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					| 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
 
 Diesel Equipment Technician, AS
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				Upon successful completion of the Diesel Equipment Technician Associate in Science degree, 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 OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 
	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 39.5 unitsMinimum Major Units Required: 39.5
 Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.General Education
 Complete one of the following general education patterns: 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: 66.5
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