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Term Effective:
Fall 2022
Description:
The Diesel Equipment Technology Major offers both theoretical and hands-on training related to diesel equipment including diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, drive trains, brake systems and suspension systems. All aspects of heavy-duty, agricultural, and transportation equipment and vehicle functions and repairs are covered. The program also prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
certification exam. For students interested in a Certificate of Achievement, a Diesel certificate is available.
A student enrolling in the program should be mechanically inclined, have the desire and ability to work with his or her hands, enjoy working in a shop environment, and have the ability to provide a clean health and DMV report prior to employment.
Technological advances and continued expansion of the Diesel Equipment industry have increased the demand for well trained entry-level technicians both locally and state-wide. Students who complete the Diesel Equipment Technology program should be able to find employment as an advanced level apprentice technician.
Careers related to the maintenance and repair of diesel powered or heavy-duty machinery and vehicles are plentiful in Sonoma County and the surrounding areas. Job titles are, Apprentice Mechanic, Journeyman Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic. Job locations are varied throughout the region; construction companies, truck and bus shops, dealership shops, government fleet shops & independent repair shops are many of the over 500 employers in the area. An average of 15 to 20 job announcements for entry level employees (current students) are announced annually in the classroom, and employers frequently visit the campus to advertise their needs.
The employment outlook is very good to excellent as the number of retirements is currently high and construction continues. As consumerism increases, thus will the need for technicians as trucks bring all of our consumed freight to Sonoma County. The specific need locally will easily equal our current enrollment.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe operation of hand tools, power tools and specialized diesel tools and equipment;
- Identify major truck, construction and agricultural equipment components;
- Diagnose major component failures and recommend repairs;
- Perform typical major component repairs; and
- Access and interpret Diesel service information and schematics both manually and on the computer.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Diesel Equipment Technology (AS) program are:
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Complete 46.5 units from
- Diesel Equipment Technology Requirements
- Information Learning Resources Requirement
| Diesel Equipment Technology Requirements - complete 45.50 units |
| AUTO 120 | Automotive Service Advisor, Business Ethics, and Management | 2.00 |
| AUTO 126 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2.50 |
| AUTO 156.1 | Automotive Electrical System | 5.00 |
| DET 179 | Diesel Equipment Foundation and Safety | 3.00 |
| DET 182A | Diesel Engine Systems | 3.00 |
| DET 182B | Diesel Fuel Systems | 3.00 |
| DET 184 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 3.00 |
| DET 185 | Heavy Duty Chassis and Undercarriage Systems | 3.00 |
| DET 188 | Heavy-Duty Power Train Systems | 3.00 |
| DET 189 | Heavy Duty Equipment Electrical Systems | 3.00 |
| MACH 51.1A | Beginning Machine Tool Technology | 3.00 |
| WELD 170 | Beginning Welding: Fundamentals of Arc and Gas Welding | 2.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 7.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| AUTO 151 | Automotive Engines | 7.00 |
| AUTO 158.1 | Automotive Engine Performance & Emission Control | 7.00 |
| AUTO 154 | Automotive Brakes, Steering, and Suspension | 7.00 |
| AUTO 155 | Automotive Drive Train | 6.00 |
| AUTO 194 | Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance and Repair | 4.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| DET 181 | Preventive Maintenance and Inspection | 3.00 |
| WEE 99I | Internship Work Experience Education | 0.50-8.00 |
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| Information Learning Resources Requirement - complete 1.00 units |
| LIR 10 | Introduction to Information Literacy | 1.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2022
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
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It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.
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Notes:
DET 179 and DET 181 are beginning courses, one of which should be taken prior to or concurrently with other DET core classes.
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