Certificate in Diesel Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair Technician
Upon completion of the required courses, students will receive the Diesel Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair Technician Certificate. This certificate requires the completion of preventative maintenance, engine and engine control and electrical/electronic courses which provide the fundamentals necessary for the servicing of diesel engines. Students completing this certificate would be prepared to work as entry-level technicians on diesel engines operating multiple equipment types including on-highway trucks, off-highway heavy equipment and stationary diesel power generation. This certificate would be the first in the stackable series of certificates for the MTRK program which includes the Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Service, Diagnosis and Repair Master Technician Certificate and the Stationary Power Generation Service, Diagnosis and Repair Technician Certificate.
Certificate of Achievement Student Level Outcomes
Students completing the Diesel Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair Technician Certificate of Achievement will:
Upon completion of this course of study include students having the knowledge and ability to:
1. Explain the theory of operation of diesel engines and their related sub-systems.
2. Demonstrate safety procedures when working on diesel engines and related electrical systems.
3. Communicate effectively to owners and operators of diesel powered trucks the required maintenance and repairs needed.
4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of workplace expectations.
5. Apply proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair diesel engines.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| MTRK 148 | Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection | 6 |
| or MTRK 101 | Introduction to Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection | |
| MTRK 152A | Medium and Heavy Truck Engines Service, Diagnosis, and Repair | 6 |
| MTRK 156A | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 5 |
| MTRK 156B | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| MTRK 159 | Diesel Engine Management Systems | 5 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
1-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MTRK 156A | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 5 |
| MTRK 152A | Medium and Heavy Truck Engines Service, Diagnosis, and Repair | 6 |
| Completion of MTRK 101 in summer | ||
| Units | 11 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MTRK 156B | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| MTRK 159 | Diesel Engine Management Systems | 5 |
| Units | 5 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.