San Diego Transit General Mechanic Apprenticeship
Associate of Science Degree Diesel Technology · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
San Diego Transit apprenticeship programs are designed to prepare the student for a career as a bus mechanic or bus body repair technician. For application to the programs, please contact San Diego Transit Corporation, 100 16th 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 San Diego Transit General Mechanic Apprenticeship Program will be able to:
- 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.
- Perform research, locate, and use heavy-duty service information, special instructions, and specifications with printed or web-based resources.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 24 | |
| DIES 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technology | 2 |
| DIES 101 | Heavy Duty Truck, Advanced Transportation, Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Inspections | 2 |
| DIES 102 | Heavy Duty Truck and Heavy Equipment Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| DIES 105 | Measuring Tools and Applied Mathematics | 2 |
| DIES 131 | Alternative-Fueled Engine Overhaul | 4 |
| DIES 135 | Applied Failure Analysis | 3 |
| DIES 138 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DIES 144 | Electronics for Diesel Technology | 3 |
| DIES 155 | Air Brake Systems | 3 |