Program
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
CIP Code
47.0605
Program Learning Outcomes
- In a shop environment, apply a logical inspection, diagnosis, and repair process for truck and heavy equipment repair projects to the standards required of an entry-level technician.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services for diesel trucks and heavy equipment using manufacturers’ manuals in the performance of assigned work.
- Apply theory and principles for proper maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components in trucks and heavy equipment
- Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with shop environments and activities within the diesel/heavy equipment industry.
- Disassemble, assemble and resolve equipment malfunctions of diesel engines and heavy truck drive trains to manufactures standards.
- Trouble shoot, resolve equipment malfunctions, and perform routine maintenance on truck and heavy equipment electrical systems.
Program Description
- 4 quarter Certificate of Competency
General Education Requirements
- 5 credits from COLL 101-College Success*
- 5 credits from the Quantitative Distribution
- 5 credits from the Communications Distribution or Sciences and Humanities Distribution
*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
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
GENED Requirement: COLL 101 or Other GENED Course
Total Credits
5
Take COLL 101 1st Quarter
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sciences & Humanities Distribution
Humanities
Course Code
Title
Credits
Social Sciences
Course Code
Title
Credits
Natural Sciences
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
GENED Requirement: COLL 101 or Other GENED Course
Total Credits
5
Take COLL 101 1st Quarter
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sciences & Humanities Distribution
Humanities
Course Code
Title
Credits
Social Sciences
Course Code
Title
Credits
Natural Sciences
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
GENED Requirement: COLL 101 or Other GENED Course
Total Credits
5
Take COLL 101 1st Quarter
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sciences & Humanities Distribution
Humanities
Course Code
Title
Credits
Social Sciences
Course Code
Title
Credits
Natural Sciences
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20
Total Credits
90