
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 27 Hours

COMP 1000	Intro to Computer Literacy	3
DIET 1000	Intro-Diesel Tech Tools Safety	3
DIET 1010	Diesel Electrical & Elec Syst	7
	Or
DIET 1011	Diesel Electrical, Elec Syst I	4
	And
DIET 1012	Diesel Electrical, Elec Sys II	3
DIET 1020	Preventive Maintenance	5
DIET 1030	Diesel Engines	6
DIET 1040	Diesel Truck, Heavy Equip HVAC	3

Choose a Specialization – Total 12 Hours

Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization

DIET 2010	Truck Brake Systems	4
DIET 2000	Truck Steering Suspension Syst	4
DIET 2020	Truck Drive Trains	4

Total Credit Hours: 47

Graduation Plan

Semester One

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
DIET 1000	Intro-Diesel Tech Tools Safety	3
DIET 1010	Diesel Electrical & Elec Syst	7
	Or
DIET 1011	Diesel Electrical, Elec Syst I	4
	And
DIET 1012	Diesel Electrical, Elec Sys II	3
Total Credit Hours:		13

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

DIET 1010 and DIET 1011 - Co-Req: DIET 1000

DIET 1012 - Co-Req:  DIET 1011

Semester Two

MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
DIET 1030	Diesel Engines	6
DIET 2010	Truck Brake Systems	4
Total Credit Hours:		13

MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

DIET 1030 - Co-Req: DIET 1010 or 1011

DIET 2010 - Co-Req: DIET 1000 and (DIET 1010 or 1011)

Semester Three

DIET 1020	Preventive Maintenance	5
DIET 1040	Diesel Truck, Heavy Equip HVAC	3
COMP 1000	Intro to Computer Literacy	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

DIET 1020 and DIET 1040 - Co-Req: DIET 1010 or DIET 1011

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

DIET 2000	Truck Steering Suspension Syst	4
DIET 2020	Truck Drive Trains	4
EMPL 1000	Interpers Relations/Prof Dev	2
Total Credit Hours:		10

DIET 2000 - Co-Req: DIET 1000

DIET 2020 - Co-Req: DIET 1000 and (DIET 1010 or DIET 1011)

Total Credit Hours: 47

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.