Diesel Technology (2 yr)

Image of instructor demonstrating diesel technology Love to get your hands dirty? The Diesel Technology program at Highland Community College Technical Center may have just what you're looking for!

Responsibilities of trained diesel technicians are becoming more complex as more electronic components control engines. Students are trained to maintain, diagnose, and repair diesel engines. Much of the instruction is hands-on working in a "live" diesel shop.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers entry-level Medium/Heavy Truck cerifications. Toward the end of the program students will take the ASE Entry-Level Certification tests. ASE Entry-Level Certification can be thought of as the first step in building a career as a service professional

Locations:

Visit our diesel shop and meet our instructors. See if our Diesel Technology Program is what you're looking for!

Technical Center (Atchison) 785-442-6180
Western Center (Baileyville) 785-442-6240

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*This course is recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents as Common or Support courses within the program.

First Semester (14 Credits Total)

*DSL 102: OSHA 10 (1 credit) - Common
DSL 111: Fundamentals / Operating Principles (4 credit)
*DSL 133: Diesel Engines I (5 credits) - Common
DSL 141: Welding and Fabridcation Lab (1 credit)
*DSL 172: Brakes (3 credit) - Common

Second Semester (14 Credits Total)

DSL 152: Fuel System Diagnosis / Repair (4 credits)
*DSL 162: Electrical / Electronic Systems (5 credits) - Common
*DSL 182: Introduction to Hydraulics (3 credits) - Support
*DSL 192: Advanced Engine Maintenance (2 credits) - Support

Third Semester (13 Credits Total)

*DSL 212: Advanced Engine Overhaul (3 credits) - Support
*DSL 222: Advanced Electrical / Electronic Systems (5 credits) - Support
*DSL 232: Hydraulic Diagnosis / Repair (3 credits) - Support
DSL 261: Air Conditioning Diagnosis / Repair (2 credits)

Fourth Semester (12 Credits Total)

*DSL 272: Suspension and Steering (3 credits) - Common
DSL 275: Diesel Management (3 credits)
DSL 281: Transmission Overhaul / Diagnosis (3 credits)
*DSL 291: Advanced Clutch & Power Train (3 credits) - Support

Electives

DSL 295: Occupational Work Experience

Total Credits = 53

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English		050 Social & Behavioral Sciences
020 Communications		060 Arts & Humanities
030 Math & Sciences		070 Institutionally Designated
040 Natural & Physical Sciences