Diesel Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension

Program Requirements

Total Credits 8

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
DPM101DPM1001	Diesel Shop Orientation	2
Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air, and hydraulic tools safely. Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and to apply mandated regulations. Emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. (1-2)
DPM140DPM1040	Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension I	3
Emphasizes lecture and related lab in the diagnosis and service of heavy duty mechanical and air suspension systems, wheels, tires, and pressure management systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPM1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)
DPM240DPM2040	Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension II	3
Covers the diagnosis and service of heavy duty standard and air assisted steering along with chassis and frame alignment. This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPM1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)

Degree & Certificate Options

Diesel Technology

Associate of Applied Science

73 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel Electrical

Certificate

14 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel HVAC

Certificate

7 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel Engines

Certificate

16 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel Heavy Duty Breaks

Certificate

10 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel Heavy Duty Powertrains

Certificate

9 Credits

Curriculum

Certificate

8 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel Hydraulics

Certificate

6 Credits

Curriculum

Diesel & Automotive Master Technician

Certificate

Credits

Curriculum

AG Power Equipment Repair

Certificate

26 Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.