Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician (DTM1) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Embedded in Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma)
Program Description:
The Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician certificate program provides training in the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for employment as a maintenance technical on semi-trucks, trailer or other diesel equipment. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools, and equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, truck brake systems, and truck drive trains.
Entrance date: Each semester
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
| ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION– | Reading | 218 | ACCUPLACER- | Reading Comprehension | 36 |
| Writing | 222 | Sentence Skills | 30 | ||
| Arithmetic | 223 | Arithmetic | 23 |
High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.
Credits required for graduation: 23
Beginning Spring 2022 (January 2022), ALL FIRST TIME college students will be required to take the College Success (COLL 1020) course.
| Courses 23 credits | |
|---|---|
| DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety
This course introduces basic knowledge and skills the student must have to succeed in the Diesel Equipment Technology field. Topics include an overview of diesel powered vehicles, diesel technology safety skills, basic tools and equipment, reference materials, measuring instruments, shop operation, mechanical fasteners, welding safety, and basic welding skills. Classroom and lab experiences on safety, precision measuring, and basic shop practices are highly emphasized. |
3 |
| DIET 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems
Corequisite: DIET 1000 This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and repair, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges and warning devices, and an introduction and familiarization with electrical and electronic systems. |
7 |
| DIET 1020Preventive Maintenance
Corequisite: DIET 1010 This course introduces preventive maintenance procedures pertaining to medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: engine systems; cab and hood; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical and electronics; frame and chassis. |
5 |
| DIET 2010Truck Brake Systems
Corequisites: DIET 1000, DIET 1010 This course introduces air and hydraulic brake systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks. Classroom theory on brake systems along Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) is strongly emphasized. Topics include: introduction to hydraulic systems and safety; air brakes air supply and system service; air brakes mechanical service; parking brakes; hydraulic brake system and service; hydraulic brakes mechanical service; hydraulic brakes power assist units; anti lock brake systems (ABS) and automatic traction control (ATC); and wheel bearings. |
4 |
| DIET 2020Truck Drivetrains
Corequisites: DIET 1000, DIET 1010 This course introduces power train systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks. Topics include: introduction to power trains, clutches and flywheels, powertrain electronic systems, auto-shift mechanical transmissions, power take-offs, truck drive lines, differentials and final drives, torque converters, and automatic transmissions. |
4 |
Faculty
Chair/Instructor Diesel Equipment Technology
Freedom Hall, Room 116
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Programs of Study
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