Diesel Technology, A.A.S.
Overview
Today's power market is almost exclusively diesel-fueled from 20 to more than 55,000 horsepower. The need for diesel technicians is rapidly increasing, with growing applications in the lawn and garden equipment fields. Coupled with the strong market applications to meet the construction, power generator and agricultural needs, the expanding technology in engines and fuel systems requires trained technicians to maintain them.
Courses in the fundamentals of diesel engine technology and diesel fuel systems are complemented with electrical and electronics, hydraulic, welding, power trains and construction equipment systems courses. Courses offered at SUNY Cobleskill require much hands-on training so each student may develop those skills necessary to meet current and future challenges.
The Diesel Technology program has recently been further enhanced by being accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors. This highly respected group of industry leaders has helped to establish guidelines for the program. Students successfully completing the program are highly sought after technicians with the skills to be successful in the industry.
Students can choose between the traditional Diesel Technology track or through sponsorship by a John Deere dealer enroll in the John Deere C&F Tech track.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students successfully completing the Diesel Technology program of study will be able to:
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and a proficiency of skill using equipment while working within the following topics:
- Safety concerns and Administrative structure of the workplace as outlined in the AED Standards
- Electronic/Electrical systems as outlined in the AED Standards
- Hydraulic/Hydrostatic systems as outlined in the AED Standards
- Power Trains as outlined in the AED Standards
- Diesel Engines as outlined in the AED Standards
- Air Conditioning/Heating as outlined in the AED Standards
- Understand the principles of operation of various equipment systems along with advanced technology applications using GPS technology and integrated grade control.
- Work effectively in an equipment dealership by knowing the functions and procedures of service departments, sales departments, and parts departments.
- Adapt to the needs of the employers who need people that can think critically, manage their time effectively, communicate confidently, problem solve using logic and/or mathematical reasoning, and appreciate the diversity of their surroundings including customers, co-workers, and the environment.
