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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
Course No.	Course Title		Alternate Course(s)	Comments
MTH20	Pre-algebra			or designated placement score
WR90	Fundamentals of Composition		WR91	or designated placement score, WR91 fulfills RD90/WR90
RD90	College Reading		WR91	or designated placement score, WR91 fulfills RD90/WR90
Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s):		0-12
Fall				Check in with Advisor
MTH63	Applied Algebra I		MTH60	or higher-level math
CIS120	Concepts in Computing I
DS111	Basic Electricity for Diesel Technicians I
DS120	Diesel Practices
	Term Credits:	17
Winter
DS131	Diesel Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis
WLD101	Welding Fundamentals I			or approved Program elective (credits vary)
DS141	Heavy Equipment Power Trains
EET101	Introduction to Electronics		MFG121	or approved Program elective (credits vary)
	Term Credits:	14
Spring
DS113	Diesel Engine Overhaul
DS151	Heavy Equipment Brakes
BT113	Business English I		WR115	or higher-level composition course
	Term Credits:	15
Summer
BT101	Human Relations in Organizations		PSY101
DS232	Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems
DS270	Air Conditioning for Diesel Technicians
DS275	Preventative Maintenance Inspection
	Term Credits:	16

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.)
Course No.	Course Title	Credits
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
_____	Approved humanities elective (see catalog for approved list of electives)	3-4
_____	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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