Program Objective
The Diesel Truck Technology program prepares students as entry-level technicians with the latest information on diagnosis, repair procedures, preventive maintenance, and necessary safety applications in diesel technology. The course prepares students to take the voluntary mechanic certification test (ASE) in heavy-duty trucks. Graduates work as tune-up, brakes, transmission and refrigeration technicians; diesel truck repair and fleet maintenance technicians; service writing technicians; and sales and service representatives.
Career Opportunities
Typical employers of diesel truck technicians are truck, farm, and earth-moving equipment dealerships; trucking, power generation, and construction companies; truck service centers; engine repair/machine shops; truck equipment distributors; independent service garages; automotive parts manufacturers; sales representatives; and insurance companies.
Program Learning Goals
Goal 1: Graduates will possess the appropriate skills and safety awareness that are needed for decision-making and critical thinking for entry into the Diesel Truck Technology field.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Understand the use of proper safety equipment, for both themselves and shop practices
- Visualize situations to predict any concerns before attempting them
- Multitask and follow safety precautions while displaying well thought-out time management
Goal 2: Graduates will understand the importance of professional behavior and life-long learning within the Diesel Truck Industry.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Communicate with managers, supervisors, or company owners in a professional and technical manner
- Seek opportunities for continued training after graduation and keep up with current technology
Goal 3: Graduates will meet the needs of the Diesel Truck Technology field. Graduates will be provided the skills that will provide them the opportunities in various areas of the diesel profession.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Be able to troubleshoot heavy duty vehicle brake systems for safety concerns and faults
- Diagnose a diesel engine and repair a variety of different types of engines
- Diagnose and repair steering and suspension components
- Diagnose and repair drive line component issues
- Diagnose and repair HVAC components issues
2026-2027 Program Scope
Program Requirements | Total: 46 | ||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
DTT-129 | Transportation Safety and Certifications | 2 | |
DTT-153 | Brake Systems for Diesel | 2 | |
DTT-154 | Brake Systems for Diesel Lab | 1 | |
DTT-155 | Steering and Suspension Systems for Diesel | 3 | |
DTT-159 | Advanced Electrical Systems for Diesel | 2 | |
DTT-160 | Advanced Electrical Systems for Diesel Lab | 1 | |
DTT-177 | Diesel Fuel Injection and Emissions | 2 | |
DTT-178 | Diesel Fuel Injection and Emissions Lab | 1 | |
DTT-179 | Diesel Engine Performance and Tune-up Procedures | 2 | |
DTT-180 | Diesel Engine Performance and Tune-up Procedures Lab | 2 | |
DTT-277 | Manual Transmission Overhaul | 2 | |
DTT-278 | Manual Transmission Overhaul Lab | 1 | |
DTT-279 | Differentials and Drive Line | 3 | |
DTT-281 | Automatic Transmissions Diagnostics, Basic Hydraulics | 2 | |
DTT-282 | Automatic Transmissions Diagnostics, Basic Hydraulics Lab | 1 | |
DTT-283/284 | Applied Diesel Truck Principles and Applications/Lab | 4 | |
OR INT-299D | OR Internship (200 hours) |
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DTT-285 | Diesel Engine Overhaul | 2 | |
DTT-286 | Diesel Engine Overhaul Lab | 2 | |
DTT-287 | Advances in Diesel Truck Technology | 2 | |
IET-101 | Introduction to Diesel Electricity and Electronics | 3 | |
VMR-161 | Welding and Flame Cutting for Vehicles | 1 | |
VMR-162 | Welding and Flame Cutting for Vehicles Lab | 2 | |
VMR-251 | HVAC Vehicle Systems | 2 | |
VMR-252 | HVAC Vehicle Systems Lab | 1 | |
Core Career |
| Total: 20 |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
ART-125 (ART) | Art in Industry | 2 |
ART-126 (ART) | Art in Industry Lab | 1 |
ENG-107 (COM) | Industry Communication | 3 |
CSM-105 (HUM) | Customer Service in Our World | 3 |
Elective (MAT) | MAT-101 or MAT-105 | 3 |
Elective (SCI) | PHY-120 or SCI-150 | 3 |
BUS-101 (SOC) | Introduction to Business | 3 |
VMR-151 (TECH) | Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | 2 |
Graduation Requirements |
| Total: 1 | |
SSS-101 | First Year Experience | 1 | |
GRD-010 | Grad Ready | 0 | |
DTT Program Total | 67 |
2026-2027 Program Sequence
Term 1 (Fall) |
| Credits: 15 |
DTT-153 | Brake Systems for Diesel | 2 |
DTT-154 | Brake Systems for Diesel Lab | 1 |
DTT-155 | Steering and Suspension Systems for Diesel | 3 |
IET-101 | Introduction to Diesel Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
MAT Elective | MAT-101 or MAT-105 | 3 |
SSS-101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
VMR-151 | Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | 2 |
Term 2 (Spring) |
| Credits: 16 |
DTT-159 | Advanced Electrical Systems for Diesel | 2 |
DTT-160 | Advanced Electrical Systems for Diesel Lab | 1 |
DTT-177 | Diesel Fuel Injection and Emissions | 2 |
DTT-178 | Diesel Fuel Injection and Emissions Lab | 1 |
DTT-179 | Diesel Engine Performance and Tune-up Procedures | 2 |
DTT-180 | Diesel Engine Performance and Tune-up Procedures Lab | 2 |
ENG-107 | Industry Communication | 3 |
SCI Elective | PHY-120 or SCI-150 | 3 |
Term 3 (Fall) |
| Credits: 19 |
ART-125 | Art in Industry | 2 |
ART-126 | Art in Industry Lab | 1 |
BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
DTT-277 | Manual Transmission Overhaul | 2 |
DTT-278 | Manual Transmission Overhaul Lab | 1 |
DTT-279 | Differentials and Drive Line | 3 |
DTT-285 | Diesel Engine Overhaul | 2 |
DTT-286 | Diesel Engine Overhaul Lab | 2 |
VMR-161 | Welding and Flame Cutting for Vehicles | 1 |
VMR-162 | Welding and Flame Cutting for Vehicles Lab | 2 |
Term 4 (Spring) |
| Credits: 17 |
CSM-105 | Customer Service in Our World | 3 |
DTT-129 | Transportation Safety and Certifications | 2 |
DTT-281 | Automatic Transmissions Diagnostics, Basic Hydraulics | 2 |
DTT-282 | Automatic Transmissions Diagnostics, Basic Hydraulics Lab | 1 |
DTT-283/284 | Applied Diesel Truck Principles and Applications/Lab | 4 |
OR INT-299D | OR Internship |
|
DTT-287 | Advances in Diesel Truck Technology | 2 |
VMR-251 | HVAC Vehicle Systems | 2 |
VMR-252 | HVAC Vehicle Systems Lab | 1 |
GRD-010 | Grad Ready | 0 |