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Diesel Mechanics Technology

Certificate

 

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Purpose: The Diesel Mechanics Technology curriculum is designed to introduce the fundamentals of diesel equipment repair and provide instruction in hydraulic systems welding, diesel engine overhaul and tune-up, electrical circuits, power train maintenance and fuel injection. The Diesel Mechanics Technology program will give graduates a practical background in basic diesel equipment technology principles. The curriculum provides practical training and the option of on-the-job experience through cooperative education. The demand for trained diesel mechanic personnel and technicians is increasing.

 

Occupational Objectives: The Diesel Mechanics Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in any of the following occupations:  Diesel Equipment Repair, Diesel Truck Repair, Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Heavy Duty Repair, Purchasing Agent, Salesperson, Power Train Repair, Fuel Injection Repair; Diesel Engine Repair, and Automotive Diesel Repair.

 

Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission

 

Program Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the program head either before registering for their first semester or early in their first semester of study.

 

Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 115. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 115. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.

 

CURRICULUM

COURSE

TITLE

LECTURE
HOURS

LAB
HOURS

COURSE
CREDITS

DSL 153

Power Trains I

2

2

3

WEL 120

Fundamentals of Welding

1

3

2

SDV 100

College Success Skills

1

0

1

ITE 115

Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

3

0

3

MEC 161

Basic Fluid Mechanics-Hydraulics/Pneumatics

3

3

4

ENG 111

or

ENG 137

College Composition I

or

Communication Processes

3

0

3

TOTAL

13

8

16

DSL 176

Transportation Air Conditioning

1

2

2

MEC 176

Transportation Electrical Systems

2

3

3

DSL 126

Diesel Engine Reconditioning

3

6

6

DSL 131

Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-up

2

4

4

DSL 160

Air Brake Systems

2

2

3

TOTAL

10

17

18

DSL 154

Power Trains II

2

2

3

DSL 155

Heavy Duty Suspension and Service

2

2

3

DSL 197

Cooperative Education or Approved Elective

0

15

3

___ ___1

General Education Elective

4

0

4

TOTAL

8

19

13

Total Minimum Credits for Certificate in Diesel Mechanics Technology

47

1A list of approved electives is available from the program head.

02.26.07

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