Diesel Specialist
Certificate of Completion
About the Program
The Diesel Specialist four-term certificate program is designed for students seeking an entry-level career in today’s diesel repair industry. The program builds rapidly from fundamentals and theory into diagnosis and repair of today’s modern equipment based upon Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and industrial standards.
The design of the program places heavy emphasis upon actual hands-on work in diesel labs. Approximately two-thirds of the time spent in the program is in a lab (shop) environment where the student applies theory to diagnosis and repair of a wide variety of equipment. As students’ skill levels develop so does the difficulty of repairs performed.Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Diesel Technology Certificate of Completion are:
- Work safely within OSHA and industry safety standards.
- Diagnose, repair and maintain air and hydraulic brake systems.
- Diagnose, repair and maintain parts of the power train.
- Diagnose, repair and maintain the HVAC system.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. College Now credit will be accepted in accordance with current agreement. Verified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or industry experience may be substituted for some coursework in accordance with college policy and the department chair’s approval.
Graduation Requirements
Students completing the required credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better will receive their degrees. Certain prerequisite and required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of "P" for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a "C" or better grade.
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher-level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
61-62 |
Program email address: | [email protected] |
Program Prerequisites |
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Course No. | Course Title | Alternate Course(s) | Comments | |
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MTH20 |
Pre-algebra |
or designated placement score |
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WR90 |
Fundamentals of Composition |
WR91 |
or designated placement score, WR91 fulfills RD90/WR90 |
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RD90 |
College Reading |
WR91 |
or designated placement score, WR91 fulfills RD90/WR90 |
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Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s): | 0-12 |
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Fall |
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MTH63 |
Applied Algebra I |
MTH60 |
or higher-level math |
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CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I |
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DS111 |
Basic Electricity for Diesel Technicians I |
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DS120 |
Diesel Practices |
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| Term Credits: | 17 |
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Winter |
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DS131 |
Diesel Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis |
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WLD101 |
Welding Fundamentals I |
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or approved Program elective (credits vary) |
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DS141 |
Heavy Equipment Power Trains |
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EET101 |
Introduction to Electronics |
MFG121 | or approved Program elective (credits vary) |
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| Term Credits: | 14 |
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Spring |
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DS113 |
Diesel Engine Overhaul |
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DS151 |
Heavy Equipment Brakes |
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BT113 |
Business English I |
WR115 |
or higher-level composition course |
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| Term Credits: | 15 |
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Summer |
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BT101 |
Human Relations in Organizations |
PSY101 |
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DS232 |
Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems |
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DS270 |
Air Conditioning for Diesel Technicians |
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DS275 |
Preventative Maintenance Inspection |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Approved Program Electives(Students must complete a sufficient number of electives from the list below in order to complete total program credits, 5-6 credits.) |
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Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
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AM190 |
Automotive Repair Lab I |
4 |
BA109 |
Ready, Set, Work: Techniques for Landing a Job |
2 |
DS199 |
Selected Topic Workshop |
1-6 |
DS280 |
Cooperative Work Experience/Diesel |
variable |
DS290 |
Diesel Repair Lab |
3 |
EET101 |
Introduction to Electronics |
3 |
EET112 |
Introduction to Mechatronics |
3 |
GS104 |
Physical Science w/lab |
4 |
MEC103 |
Industrial Safety |
1 |
MEC124 |
Hoisting and Rigging |
3 |
MFG121 |
Manufacturing Processes I |
4 |
MTH65 |
Fundamentals of Algebra II or higher-level math |
4-5 |
WLD101 |
Welding Fundamentals I |
3 |
WLD112 |
Technology of Industrial Welding II |
6 |
WR122 |
English Composition II |
4 |
WR227 |
Technical Writing |
4 |
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Approved humanities elective (see catalog for approved list of electives) |
3-4 |
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Approved social science elective (see catalog for approved list of electives) |
3-4 |
For more information, contact the Diesel Technology Department.
Diesel Technology Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/deisel
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