Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, TD

Location(s): West Monroe Campus

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Program Total Credit Hours

Program Description

The Technical Diploma in Diesel Powered Equipment Technology provides specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as entry-level diesel-powered equipment technicians. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. The content includes, but is not limited to, disassembling engines and replacing parts, fuel injection systems, oil and water pumps, electrical systems, steering and suspension systems, brake systems, drive train, and chassis. Instruction also includes the use of technical manuals, preventive maintenance procedures, and safe and efficient work practices.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

CPTR 1000 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hour(s): 2
DPET 1120 - Safety Skills&Intro to Diesel Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 1130 - Diesel Engine Parts ID&Operati Credit Hour(s): 4
DPET 1140 - Engines I Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ITRN 291 - Industrial Technology Internsh Credit Hour(s): 5
DPET 1141 - Engines 2 Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 1150 - General Engine Diagnostics Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 1210 - Basic Diesel Electrical System Credit Hour(s): 4
DPET 1220 - Advanced Diesel Electrical Sys Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 1231 - Diesel Engine Control Systems Credit Hour(s): 2
DPET 1240 - Diesel Engine Fuel Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 1310 - Introduction to Power Trains Credit Hour(s): 2
DPET 1320 - Transmissions Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 1330 - Differentials Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 2110 - Basic Hydraulics Credit Hour(s): 2
DPET 2130 - Brakes Credit Hour(s): 4
DPET 2140 - Fundamentals of Steering Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 2210 - Fundamentals of Suspension Credit Hour(s): 3
DPET 2220 - Air Conditioning Credit Hour(s): 4
DPET 2240 - Diesel Preventive Maintenance Credit Hour(s): 3
JOBS 2450 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
OR
ITRN 291 - Industrial Technology Internsh Credit Hour(s): 5
ORNT 1000 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1

Mission and Outcomes

Objective

Graduates of the Louisiana Delta Community College Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program will be able to: (1) Describe the theory of basic diesel-powered equipment systems. (2) Engage in servicing and maintenance of all types of dieselpowered equipment. (3) Select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. (4) Diagnose malfunctions and repair engines; transmissions; drive trains; fuel systems; emission systems; electrical, air-conditioning, and brake systems. (5) Demonstrate safe, efficient work practices, and basic occupational and employability skills.

Mission

The mission of the Technical Diploma in Diesel Power Equipment Technology is to offer training and practical experience to qualified applicants interested in pursuing careers in the field of Diesel Power Equipment Technology and to provide entry-level technicians for the diesel power equipment industry.

Partners

Scott Equipment, Curry’s Truck Frame & Body Shop, Truck Centers of America - Tallulah, LA, Bruckner Trucks, Consolidated Truck Parts & Service, Louisiana CAT - Monroe, Diesel Specialist of Northeast LA, Shreveport Tractor, Inc. , Cooper Truck Center