Career And Program Description
The diesel service technician repairs and maintains diesel powered trucks and equipment and their support systems.
The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in diesel service technology. Training is varied to give students a broad understanding and background in the different phases of the diesel service industry. Students have additional cost for tools and books.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Diesel Service Technology
Electric Power Generation Service Technology
Two-Year Certificate
Diesel Service Technology
Less than One-Year Certificate
Diesel Service Technology
Less than One-Year Certificate Career Pathway
Electric Power Generation Service Technology
Academic Prerequisites
Diesel Service Technology AAS:
- Placement into RD 90 or higher.
- Completion of MTH 20 or higher or equivalent placement test score.
Electric Power Generation Service Technology AAS:
- Completion of DS 100, DS 101, DS 103 and DS 203. For transfer students, applicants must pass the placement test administered through the testing center at PCC or an equivalent testing center.
- This is a limited entry program.
- Application and acceptance process: All prospective students must apply to PCC and the department. For details on final program acceptance and other information contact 971-722-7387.
Diesel Service Technology Certificates:
- Placement into RD 90 or higher.
- Completion of MTH 20 or higher or equivalent placement test score.
Electric Power Generation Service Technology Certificate:
- Completion of DS 100, DS 101, DS 103 and DS 203. For transfer students, applicants must pass the placement test administered through the testing center at PCC or an equivalent testing center.
- The Electric Power Generation Service Technology certificate is a limited entry program requiring department chair approval. For more details, see the Diesel Department webpage or contact the program advisor at 971-722-7387. Completing the certificate admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
Academic Requirements
- Students must complete DS courses with a grade of "C" or "P" or higher to receive credit for that course towards a DS degree or certificate.
- Students must complete EPG courses with a grade of "C" or "P" or higher to receive credit for that course towards a EPG degree or certificate.
Non-Academic Prerequisites
- None
Non-Academic Requirements
- None
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Diesel Service Technology
Electric Power Generation Service Technology
Diesel Service Technology AAS Degree
Minimum 92 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Math/computation competency is met through the math course(s) required in the program of study. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Diesel Service Degree Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CG 209 | Job Finding Skills | 1 |
| DS 100 | Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Cummins Electronic Controls | 12 |
| DS 101 | Diesel Engine Rebuild and Lab Procedures | 12 |
| DS 102 | Truck Power Train | 6 |
| DS 103 | Fuel Injection Systems | 6 |
| DS 105 | Fundamentals of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| DS 106 | PMI/Detroit Diesel Electronic Control | 4 |
| DS 202 | Heavy Duty Power Train | 6 |
| DS 203 | Fuel Injection Diag, Elect Eng Controls & Aftertreatment | 6 |
| DS 205 | Mobile and Hydrostatic Hydraulics | 9 |
| DS 206 | Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake, Suspension & Steering | 8 |
| MTH 65 | Introductory Algebra - Second Term 1 | (4) |
| WLD 217 | Diesel Welding | 3 |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| General Education: 4 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 92 | |
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Complete MTH 65 or higher, or successful completion of MTH 65 Competency test.
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This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. WR 121 and WR 121Z are equivalent.
Electric Power Generation Service Technology AAS Degree
Minimum 91 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Math/computation competency is met through the math course(s) required in the program of study. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Electric Power Generation Service Technology Degree Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CG 209 | Job Finding Skills | 1 |
| EPG 101 | Electrical Industry Basic Tooling and Safety | 4 |
| EPG 102 | AC/DC Theory | 6 |
| EPG 103 | Engine Systems | 4 |
| EPG 104 | Generator, Alternator, and Motor Fundamentals | 4 |
| EPG 105 | Generator Application and Installation | 2 |
| EPG 106 | Instruments, Controls, and Protection | 5 |
| EPG 107 | Power Generation Troubleshooting and Diagnostics | 5 |
| EPG 108 | Generator Paralleling and Load Sharing | 5 |
| MTH 65 | Introductory Algebra - Second Term | (4) |
| WLD 217 | Diesel Welding | 3 |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| General Education: 4 courses | ||
| Complete all courses in Diesel Service Track One OR all courses in Dealer Service Track Two | 36 | |
| Total Credits | 91 | |
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DS 100 requirement may be fulfilled by the completion of DS 104 and DS 204.
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This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. WR 121 and WR 121Z are equivalent.
