Diesel Technology

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The Diesel Equipment Technology Program is an instructional program that provides students with the competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment. The program includes instruction in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components.

The curriculum utilizes both the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 2014 Medium/Heavy Truck standards and the 2014 Standards for Construction Equipment Technology (AED). These documents serve as national standards for certification of medium/heavy truck technician programs.

Programs

• Diesel Technology, A.A.S.

Courses

• DET 1114 - Fundamentals of Equipment Mechanics
• DET 1213 - Hydraulic Brake Systems
• DET 1223 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I
• DET 1263 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II
• DET 1364 - Diesel Systems I
• DET 1374 - Diesel Systems II
• DET 1513 - Hydraulics I
• DET 1614 - Preventative Maintenance and Service
• DET 1713 - Transportation Power Train
• DET 1813 - Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
• DET 2253 - Steering and Suspension Systems
• DET 2273 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III
• DET 2383 - Diesel Systems III
• DET 2513 - Hydraulic/Hydrostats II
• DET 2523 - Heavy Equipment Power Trains
• DET 2623 - Advanced Brake Systems
• DET 2921 - Supervised Work Experience
• DET 2922 - Supervised Work Experience
• DET 2923 - Supervised Work Experience

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