Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology, Diploma

D60460

Total credit hours: 38

This program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

Program Requirements

Technical Standards

In addition to Davidson-Davie requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Transportation Technology Technical Standards (PDF opens in new window)

Curriculum Guide

First Fall

TRN-110 Introduction to Transport Technology Credit Hours: 2.00
TRN-120 Basic Transportation Electricity Credit Hours: 5.00
TRN-120A Basic Transportation Electrical Lab Credit Hours: 1.00
HET-233 Suspension and Steering Credit Hours: 4.00
HYD-112 Hydraulics-Medium and Heavy Duty Credit Hours: 2.00

First Spring

PHY-121 Applied Physics I Credit Hours: 4.00
HET-110 Diesel Engines Credit Hours: 6.00
HET-134 Diesel Fuel and Power System Credit Hours: 3.00
HET-231 Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems Credit Hours: 2.00
HET-230 Air Brakes Credit Hours: 2.00

First Summer

ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
TRN-140 Transportation Climate Control Credit Hours: 2.00
TRN-140A Transportation Climate Control Lab Credit Hours: 2.00