Associate of Applied Science

Diesel Technology prepares the student to enter various segments of the diesel repair industry as an entry-level technician. This includes, but is not limited to, the agricultural, the industrial equipment, and the heavy-duty diesel truck repair industry. This program provides comprehensive training in maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of related electrical/electronic systems, mobile hydraulic systems, manual and hydraulic drive trains, brakes, air systems, diesel engines, general maintenance, alignment and undercarriages, and HVAC systems as used in equipment common to the diesel repair industry. Major placement areas for the Diesel Technology graduate are agriculture and truck dealerships, truck fleets, construction, mining, oil exploration companies, farms and ranches, and independent truck repair shops.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to safely work in a shop environment
• Demonstrate their work ethic and professionalism.
• Demonstrate their understanding of diesel systems operation and function of components.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly diagnose the system and perform the proper repairs.
• Demonstrate their ability to work in a live shop environment by interacting with customers, diagnosing and repairing a multitude of failures, working well with other students and properly completing work orders

Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
M 111	Technical Mathematics (Fall only) 1	3
DST 108	Indus Practice for Diesel Tech (Fall only)	3
DST 112	Diesel Electrical Systems (Fall only)	5
DST 255	HD Brakes and Undercarriage (Fall only)	7
	Credits	18
Semester 2
DST 145	Diesel Engine Repair (Spring only)	6
DST 240	HD Manual Drive Trains (Spring only)	5
DST 245	HD Hydraulic Drive Trains (Spring only)	4
COMX 106	Comm in a Dynamic Workplace	3
	Credits	18
Semester 3
DST 142	Hydraulics (Fall only)	7
DST 200	Diesel Engine Performance (Fall only)	6
DST 210	Diesel Maintenance Practices (Fall only)	5
	Credits	18
Semester 4
DST 130	Diesel HVAC (Spring only)	4
DST 211	Electronic systems (Spring only)	6
DST 295	Applied Field Work (Spring only)	6
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	70

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M 111 is the mathematics class recommended for students in the skilled trades programs, but other higher mathematics classes may be substituted.

Note: Students will need professional tools to gain employment upon graduation; therefore, they are required to purchase a equipment and tools as outlined in the Equipment and Tools section of this program.

Equipment and Tool Ordering Procedure

Students do not purchase tools through the College. Tool costs vary depending on the vendor; approximates are average costs. Tools may take several weeks to arrive, and vendors will not deliver without full payment. A commitment sheet in writing from your vendor on the latest possible delivery date is advised before ordering.

Tool vouchers may be available for students who are eligible and have completed all requirements for enough financial aid to cover all tuition, fees, and the cost of tools. Tool vouchers may be obtained through Student Accounts.

Diesel Technology Equipment and Tool Set

$4,000 – $7,000 (Approximately)

Diesel students must purchase tools, but it is best to wait until orientation or the first day of class to get specific recommendations from your instructor. Please refer to the following list of required tools.

1. Welding Helmet
2. Welding Gloves
3. Chipping Hammer
4. Roll Cabinet Tool Box, 7 drawer minimum
5. Stiff Bladed Putty Knife
6. 1/2 Drive Breaker bar
7. 10” Slip Joint Pliers [water pump]
8. 12 pt. Drive Metric Sockets, Shallow 4mm to 15 mm; 13 pc.
9. Battery Service Pliers
10. 12 pt. Metric Sockets, Deep and Shallow 8 mm to 19 mm
11. Side Post Battery Wrench and Wire Brush
12. 12 pt. Drive Standard Sockets, Shallow 1/2 to 1-1/8
13. Top Post Battery Brush
14. 12 pt. Drive Standard Sockets, Deep and Shallow; 3/16 to 9/16 20 pc.
15. Reversible Snap Ring Pliers
16. 12 pt. Standard Sockets, Deep and Shallow 1/4 to 7/8 22 pc.
17. 10” Vise Grip Type Pliers
18. 5/8 and 13/16 Spark Plug Sockets
19. Wire Stripper Cutters 10-20 ga. wire
20. Torx Sockets T8 to T55 11 pc. set
21. 10 pc. Punch and Chisel set
22. 1/2 Drive Ratchet
23. 16 oz. Ball Peen Hammer
24. 1/4 Drive Ratchet
25. 16 oz. Dead Blow Soft Face Hammer
26. 3/8 Flex Head Ratchet
27. Hacksaw
28. 3/8 Ratchet
29. Wire Brush
30. 1/2 Drive Extensions 5”, 11”
31. Flashlight
32. 1/4 Drive Extensions 2”, 4”, 6”
33. 12’ Tape Measure
34. 3/8 Drive Extensions 1”, 3”, 6”, 11”
35. 1/4 Drive Screwdriver Style Handle
36. Radiator Hose Removal Tool
37. 1/2 Drive Standard Impact Shallow; 3/8 to 1” 12pt
38. 48oz Stubby Sledge Hammer
39. 1/2 Drive Metric Impact Shallow; 10-24MM 12pt
40. 20” Bearing Race Punch
41. 1/2 Drive Air Impact
42. Florescent Drop Light; 25 ft. minimum
43. 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench; 5-75 ft. lbs.
44. 24” Screwdriver Style Pry bar
45. Adapters 3/8” to 1/4”; 3/8” to 1/2”; 1/2” to 3/8” 1/2” to 3/4”
46. 4 pc. Seal Pick Set
47. Universals 1/4”, 3/8”
48. 16” Rolling Head [Heel] Bar
49. Standard Wrenches 3/8” to 1”
50. Inspection Mirror
51. Metric Wrenches 10 mm to 19 mm
52. Magnetic Retrieval Tool
53. Standard Flare Nut Wrenches 1/4” to 13/16”
54. Carbon Gasket Scraper
55. Standard Allen Wrenches
56. Ignition Gauge Set [Short Blade .010 through .035]
57. Standard & Metric Allen Sockets
58. Feeler Gauge Set .0015 through .025 angle
59. 12” Adjustable Wrench
60. Wire Gap Gauge .044 through .080
61. 8 pc. Screwdriver Set
62. Ratchet Type Screwdriver
63. Safety Glasses
64. 6” Needle Nose pliers
65. Blow Gun
66. 8” Needle Nose pliers
67. 7” Side Cutters
68. 7” Conventional Pliers [common]
69. 1/2 Deep Impact Sockets 12 pt.
70. 1/2 Torque Wrench
71. Multi-meter
72. Brake Shoe Tool
73. Brake Slack Adjuster
74. 1/4” torque wrench
75. Adjustable oil filter wrench
76. 2 Uniform Shirts
77. Leather boots