Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Diesel Automotive Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement

Diesel Automotive Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Diesel Equipment Technician certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment for the following positions: technician for truck dealerships/repair shops, technician for truck fleet shops, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, technician for industrial engine dealers, and technician for marine engine repair facilities. 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: Bureau of Automotive Repair by the state of California (BAR) and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Core Requirements

Complete 42.5 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AGEGR 30C Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Systems Units: 4.5
DIESL 91 Heavy Duty Brakes Units: 3
DIESL 92 Heavy Duty Power Trains Units: 3.5
DIESL 93 Heavy Duty Truck Components Units: 3
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 98 Allison Transmission Service Units: 2
DIESL 99 Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Units: 2
INDUS 35 Mobile Hydraulics Units: 4
INDUS 94 Industrial Mathematics and Algebra or higher level mathematics course Units: 3
WELDING 10 Basic Welding for the Trades Units: 4

Restricted Electives

Complete 12 units selected from:

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AUTOMECH 92 Brakes, Suspension, and Steering Units: 6
AUTOMECH 95 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems A7 Units: 6
AUTOMECH 96B Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls Units: 6
AUTOMECH 97 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Units: 6

Minimum Units Required: 54.5

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

For more information:

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

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