Printed on 10/30/2024
Diesel Equipment Mechanic
31-412-1
Technical Diploma (TD)
Full Time
34 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Get the entry-level skills you need to get started in a high-demand career in commercial motor vehicle maintenance and repair. With this technical diploma, you’ll receive classroom theory and hands-on training in heavy-duty diesel engine maintenance, air and hydraulic brake systems, drivetrains, steering and suspensions, and electrical systems. You’ll have the opportunity to work on our fleet of over 75 diesel-powered over-the-road tractors and 55 trailers giving you a broad learning experience.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Occupational Specific
(33 Credits)
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Introduction to Diesel Technology
10-412-102
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412102
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces the diesel shop environment, and emphasizes shop safety and general shop practices. Introduces over the road commercial motor vehicle preventative maintenance, and prepares students for success in the core diesel program classes.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Steering & Suspension
10-412-103
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412103
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics of heavy duty steering & suspension systems used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Maintenance
10-412-104
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412104
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on heavy duty diesel engines used in over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel HVAC & Cab Systems
10-412-105
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412105
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems used in heavy duty over the road commercial motor vehicles. Students learn to maintain and repair cab components used on over the road commercial motor vehicles, and prepare for the Federal EPA 609 certification test.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Drivetrains
10-412-106
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412106
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on drivetrains used in heavy duty over the road commercial motor vehicles. Students service clutches, transmissions, differentials, drivelines, and wheel ends used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Air & Hydraulic Brakes
10-412-107
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412107
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on air and hydraulic brake system used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Foundation Brakes
10-412-108
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412108
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on foundation brake systems used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical Systems
10-412-109
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412109
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on vehicle electrical system components used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Capstone
10-412-124
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10412124
- Credits: 1.00
Perform preventive maintenance inspections, service, and repair of commercial motor vehicles. Students will also complete Department of Transportation annual inspections.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10412103 - HD Diesel Steering & Susp OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412104 - HD Diesel Engine Maintenance OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412105 - HD Diesel HVAC & Cab OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412106 - HD Diesel Drivetrains OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412107 - HD Diesel Air & HYD Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412108 - HD Diesel Foundation Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412109 - HD Diesel Electrical Systems OR equivalent Co-op courses
Occupational Supportive
(1 Credits)
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Related Welding
10-442-120
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10442120
- Credits: 1.00
Prepares students with the common techniques and procedures for SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding in a repair or machine shop environment. Topics include welding metal, cutting metal with plasma and oxy-fuel, and metal identification. Laboratory activities will provide the student with hands-on practice.