Diesel Technology - Major #8059

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
🖶 Printer Friendly Report

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment as a skilled technician in the diesel technology service and repair industry. Students will perform actual service and repair procedures in the diesel technology laboratory. This curriculum has been certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.
  2. 2. Demonstrate the appropriate repair procedure for a given system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Term 1

14 units

AT 10
Technical Computer Applications

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to computers, elements of computer hardware and software and how they are used in the workplace, and the social impact of computers. Students will experience a hands-on introduction and develop general computer skills for technical programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, and email. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer

        MDHD 10
        Introduction to Diesel Technology

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
        Students will be introduced to the field of diesel-powered trucks and equipment maintenance and service. Shop safety, industrial fasteners, hydraulic fittings, technician tool requirements, service shop organization, service procedures, maintenance schedules, and measuring tools. Designed for students majoring in Diesel Technology or those interested in the industry. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:

                MDHD 64
                MD/HD Suspension, Steering, and Alignment

                4 units
                Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                Students will be introduced to theory and practical application of Medium-duty/Heavy-duty truck, bus, and trailer alignment, steering, and suspension systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                Course Details:
                1. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                      MDHD 66
                      MD/HD Brakes and Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI)

                      4 units
                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                      Students will be performing complete disassembly and reassembly of various truck braking systems. The fundamentals of operation, wear analysis, preventive maintenance, and major service of truck undercarriages. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments of heavy-duty transportation and equipment air brake systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                            Term 2

                            13 units

                            AUTOT 19
                            Work Experience Education

                            2 units
                            Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester
                            Supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)
                            12 units of AUTOT 19 are required over multiple semesters.

                            MDHD 62
                            Electrical/Electronics for Diesel Technology

                            4 units
                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                            Students will be introduced to electrical theory and operation of the diesel medium-duty/heavy-duty truck electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including truck computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                            Course Details:
                            1. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                                  MDHD 63
                                  Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems

                                  4 units
                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                  Students will be introduced to theory and operation for the different types of diesel technology engine performance and emission control systems. Latest technologies in diesel technology fuel delivery, emission control, and induction systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, glow plug, and CAN network systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                  Course Details:
                                  1. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                                        WELD 1
                                        Exploring Welding/Metals

                                        3 units
                                        Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                                        Students will be introduced to oxyacetylene cutting. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in the flat and horizontal positions. They will learn and use these basic skills to produce quality welds in the lab. An emphasis is placed on safety and developing good welding shop habits. (A, CSU)
                                        Course Details:
                                        1. Advisory: WELD 130
                                          1. CSU Transfer

                                            Summer

                                            7 units

                                            AUTOT 19
                                            Work Experience Education

                                            2 units

                                            12 units of AUTOT 19 are required over multiple semesters.

                                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                            Students will be introduced to supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)
                                            Course Details:
                                            1. Corequisite: AUTOT 50A
                                            2. Corequisite: AUTOT 50B
                                            3. Corequisite: ATGM 52
                                            4. Corequisite: AUTOT 52
                                            5. Corequisite: ATGM 54
                                            6. Corequisite: AUTOT 54
                                            7. Corequisite: MDHD 62
                                            8. Corequisite: MDHD 64

                                                  MDHD 67
                                                  MD/HD Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Advanced Electronics

                                                  4 units
                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                  Students will be introduced to theory and practice in truck and trailer heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems/components. Refrigeration systems, recovery, recycling, charging, leak, and performance testing. Diagnosis, service, and repair of the advance truck/trailer electronics, automatic temperature/ climate control, and other CAN/Computer controlled systems found on today’s late model trucks/trailers. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                  Course Details:
                                                  1. Prerequisite: MDHD 62
                                                  2. Prerequisite: MDHD 63
                                                  3. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                                                        Major Course

                                                        1 unit

                                                        Select one of the following (4 units in total are required): 

                                                        MDHD 68
                                                        Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System I Laboratory

                                                        1 unit
                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                        Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Basic Chassis Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                        Course Details:

                                                                MDHD 68A
                                                                Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System II Laboratory

