Diesel Technology
Two-Year Diploma...………...…..65
Credits
A.A.S. Degree…………..81-83 Credits
•Program Overview
Diesel technicians diagnose trouble accurately with the use of modern testing equipment. They repair and service the entire truck and trailer. Students will learn diesel engine overhaul, air and hydraulics, electrical, and fuel systems, and many more components of today’s modern trucks.
•Purpose
The purpose of the Diesel Technology program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of truck service and repair profession.
The diploma program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for entry-level employment as diesel technicians. The program emphasizes a combination of truck repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree program is for those individuals who seek diesel technology training and additional academic preparation for advancement into management, sales, or other related areas.
•Career Opportunities
Employment of diesel technicians is expected to increase faster than average,
according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Maintenance departments, which have the responsibility for the repair and the maintenance of the entire truck, need skilled graduates to fill diesel technician positions. Many technicians find employment with companies that own a fleet of vehicles such as truck lines, bus lines, and construction companies. Other technicians work for small repair shops, truck dealerships, heavy equipment dealers, and the government.
Diesel Technology
Diploma
Program Requirements:
Fall Semester..............................................Credit Hours
DSL 101 Shop Safety ................................................1
DSL 111 Fundamentals/Operating Principles ....4
DSL 121 Engine Maintenance ................................2
DSL 131 Engine Overhaul ........................................7
DSL 141 Welding and Fabrication Lab .................2
Total for Fall Semester: ........................................16
Spring Semester
DSL 151 Fuel System Diagnosis/Repair .............5
DSL 161 Intro. to Electrical/Electronic
Diagnosis/Repair ......................................................4
DSL 171 Intro to Clutch & Power Train ...............3
DSL 181 Intro to Hydraulics ...................................4
Total for Spring Semester: ..................................16
Total for First Year: ................................................32
Fall Semester
DSL 201 Shop Safety II ...........................................1
DSL 211 Advanced Engine Overhaul ..................4
DSL 221 Adv. Electronic Diagnosis/Repair .......6
DSL 231 Hydraulic Components
Diagnosis/Repair......................................................4
Total for Fall Semester: .......................................15
Spring Semester
DSL 251 Electronic-Computer
Diagnosis/Repair .....................................................3
DSL 261 Air Conditioning Diagnosis/Repair ......3
DSL 271 Brakes and Suspension
Diagnosis/Repair .....................................................3
DSL 275 Diesel Management ...............................3
DSL 281 Transmission Overhaul/Diagnosis .....3
DSL 291 Advanced Clutch & Power Train .........3
Total for Spring Semester: .................................18
Total for Second Year: .........................................33
Elective:
DSL 295 Occupational Work Experience
Total number of required technical
education credit hours (Two-Year Diploma)...65
General Education Requirements—A.A.S. Degree
Candidates for an Associate of Applied Science degree at Northeast Kansas Technical College must earn a minimum of 16 credit hours from Highland Community College or Benedictine College (or another accredited institution of higher education) in specific subject areas. Listed below is the schedule of required courses:
Course Titles/ Credit Hours Required
Communications……………………………………..6
•Composition (3)
• Business Communications
•College English *
•Public Speaking * (3)
•Interpersonal Communications
•Other
Mathematics……………………..…………………...3
•Technical Math I or II
•Business Math
•College Algebra *
•Other
Social/Behavioral Sciences ……………………….3
•Skills for Interpersonal Relations
•General Psychology *
•Other
Natural or Applied Sciences …………………...
1-3
•Applied Physics
•Computer (not available for computer majors)
•Other
Humanities ……………………………………….…..3
•Ethics in the Workplace
•Other courses from the following
disciplines: Art, Music, or History *
TOTAL………………………………..…………..16-18
Any course listed with an * indicates that students transferring
to a Baccalaureate Degree program are strongly recommended to enroll in
this course. Students who know where they intend to transfer are responsible
to ensure the courses taken will in fact transfer to the Bachelors degree
granting institution.
Total Program Requirements-A.A.S. Degree:
Total number of technical
education credit hours………………….………..65
Total number of required
general education credit hours……………..16-18
Total number of credit hours required
for A.A.S. Degree…………………..…………...81-83
