Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship
Associate of Science Degree Diesel Technology · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
A 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.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program will be able to:
- Perform research, locate, and use heavy-duty service information, special instructions, and specifications with printed or web-based resources.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 27 | |
| AUTO 156G | Engine and Related Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 178G | Suspension, Steering and Handling | 4 |
| DIES 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technology | 2 |
| DIES 135 | Applied Failure Analysis | 3 |
| DIES 137 | Diesel Fuel Injection Systems | 2 |
| DIES 138 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DIES 155 | Air Brake Systems | 3 |
| DIES 160 | Heavy Duty Manual Transmissions | 3 |
| DIES 170 | Truck Drive Axles and Specifications | 3 |