Diesel Service Track One
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DS 100 | Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Cummins Electronic Controls 1 | 12 |
| DS 101 | Diesel Engine Rebuild and Lab Procedures | 12 |
| DS 103 | Fuel Injection Systems | 6 |
| DS 203 | Fuel Injection Diag, Elect Eng Controls & Aftertreatment | 6 |
Dealer Service Track Two
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DST 110 | Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals | 8 |
| DST 111 | Introduction to Caterpillar Service Industry | 3 |
| DST 112 | Caterpillar Hydraulic Fundamentals | 4 |
| DST 113 | Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems | 4 |
| DST 114 | Fundamentals of Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DST 115 | Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DST 117 | Caterpillar Machine Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| DST 201 | Machine Electronic Systems | 4 |
| DST 202 | Caterpillar Engine Performance | 3 |
| DST 203 | Caterpillar Machine Diagnostic | 3 |
| DST 204 | Machine Specific Systems | 6 |
Two-Year Certificate
Less than One-Year Certificate
Less than One-Year Certificate Career Pathway
Electric Power Generation Service Technology
Diesel Service Technology Two-Year Certificate
Minimum 92 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements.
Diesel Service Technology Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CG 209 | Job Finding Skills | 1 |
| DS 100 | Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Cummins Electronic Controls | 12 |
| DS 101 | Diesel Engine Rebuild and Lab Procedures | 12 |
| DS 102 | Truck Power Train | 6 |
| DS 103 | Fuel Injection Systems | 6 |
| DS 105 | Fundamentals of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| DS 106 | PMI/Detroit Diesel Electronic Control | 4 |
| DS 202 | Heavy Duty Power Train | 6 |
| DS 203 | Fuel Injection Diag, Elect Eng Controls & Aftertreatment | 6 |
| DS 205 | Mobile and Hydrostatic Hydraulics | 9 |
| DS 206 | Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake, Suspension & Steering | 8 |
| MTH 105 | Math in Society (MTH105=MTH105Z) (or any course for which MTH 95 is a prerequisite) §,Z | 4 |
| WLD 217 | Diesel Welding | 3 |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) §,Z | 4 |
| or WR 122 | Composition II (WR122=WR122Z) | |
| or WR 227 | Technical Writing (WR227=WR227Z) | |
| Diesel Service Technology Human Relations Electives § | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 92 | |
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Course contains Related Instruction and cannot be substituted with another course; Related Instruction details can be viewed here.
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This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
MTH 105 and MTH 105Z
WR 122 and WR 122Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
Diesel Service Technology Related Instruction Human Relations Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete a minimum of 8 credits from this list to fulfill the human relations related instruction requirement. | ||
| CG 191 | Exploring Identity and Diversity for College Success | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Psychology and Human Relations | 4 |
| PSY 201A | Introduction to Psychology I (PSY201A=PSY201AZ) Z | 4 |
| PSY 202A | Introduction to Psychology II (PSY202A=PSY202AZ) Z | 4 |
| PSY 214 | Introduction to Personality | 4 |
| PSY 215 | Human Development | 4 |
| PSY 216 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 222 | Family & Intimate Relationships | 4 |
| PSY 231 | Foundations of Human Sexuality | 4 |
| PSY 232 | Human Sexuality in Social Context | 4 |
| PSY 236 | Psychology of Adult Development and Aging | 4 |
| PSY 239 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 240 | Personal Awareness and Growth | 4 |
| SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOC 206 | Social Problems | 4 |
| SOC 213 | Diversity in the United States | 4 |
| SOC 218 | Sociology of Gender | 4 |
| SOC 232 | Death and Dying: Culture and Issues | 4 |
| WS 101 | Women's Studies | 4 |
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This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
PSY 201A and PSY 201AZ
PSY 202A and PSY 202AZ
Diesel Service Technology Less than One-Year Certificate
Minimum 40 credits. Students must also meet all certificate requirements.
Diesel Service Technology Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CG 209 | Job Finding Skills | 1 |
| WLD 217 | Diesel Welding | 3 |
| Diesel Service Technology Electives | 36 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Diesel Service Technology Certificate Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DS 100 | Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Cummins Electronic Controls 1 | 12 |
| DS 101 | Diesel Engine Rebuild and Lab Procedures | 12 |
| DS 102 | Truck Power Train | 6 |
| DS 103 | Fuel Injection Systems | 6 |
| DS 105 | Fundamentals of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems | 6 |
| DS 106 | PMI/Detroit Diesel Electronic Control | 4 |
| DS 202 | Heavy Duty Power Train | 6 |
| DS 203 | Fuel Injection Diag, Elect Eng Controls & Aftertreatment | 6 |
| DS 205 | Mobile and Hydrostatic Hydraulics | 6 |
| DS 206 | Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake, Suspension & Steering | 8 |
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DS 100 requirement may be met by the completion of DS 104 and DS 204.
Electric Power Generation Service Technology Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 35 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements.
Electric Power Generation Service Technology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPG 101 | Electrical Industry Basic Tooling and Safety | 4 |
| EPG 102 | AC/DC Theory | 6 |
| EPG 103 | Engine Systems | 4 |
| EPG 104 | Generator, Alternator, and Motor Fundamentals | 4 |
| EPG 105 | Generator Application and Installation | 2 |
| EPG 106 | Instruments, Controls, and Protection | 5 |
| EPG 107 | Power Generation Troubleshooting and Diagnostics | 5 |
| EPG 108 | Generator Paralleling and Load Sharing | 5 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
DS 100. Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical/Cummins Electronic Controls. 12 Credits.
