Diesel Power-Light Truck Technology, AAS Degree
This program provides you with a great way to get your hands on some of today’s high-powered, light duty vehicles. Students enrolled in the Light Truck Technology option will develop skills to diagnose, repair, and overhaul trucks sized Class Six and below. The first-year core curriculum provides you with the fundamentals of diesel technology before you move into the specifics of light truck maintenance and repair.
Through hands-on training in a state-of-the art lab, you will have access to a variety of makes and models of trucks to give you valuable real-life experience working on engines and maintaining these workhorse machines. You will also learn how to diagnose and repair air and hydraulic brake systems, electrical systems, drivetrains, and chassis. Also covered are important units like over-the-road diagnostics, preventative maintenance, transportation refrigeration and GPS/GIS systems.
Classroom instruction, combined with lab projects, will better prepare you for the workforce. As part of the program, you will also complete an internship at a job site related to the program. You can even consider a third-year option to earn a second AAS degree in our Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology.
Graduates of this option will be ready for careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry. Career opportunities include positions like service technician, parts person, parts manager, service/warranty writer, or customer service/sales representative at a dealership.
Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students may purchase a laptop from Mitchell Tech or bring their own device that meets Mitchell Tech specifications.
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 120 | Basic Engine Theory & Operation | 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
| AGT 103 | Machinery Management | 2 |
| 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 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester (Summer)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| DPT 250 | Light Truck Drivetrains | 3 |
| DPT 251 | Truck Integrated Electronics | 2 |
| DPT 252 | Air and Hydraulic Brakes Systems | 3 |
| DPT 260 | Preventative Maintenance | 3 |
| PAT 102 | Principles of GPS/GIS | 2 |
| | Written Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| DPT 207 | Advanced Hydraulics | 3 |
| DPT 231 | Adv Electrical/Electric Diagnostics | 3 |
| DPT 253 | Chassis and DOT Inspections | 2 |
| DPT 261 | Over the Road Equipment Diagnostics | 3 |
| DPT 262 | Transportation Refrigeration | 1 |
| WLD 102 | Basic Welding | 2 |
| TRAN 100 | Industrial Transportation CDL | 1 |
| | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 77