Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma
DET4
Availability : North Metro Campus
Program Purpose : The Diesel Equipment Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel equipment service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of truck, heavy equipment, marine systems, or emergency power generator repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment depending on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. Program graduates receive a Diesel Equipment Technology diploma that qualifies them as entry-level Diesel Equipment technicians.
This program is eligible for the HOPE Career Grant. For more information on the HOPE Career Grant, visit http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/hope-career-grant/
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology Tools and Safety | 3 |
| DIET 1010 | Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems | 7 |
| DIET 1020 | Preventive Maintenance | 5 |
| DIET 1030 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DIET 1040 | Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
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| COMP 1500 | Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
Complete One of the Following Specializations:
Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization
Heavy Equipment Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 48