Diesel Technology Assistant

Begin your career in the high-demand diesel industry with the Diesel Technology Assistant certificate. Through training in our hands-on lab, you’ll learn how to assist installation, maintenance and repair workers. Gain the skills needed to maintain and repair vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment.

COURSE LIST

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 (4 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Introduction to Diesel Technology

  10-412-102

  4Credit

  144

  72

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  • 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: 

  • Accuplacer Reading 243+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 15+ OR Reading Level 2 Coursework

  • Student is in progress in Diesel Technology Assistant (61-412-2) Program of Study

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • TRANSP 94412002 - Diesel Uniforms​