BACK TO PROGRAMSThe DT program is designed to give students the knowledge and practical hands-on experience to meet the automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification standards. All DT instructors are ASE Master certified. CEI has adopted the eight ASE areas (Medium - Heavy Truck T1 – T8) as the guidelines for its mechanics programs. To meet the ASE certification standards, students receive classroom instruction, troubleshoot and performed repairs on models, then advance to completing live work projects on the shop floor.
Heavy Duty Diesel students spend approximately two hours per day in the classroom completing the theory portion of the course, developing reasoning, understanding concepts, and learning the why and how of DT. Students gain practical knowledge by spending approximately 4 ½ hours per day performing hands-on training in labs, developing the necessary skills a technician needs to repair, service, and overhaul a variety of vehicles and machines. It all comes together throughout the program as students build their mechanical aptitudes, increase their computer and math skills, and develop and use complex problem-solving skills to perform routine
maintenance and diagnostic repairs.
What do our students learn?
- Diesel Engines T2, Drive-train (clutches, manual transmissions, drive lines, differential assemblies) T3, and Brakes T4*
- Heavy duty diesel preventative maintenance and inspection T8*
- Advanced training in hydraulics, steering and suspension T5, HVAC T7, and Electrical/electronic systems (T6)* for diesel vehicles
- Diagnosis and repair of modern heavy-duty diesel trucks
- Diagnosis and repair of heavy-duty diesel emissions systems, electrical and electronics
Refers to ASE (Automotive Service Excellence certifications).
Why CEI's Heavy Diesel program?
- Affordable
- 10:1 Student-to-teacher ratio
- Learn in a live shop
- ASE Master-certified instructors
- 1200 hours of experience
Program Options/Length
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
69 Credits | 4 Semester Program (29 months) | Includes general education courses
The DT program recommends students take their general education courses before they start, after they complete the program, or during the summer - Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
54 Credits | 4 Semester Program (24 months) | Does not include General Education - Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC)
30 Credits | 2 Semester Program (12 months) | Does not Include General Education
Where are our Graduates Working?
The intellectual knowledge and hands-on experience students receive in this program prepares them to work in a large variety of facilities, including:
- Large and small dealerships
- Auto part dealers
- National and local
- transportation chains
- Transmission and specialty shops
- State and federal transportation departments
- Repair shops
- Truck stop
- Semi-truck and farm equipment dealers
Placement
100% - Average placement for graduates over the past five years
Application
Students wanting to apply for a degree seeking program at the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) must submit all of the following application materials for review:
- Application for admission
- Official High School/GED transcript
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended
Program Requirements
Complete Classes in Sequence: Classes in the DT program are progressive and designed to be completed in a specific sequence and order. Students must complete all semester 1 classes before taking semester 2 classes, etc.
Pass Classes: Once accepted into a program, students must pass their program-specific courses with a minimum grade of C (75%) or higher AND in the sequence outlined, BEFORE continuing to the next.
Proficiency Exam: Expectant graduates may be required to sit for proficiency exams at the conclusion of their program. IF required, information regarding costs and dates for the exams will be posted in the online catalog and will be available from the program instructor(s).
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Heavy Duty Diesel (AAS)
69 Credits | Financial Aid Eligible | Includes General Education Courses
Semester 1
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 133 | Manual Drive-Train | 2 |
| ASE 114 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| ASE 173 | Auto/Diesel Basic HVAC | 2 |
| ASE 164 | Intro to Electrical | 1 |
| ASE 165 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| MTD 103 | Auto/Diesel Tech Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| MTD 110 | Mechanics Technical Math | 2 |
Semester 2
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 102 | Workplace Technical Skills | 3 |
| ASE 105 | Diesel Theory I | 6 |
| ASE 105L | Diesel Lab I | 6 |
Semester 3
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 205 | Diesel Theory II | 6 |
| ASE 205L | Diesel Lab II | 6 |
Semester 4
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 206 | Diesel Theory III | 6 |
| ASE 206L | Diesel Lab III | 6 |
Required General Edu Courses For AAS
It is recommended to take these courses before or after the
the program, not during.
