Diesel Equipment Technology - Merced College

Diesel Equipment Technology from Merced College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description The Diesel Equipment Technology program at Merced College is designed to meet the need for trained mechanics in all phases of the diesel equipment industry. This program is based on ?hands-on? skill development with course time divided into two segments, 30% classroom sessions and 70% working in a shop atmosphere, while under the supervision of factory trained instructors. Instructional areas include the trucking industry, bus repair, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and industrial power. Students obtain skills used throughout the entire diesel equipment field in repair and maintenance of equipment. The sequence of courses within the diesel Equipment Technology Program encompass all phases of technical training to insure the success of both experienced and graduating technicians . Merced College has a spacious shop, equipped with the latest model agriculture equipment and vehicles currently being used in the industry. Since the right tools are essential to proper training, Merced College provides students with state-of-the-art tools required for the repair of most complex machinery. The college also maintains a large inventory of equipment and training aids to allow students maximum ?hands-on? experience on both vintage as well as the most current equipment on the market. Career Opportunities Employment opportunities for the Diesel Equipment Technician trainee are excellent. A recent survey of the Diesel Equipment Industry in Merced County has shown a need for 125 truck and bus mechanics and 75 agricultural and industrial equipment mechanics per year. In addition, there are jobs available in diesel fuel system shops, hydraulic shops, maintenance shops, and various other related industries. Graduates from this program have been successfully placed on jobs locally, statewide, and nationally. The following are popular occupations: Diesel Truck Technician , Agriculture Equipment Technician, Field Service Technician , Marine Diesel Technician, Diesel Fuel Specialist, Electrical Specialist, Parts Person, Heavy Equipment Technician , Bus Mechanic, Industrial Equipment Technician, Service Manager, Hydraulic Specialist, Diesel Equipment Sales, and Air Conditioning Specialists The Associate in Arts Degree in Diesel Equipment Technology is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements and completion of 39 units from the following major requirements. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. With an emphasis on general education, explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on industry standards. B. With an emphasis on general education, analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system failure / problem / complaint. C. With an emphasis on general education, employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a solution. D. With an emphasis on general education, demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction. E. With an emphasis on general education, verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.