Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program

Division of Technical Studies

Program Mission

The mission of the Diesel Power Equipment Technology Program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as an entry-level diesel technician.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program will be able to:

  1. Contribute to a safe work environment through the application of appropriate operational and safety practices.
  2. Repair engine-related problems leveraging engine systems knowledge. 
  3. Troubleshoot wiring, charging, and starting problems through interpretation of schematics/data and application of common industry tools.  
  4. Service mobile air-conditioning systems.
  5. Troubleshoot chassis, brakes, and suspension problems by evaluating computerized systems and interpreting fault codes.

Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage

Campuses/Sites Offered

  • Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)

Programmatic Accreditation

  • National Automotive Technician’s Education Foundation (NATEF).   

Technical Diploma in Diesel Powered Equipment Technician

The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:

Required Courses (listed below)26
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Diesel Equipment Technology24
Total Hours50

Required Courses:

DPET 1310Introduction to Power Trains2
DPET 1320Transmissions3
DPET 1330Differentials2
DPET 2110Basic Hydraulics2
DPET 2130Brakes4
DPET 2140Fundamentals of Steering3
DPET 2210Fundamentals of Suspension3
DPET 2220Air Conditioning3
DPET 2240Diesel Preventive Maintenance4
Total Hours26

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Diesel Engine Technician:

DPET 1130Safety Skills, Intro Diesel En4
DPET 1140Engines I3
DPET 1141Engines II3
DPET 1231Diesel Engine Control Systems3
DPET 1210Basic Diesel Electrical System4
DPET 1220Advanced Diesel Electrical Sys4
DPET 1150General Engine Diagnostics3
Total Hours24

Additional Exit Points:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies

The highest exit point in the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Diesel Powered Equipment Technician. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.

General Education Core15
Technical Diploma in Diesel Powered Equipment Technician50
Total Hours65

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Diesel A/C Technician:

DPET 1130Safety Skills, Intro Diesel En4
DPET 2220Air Conditioning3
Total Hours7

Special Comments:

  • Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years. 

  • Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.

Career Information


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