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Diesel Technology Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CT.3134

This curriculum prepares the student for entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of student, as well as the curriculum completed.

This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

11.5 Units Total

DIES 48

M 3.5

Hydraulics

DIES 48

Units 3.5

This course is a study of the theory, application, and component parts of a hydraulic system. This course will emphasize fundamentals in dismantling, inspection, and troubleshooting hydraulic components and complete systems. Closed-loop application, inspection, and troubleshooting will be studied. This course is required for all Diesel Technology, Welding Technology, and Equipment Operations and Maintenance majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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DIES 160

M 4

Diesel Engine Electronic Control

DIES 160

Units 4

This course covers electronic diesel engine control systems as related to testing, calibrating, and diagnostic procedures. Industry software-generated computer programs are utilized. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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DIES 164

M 4

Beginning Diesel Engines

DIES 164

Units 4

Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design, manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel-injection pumps and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel controls will be analyzed. The student will learn testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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Spring Semester, First Year

15 Units Total

DIES 49

M 3

Advanced Hydraulics

DIES 49

Units 3

This course will emphasize the application of cylinders and motors used to control fluid power systems. Hydraulic-pneumatic circuitry, maintenance, repair, and closed loop drivers will be covered. Recommended for Equipment Operations and Maintenance, production, agriculture, and diesel majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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DIES 166

M 6

Diesel Engines

DIES 166

Units 6

This course is an in-depth study of various diesel engines, theory of design, operation and application. This lab will provide training in the disassembly and inspection of diesel engines, practical assembly procedures and technical analysis of engine services. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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DIES 161

M 2

Diesel Technology Field Training

DIES 161

Units 2

This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the diesel technology field. Classroom instruction will include work-site expectations, interview techniques, and assessment of work performance. The student will be placed with local industry at various diesel repair facilities to expose them to actual industry standards. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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DIES 170

M 4

Heavy Duty Braking Systems

DIES 170

Units 4

This course will cover the basic design and repair of foundation brakes and air systems pertaining to heavy duty vehicles. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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Fall Semester, Second Year

10 Units Total

DIES 162

M 4

Heavy Duty Drive Train

DIES 162

Units 4

This course covers shop practices in service, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of heavy duty drive trains. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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WELD 70

M 3

Introduction to Welding

WELD 70

Units 3

Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.

This is an introductory course designed for the student interested in acquiring basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation. Emphasis is placed on current welding, cutting, and forming processes. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.

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DIES 169

M 3

Advanced Electronics and Emissions Mgmt

DIES 169

Units 3

This is an advanced course that covers the computerized diesel engine management systems and emissions packages found on current medium and heavy duty trucks. Students will gain real world experience by testing, analyzing, and repairing these systems. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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36.5

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements: