The purpose of this program is to prepare the graduate for employment in occupations such as heavy equipment technician and highway truck technician. Possible job opportunities are available with truck fleets, logging fleets, construction companies, OEM dealerships, road construction contractors, parts sales, general heavy equipment repair shops, agriculture fleets and marine repair shops.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $21,267
- Resident Tuition: $ 13,485
- Technology Fees: $ 1,302
- General Student Fees: $ 900
- Online Course Fee: $ 0
- Books / Course Materials: $ 500 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 1,552 (class fees and materials)
- Differential Fees: $3,528
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Access library, computing, and communications services to obtain information and data
PLO 2 - Demonstrate math skills to find force, pressure, area, volume, horse power, torque, and gear ratios, and perform precision measurement
PLO 3 - Identify and explain technologies used in trucking, construction, logging, agriculture equipment, generators and marine applications in the following subjects:
- Fuel Systems
- Brake Systems
- Powertrain and Chassis Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Engines
PLO 4 - Identify and apply industry safety standards in a work environment
PLO 5 - Use industry tools and equipment to demonstrate, diagnose, service, repair, testing, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly and operation
Program Requirements
All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| MTH 085 | Applied Geometry for Technicians | 4 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
All DS and WLD courses must be completed with the maximum credits listed.
| DS 154 | Heavy Duty Braking Systems | 1-12 |
| DS 155 | Heavy Equipment Hydraulics | 1-12 |
| DS 158 | Heavy Equipment Chassis and Power Trains | 1-12 |
| DS 256 | Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems | 1-12 |
| DS 257 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 1-12 |
| DS 259 | Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul | 1-12 |
Complete one of the following options:
Welding (11-12 credits):
| WLD 121 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding) | 4 |
| WLD 143 | Wire Drive Welding 1 | 4 |
| And | |
| WLD 122 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 (stick welding) | 4 |
| Or | |
| MFG 101 | Safety and Basic Shop Practice | 3 |
Cooperative Education (12 credits):
Footnotes
1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted
2 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted
3 – Co-op experience may be substituted for major coursework. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- Students who complete this program will be prepared to take the AED Foundation exam for the AED Foundation Certified Technician designation.
- This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact your Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.
Accreditation
Diesel Technology, evaluated and accredited by the Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF). Membership: Northwest Diesel Industry Council (NDIC) and Oregon Trucking Association (OTA).
Sample Term Planner
Diesel Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.