Diesel Mechanics Certificate
Major Code: 3243Provides students a one-year college-level experience of specialized training in Diesel Mechanics. The Diesel Mechanics certificate program provides fundamental skills for entry-level service positions in heavy construction equipment, focused on systems and service knowledge of large construction equipment and heavy-duty trucks. Included are subject areas such as hydraulics, electricity, electronics, diesel engines, construction machinery, transmissions, heavy truck systems and other related topics.
Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:
- Describe the mechanical function of the compression-ignition engines, modern construction equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
- Compare electrical systems and electronic controls used on diesel-powered construction equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
- Recognize hydraulic systems, components and control systems used for transmitting hydraulic power in diesel-powered construction equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently diagnose and repair failures in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in diesel-powered construction equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
A minimum of 28 credits is required for certificate completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| AGEN 100 | Equipment Care & Maintenance | 3 |
| AGEN 131 | Fundamentals of Hydraulics | 3 |
| DTEC 125 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AGEN 161 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| DTEC 105 | Diesel Powertrains I | 4 |
| DTEC 110 | Diesel Powertrains II | 4 |
| DTEC 150 | Diesel Systems | 3 |
| DTEC 225 | Diesel Electronics | 4 |
| Optional Coursework | ||
| DTEC 290 | Diesel Equip Tech Internship 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 29 | |