                                                                1 unit
                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Advanced Chassis Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                Course Details:

                                                                        MDHD 68B
                                                                        Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Engine/Propulsion Systems

                                                                        1 unit
                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                        Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Engine/Propulsion Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                        Course Details:

                                                                                MDHD 68C
                                                                                Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Power Train Systems Laboratory

                                                                                1 unit
                                                                                Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Power Train Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                Course Details:

                                                                                        Term 3

                                                                                        12 units

                                                                                        AUTOT 19
                                                                                        Work Experience Education

                                                                                        2 units
                                                                                        Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester
                                                                                        Supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)

                                                                                        12 units of AUTOT 19 are required over multiple semesters. 

                                                                                        MDHD 61
                                                                                        Diesel Engines

                                                                                        4 units
                                                                                        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                        Students will be introduced to Diesel engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices. Designed for students who intend to develop service skills applicable to the diesel technology industry and to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                        Course Details:
                                                                                        1. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                                                                                              MDHD 65
                                                                                              MD/HD Powertrain Systems

                                                                                              6 units
                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                              Students will be introduced to theory and principles of diesel technology power train systems: automatic and manual transmissions, clutches, driveaxles, drivelines, and differential systems. Topics include transmission types, powerflow, disassembly, component inspection, reassembly guidelines, air shift systems, troubleshooting procedures, and gear ratio calculations. Maintenance, diagnosis, service, and repair. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                              1. Corequisite: MDHD 10

                                                                                                    Term 4

                                                                                                    5 units

                                                                                                    AUTOT 19
                                                                                                    Work Experience Education

                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester
                                                                                                    Supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)

                                                                                                    12 units of AUTOT 19 are required over multiple semesters. 

                                                                                                    Major Course

                                                                                                    2 units

                                                                                                    Select 2 of the following (4 units in total are required): 

                                                                                                    MDHD 68
                                                                                                    Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System I Laboratory

                                                                                                    1 unit
                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                    Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Basic Chassis Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                    Course Details:

                                                                                                            MDHD 68A
                                                                                                            Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System II Laboratory

                                                                                                            1 unit
                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                            Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Advanced Chassis Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                            Course Details:

                                                                                                                    MDHD 68B
                                                                                                                    Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Engine/Propulsion Systems

                                                                                                                    1 unit
                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                    Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Engine/Propulsion Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                    Course Details:

                                                                                                                            MDHD 68C
                                                                                                                            Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Power Train Systems Laboratory

                                                                                                                            1 unit
                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                            Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Power Train Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                            Course Details:

                                                                                                                                    Summer

                                                                                                                                    4 units

                                                                                                                                    AUTOT 19
                                                                                                                                    Work Experience Education

                                                                                                                                    3 units
                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester
                                                                                                                                    Supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)

                                                                                                                                    12 units of AUTOT 19 are required over multiple semesters. 

                                                                                                                                    Major Course

                                                                                                                                    1 unit

                                                                                                                                    Select one of the following (4 units in total are requirerd): 

                                                                                                                                    MDHD 68
                                                                                                                                    Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System I Laboratory

                                                                                                                                    1 unit
                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                    Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Basic Chassis Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                    Course Details:

                                                                                                                                            MDHD 68A
                                                                                                                                            Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Chassis System II Laboratory

                                                                                                                                            1 unit
                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                            Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Advanced Chassis Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                            Course Details:

                                                                                                                                                    MDHD 68B
                                                                                                                                                    Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Engine/Propulsion Systems

                                                                                                                                                    1 unit
                                                                                                                                                    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                    Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Engine/Propulsion Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                    Course Details:

                                                                                                                                                            MDHD 68C
                                                                                                                                                            Individualized Skills Training (IST) Truck & Bus Power Train Systems Laboratory

                                                                                                                                                            1 unit
                                                                                                                                                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                            Students will be introduced how to complete assigned truck and bus manufacturers’ training modules: Hands-On (HO)/Instructor Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), and/or Video-Based Training (VBT) with instructor supervision. Provide the most current and up-to-date technology for students pursuing a career in Diesel Technology Power Train Systems. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                                                                                                                                                            Course Details:
                                                                                                                                                                    Total: 55 units