Diesel Technologies • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: AAS.DIESL

Curriculum Code: DET 101

Program Information:

The Diesel Technologies program prepares students for entry-level service positions in the agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and heavy truck industries. Specific job titles include Bus and Truck Mechanic, Diesel Engine Specialist, Off Road Equipment Technician, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, and Ag Mechanic. The program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree program. The program begins in the fall semester and consists of five consecutive semesters for a total of sixty semester hours. Students will learn to maintain, diagnose, and service diesel powered equipment in our state-of-the-art facility. Students will complete two paid eight-week internships at a local employer during the sophomore year. Students are required to earn a minimum grade of C in all required program courses. Admission to this program involves additional procedures.

This program is accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors, 650 E Algonquin Rd. Ste 305, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 630-574-0650, www.aedfoundation.org

Admission to the Program:

  • Submit the LLCC admission application.

  • Submit the Diesel Equipment Technology application.

  • Schedule and take the required assessments.

  • Meet with the Program Director for an information session and tour of the facilities.

  • Submit High School Transcripts

Application to the Diesel Technologies program is a separate procedure from application and admission to LLCC. Prospective applications are ranked on several criteria such as high school transcripts, assessment scores, previous academic achievement, related work experience, and Diesel Technologies application narratives.

To learn more about this program or view contact information, visit Diesel Technologies or contact the Workforce Institute at 217-786-2751 or workforce@llcc.edu.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

DET 101Electrical Systems

3

DET 102Diesel Engine Theory and Repair

4

DET 103Hydraulic Systems

3

 

EGL 103Technical and Professional Communication I

3

OR

EGL 101Composition I

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Second Semester:

DET 104Truck Brakes and Chassis

3

DET 107Diesel Welding

3

DET 201Electronics

3

 

EGL 106Technical and Professional Communication II

3

OR

CMN 104Interpersonal Communication

3

OR

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Third Semester:

DET 105Air Conditioning Systems

3

DET 106Agricultural Machinery

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Fourth Semester:

DET 202Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems

4

DET 203Truck Power Trains

3

DET 204Diesel Internship I

3

Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective

3

 

TEM 103Vocational-Technical Math

3

OR

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

or a higher math elective

3-5

Total Credit Hours:16-18

Fifth Semester

DET 205Agricultural and Construction Power Trains

3

DET 206Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair

3

DET 207Diesel Internship II

3

ESI 101Employability Skills

2

TES 121Technical Shop Physics

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

EGL 103Technical and Professional Communication I

3

AND

EGL 106Technical and Professional Communication II

3

OR

CMN 104Interpersonal Communication

3

OR

EGL 101Composition I

3

AND

EGL 102Composition II

3

 

Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective

3

TEM 103Vocational-Technical Math

3

OR

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

or a higher math elective

3-5

 

TES 121Technical Shop Physics

3

Total Credit Hours:15-17

Note: For students wishing to transfer to a four-year university, they should take EGL 101 and EGL 102.

For those students who do not wish to transfer, they should take EGL 103 and EGL 106 or CMN 104 (in place of EGL 106).


Note: For students wishing to transfer to a four-year university, they should take MAT 104 or higher math.

For those students who do not wish to transfer, they should take TEM 103 or higher math.

Required Program Courses

DET 101Electrical Systems

3

DET 102Diesel Engine Theory and Repair

4

DET 103Hydraulic Systems

3

DET 104Truck Brakes and Chassis

3

DET 105Air Conditioning Systems

3

DET 106Agricultural Machinery

3

DET 107Diesel Welding

3

DET 201Electronics

3

DET 202Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems

4

DET 203Truck Power Trains

3

DET 204Diesel Internship I

3

DET 205Agricultural and Construction Power Trains

3

DET 206Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair

3

DET 207Diesel Internship II

3

Total Credit Hours:44

Required Program Support Courses

ESI 101Employability Skills

2

Total Credit Hours:2