Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician certificate program provides the student with training for becoming an entry level diesel electrical/electronic systems technician. The topics presented include diesel shop safely and tool use, basic electrical and electronics theory, starting and charging systems, and electronic controls and accessory systems.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
DIET 1000 Intro Diesel Tech Tools & Safety This course introduces basic knowledge and skills the student must have to succeed in the Diesel Equipment Technology field. Topics include an overview of diesel powered vehicles, diesel technology safety skills, basic tools and equipment, reference materials, measuring instruments, shop operation, mechanical fasteners, welding safety, and basic welding skills. Classroom and lab experiences on safety, precision measuring, and basic shop practices are highly emphasized.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Heavy Duty Truck Systems, ISBN 978-1-4354-8382-8, $134.95
2486 | 3 |
| Select ONE of the following options: | |
DIET 1010 Diesel Electrical & Electronic Systems This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and repair, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges and warning devices, and an introduction and familiarization with electrical and electronic systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Heavy Duty Truck Systems, ISBN 978-1-4354-8382-8, $134.95
2487 | 7 |
| OR | |
DIET 1011 Diesel Electrical & Electronic Systems I This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and repair, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, and basic lighting diagnosis and repair.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
10826 | 4 |
| AND | |
DIET 1012 Diesel Electrical & Electronic Systems II This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: advanced lighting diagnosis, charging system diagnosis and repair, gauges and warning devices, and related electrical systems and diagnosis.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
10828 | 3 |
| *10 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
