Diesel Equipment Technology, AAS

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Emphasis: Diesel Equipment Technology

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Total Units: 90-92

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid

Purpose: The Diesel Equipment Technology program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment as a technician in the maintenance, repair or overhaul of heavy equipment (i.e. logging, construction, and mining), agriculture equipment, or trucking.

Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Perform repair procedures using proper tools while abiding by safety and environmental regulations.
Identify, diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic circuits.
Maintain proper workplace documentation in a professional manner.
Conduct behavior that is consistent with the professionalism standards of the industry.

Suggested Order of Classes

Term 1

BTEC 214 - Excel 1 5 Unit(s) **
OR
I T 117 - Introduction to Windows OS 3 Unit(s) *
TRDS 100 - Industrial Safety 5 Unit(s)
TRDS 101 - Career & College Success 3 Unit(s)
TRDS 120 - Mechanical Systems 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16-18

Term 2

TRDS 140 - Fluid Systems 5 Unit(s)
TRDS 180 - Electrical Systems 5 Unit(s)
HLTH 145 - Safety & Fitness (HF) 3 Unit(s) *

Total Units: 13

Term 3

BTEC 191 - Work Experience Seminar 1 Unit(s)
DET 102 - Forklift Certification 1 Unit(s) *
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (C) 5 Unit(s) *
OR
WRT 105 - Writing In The Workplace 5 Unit(s) *
Diesel Program Electives 12 Unit(s) ***

Total Units: 19

Term 4

DET 200 - Mobile Electrical Systems II 7 Unit(s)
DET 220 - Internal Combustion Engines II 7 Unit(s)

Total Units: 14

Term 5

DET 210 - Power Transmission II 7 Unit(s)
DET 225 - Heavy-Duty Chassis Systems 7 Unit(s)

Total Units: 14

Term 6

DET 190 - Cooperative Work Experience 1 to 7 Unit(s)
OR
DET 230 - Practical Shop Application 7 Unit(s)
DET 235 - Mobile HVAC Systems 7 Unit(s)

Total Units: 14

Diesel Program Electives (12):

DET 120 ; Welding Elective (5): WELD 151 , WELD 180 , WELD 181 , or WELD 182

Students will need to purchase tools for this program.Please see a diesel instructor for a tool list.

Note:

* Courses may be taken during the summer quarter.**Suggested for AAS ERA students.***Check the Industrial Trades certificate for Diesel, Energy Technology, ERA, and Welding program electives.