Diesel Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level truck/heavy equipment technicians. The Diesel Technology program emphasizes extensive shop work using actual customer projects, as well as mock-up units and assemblies similar to those found in industry. Instruction includes theory and troubleshooting of problems involved in the repair and maintenance of engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering, suspension, cooling, as well as hydraulics, undercarriages, fuel and air systems, and introduction to vehicle/equipment operation. Integrated in the program is a course in safety and basic welding procedures. Successful completion of each semester or permission of the instructor is required to continue into the next semester. Placement in specific English and math courses is determined by the college assessment test.
Current industry professionals may enroll in individual courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor's permission.
Contact Information:
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| DSLT-104 | Safety and Introduction to Shop Practices | 2 |
| DSLT-123L | Diesel Engines/Electrical Systems Lab | 6 |
| DSLT-125 | Diesel Engines | 2 |
| DSLT-126 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DSLT-133 | Introduction to Electrical | 1 |
| GEM 3 - A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DSLT-124 | Powertrain/Brake Systems | 5 |
| DSLT-124L | Powertrain/Brake Systems Lab | 6 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| DSLT-117L | Diesel Lab | 2 |
| DSLT-137 | Suspension/Steering and A/C | 2 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| DSLT-223 | Advanced Tune-Up/Computerized Engines | 4 |
| DSLT-223L | Advanced Tune-Up/Computerized Engines Lab | 6 |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DSLT-203 | Basic Hydraulic Systems | 2 |
| DSLT-224 | Undercarriage/Powershift Transmissions And Hydraulics | 4 |
| DSLT-224L | Undercarriage/Powershift Transmissions And Hydraulics Lab | 6 |
| A.A.S. Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 66-68 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain proper safety procedures in regard to overall shop safety practices with emphasis on equipment and maintenance/repair of diesel components.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild a diesel engine.
- Understand and apply electrical principles as they relate to starting and charging.
- Recognize, troubleshoot and repair powertrain systems including transmissions, differentials, brake systems and drive trains.
- Demonstrate good work habits, communication practices and computation skills when performing both technical and general functions required of a diesel technician.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild a variety of diesel engines and their respective systems commonly found in the industry.
- Understand and apply electrical principles as they relate to starting, charging and electronic systems.
- Explain and apply hydraulic concepts, formulas and repair procedures to a variety of diesel vehicles found in the industry.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.