Diesel Equipment Technology, TC

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.

1st Year

Summer Session

• DET 2253 - Steering and Suspension Systems 3 SH
• DET 2813 - Air Conditioning and Heating Systems 3 SH

2nd Year

Approved Electives:

• DET 2113 - Welding for Diesel Equipment Technology 3 SH
• DET 2523 - Fluid Power Trains 3 SH
• DET 2913 - Special Project 3 SH
• DET 2923 - Supervised Work Experience 3 SH

Completion Award: Technical Certificate 54 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirement: 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.