Diesel - Heavy Line Certiﬁcate

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The Diesel Heavy Line Certificate program is designed to introduce a student to the field of diesel technology and provide further study of heavy equipment systems. Successful completion of the certificate will prepare a student for a career as an entry level diesel technician troubleshooting and repairing medium/heavy duty on-highway trucks and off-highway equipment for a fleet, dealer, or construction industry. A student can start the two-year program in any semester.

Required Courses

DIME-125 Steering 5 cr. ¹
DIME-126 Suspensions 4 cr. ¹
DIME-118 Preventative Maintenance & Inspection 6 cr.
AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr. OR
DIME-115 Electrical 4 cr.
DIME-137 Fluid Power 4 cr. ²
DIME-138 HVAC 5 cr. ²
DIME-129 Drivability 5 cr. ³
DIME-213 Advanced Electrical 5 cr. ³
DIME-110 Diesel Engine Overhaul 9 cr. ⁴
DIME-111 Fuel Systems 5 cr. ⁴
DIME-250 Advanced Steering and Suspension 4 cr.
DIME-123 Brakes 5 cr. ⁵
DIME-124 Drivetrains 4 cr. ⁵
DIME-230 Advanced Brakes & Drivetrains 5 cr. ⁵

Total Credits: 70

Note(s):

¹Courses must be taken together
²Courses must be taken together
³Courses must be taken together
⁴Courses must be taken together
⁵Courses must be taken together

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1

DIME-115 Electrical 4 cr. OR
AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr.
DIME-118 Preventative Maintenance & Inspection 6 cr.
DIME-125 Steering 5 cr.
DIME-126 Suspensions 4 cr.

Spring 1

Fall 2

DIME-110 Diesel Engine Overhaul 9 cr.
DIME-111 Fuel Systems 5 cr.
DIME-250 Advanced Steering and Suspension 4 cr.

Spring 2

DIME-123 Brakes 5 cr.
DIME-124 Drivetrains 4 cr.
DIME-230 Advanced Brakes & Drivetrains 5 cr.

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Diesel - Heavy Line Certiﬁcate

Required Courses

Total Credits: 70

Note(s):

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Fall 1

Spring 1

Fall 2

Spring 2

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

Spring 1

Fall 2

Spring 2

Fall 3

Spring 3

Fall 4

Spring 4