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Diesel General Service Technician
Transportation Technologies – Certificate of Achievement
The diesel general service technician certificate program is a
one-year, two-semester training program for the student that
would like to enter the heavy equipment/over the road repair field
with skills in basic maintenance. All general service training may
be applied toward other diesel degree programs.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Identify and implement safety procedures involved in
diagnosis, service, and repair of all major medium/heavy duty
truck and heavy equipment components and systems.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to
formulate correct repair procedures.
• Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by
applying knowledge of system operation and demonstration of
mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
BUS 107 or COM 113
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
MATH 108 or higher
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity. .......................................4
DT 211 Light Duty Performance......................................2
Total Core Requirements 7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
DT 101 Basic Diesel Engines............................................4
DT 201 Diesel Brakes and Pneumatics. ...........................3
DT 210 Advanced Diesel Engines. ...................................4
DT 235 Steering and Suspension. ...................................2
DT 250 Preventative Maintenance..................................2
Total Emphasis Requirements 15 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 31 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Emphasis DT 101 Basic Diesel Engines 4
Emphasis DT 201 Brakes and Pneumatics 3
Emphasis DT 210 Advanced Diesel Engines 4
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Core AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity 4
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Core DT 211 Light Duty Performance 2
Emphasis DT 235 Steering and Suspension 2
Emphasis DT 250 Preventative Maintenance 2
Communications BUS 107 Business Speech Communications 3
Total 16
Certificate Total 31