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

Diesel 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: 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).

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

Minimum Units Required: 42.5

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

Related Program

Diesel Equipment Technician, AS 

For more information:

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

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