The Diesel Technician repairs and maintains diesel-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 understanding 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 semi-trucks, 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. 

Entry Requirements

This is a restricted-entry program. Students are required to submit an application to the college and a separate application to the diesel mechanic technology program. 

More information about this program and the application process may be obtained on SWOCC's Diesel Mechanic page (https://www.socc.edu/dieselmechanic/) or by contacting the LIFT Project Coordinator/Advisor, 541-888-1545. 

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 95 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the degree is awarded. 

Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term). 

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate and use industry safety standards.
• Use diagnostic simulators to diagnose and troubleshoot system components.
• Demonstrate math skills using formulas to find force, pressure, area, and volume.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for electrical systems..
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for powertrain systems and hydraulics.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for brake systems and components.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for fuel systems and transmissions.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures which include: testing, disassembly, failure analysis, and operation using industry standard tooling and equipment, to diagnose diesel electrical systems and components found on highway trucks, off highway vehicles, and stationary applications, including construction equipment, marine applications, truck equipment, and power generation.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair per DOT Department of Transportation regulations. 

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
DS110	Heavy Duty Brakes	12
MTH100	Technical Mathematics I 1	4
	Credits	16
Winter
BA285	Human Relations in Organizations 2	3
DS111	Heavy Duty Hydraulics	12
	Credits	15
Spring
DS112	Heavy Duty Powertrains And Chassis	12
DS180	Internship: Diesel Mechanic Tech I 6	1
WR115	Fundamentals of Report Writing 3	4
	Credits	17
Second Year
Fall
DS221	Diesel Electrical System	12
PE231	Wellness for Life 5	3
	Credits	15
Winter
COMM100Z	Introduction to Communication 4	4
DS220	Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems	12
WLD115	Welding Skills For Industry	3
	Credits	19
Spring
DS222	Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul	12
DS280	Internship: Diesel Mechanic Tech II 6	1
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	95

¹

MTH95 or higher (excluding MTH98, MTH211, MTH212, and MTH213) may be substituted for MTH100.

²

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

³

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

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.

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Internship: Call (541) 888-7405 to schedule with the Internship Coordinator one month prior to the term.