Heavy Duty Diesel and Advanced Transportation Technology (HDDAT) (Evening Program)

Summary

The diesel technology program provides the student with an opportunity to master the skills and knowledge required for success in servicing and maintaining diesel powered highway trucks, off-road heavy equipment, stationary engines, and marine craft. The two-year curriculum has three tracts which lead to a Certificate of Achievement, and three tracts which lead to an Associate in Science degree. In addition, the diesel program offers the Certificate of Completion in ten specialty areas. These certificates can be applied toward the Certificate of Achievement or the Associate in Science degree.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Heavy Duty Diesel and Advanced Transportation Technology (HDDAT) (Evening Program) Program will be able to:

1. 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.
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 research, locate, and use heavy-duty service information, special instructions, and specifications with printed or web-based resources.

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