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  "college": "san-diego-miramar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Diesel Technology",
  "id": "equipment-mechanic-apprenticeship-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "diesel-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20045",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nA four-year apprenticeship program in equipment mechanic trades at the City of San Diego. Applications accepted at the City Administration Building, Community Concourse, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101.\n\n**Award Note:**\nThe Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Perform research, locate, and use heavy-duty service information, special instructions, and specifications with printed or web-based resources.\n2.  Perform the manipulative and critical thinking skills when performing service work on heavyduty vehicles, systems, and components using a variety of tools, equipment and instruments.\n3.  Perform service procedures safely and implement workplace health and safety compliance using regulations published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency."
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "27"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 156G",
          "title": "Engine and Related Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 178G",
          "title": "Suspension, Steering and Handling",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 100",
          "title": "Introduction to Diesel Technology",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 135",
          "title": "Applied Failure Analysis",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 137",
          "title": "Diesel Fuel Injection Systems",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 138",
          "title": "Electrical Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 155",
          "title": "Air Brake Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 160",
          "title": "Heavy Duty Manual Transmissions",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DIES 170",
          "title": "Truck Drive Axles and Specifications",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}