Overview
Overview
Admit it: You love the rumbling roar of a strong diesel engine and have a passion about working on heavy duty equipment and machinery.
Our certificate program prepares students to diagnose and service diesel powered trucks and off-highway equipment, training future technicians how to analyze and repair diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and all other related operating and controlling systems.
Curriculum
| Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| DSL102W | Applied Hydraulics | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| DSL111W | Introduction to Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DSL113W | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DSL211W | Heavy-Duty Power Trains | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Totals | 10 | 9 | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| DSL115W | Diesel Power Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DSL117W | Fuel & Emission and Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DSL227W | Heavy-Duty Chassis Brake & Climate Control Systems | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| WELD214W | Introduction to Arc Welding and Cutting Processes | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Totals | 11 | 13 | 16 | |
| Totals for Certificate | 29 | |||
Outcomes
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Diagnose and repair:
• Hydraulic systems and components,
• Power shift transmission and driveline components,
• Manual transmission and driveline components,
• Engine mechanical components,
• Fuel system components,
• Electrical system components,
• Brake system components,
• Undercarriage components,
• Air conditioning and heating components, and
• Steering and chassis components. - Demonstrate basic welding and cutting procedures.
- Demonstrate safe shop practices and procedures.
Faculty
John Foy
Industry and TransportationAssociate Professor of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
Marc Pouliot
Industry and TransportationAssistant Professor of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology/Program Coordinator of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
Industry and Transportation29 Credits Required
81%
of students qualify for financial aid
