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Code
D341 
Title Diesel Equipment Technician Diploma 
Department Diesel Equipment Technician 

DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA
Required Courses

DHET 1101 Diesel Equipment Fundamentals, 2 cr
DHET 1107 Electrical Theory, 3 cr
DHET 1108 Electrical Lab, 5 cr
DHET 1117 Engine Theory, 3 cr
DHET 1118 Engine Lab, 5 cr
DHET 1123 Customer Service/Service Management 1, 1 cr
DHET 1125 Hydraulic Theory, 3 cr
DHET 1126 Hydraulic Lab, 5 cr
DHET 1128 Power Trains Theory, 2 cr
DHET 1129 Power Trains Lab, 5 cr
DHET 1132* On Highway Vehicle Systems Theory, 3 cr
DHET 1133* On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab, 4 cr
ENGL 1422 Practical Writing (Goals 1,2), 3 cr
MATH 1500 Applied Math, 3 cr

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT - 47 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites

Click here to download the Diesel Equipment Technician Diploma Program Planning Form (PDF)

Career Description: The Diesel Equipment Technician program allows students to prepare for careers in the maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of diesel equipment. Graduates find employment at any of the following: • original equipment manufacturing dealerships • construction contractors • independent repair facilities • federal, state and local government agencies • related forestry, mining, and petroleum industries Career titles may include: • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician • Diesel Maintenance Technician • Heavy Equipment Technician • Heavy Truck Technician • Diesel Technician • Diesel Mechanic

Program Information: The Diesel Equipment Technician Diploma is an eleven-month program that includes an accelerated six-week summer session. This program concentrates on the hydraulic/hydrostatic, power train, electrical/electronics, and engine systems of off-road construction equipment such as crawlers, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, motor graders, and skid steer loaders as well as on-highway vehicles. Two program options allow students to prepare for careers in maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of diesel equipment.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

  • Apply safe shop and equipment practices;
  • Demonstrate proper use and care of shop and personal tools;
  • Inspect, diagnose, and conduct failure analysis and perform preventative maintenance inspections in electrical, hydraulic, engines and power train systems;
  • Use service resources and software technologies;
  • Apply fundamental skills and concepts to problem solving situations;
  • Communicate effectively in written and speaking in diesel mechanics industry situations;
  • Demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and professionalism.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

  • College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
  • College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted and completed towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0;
  • Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.

Accreditation: This program is accredited by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation.

Admissions:

Students enrolled in these programs must supply their own basic tool sets. A guideline of what tools are needed is available from admissions.