Overview
The Associate in Science degree program in Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology prepares students to diagnose and service diesel powered trucks and equipment. Students will learn to use a system’s approach to analyze and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, related technologies and controlling systems. Extensive lab courses and a co-op experience are supported by rigorous coursework in physics, math, communications, and social science. Shop safety, work habits, shop management and customer relations are also stressed.
Graduates of this program find employment at heavy truck and equipment dealerships, as well as forestry, agricultural and automotive dealerships whose lines include diesel-powered units. Students may also find employment in construction, forestry, trucking, skiing, marine service, power generation and other industries that use diesel-powered units.
The diesel program is accredited through the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and is the only college in New England with this accreditation.
Students can expect to spend an additional $1500-$2500 for tools.
First Year
| Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| ACAD105W | Academic Readiness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DSL111W | Introduction to Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DSL113W | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ENGL101W | College Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PHYS215W | Fluid Power | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 13 | 5 | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| DSL115W | Diesel Power Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DSL117W | Fuel & Emission Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DSL216W | Mobile Hydraulics I | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| PHYS113W | Electricity and Electronics | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 11 | 19 | |
| Summer Term | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| DSL119W | Cooperative Education | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester Total | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| First Year Total | 35 | |||
Second Year
| Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| DSL211W | Heavy-Duty Power Trains | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DSL219W | Failure Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DSL222W | Mobile Hydraulics II | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| DSL226W | Electronic Troubleshooting | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| ENGL211W | Professional Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | 10 | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| DSL227W | Heavy-Duty Chassis Brake & Climate Control Systems | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| WELD214W | Introduction to Arc Welding and Cutting Processes | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 11 | 7 | 14 | |
| Second Year Total | 29 | |||
| Total for A.S. Degree = 64 | ||||
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the workplace.
- Demonstrate proficiency of written and oral communications skills.
- Demonstrate workplace skills associated with customer relations and employee employer relations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of hydraulic and electric schematics.
- Demonstrate skill in the diagnosis and repair of diesel engine, fuel, and emission systems.
- Demonstrate skill in the diagnostics and repair of electrical and electronic systems associated with heavy equipment.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the testing and repair of heavy equipment hydraulic systems.
- Demonstrate skills in the diagnosis and repair of power train components to include standard and power shift transmissions, hydrostatic transmissions, torque converters, clutches and axles.
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge of failure analysis practices and procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the diagnostics and repair of suspension, steering, undercarriage, and brake systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning systems associated with heavy equipment.
Marc Pouliot
Industry and TransportationAssistant Professor of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology/Program Coordinator of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
Industry and Transportation67 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid