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California Regional Consortia

Diesel Technology

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Submitter's Information

Name

Kelli O'Rourke

Title

Senior Curriculum Analyst

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Fresno City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Becky Barabe

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Diesel Technology

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Diesel Technology (094700)

Projected Start Date

08/12/19

Catalog Description

Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment as a skilled technician in the diesel technology service and repair industry. Students will perform actual service and repair procedures in the diesel technology laboratory. This curriculum has been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.

Enrollment Completer Projections

The projection of number of students to earn degree/certificate annually is approximately 10 to 12.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

This program is designed to meet the Diesel Technology Service Technician, Parts Technician, and Service Consultant/Service Advisor shortages in Truck/Bus Dealerships, Service Facilities, and Fleet/Maintenance Facilities.  Emphasis will also be placed on Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.
  2. Student will demonstrate the appropriate repair procedure for a given system to industry standards.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

55

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

85

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment as a skilled technician in the diesel technology service and repair industry. Students will perform actual service and repair procedures in the diesel technology laboratory. This curriculum has been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AT-10
Technical Computer Applications
3
Y1
AUTOT-10
Introduction to Diesel Technology
3
Y1
AUTOT-62
Electrical/Electronics for Diesel Technology
4
Y1
AUTOT-63
Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems
4
Y1
AUTOT-65
MD/HD Powertrain Systems
6
Y1
AUTOT-67
MD/HD Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Advanced Electronics
4
Y1
AUTO-61
Diesel Engines
4
Y1
AUTOT-19
Work Experience (Cooperative), Occupational
4
Y1
AUTOT-64
MD/HD Suspension, Steering, and Alignment
4
Y2
AUTOT-66
MD/HD Brakes and Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI)
4
Y2
AUTOT-19
Work Experience (Cooperative), Occupational
8
Y2
AUTOT-68
Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System I Laboratory
1
Y2
AUTOT-68A
Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System II Laboratory
1
Y2
AUTOT-68B
 Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Engine/Propulsion Systems
1
Y2
AUTOT-68C
 Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Power Train Systems Laboratory
1
Y2

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Submission Details

Published at

06/26/19 - 09:46 AM

Status

Recommended

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