DET4 Diesel Equipment Technology, Diploma
Offered at the Flint River Campus and Butts Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
4 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
47 |
Program Description
The Diesel Equipment Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel equipment service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of truck, heavy equipment, or emergency power generator repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment depending on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. Program graduates receive a Diesel Equipment Technology diploma that qualifies them as entry-level diesel equipment technicians.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, & Safety | 3 |
| DIET 1010 | Diesel Electrical & Electronic Systems | 7 |
Choose One: (Required)
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Second Term
Third Term
Fourth Term