Diesel Technology
Certificate of Achievement Trade & Industry · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Diesel Technology program at Palomar College gives the student an opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed for success in the challenging field of Diesel Technology, learning about servicing and maintaining diesel powered highway trucks, off-road heavy equipment, and stationary engines. The two-year program which leads to a Certificate of Achievement can also be applied towards an Associate in Science Degree in Diesel Technology.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Technicains will be able to conduct basic maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of: Engines Transmissions, Differentials and drivelines Suspensions Air brake systems Hydraulic Systems Electrical systems (12 volt /24 volt) Equipment Inspections
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 28 | |
| DMT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Mechanics | 4 |
| DMT 105 | Heavy-Duty Diesel Tune-Up and Engine Analysis | 4 |
| DMT 110 | Heavy-Duty Electricity | 4 |
| DMT 120 | Air Brake Systems | 4 |
| DMT 125 | Truck Transmission And Drive Lines | 4 |
| DMT 200 | Diesel Engine Rebuilding I | 4 |
| DMT 201 | Diesel Engine Rebuilding II | 4 |
| Electives (Select 4 units) | 4 | |
| AT 160 | Associated Studies in Automotives | 3 |
| CE 100 | Cooperative Education | 0.5-4 |
| DMT 115 | Alternative Fuels | 4 |
| DMT 130 | Medium-Duty Diesel Engine Tune-Up | 4 |
| DMT 135 | Basic Hydraulics | 4 |
| WELD 100 | Welding I | 3 |
| Mathematics (select up to one of the following) | 3 | |
| IT 108 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| orMATH 100 | Exploring Mathematics | 3 |
| orMATH 100E | Exploring Mathematics Enhanced | 3 |
| Total | 32 | |