Diesel Technician - AAS

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This program offers two options for completion:

Option A: Diesel Technician - prepares the student to enter the diesel mechanics field as an entry-level apprentice diesel technician.

Option B: Mining Diesel Technician Track - Freeport McMoRan, Inc. sponsors a mining program which is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the mining industry.

Credit Hours Required: 60 (Mining Option: 70)

Note: There are special admission requirements for the mining program track. Call 928.776.2002 for details.

AAS General Education Requirements

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6
Mathematics Credits: 3
BIO 105 - Environmental Biology OR ENV 105 - Environmental Biology (Physical and Biological Science) Credits: 4
Arts and Humanities AND/OR Social and Behavioral Science Credits: 6 ¹

Note: ¹ Select from two different prefixes

Program Requirements

AGS 101 - Microcomputers in Agriculture Credits: 3
OR CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
AUT 100 - Automotive/Diesel Preventative Maintenance Credits: 2
AUT 108 - Diesel Engine Repair Technology Credits: 4
AUT 109 - Auto/Diesel Electrical Systems Credits: 4
AUT 124 - Auto/Diesel Manual Drive Trains Credits: 4
AUT 128 - Auto/Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 4
AUT 135 - Diesel Braking Systems Credits: 4
AUT 208 - Advanced Diesel Engine Repair Credits: 4
AUT 225 - Diesel Engine Performance Credits: 4
WLD 113 - Basic Welding II Credits: 2

Select one Option below and complete the requirements

Option A: Diesel Technician

AUT 126 - Auto/Diesel Suspension and Steering Credits: 4
MET 160 - Basic Machine Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credits: 2

Option B: Mining Diesel Technician

AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel Credits: 3
AND
AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel
Credits: 3
AND
AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel
Credits: 3
AND
AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel
Credits: 3
Note: AUT 295 must be taken four times for a total of 12 credit hours.
MET 116 - Rigging Credits: 1
MET 150 - Surface Mine Safety Training Credits: 1
MET 160 - Basic Machine Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credits: 2

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Diesel Technician Degree program, the learner will be able to:

Troubleshoot, repair, and replace diesel engines. (AUT 108, AUT 208, AUT 295, MET 116, MET 150, MET 160)
Troubleshoot, repair. and replace diesel fuel system components. (AUT 113)
Troubleshoot, repair. and replace diesel electrical system components. (AUT 109, AUT 225, AUT 295)
Perform basic service maintenance on diesel equipment. (AUT 102, AUT 108, AUT 125, AUT 208, AUT 209, AUT 225, AUT 295, WLD 113)
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace drivetrains. (AUT 124, AUT 295)
Analyze diesel computer controlled systems. (AGS 101, AUT 225)

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