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Diesel Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technology program teaches students the basics on how to inspect, repair, and maintain any type of diesel engine. Our hands-on program will show students how to diagnose and fix engines, brake systems, drive trains, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems. Students have access to real diesel equipment, industry standard tools and diagnostic software, and a 10,000 square foot diesel shop.

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More About the Program

This program offers individuals the opportunity to complete the full outline of courses listed below on site at BridgeValley Community and Technical College or transfer diesel technology credit from various Career Technical Centers which offer similar programs.

Credit may also be transferred from individuals completing industry training from Caterpillar, Komatsu, Cummins or Detroit. Individuals completing industry based training must confer with the program advisor for credit equivalency. Students may also be interested in the Entrepreneurship skill sets offered by the Business & Health Management department.

 

The Diesel Technology Program is now a member of the Association of Diesel Specialists.

BridgeValley  Whayne CAT - Walker CAT Scholarship Application

Diesel Technology Program Required Tool Set

 

Contact

Joe Young, Instructor
Program Coordinator
Diesel Technology
619 Second Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
[email protected]
304.734.6661

Courses

DESL 110 Diesel Engines I ..... 4 Credits

DESL 220 Electrical Systems ..... 4 Credits

GNST 102 First Year Experience ..... 1 Credits

MATH 109 Applied College Math ..... 3 Credits

WLDT 101 Introduction to Welding Processes ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 15

DESL 111 Diesel Engines II ..... 4 Credits

DESL 120 Suspension & Steering ..... 3 Credits

ENGL 101 English Composition I (GEC-1) ..... 3 Credits

GNET 107 Introduction to Computer Applications for Technicians (GEC 4) ..... 3 Credits

GNET 122 Industrial Safety / OSHA 30 ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 16

DESL 230 Drive Train ..... 3 Credits

DESL 243 Brakes ..... 4 Credits

ENGL 202 Business and Professional Writing (GEC-1) - OR -

ENGL 102 & ENGL 103 English Composition II or Technical Writing .... 3 Credits

PHSC 100 Physical Science (GEC-2) ..... 3 Credits

PHSC 101 Physical Science Lab (GEC-2) ..... 1 Credits

Semester Total : 14

BUSN 120 OR GNST 104 IPR: Interviewing Strategies OR Professional Development ..... 1 Credits

DESL 130 Hydraulics ..... 4 Credits

DESL 252 Preventative Maintenance ..... 2 Credits

DESL 280 Internship ..... 1 Credits

DESL 298 Senior Seminar ..... 1 Credits

BUSN 230 Business Communications and Ethics (GEC-3) ..... 3 Credits

Elective Technical Elective ..... 3 Credits

Semester Total : 15