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 ¹
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 ²

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 counselor or advisor in D102, the Counseling/Advising Office.
MTH 118W (or higher) with a minimum grade of "C" may be substituted for MGT 110 . See a counselor or advisor in D102, the Counseling/Advising Office.
HDD 210 course fee for testing will be at the current ASE rate and is the responsibility of the student.
File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar's Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation. See Graduation Requirements .
1. ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C , or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
2. 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