Diesel Power Equipment Technology Program
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Requirements
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:
hours | ||
|---|---|---|
Required Courses | 26 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies in Diesel Equipment Technology | 24 | |
Technical Diploma Total | 50 |
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Power Transmission | 2 | |
Transmissions | 3 | |
Differentials | 2 | |
Basic Hydraulics | 2 | |
Brakes | 4 | |
Fundamentals of Steering | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Suspension | 3 | |
Air Conditioning | 3 | |
Diesel Preventive Maintenance | 4 | |
Total Hours | 26 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Diesel Engine Technician:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Safety Skills, Intro Diesel Engines | 4 | |
Engines I | 3 | |
Engines II | 3 | |
Diesel Engine Control Systems | 3 | |
Basic Diesel Electrical System | 4 | |
Advanced Diesel Electrical System | 4 | |
General Engine Diagnostics | 3 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies Total | 24 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Diesel Powered Equipment Technician. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
General Education Core | hours | |
|---|---|---|
3 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
Core Total | 15 | |
Technical Diploma Total | 50 | |
Degree Total | 65 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Diesel A/C Technician:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Safety Skills, Intro Diesel Engines | 4 | |
Air Conditioning | 3 | |
Career & Technical Certificate Total | 7 | |
Special Comments:
Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest-level exit point is 2 years.
Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.