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  "college": "butte-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "diesel-technology-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Diesel Technology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "automotive-technology",
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      "markdown": "**About the Program**\n\n**Program Goal:** Career\n\n**GE Pattern(s):** None\n\n**Program Code:** 37941.01CA\n\nSee AS Degree in Diesel Technology.\n\n**Admission to the Program:**\nSee AS Degree in Diesel Technology.\n\n**Program Learning Outcome(s):**\nUpon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:\n\n1.  Explain the operation of diesel engine components and systems.\n2.  Apply the state and federal regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).\n3.  Apply general principles of preventive maintenance to diesel repair.\n4.  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of industry standard tools and precision measuring instruments.\n5.  Apply safe work habits and practices.\n6.  Troubleshoot and perform repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.\n7.  Use computers to diagnose equipment and research information.\n8.  Perform preventative maintenance such as engine tune-ups, front-end alignments, and brake adjustments.\n9.  Operate shop machinery and equipment including hoists, hydraulic jacks, steam cleaners, floor jacks, disassembly stands, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and bead blasters.\n10.  Select and use precision tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, tap and dies, and bore gauges.\n11.  Effectively communicate vehicle diagnoses, repair procedures, and maintenance recommendations, accurately documenting all work performed in accordance with industry standards."
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          "text": "Required courses:",
          "units": "48"
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          "code": "AUT 6",
          "title": "Automotive Electrical Systems Lecture",
          "units": "2",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 7",
          "title": "Automotive Electrical Systems Lab",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 8",
          "title": "Auto Engines Lecture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 9",
          "title": "Automotive Engines Lab",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 20",
          "title": "Automotive Brakes/Suspension and Steering Systems Lecture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 21",
          "title": "Automotive Brakes/Suspension and Steering Systems Lab",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 22",
          "title": "Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Lecture",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 23",
          "title": "Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Lab",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 30",
          "title": "Gas/Diesel Engine Performance Lecture",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 31",
          "title": "Gas/Diesel Engine Performance Lab",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 52",
          "title": "Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lecture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 53",
          "title": "Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 56",
          "title": "Manual Transmissions/Drivetrains Lecture",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 57",
          "title": "Manual Transmissions/Drivetrains Lab",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 73",
          "title": "Diesel Industry Technologies Lecture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUT 74",
          "title": "Diesel Industry Technologies Lab",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WLD 18",
          "title": "Beginning Industrial Welding",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "48"
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