Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	06/06/2002
Implementation Date:	Fall 2006
Last Updated:	08/24/2009

Technical Certificate of Credit

o State Standard þ Institutionally Developed College: Heart of Georgia Technical College

Program Name:	Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician
Major Code:	DEM1
CIP Code:	470302
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0470 / Diesel Equipment Technology
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Stephen P. Conway

Program Description

This program provides training in the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for employment as a maintenance technician on semi-trucks, trailers and other diesel equipment.. The topics covered include diesel technology, tool safety, general maintenance, brake systems, and truck power trains.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

DET 121	Overview of Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety	2	2	6	10	5	Standard
DET 123	Preventive Maintenance I	1	2	6	9	4	Standard
DET 125	Electrical/Electronic Systems	1	2	6	9	4	Standard
DET 127	Starting and Charging Systems	1	2	3	6	3	Standard
DET 213	Air Brake Systems	1	0	9	10	4	Standard
DET 217	On Highway Truck Power Train Systems I	1	2	6	9	4	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		7	10	36	53	24

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
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Posted: 10/04/06

Updated: 08/18/09