More than just turning a wrench
Diesel Technology prepares students to enter various segments of the diesel repair industry as an entry-level technician. This includes, but is not limited to agricultural, industrial equipment and the heavy-duty diesel truck repair industry. This program provides comprehensive training in maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of related electrical/electronic systems, mobile hydraulic systems, manual and hydraulic drive trains, brakes, air systems, diesel engines, general maintenance, alignment and undercarriages, and HVAC as used in equipment common to the diesel repair industry. After graduating, you will be well prepared for a career as a diesel technician.
You will receive hands on training with state of the art equipment in a facility designed for comprehensive training in: 
- Maintenance
- Diagnosis and repair of related electrical/electronic systems
- Mobile hydraulic systems
- Manual and hydraulic drive trains
- Brakes
- Air systems
- Diesel engines
- Alignment and undercarriages
- HVAC
- Welding fundamentals
You will become certified in Snap-On software systems and tools. Incorporated into your course of study are the Cummins Virtual College Training system as well as the Daimler Trucks North America Get Ahead program.
Diesel Technology C.A.S. Required Courses First Semester (17 Credits)
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Diesel Technology A.A.S. Required Courses
Diesel Technology Tool Set
| 1 | 10” Slip Joint Pliers [water pump] | 36 | 24” Screwdriver Style Prybar |
| 2 | 12 pt Drive Metric Sockets, Shallow 4mm to 15 mm; 13 pc. | 37 | Adapters 3/8” to 1/4”; 3/8” to 1/2”; 1/2” to 3/8” 1/2” to 3/4” |
| 3 | Battery Service Pliers | 38 | 4 pc. Seal Pick Set |
| 4 | 12 pt Metric Sockets, Deep and Shallow 8 mm to 19 mm | 39 | Universals 1/4”, 3/8” |
| 5 | Side Post Battery Wrench and Wire Brush | 40 | 16” Rolling Head [Heel] Bar |
| 6 | 12 pt Drive Standard Sockets, Shallow 1/2 to 1-1/8 | 41 | Standard Wrenches 3/8” to 1” |
| 7 | Top Post Battery Brush | 42 | Inspection Mirror |
| 8 | 12 pt Drive Standard Sockets, Deep and Shallow; 3/16 to 9/16 20 pc. | 43 | Metric Wrenches 10 mm to 19 mm |
| 9 | Reversible Snap Ring Pliers | 44 | Magnetic Retrieval Tool |
| 10 | 12 pt Standard Sockets, Deep and Shallow 1/4 to 7/8 22 pc | 45 | Standard Flare Nut Wrenches 1/4” to 13/16” |
| 11 | 10” Vise Grip Type Pliers | 46 | Carbon Gasket Scraper |
| 12 | 5/8 and 13/16 Spark Plug Sockets | 47 | Standard Allen Wrenches |
| 13 | Wire Stripper Cutters 10-20 ga. wire | 48 | Ignition Gauge Set [Short Blade .010 through .035] |
| 14 | Torx Sockets T8 to T55 11 pc. set | 49 | Standard & Metric Allen Sockets |
| 15 | 10 pc. Punch and Chisel set | 50 | Feeler Gauge Set .0015 through .025 angle |
| 16 | 1/2 Drive Ratchet | 51 | 12” Adjustable Wrench |
| 17 | 16 oz. Ball Peen Hammer | 52 | Wire Gap Gauge .044 through .080 |
| 18 | 1/4 Drive Ratchet | 53 | 8 pc. Screwdriver Set |
| 19 | 16 oz. Dead Blow Soft Face Hammer | 54 | Ratchet Type Screwdriver |
| 20 | 3/8 Flex Head Ratchet | 55 | Safety Glasses |
| 21 | Hacksaw | 56 | 6” Needle Nose pliers |
| 22 | 3/8 Ratchet | 57 | Blow Gun |
| 23 | Wire Brush | 58 | 8” Needle Nose pliers |
| 24 | 1/2 Drive Extensions 5”, 11” | 59 | 7” Side Cutters |
| 25 | Flashlight | 60 | 7” Conventional Pliers [common] |
| 26 | 1/4 Drive Extensions 2”, 4”, 6” | 61 | 1/2 Deep Impact Sockets 12 pt |
| 27 | 12’ Tape Measure | 62 | 1/2 Torque Wrench |
| 28 | 3/8 Drive Extensions 1”, 3”, 6”, 11” | 63 | Multimeter |
| 29 | 1/4 Drive Screwdriver Style Handle | 64 | Brake Shoe Tool |
| 30 | Radiator Hose Removal Tool | 65 | Brake Slack Adjuster |
| 31 | 1/2 Drive Standard Impact Shallow; 3/8 to 1” 12pt | 66 | 1/4” torque wrench |
| 32 | 20” Bearing Race Punch | 67 | Adjustable oil filter wrench |
| 33 | 1/2 Drive Air Impact | 68 | 2 Uniform Shirts |
| 34 | Florescent Drop Light; 25 ft. minimum | ||
| 35 | 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench; 5-75 ft. lbs. |
