The certificate curriculum in diesel and heavy equipment is designed to successfully prepare students to enter the medium and heavy-duty transportation industry as an apprentice or helper diesel mechanic or provide supplementary knowledge for equipment operators and truck drivers.The program provides lecture and lab activities related towards heavy-duty diesel engines, power train units, steering and suspension components, brakes, electrical, and fuel systems as well as developing oxyacetylene and arc welding skills.Those working in the industry will be able to improve their competencies in each subject area.Employment opportunities exist for trained men and women in a rapidly expanding field.
Required Courses:
| DSL 108 | Oxyacetylene-Arc Welding | 3 |
| DSL 109 | Truck Chassis: Brake and Suspension Service | 4 |
| DSL 110 | Truck Chassis: Drive Traom Service | 4 |
| DSL 125 | Heavy Duty Diesel Engine: Top End Service | 4 |
| DSL 126 | Heavy Duty Diesel Engine: Bottom End Serivices | 4 |
| DSL 132 | Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Service | 5 |
| DSL 140 | Diesel electrical Systems | 5 |
Total Units: 29
