Diesel Mechanic Technology, Associate of Applied Science

The diesel technician repairs and maintains siesel powered trucks, marine, logging and agricultural equipment and their support systems. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in diesel service technology. Training is varied to give students a broad undeerstanding and background in different phases of the diesel service industry. It is an industry-specific two year associate degree program. It is designed to prepare individuals to become qualified diesel service technicians. Students learn how to work on many types of diesel equipment including seim-truck, construction, forestry, marine, and agricultural equipment. Students learn about engine fundamentals, machine hydraulics, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, air brakes, undercarriage, final drives, and more. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
DS110 Heavy Duty Brakes 12
MTH80 Technical Mathematics I 1 4
 Credits16
Winter
DS111 Heavy Duty Hydraulics 12
BA285 Human Relations in Organizations 2 3
 Credits15
Spring
DS112 Heavy Duty Powertrains And Chassis 12
WR115 Fundamentals of Report Writing 3 4
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
COMM100Z Introduction to Communication 4 4
DS220 Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems 12
WLD100 Cutting Processes 3
 Credits19
Winter
DS221 Diesel Electrical System 12
PE231 Wellness for Life 5 3
 Credits15
Spring
DS222 Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul 12
 Credits12
 Total Credits93
1

MTH95 or higher, excluding 98, 211-213 maybe substituted for MTH80

2

BA120, BA285, PSY100, PSY201Z, PSY202Z, PSY203 will satisfy this requirement.

3

A higher writing may be substituted excluding WR241, WR242, WR243, WR250.

4

COMM111Z, COMM218Z, or COMM219 will satisfy this requirement.

5

PE231, HE250, or three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses will satisfy this requirement.