2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 17, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Diesel Heavy Equipment Master Technician, AAS


CODE: DLS-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 62     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible


DESCRIPTION

The Diesel/Heavy Equipment program prepares students to enter the workforce as technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment.  The program focuses both on over the road trucks as well as diesel powered heavy equipment typically used in the construction industry.  Students will learn diesel engine and propulsion systems, fuel management systems, related accessory components, hydraulics, and HVAC.  All students will be prepared to take ASE certification exams at the completion of the appropriate course.


ACADEMIC MAP

CSN AAS Diesel Heavy Equipment Master Technician Map  


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Prepare for employment in the Diesel Technology Industry as a Certified Technician.
  2. Prepare to take the following ASE/NATEF certification exams: ASE T2, ASE T3, ASE T4, ASE T5, ASE T6, and ASE T7.
  3. Prepare for the IMACA refrigerant handling certification.
  4. Pass the SP2 safety and pollution prevention certification.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 22


 

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Recommended: MATH 104B

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Recommended: ENG 107

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)


Recommended: COM 101