The Diesel Technology Program is a NATEF/ASE Certified Program.
Program Description
Diesel Equipment Technology is certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) as a Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Training Program.
This assures that the curriculum follows the stringent standards identified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation). BTC has one of only three ASE certified training programs in Washington State.
The AAS degree program combines current technology in the classroom and computer lab, with self-paced instruction and
practicum/shop experience.The Caterpillar Basics Library is used in a modern 24 station computer lab as an important component
in this program. This is just one of the enhancements as a result of a recent facility renovation of over one million dollars. Modules in Electrical/Electronics, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis, and Diesel Engines are included in a self-paced CD-ROM format. A Clayton 1000 HP dynamometer is utilized in engine testing with computer diagnostics for understanding of modern fuel and control systems. Notebook computers and engine simulators are used in conjunction with the dynamometer.
Program content follows the ASE areas of Electrical/Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Brakes, Steering/Suspension, Drive Train, and Diesel Engines, plus modules in welding and hydraulics. Great emphasis is given to leading edge technologies in the diesel field.The program emphasizes the development of appropriate work habits and attitudes, leadership, interpersonal communications and teamwork skills, customer service competencies, as well as the technical skills necessary for employment.
Students will be required to participate in work-based learning where they will be working in an actual shop under the guidance of experienced technicians and the instructor. They may be employed in the transportation, construction, marine, agricultural, public transportation, and equipment rental industries.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements
Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule
You may enter Diesel Equipment Technology fall, winter or spring quarter. For your first quarter you will enroll in Trans 101, 102, and 103 plus at least one Gen Ed class (PSYC 111, COM 170 or MATH 100). The preferred sequence is to take PSYC 111 first, then COM 170, and lastly MATH 100. While taking the Transportation Core during your first quarter, we recommend that you register into a morning MWF or an evening Gen Ed class so we can schedule your afternoons for lab sessions. Lab sessions will be scheduled Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Students who start winter quarter will need to take other Gen Ed class in spring quarter, outside of the normal Diesel courses. Students who wish to take one Diesel course per quarter must start in fall quarter in Trans 101, Basic Transportation Service & Systems I.
Full-time students will generally finish in seven quarters; summer is required.
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Students may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree, an Associate in Applied Science - Transfer degree or a certificate upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
For more information see Requirements and Standards and Application Procedures
Graduates will use appropriate clothing and protective gear and practice ergonomically correct strategies/technologies to safeguard against injuries in the workplace. They will read and interpret a variety of schematics from a variety of sources to repair diesel equipment; troubleshoot and repair common problems using appropriate testing equipment, procedures and information systems; act responsibly and ethically as an employee by being punctual, adhering to company policies and interacting positively and appropriately with co-workers, supervisors and customers; research, train and stay current with new and emerging heavy equipment technologies; and review, interpret and convey written, verbal and graphic information to communicate effectively with co-workers, management and customers.
Application & Registration
Students enroll in the program at the start of fall, winter, or spring quarter. Other enrollment times may be available by instructor
permission. Part-time enrollment may be available during the morning section with instructor permission. Students must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to participate in Applied Diesel Concepts courses. Safety glasses (required), tools, coveralls, and work boots are not supplied and are the students’ responsibility. A tool list is available from the instructors. It is advisable that students be 18 years of age by the start of the second quarter for the work-based learning component.
For more information see Admissions
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