DIESEL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (EVENING PROGRAM)
CERTIFICATE: Certificate in Applied Science with a major in Diesel and Heavy Equipment
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment certificate program trains technicians to diagnose problems and to provide service and maintenance-related procedures to diesel and heavy equipment.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE
Required Courses
High School:
None
College:
None
NOTE: A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.
Other Requirements
- Does Not Require High School Diploma or GED (NOTE: Non-high school graduates or those who do not have a GED, must score 61 or better on the reading portion of the COMPASS test. )
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | |||||||
Course Requirements |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWE | 111 | Cooperative Work Experience I | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| DHM | 105 | Diesel Engines I | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 107 | Diesel Equipment Service And Diagnosis | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 125 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 151 | Drive Trains | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| DHM | 173 | Electrical Systems I | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 205 | Diesel Engines II | 1 | 6 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 225 | Electronic Fuel Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 251 | Suspension and Steering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 255 | Air Brakes Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 265 | Hydraulic Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 19 | 41 | 32 | |||||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: 32 | |||||||
SEMESTER CURRICULUM |
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SEMESTER 1 (Fall) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| DHM | 125 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 173 | Electrical Systems I | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 6 | |||||
SEMESTER 2 (Spring) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| DHM | 105 | Diesel Engines I | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 107 | Diesel Equipment Service And Diagnosis | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 6 | |||||
SEMESTER 3 (Summer) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| DHM | 205 | Diesel Engines II | 1 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 1 | 6 | 3 | |||||
SEMESTER 4 (Fall) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| DHM | 225 | Electronic Fuel Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 265 | Hydraulic Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 6 | |||||
SEMESTER 5 (Spring) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| DHM | 251 | Suspension and Steering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DHM | 255 | Air Brakes Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 6 | |||||
SEMESTER 6 (Summer) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| CWE | 111 | Cooperative Work Experience I | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| DHM | 151 | Drive Trains | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2 | 11 | 5 | |||||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: 32 | |||||||
PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS
Contact Person: Keith McKenzie
Waiting List: No
Local Starting Salary: $13.00
Local Average Salary: $15.00
National Starting Salary: $14.00
National Average Salary: $16.00