Diesel Power Technology, AAS Degree
Diesel Power Technology: a great way to get your hands on some of today’s biggest, most automated machinery used in the agriculture industry! Students will take classes in electronic controls, GPS, introductory diesel, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, harvesting equipment, service management and more to learn how to help farmers increase productivity and be more profitable.
Manufacturers are incorporating more and more technology into their new products. At the local dealer level, where equipment is sold and serviced, the demand for technicians who understand this new technology and have the ability to repair it in a cost-effective timely manner, is at an all-time high. This program will produce technicians who can diagnose mechanical and electronic problems or hydraulic failures in the complex modern equipment used on farms and in fields.
Students receive hands-on training and learn applied skills such as repair, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills that are critical for this industry. As part of the program, students will also complete an internship at an ag power dealership or job site related to the program.
Career opportunities include positions like service technician, parts person, parts manager, service/warranty writer, or customer service/sales representative at an agriculture power equipment dealership.
Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students must bring their own device, which must meet MTI specifications, or may purchase one from MTI.
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester
| DPT 120 | Diesel Engines Control Systems | 3 |
| DPT 130 | Electrical Electronic Systems | 2 |
| OPRV 105 | Service Center Fundamentals | 2 |
| OPRV 121 | Basic Engine Lab | 2 |
| OSHA 100 | OSHA 10 Training | 1 |
| CIS 105 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Second Semester
| DPT 107 | Introduction to Hydraulics | 2 |
| DPT 115 | Intro to Powertrain | 2 |
| DPT 121 | Adv. Diesel Engine and Control Sys | 3 |
| DPT 161 | Air Cond. Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| OPRV 150 | Hand-held Power Equipment Lab | 3 |
| OPRV 280 | Successful Service Management | 1 |
| AGT 103 | Machinery Management | 2 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester (Summer)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| DPT 215 | Adv. Powertrain and Drive Systems | 2 |
| AGT 212 | Ag Chem Equipment | 2-3 |
| PAT 102 | Principles of GPS/GIS | 2 |
| | Communications Elective | 3 |
| | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Electives (Choose two or three)
| DPT 240 | Harvesting Equipment Basics | 3 |
| DPT 241 | Tractor Performance and Set-Up | 2 |
| DPT 242 | | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| DPT 201 | Guidance Steering and Variable Rate | 3 |
| DPT 210 | Adv Fluid Power Dynamics | 3 |
| DPT 221 | Ag Equipment Diagnostics | 3 |
| DPT 231 | Adv Electrical/Electric Diagnostics | 3 |
| WLD 102 | Basic Welding | 2 |
Electives (Choose one or two)
| DPT 243 | Seeding Equipment Fundamentals | 3 |
| DPT 245 | Hay Equipment Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 76