Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
Gain experience with Diesel and Heavy Equipment technology.
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician program is designed to meet industry-specific needs. Our instructors seek to provide students with the foundation they need to apply for a career as a diesel technician. The robust, hands-on curriculum is complemented by enough theory to give students the conceptual background they need to tackle the challenges they will encounter in this rapidly evolving field. Our six-quarter program is designed around a series of four basic areas: Electrical Systems, Engines and Brakes, Powertrains, and Hydraulics and Steering and Suspension. After these four core quarters are completed, students move on to their fifth and sixth quarters, which are comprised of Advanced Application and Vehicle Service courses conducted in a live shop setting. In addition to the live shop, opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning experiences abound.
Contact Information:
Jason Carroll, Career Advisor
253-680-7410
South Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Get the skills you need for the career you want.
More about the program:
Students prepare for employment in the diesel and heavy equipment industry, diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding components of diesel-powered vehicles in an on-campus shop setting. Local industry training partnerships provide practical experience that enhances student instruction. Graduates may find employment as technicians in diesel and heavy duty apprenticeships, working with on/off highway trucks, construction equipment, hydraulics, material handling equipment, agricultural equipment, marine, and utilities. Customized training and scholarships are available.
Degrees & Certificates:
- AAS: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician
- Certificate of Competency: Diesel Service Technician
- Certificate of Training: Multiple Options
- CIP: 47.0605 EPC: 775
Program Lengths:
- AAS program degree length: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 4 Quarters
- Certificate of Training: 1 Quarter
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)
Description:- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 18
- Student to teacher ratio: 9:1
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program is primarily face-to-face with some online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. See course details for more information.
- In this program, students will use various manner of heavy duty truck and equipment including engines, transmissions, hydraulic and electrical components, and other industry associated equipment.
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own standard hand tools commonly found in industry, PPE: eye protection, shoes and clothing appropriate for the environment.
Required Courses
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits DIESL100 Basic Electrical Systems 5 DIESL112 Electrical Systems Application 4 DIESL113 Electronic Engine Systems 3 DIESL114 Mobile Air Conditioning Systems 3 DIESL105 Introduction to Diesel Technology 1 DIESL106 Engine Construction 5 DIESL107 Engine Systems 1 DIESL108 Engine Reassembly 4 DIESL109 Fuel Systems 2 DIESL110 Introduction to Air Brakes 2 DIESL115 Introduction to Power Trains 1 DIESL117 Automated Manual Transmission Service 2 DIESL118 Clutch Service 2 DIESL119 Automatic Transmission Service 2 DIESL120 Driveline Service 1 DIESL121 Differentials/Final Drive 2 DIESL122 Wheel End Service 1 DIESL123 Service Manual Transmissions 4 DIESL130 Basic Hydraulics 5 DIESL131 Hydraulics II 5 DIESL132 Steering Systems 3 DIESL133 Suspension Systems 2 DIESL155 Basic Vehicle Services 8 DIESL206 Advanced Service Applications 7 Electives (13 Credits Required)
General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Diesel Service Technician Certificate of Competency (90 Credits)
Description: 4 quarter Certificate of CompetencyRequired Courses
Diesel Service Technician Certificate of Competency (90 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits DIESL100 Basic Electrical Systems 5 DIESL105 Introduction to Diesel Technology 1 DIESL106 Engine Construction 5 DIESL107 Engine Systems 1 DIESL108 Engine Reassembly 4 DIESL109 Fuel Systems 2 DIESL110 Introduction to Air Brakes 2 DIESL112 Electrical Systems Application 4 DIESL113 Electronic Engine Systems 3 DIESL114 Mobile Air Conditioning Systems 3 DIESL115 Introduction to Power Trains 1 DIESL117 Automated Manual Transmission Service 2 DIESL118 Clutch Service 2 DIESL119 Automatic Transmission Service 2 DIESL120 Driveline Service 1 DIESL121 Differentials/Final Drive 2 DIESL122 Wheel End Service 1 DIESL123 Service Manual Transmissions 4 DIESL130 Basic Hydraulics 5 DIESL131 Hydraulics II 5 DIESL132 Steering Systems 3 DIESL133 Suspension Systems 2 DIESL155 Basic Vehicle Services 8 DIESL206 Advanced Service Applications 7 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Truck and Heavy Duty Equipment Electrical Systems Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
Description: 1 quarter Certificate of Training -
Diesel Engines Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
Description: 1 quarter Certificate of Training -
Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
Description: 1 quarter Certificate of TrainingHeavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits DIESL115 Introduction to Power Trains 1 DIESL117 Automated Manual Transmission Service 2 DIESL118 Clutch Service 2 DIESL119 Automatic Transmission Service 2 DIESL120 Driveline Service 1 DIESL121 Differentials/Final Drive 2 DIESL122 Wheel End Service 1 DIESL123 Service Manual Transmissions 4 -
Hydraulics/Pneumatics Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
Description: 1 quarter Certificate of Training
No eligibility requirements have been provided.
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