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Diesel Equipment Technology, CC


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(VC-DET)

Program Description:


The Diesel Equipment Technology Program is an instructional program that provides students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment. It includes instruction in inspection, repair, and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components. The curriculum is based upon the ASE Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Training Programs. This document serves as a national standard for certification of medium/heavy truck technician training programs.

Campus Location:


Raymond - 601.857.3424 or 601.857.3478

1st Year


Summer Session


  • Approved Elective 3 SH
  • Approved Elective 3 SH

Total: 6 SH


2nd Year


1st Semester


Total: 12 SH


Completion Award: Career Certificate 54 SH



**Additional Graduation Requirements: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312 /RSV 1312  Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS review course and exam are required to graduate from this program.

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