Covers basic and advanced electrical theory, electrical components, and proper electric diagnostic procedures. Introduces basic and advanced electrical systems, the use of diagnostic tools, and maintenance. Includes Cummins electronic engine controls and multiplexing. Prerequisite: RD 90 or equivalent placement and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
DS 101. Diesel Engine Rebuild and Lab Procedures. 12 Credits.
Examines engine theory, engine components, and proper diesel engine rebuild procedures. Introduces basic engine electrical and fuel systems, shop tool use and maintenance. Includes lift truck inspection and operator training. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 102. Truck Power Train. 6 Credits.
Explores concepts in gear transmissions, differentials and clutches involved in the application of diesel-powered vehicles. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 103. Fuel Injection Systems. 6 Credits.
Covers fuel injection systems and how they relate to diesel engine performance and operation. Explores the operations of all major fuel injection devices including diesel fuels, fuel transfer pumps, fuel nozzles, fuel injectors, filtration systems, metering systems and governing systems. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 105. Fundamentals of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems. 3 Credits.
Covers fundamentals of mobile air conditioning in theory and shop practice. Provides a solid background in applications of air conditioning in the trucking and heavy equipment industry. Covers mobile heavy duty air conditioning operation, troubleshooting and system repair. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 106. PMI/Detroit Diesel Electronic Control. 4 Credits.
Covers Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of vehicles, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) out of service criteria, PM scheduling, lubricants and winterizing. Covers Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) operation and diagnostics. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 202. Heavy Duty Power Train. 6 Credits.
Introduces advanced theory and applications of automatic and power shift transmissions used in the heavy equipment industry. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 203. Fuel Injection Diag, Elect Eng Controls & Aftertreatment. 6 Credits.
Covers fuel injection high pressure systems and their applications, fuel system diagnostics, electronic engine controls, and exhaust aftertreatment systems. Prerequisites: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 205. Mobile and Hydrostatic Hydraulics. 9 Credits.
Covers fundamental and advanced hydraulics and hydrostatics used on heavy equipment, farm machinery, marine equipment, hydraulic cranes, backhoes and other equipment. Emphasizes troubleshooting. Prerequisite: (RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
DS 206. Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake, Suspension & Steering. 8 Credits.
Examines concepts in medium/heavy duty truck brake systems, suspension and steering. Covers air brake systems, hydraulic brake systems, truck foundation brakes, antilock brakes, automatic slack adjusters, wheels, tires and fifth wheels. Emphasizes safety and the use of service manuals and textbooks. Prerequisites:(RD 90 or equivalent placement) and (MTH 20 or equivalent placement). Audit available.
EPG 101. Electrical Industry Basic Tooling and Safety. 4 Credits.
Covers basic tooling used in the power generation industry. Encompasses safety hazards associated with the electrical industry.
EPG 102. AC/DC Theory. 6 Credits.
Introduces principles of electricity as they relate to direct and alternating current. Includes magnetism, voltage, current, resistance, and watts. Explores the formulas and laws related to these principles. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 101.
EPG 103. Engine Systems. 4 Credits.
Covers basic engine performance and systems related to prime movers in power generation. Covers ignition, starting, charging, fuel, exhaust, cooling, governing, preheating, and protective systems. Includes troubleshooting and diagnosing system-related issues. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 102.
EPG 104. Generator, Alternator, and Motor Fundamentals. 4 Credits.
Covers the construction, operation, and repair of generators, alternators, and motors. Covers utilization of different resources for finding service literature and specifications on prime movers and alternators. Includes alternator voltage regulator operation and adjustment. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 103.
EPG 105. Generator Application and Installation. 2 Credits.
Introduces installation and maintenance of a power generation system. Covers cooling, exhaust, starting, mounting, fuel storage, and ventilation. Includes load requirements, generator sizing, and power applications. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 104.
EPG 106. Instruments, Controls, and Protection. 5 Credits.
Covers instrumentation, control, and protection of the prime mover and generator. Encompasses the operation of circuit breakers, relays, controllers, gauges, sensors, and switch gear. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 105.
EPG 107. Power Generation Troubleshooting and Diagnostics. 5 Credits.
Introduces methods for systematically and efficiently troubleshooting problems on electric power generation (EPG) systems. Covers performing diagnostic testing and troubleshooting on various models of generators. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 106.
EPG 108. Generator Paralleling and Load Sharing. 5 Credits.
Introduces generator paralleling and load sharing. Includes the use of multiple generators in grid supply and peak shaving. Covers different switchgear systems utilized in generator control systems. Prerequisite/concurrent: EPG 107.