Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Heavy Equipment Technician, AS

Heavy Equipment Technician, AS

Upon successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Technician Associate in Science degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training or entry-level employment for the following positions: technician or heavy equipment dealerships, technician for heavy equipment repair facilities, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, and technician for industrial engine dealers. The student demonstrates skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the State of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the necessary skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the state of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 28 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AGEGR 30C Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Systems Units: 4.5
DIESL 94 Diesel Engine Principles Units: 3
DIESL 95 Diesel Engine Repair Units: 4.5
DIESL 96 Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-Up Units: 3
DIESL 97 Diesel Air Conditioning Units: 3
DIESL 99 Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Units: 2
INDUS 35 Mobile Hydraulics Units: 4
WELDING 10 Basic Welding for the Trades Units: 4

Minimum Major Units Required: 28

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

  • San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Pattern Units: 27

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) 

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