Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship

Certificate of Achievement 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.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program will be able to:

  1. Perform research, locate, and use heavy-duty service information, special instructions, and specifications with printed or web-based resources.
  2. 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.
  3. Perform the manipulative and critical thinking skills when performing service work on heavy-duty vehicles, systems, and components using a variety of tools, equipment and instruments.

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:27
AUTO 156GEngine and Related Systems4
AUTO 178GSuspension, Steering and Handling4
DIES 100Introduction to Diesel Technology2
DIES 135Applied Failure Analysis3
DIES 137Diesel Fuel Injection Systems2
DIES 138Electrical Systems3
DIES 155Air Brake Systems3
DIES 160Heavy Duty Manual Transmissions3
DIES 170Truck Drive Axles and Specifications3

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