Diesel Equipment Technician, Associate in Science

Upon successful completion of the Diesel Equipment Technician AS Degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment for the following positions: technician for truck dealerships/repair shops, technician for truck fleet shops, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, technician for industrial engine dealers, and technician for marine engine repair facilities. The student demonstrates skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the state of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Minimum Units Required: 63

Recommended Sequence:


First Semester		Units
AGEGR 030C/ SM ENG 030C	Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Systems		5
DIESL 041	Heavy Duty Brakes		3
DIESL 044	Diesel Engine Principles		3
DIESL 045	Diesel Engine Repair		4.5

Second Semester

DIESL 042	Heavy Duty Power Trains	3.5
DIESL 043	Heavy Duty Truck Components	3
DIESL 046	Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-Up	3
GE Choice	Social Science, Group A Course	3
GE Choice	Learning Skills, Group C Course	3

Third Semester

DIESL 048	Allison Transmission Service	2
INDUS 035	Mobile Hydraulics	4
MECH 010	Basic Welding for the Trades	4
GE Choice	Social Science, Group B Course	3
GE Choice	Learning Skills, Group A Course	3-6

Fourth Semester

DIESL 047	Diesel Air Conditioning	2
DIESL 049	Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting	2
Elective	Humanities	3-5
Elective	Contemporary Perspectives	3
GE Choice	Natural Sciences Course	3-5
GE Choice	Learning Skills, Group B Course	3-5

Minimum Units 63

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