Diesel Truck Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
ACE program – 17 months in length
The Diesel Truck Technology program gives graduates training in diesel truck and diesel-powered equipment maintenance and repair. Courses include engine repair, welding, electricity and electronics, air conditioning, powertrains, mechanical and electronic fuel systems, air brakes, truck and trailer suspensions, and trailer service and repair.
Career Opportunities
- shop technicians
- shop foremen
- sales associates and sales managers
- service managers
- parts technicians and parts managers
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| DSL-355 | Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines | 3 |
| AGM-124 | Tech Proc/Power Mech Tech | 3 |
| MAT-715 | Industrial Math I | 3 |
| DSL-345 | Truck Engines | 3 |
| AGM-113 | Hydraulics I | 3 |
| Communications Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 18 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| DSL-143 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 3 |
| AGM-406 | Fundamentals of Power Transfer | 3 |
| DSL-543 | Truck Clutches | 3 |
| BCA-189 | Microcomputer Literacy | 1 |
| MGT-145 | Human Relations in Management | 3 |
| SPC-101 or SPC-112 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| DSL-802 | Trailer Servicing | 3 |
| DSL-308 | Cooling Systems | 2 |
| DSL-156 | Truck Electronics | 3 |
| DSL-630 | Air Brakes and ABS | 2 |
| DSL-642 | Steering and Suspension | 2 |
| WEL-331 | Welding Fundamentals | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| DSL-424 | EFI Engine Systems | 4 |
| WBL-302 | Intern: STEM | 2 |
| AGM-414 | Fundamentals of Air Conditioning | 2 |
| AGM-422 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 4 |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Program Totals: | 63 | |
Additional Information
A commercial driver's license (CDL) is recommended for Kirkwood's Diesel programs. Students can take Kirkwood's Continuing Education CDL driving program offered at the end of the fall semester.
It is possible upon graduation of Diesel Truck Technology to take the required Diesel Agriculture Technology classes Kirkwood offers and attain a second degree in a minimal amount of time. See an advisor for further details.