Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field. The degree program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.
For specific information about potential positions and wages in diesel and heavy equipment employment, visit the Central Piedmont Career Coach website.
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A60460)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
or COM 231 | Public Speaking | |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2.0 |
| TRN 120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5.0 |
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2.0 |
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6.0 |
| HET 114 | Power Trains | 5.0 |
| HET 125 | Preventive Maintenance (Major Others) | 2.0 |
| Major Others Requirements | ||
| Select 22 credits from the following: | 22.0 | |
| Hybrid-Electric Transportation | ||
| Emerging Transportation Technology | ||
| Sustainable Transportation Technology | ||
| PC Skills for Transportation | ||
| Basic Welding for Transportation | ||
| Electronic Engines | ||
| Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up | ||
| Air Brakes | ||
| Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | ||
| Suspension and Steering | ||
| Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | ||
| Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Construction | ||
| Advanced Hydraulics | ||
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8.0 | |
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Work-Based Learning IV | ||
| Preventive Maintenance Lab | ||
| Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems Lab | ||
| Advanced Transportation Electronics | ||
| Basic Welding for Transportation Lab | ||
| Transportation Climate Control Lab | ||
| Basic Transportation Electrical Lab | ||
| Advanced Automotive Electricity | ||
| Biofuels for Transportation | ||
| Gaseous Fuels for Transportation | ||
| Total Credits | 68 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diplomas (D60460)
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma (D60460-D3)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3.0 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2.0 |
| TRN 120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5.0 |
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2.0 |
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6.0 |
| HET 114 | Power Trains | 5.0 |
| HET 125 | Preventive Maintenance | 2.0 |
| Major Other - Select 14 credits from the follwing: | 14.0 | |
| PC Skills for Transportation | ||
| Basic Welding for Transportation | ||
| Electronic Engines | ||
| Hydraulics-Medium and Heavy Duty | ||
| Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | ||
| Suspension and Steering | ||
| Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | ||
| Hydraulics-Medium and Heavy Duty | ||
| Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Construction | ||
| Advanced Hydraulics | ||
| Technical Elective - Select 6 Credits from the following: | 6.0 | |
| Basic Transportation Electrical Lab | ||
| Transportation Climate Control Lab | ||
| Basic Welding for Transportation Lab | ||
| Preventive Maintenance Lab | ||
| Air Brakes | ||
| Suspension and Steering | ||
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificates (C60460)
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Diesel Service Repair I (C60460-C3)
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Diesel Service Repair II (C60460-C4)
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Diesel Service Repair III (C60460-C5)
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Over the Road Specialist I (C60460-10)
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Over the Road Specialist II (C60460-11)
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Diesel Service Repair I (C60460-C3)
| Major Requirements | ||
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2.0 |
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2.0 |
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6.0 |
| TRN 140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2.0 |
| TRN 170 | PC Skills for Transportation | 2.0 |
| HET 231 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2.0 |
| HET 232 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems Lab | 1.0 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Diesel Service Repair II (C60460-C4)
| Major Requirements | ||
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2.0 |
| TRN 140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2.0 |
| TRN 180 | Basic Welding for Transportation | 3.0 |
| TRN 180A | Basic Welding for Transportation Lab | 1.0 |
| HET 233 | Suspension and Steering | 4.0 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2.0 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Diesel Service Repair III (C60460-C5)
| Major Requirements | ||
| HET 114 | Power Trains | 5.0 |
| HET 125 | Preventive Maintenance | 2.0 |
| HET 126 | Preventive Maintenance Lab | 1.0 |
| HET 128 | Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up | 2.0 |
| HET 230 | Air Brakes | 2.0 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3.0 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2.0 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Over the Road Specialist I (C60460-10)
| Major Requirements: | ||
| TRN 120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5.0 |
| TRN 120A | Basic Transportation Electrical Lab | 1.0 |
| HET 231 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2.0 |
| HET 232 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems Lab | 1.0 |
| HET 125 | Preventive Maintenance | 2.0 |
| HET 126 | Preventive Maintenance Lab | 1.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Specialization in Over the Road Specialist II (C60460-11)
| Major Requirements: | ||
| HET 115 | Electronic Engines | 3.0 |
| HET 128 | Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up | 2.0 |
| HET 233 | Suspension and Steering | 4.0 |
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2.0 |
| TRN 140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2.0 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Suggested Course Sequence
The following is the suggested plan for when to take each course to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, based on the program requirements of the 2024-2025 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. This plan is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with your academic advisor about the plan and any questions. This program might also offer diplomas or certificates; visit the catalog or contact the program for details. Visit the Academic Advising page for instructions on locating your assigned advisor: https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/academic-advising
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| TRN 120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5.0 |
| TRN 120A | Basic Transportation Electrical Lab | 1.0 |
| HET 125 | Preventive Maintenance | 2.0 |
| HET 126 | Preventive Maintenance Lab | 1.0 |
| HET 231 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2.0 |
| HET 232 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems Lab | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C60460-10. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2.0 |
| TRN 170 | PC Skills for Transportation | 2.0 |
| HET 115 | Electronic Engines | 3.0 |
| HET 128 | Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up | 2.0 |
| HET 233 | Suspension and Steering | 4.0 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| TRN 140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2.0 |
| TRN 140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2.0 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C60460-11. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 7 | |
| Term IV | ||
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6.0 |
| TRN 180 | Basic Welding for Transportation | 3.0 |
| TRN 180A | Basic Welding for Transportation Lab | 1.0 |
| COM 110 or COM 231 | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Term V | ||
| HET 114 | Power Trains | 5.0 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2.0 |
| ATT 140 or ATT 150 | Emerging Transportation Technology or Sustainable Transportation Technology | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |