Diesel Technology, AAS

Location(s): Walla Walla

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This technical degree prepares the student with the wide range of knowledge and skills applicable to diesel powered equipment applications and will be ready to join the diesel mechanics industry. This program is also designed to aid the individual who is interested in improving their diesel mechanics skills.

Degree Outcomes:

Perform each of the following on diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, preventative maintenance inspection, and hydraulics: troubleshooting skills; specific repair skills; diagnostic skills; knowledge of systems and components.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

Year One

Quarter One

AMATH 105 - Intro to Quantitative Problem Solving for Trades Credits: 5 (M)
DT 151 - Shop Fundamentals/Forklift Training Credits: 1-9
DT 181 - Engines I Credits: 1-14

Total Credits: 28

Quarter Two

DT 162 - Machinery Repair I Credits: 10
DT 180 - Suspension and Alignment Credits: 1-5
DT 185 - Drivetrains Credits: 1-5
WELD 141 - Welding Basics Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 24

Quarter Three

ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace Credits: 5 (O)
DT 163 - Machinery Repair II Credits: 8
DT 183 - Electronics I Credits: 1-5
DT 187 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 5
DT 189 - Preventive Maintenance Credits: 1-5

Total Credits: 28

Year One Total: 80

Year Two

Quarter One

AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace Credits: 5 (W)
DT 266 - Advanced Equipment Repair I Credits: 1-10
DT 280 - Brakes and Air Systems Credits: 1-5
DT 284 - Hydraulics Credits: 1-5

Total Credits: 25

Quarter Two

DT 267 - Advanced Equipment Repair II Credits: 10
DT 281 - Engines Advanced Credits: 1-5
DT 283 - Electronics II Credits: 1-5

Total Credits: 20

Quarter Three

DT 191 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: 1-21 **
(12 credits of DT 191 required for degree)

Total Credits: 12

Year Two Total: 57

Grand Total: 137

PLAN CODE: DMTDTAPT (Previously EPC: 775)

REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
*WELD 141 or above will satisfy the welding requirement.

** DT 191 : a minimum of 360 hours (12 credits) actual on-the-job mechanical experience is required. Student must have at least 800 hours of actual shop experience to meet the requirements for graduation. At least 600 hours must be on-campus shop experience.

The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):

(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101

(M) - AMATH 105 , AMATH 106 , BUS 112 , MATH& 146

(O) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 210 , CMST& 240

(R) - BUS 157 , PSYC& 100