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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. Students will be required to furnish clear lens safety
glasses, leather work footwear, and proper clothing for working in the
lab.
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.
Gainful Employment
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