Diesel Engine Performance Certificate (CT.AUTDE 71388)

The certificate in Diesel Engine Performance is designed to prepare graduates to work in diesel service and repair. This program covers diesel fuel systems, electronic fuel systems, diesel equipment service and diagnosis and will provide key skills needed for entry level employment or retraining.

Certificate Requirements

Required Core Subject Areas

AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 143 - Active Devices and Sensors Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 161 - Introduction to Automotive Maintenance Credit Hours: 1 *
DHM 107 - Diesel Equipment Service and Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 *
DHM 108 - Diesel Engine Tune-Up Credit Hours: 2 *
DHM 125 - Diesel Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
DHM 205 - Diesel Engines II Credit Hours: 3 *
DHM 225 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 *

Completion Plan

First Semester

AUT 161 - Introduction to Automotive Maintenance Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 4 week FA) *
AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
AUT 143 - Active Devices and Sensors Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *
DHM 108 - Diesel Engine Tune-Up Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *

Subtotal: 13 Credit Hours

Second Semester

DHM 107 - Diesel Equipment Service and Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
DHM 125 - Diesel Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
DHM 205 - Diesel Engines II Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
DHM 225 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 25

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”