The skills needed to analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain construction equipment, agriculture equipment, or medium and heavy trucks are emphasized in this program. Students are provided instruction and experience in systems such as diesel engines, fuel injection, onboard computers, transmissions, steering and suspension, and brakes. Computer literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by successfully completing a computer literacy course prior to 40 credits hours in diploma and degree credentials. A student must receive a grade of “C” or better to receive credit for successful completion of courses in the diesel technology curriculum.
Diploma
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Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
General Education
Select 2 (two) of the following courses: (6 credits)
Mathematics
Natural/Applied Science
Social Interaction
Heritage/Humanities
ENG 101 Writing I
Technical Courses
ADX 170 Climate Control.................................................................... 3
ADX 171 Climate Control Lab............................................................. 1
BEX 100 Basic Electricity for Non-Majors AND............................... 3
BEX 101 Basic Electricity Lab for Non-Majors OR............................ 2
ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity AND.................................... (3)
ADX 121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab OR................................ (2)
DIT 100 Mechanical Concepts OR..................................................... 3
PMX 100 Precision Measurement...................................................... (3)
DIT 103 Preventive Maintenance Lab................................................ 1
DIT 110 Introduction to Diesel Engines AND.................................... 3
DIT 111 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab OR................................. 2
ADX 150 Engine Repair AND............................................................ (3
ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab............................................................. (2)
DIT 112 Diesel Engine Repair............................................................ 3
DIT 113 Diesel Engine Repair Lab...................................................... 2
DIT 120 Introduction to Maintenance Welding AND......................... 3
DIT 121 Introduction to Maintenance Welding Lab OR..................... 2
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) AND....................... (3)
WLD 121 SMAW Fillet Lab............................................................... (2)
DIT 140 Hydraulics AND................................................................... 3
DIT 141 Hydraulics Lab OR................................................................ 2
FPX 100 Fluid Power AND............................................................... (3)
FPX 101 Fluid Power Lab................................................................. (2)
DIT 150 Power Trains........................................................................ 3
DIT 151 Power Trains Lab................................................................. 2
DIT 160 Steering and Suspension........................................................ 3
DIT 161 Steering and Suspension Lab................................................. 2
DIT 180 Brakes.................................................................................. 3
DIT 181 Brakes Lab........................................................................... 2
DIT 190 Electrical Systems for Diesel Equipment AND...................... 3
DIT 191 Electrical Systems for Diesel Equipment Lab OR.................. 2
ADX 260 Electrical Systems AND..................................................... (3)
ADX 261 Electrical Systems Lab....................................................... (2)
DIT 199 Cooperative Education OR................................................... 1
DIT 198 Practicum.......................................................................... (1)
Total 60
Certificates
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Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic
DIT 180 Brakes.................................................................................. 3
DIT 181 Brakes Lab........................................................................... 2
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................... 7
Total 12
Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic
BEX 100 Basic Electricity for Non-Majors AND................................. 3
BEX 101 Basic Electricity Lab for Non-Majors OR............................. 2
ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity AND.................................... (3)
ADX 121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab OR................................ (2)
DIT 190 Electrical Systems for Diesel Equipment AND...................... 3
DIT 191 Electrical Systems for Diesel Equipment Lab OR.................. 2
ADX 260 Electrical Systems AND..................................................... (3)
ADX 261 Electrical Systems Lab....................................................... (2)
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................... 2
Total 12
Diesel Steering & Suspension Mechanic
DIT 160 Steering and Suspension........................................................ 3
DIT 161 Steering and Suspension Lab................................................. 2
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................... 7
Total 12
Diesel Engine Mechanic
DIT 110 Introduction to Diesel Engines AND.................................... 3
DIT 111 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab OR................................. 2
ADX 150 Engine Repair AND........................................................... (3)
ADX 151 Engine Repair Lab............................................................. (2)
DIT 112 Diesel Engine Repair............................................................ 3
DIT 113 Diesel Engine Repair Lab...................................................... 2
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................... 2
Total 12
Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic
DIT 150 Power Trains........................................................................ 3
DIT 151 Power Trains Lab................................................................. 2
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................... 7
Total 12
Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic
ADX 170 Climate Control................................................................... 3
ADX 171 Climate Control Lab............................................................. 1
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................... 8
Total 12
Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
DIT 103 Preventive Maintenance Lab................................................ 1
Electives (Diesel Courses/Industrial Education Core).................. 11
Total 12
This field consists of repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining diesel equipment. Included in this is construction equipment, farm equipment, and medium and heavy trucks. Students must enjoy physically demanding work, be detail oriented, and take pride in doing a high quality job.
Diesel service technicians and mechanics held about 270,000 jobs in almost every industry in 2004. Employment is expected to increase at about the same rate as all occupations through 2014. Demand for diesel service technicians and mechanics is likely to grow as truck shipments increase. Opportunities also will be created by retirements and transfers to other occupations. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)
Diesel engines fuel the nation’s trucks and buses, delivering more power, efficiency and durability than their gasoline-burning counterparts. Diesel-powered engines also are becoming more prevalent in passenger vehicles, pickups, and other work trucks.
Gateway’s Diesel Technology program emphasizes skills required to analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain construction and agricultural equipment or medium and heavy trucks. Students receive instruction and gain experience in diesel engine, transmission, steering and suspension, and brake systems.
Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at
www.Salary.comCurriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.
