Heavy Duty Diesel Service Technology - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.15848

Completing the Heavy Duty Diesel (HDD) Service Technology Associate Degree prepares you for an entry-level career as a heavy duty diesel service technician. The program includes fundamentals of the operation and preventive maintenance of heavy duty diesel systems and hands-on training that covers a variety of diesel powered vehicles, engines, and power systems. HDD service technician responsibilities may include the maintenance and repair of heavy duty diesel vehicle brakes; drivetrains; suspension and steering; hydraulics; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; electrical/electronic systems; and engines.

Fall First Year:

HDD 106 - Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Level I Credits: 4
HDD 108 - Heavy Duty Diesel Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Credits: 4
HDD 112 - Heavy Duty Diesel Engines Level I Credits: 4
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 16

Winter First Year:

ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C , or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
HDD 151 - Heavy Duty Diesel Engines Level II Credits: 4
HDD 156 - Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Level II Credits: 4
HDD 204 - Heavy Duty Diesel Brakes Credits: 4
MGT 110 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 18

Fall Second Year:

ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
HDD 202 - Heavy Duty Diesel Engines Level III Credits: 4
HDD 205 - Heavy Duty Diesel Suspension and Steering Credits: 4
HDD 206 - Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Level III Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 15

Winter Second Year:

HDD 203W - Heavy Duty Diesel Drivetrains Credits: 4
HDD 207 - Heavy Duty Diesel Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditiioning Credits: 4
HDD 209W - Heavy Duty Diesel Hydraulics Credits: 3
HDD 210 - Heavy Duty Diesel Capstone: ASE HD Diesel Test Credits: 1
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 15

Total Credits: 64

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required for all HDD courses for the degree.
HDD 202 and HDD 206 are Key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing degree. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat the course. See Graduation Requirements .
Any college level Composition II course with a minimum grade of “C” may be substituted for ENG 113 . See a Student Success Advisor in the Academic Advising Office.
MTH 118W (or higher) with a minimum grade of “C” may be substituted for MGT 110 . See a Student Success Advisor in the Academic Advising Office.
HDD 210 course fee for testing will be at the current ASE rate and is the responsibility of the student.