College Catalog

Program Details
Program Title
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician 		Campus
South
Diesel Technology Training Center (206) 764-5391
Type of Degree
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree (A.A.S.-T)
Graduates of this program find career opportunities in trucking, heavy equipment, construction, industrial machinery, marine diesel, and material handling. Supervisory opportunities are available as shop service representatives, service managers, foremen and construction equipment superintendents.

The certificate program can be completed in seven quarters. Advanced standing may be granted for work experience and/or related training. The Associate of Applied Science degree builds upon previously acquired knowledge and skills to develop leadership and communication abilities.

Books and supplies cost about $85 per quarter. Students are responsible for the purchase of books and related materials, hard-toed boots and required tools before instruction begins.

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Technical Specialty Courses
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
HDM 101 INTRODUCTION TO HEAVY DUTY 3
HDM 102 ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS, BASIC 6
HDM 104 BATTERIES, GENERATORS AND ALTERNATORS 6
HDM 106 CRANKING AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS 5
HDM 107 HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS 9
HDM 113 BASIC WELDING & CUTTING-DIESEL & EQUIPMENT TECH 6
HDM 123 DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE 12
HDM 124 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5
HDM 127 DRIVE TRAIN 8
HDM 128 BASIC GASOLINE ENGINES 4
HDM 138 STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES 15
HDM 171 LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR 2
HDM 191 ADVANCED GASOLINE ENGINES 4
HDM 193 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING 6
HDM 197 INTERNSHIP - HEAVY DUTY DIESEL
Credit range: 1 - 7
Total required credits for HDM 197: 1 - 7

Requires program advising. Please see a program advisor or counselor for details. 		7
HDM 201 SHOP PRACTICES 6
Related Instruction
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
ENGL&101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 5
MATH 102 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 5
PSYC&100 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 5
Elective Courses
Total required Elective course credits: 10

Minimum of 5 credits from:
  - Business & Office
  - Supervision & Management
  - Technical Specialty Courses

Minimum of 5 credits from:
  - Visual, Literary & Performing Arts
  - Individuals, Cultures & Societies
  - The Natural World
Optional Electives
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
HDM 198 SPECIAL TOPICS - HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL REPAIR
Credit range: 1 - 10 		10
HDM 298 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS - HEAVY DUTY MECH REPAIR
Credit range: 1 - 10 		10
Total credits: 122 - 128

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