DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Mission of the Diesel Technology Program:

The diesel technology program provides students the ability to serve effectively in current and new generation technologies of complex diesel-powered equipment and related systems.

Program Goals:

The diesel technology program strives to provide students the education and skills necessary to find employment in the diesel technology field.

Student Goals:

• The student will gain knowledge of the working principles of diesel-powered equipment and related systems.

• The student will gain the ability to read and understand technical manuals and procedures.

• The student will gain technical skills required to work safely and productively in a work environment.

• The student will learn how to develop working relationships with future employees, customers, and the general public.

Long Range Goals:

• Diesel program personnel will remain current with applicable technology.

• Consistent with fiscal constraints, department personnel will use the latest available technological and instructional processes and materials to provide optimum information transfer to the students enrolled in classes or workshops.

• Consideration of advisory information from Diesel Technology Advisory Board members, peers, professional associations, and private sector contacts, and direction from those sources will ensure that the program adapts to the needs of the student and is consistent with employment objectives.

• The diesel technology program and personnel will become nationally recognized and certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

• Program instructors will encourage students to develop a lifetime desire to seek educational training in the field of diesel technology as changes in the field continue to take place.

Program Objective:

The objective of the diesel technology program is to provide quality training for students to serve effectively in current and new generation technologies of complex diesel engines and related systems. The student receives instruction in rebuilding, testing, and troubleshooting brakes, suspension, electrical, drive trains, heating and air conditioning, engines, fuel, and hydraulic systems.

The diesel technician of today must possess a high degree of proficiency in reading and understanding technical manuals. The technician must be able to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions and also relate to customers, supervisors, and the general public.

The employment possibilities in the diesel field have more than doubled over the past ten years. Some employment areas are in trucking, heavy equipment, implement, railroad, and automotive. Positions include shop technicians, shop foremen, service managers, company service representatives, and private shop owners.

Job opportunities will increase along with the number of diesel units. Each year several thousand technicians retire; thus, the demand for diesel technicians will continue to rise.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Diploma

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits

General Education Requirements:

Associate in Applied Science

15 General Education Credits including:

1. 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:

a. Communications

b. Math or Science

2. 1 class from 3 of the following 4 areas:

a. Humanities

b. Social Science

c. Computer Technology

d. Wellness

Diploma

9 General Education Credits including 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:

a. Communications

b. Mathematics

Program Course Requirements: Credits

DTEC 106 Drive Lines Theory ........................................................... 2.5

DTEC 107 Drive Lines Lab ............................................................... 3.5

DTEC 126 Clutch Theory ................................................................. 2.5

DTEC 127 Clutch Lab ...................................................................... 3.5

DTEC 136 Brake Theory .................................................................. 1.5

DTEC 137 Brake Lab ...................................................................... 2.5

DTEC 146 Suspension Theory ......................................................... 1

DTEC 147 Suspension Lab ............................................................. 1

DTEC 156 Electrical Theory ........................................................... 2.5

DTEC 157 Electrical Lab ............................................................... 3.5

DTEC 216 Diesel Engines Theory .................................................. 5.5

DTEC 217 Diesel Engines Lab ...................................................... 8.5

DTEC 220 Power Trains ............................................................... 0.5

DTEC 266 Hydraulics Theory ....................................................... 2.5

DTEC 267 Hydraulics Lab ........................................................... 3.5

DTEC 296 Electronic Diesel Theory ............................................. 2.5

DTEC 297 Electronic Diesel Lab ................................................. 3.5

DTEC 299 Special Topics .......................................................... 0.5

HPER 210 First Aid .................................................................. 1

TECH 118 Orientation ............................................................... 1

TECH 120 Applied Welding ....................................................... 1

TECH 178 Heavy Duty Air Conditioning ...................................... 2