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Diesel Technology - Certificate

Diesel Engine Mechanic

(17 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
DIT 110 Introduction to Diesel Engines  3   Fall
or ADX 150 Engine Repair 3   Fall
DIT 111 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab  2   Fall
or ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab  2   Fall
DIT 112 Diesel Engine Repair 3   Fall
DIT 113 Diesel Engine Repair Lab  2   Fall
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core) EX: DIT 103 Preventive Maintenance Lab 2   Fall

Diesel Steering & Suspension Mechanic

(12 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
DIT 160 Steering and Suspension 3    
DIT 161 Steering and Suspension Lab 2    
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core)  7    

Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic

(12 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity 3   Spring
ADX 121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab  2   Spring
ADX 260 Electrical Systems 3   Spring
ADX 261 Electrical Systems Lab 2   Spring
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core)
Ex: DIT 103 Preventive Maintenance Lab
2   Spring

Fluid Power Mechanic

(17 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
FPX 100 Fluid Power 3    
or DIT 140 Hydraulics 3    
FPX 101 Fluid Power Lab 2    
or DIT 141 Hydraulics Lab 2    
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core) 7    

Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic

(12 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
DIT 180 Brakes 3    
DIT 181 Brakes Lab  2    
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core) 7    

Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic

(12 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
DIT 150 Power Trains  3    
DIT 151 Power Trains Lab  2    
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core) 7    

Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper

(35 total credit hours)
 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity and 3    
ADX 121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab 2    
ADX 150 Engine Repair 3    
or DIT 110 Introduction to Diesel Engines  3    
ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab 2    
or DIT 111 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab  2    
ADX 260 Electrical Systems and  3    
ADX 261 Electrical Systems Lab  2    
DIT 112 Diesel Engine Repair and 3    
DIT 113 Diesel Engine Repair Lab 2    
DIT 160 Steering and Suspension  3    
DIT 161 Steering and Suspension Lab 2    
DIT 180 Brakes 3    
DIT 181 Brakes Lab 2    

Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic

(12 total credit hours)

 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
ADX 170 Climate Control 3   Fall
ADX 171 Climate Control Lab 1   Fall
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core) 8   Fall/Spring

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

(13 total credit hours)
 
Courses Credits Grade Offered
DIT 103 Preventive Maintenance Lab 2   Fall/Spring
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core)  11   Fall/Spring

Notes

  • Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade C or greater in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale).
  • At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.

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