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEM | Any GEM Elective Course* | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I* | 3 |
| MATH 123 | Mathematics in Modern Society* | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| PHYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology* | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology* | 3 |
Heavy Duty Diesel (ATC)
54 Credits | Financial Aid Eligible | Does NOT Include General Education Courses
Semester 1
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 133 | Manual Drive-Train | 2 |
| ASE 114 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| ASE 173 | Auto/Diesel Basic HVAC | 2 |
| ASE 164 | Intro to Electrical | 1 |
| ASE 165 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| MTD 103 | Auto/Diesel Tech Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| MTD 110 | Mechanics Technical Math | 2 |
Semester 2
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 102 | Workplace Technical Skills | 3 |
| ASE 105 | Diesel Theory I | 6 |
| ASE 105L | Diesel Lab I | 6 |
Semester 3
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 205 | Diesel Theory II | 6 |
| ASE 205L | Diesel Lab II | 6 |
Semester 4
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 206 | Diesel Theory III | 6 |
| ASE 206L | Diesel Lab III | 6 |
Heavy Duty Diesel (ITC)
30 Credits | Financial Aid Eligible | Does NOT Include General Education Courses
Semester 1
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 133 | Manual Drive-Train | 2 |
| ASE 114 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| ASE 173 | Auto/Diesel Basic HVAC | 2 |
| ASE 164 | Intro to Electrical | 1 |
| ASE 165 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| MTD 103 | Auto/Diesel Tech Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| MTD 110 | Mechanics Technical Math | 2 |
Semester 2
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASE 102 | Workplace Technical Skills | 3 |
| ASE 105 | Diesel Theory I | 6 |
| ASE 105L | Diesel Lab I | 6 |
Tools
The following is a generic list of the tools required for the diesel program. It is important that students begin their professional repair career by purchasing “professional mechanic grade tools”. Questions regarding the suitability of specific tools should be directed to your individual instructor.
Recommended Tool List
At a minimum, each FIRST year student will need the following:
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Four drawer tool cart with locking device and key (*)
- 3/8” Drive socket set, consisting of the following:
- 6 point shallow and deep well metric sockets 8mm thru 21mm
- Extensions 1”, 3”, 6”, 9”, 12” and 18”
- 3/8” drive universal
- Ratchet 45 tooth, 8” long reversible (*)
- 1/2” Drive socket set consisting of the following:
- 6 point shallow and deep metric sockets: 10mm-27mm
- Extensions 2, 3, 6, and 10”
- Ratchet 45 tooth, 11” reversible; (*)
- 1/2” Breaker bar/flex handle (16”minimum)
- 1/2” drive universal
- SAE and Metric combination wrenches in the following sizes;
- 1/4”-1 ¼” in 1/16th” increments
- 7mm thru 27mm.
- SAE and Metric Tubing/line wrenches
- 3/8” thru 13/16”
- 9mm thru 24mm
- Adjustable wrenches: 8” & 12”
- Hammers:
- Slim line compo thane hammer (*),
- Dead blow head (1-1/2 # 12” handle)
- 4# Sledge Hammer (*)
- 16 oz. Ball peen
- Pliers:
- 6” combination slip-joint pliers: 1” maximum jaw opening, 1-1/4” jaw throat depth (*);
- 7”diagonal cutting pliers (side cutter), rubber grips (*);
- 7” needle nose pliers with rubber grip, 2-5/8 jaw depth (*);
- 10” Rib lock pliers (water pump) 5adjustment, 1-1/2” capacity (*);
- 10” lever jaw wrench pliers (vise grip) 2 straight jaws (*)
- 6” lever jaw wrench pliers (vise grip) 2 curved jaws (*)
- 6” lever jaw needle nose pliers (vise grip) (*)
- Wire stripper/crimper tool
- Screwdrivers with shatterproof handles:
- Flat blade 6" round shank, 4" stubby, 1/8 x 2" pocket
- Phillips #13" long, #2 6" long, #2 stubby
- Torx screwdrivers (T8-T40)
- Hex key sets 1/16" thru 3/8" and 1.5mm thru 10mm
- Torx bit:
- T6 – T60
- E4 – E18
- Chisels and Punches:
- Cold chisels: 7/16 x 5-1/2” 5/8 x 6-1/2”;
- Pin punches 1/8, x 4-7/8, 5/32 x 5-1/8, 1/4 x 5-7/8, 5/16 x 1;
- Center punch 3/8 x 1
- 1/2" drive 25-250 ft-lbs Torque Wrench
- Flat file- 10” mill bastard, with shatter-proof handle
- Air blow gun-lever type safety blow gun, with rubber-tipped nozzle
- Tire inflator
- Prybars:
- 15” pry bar (lady slipper or rolling head style)
- 12” pry bar with shatterproof handle
- 18” pry bar with shatterproof handle
- 24” pry bar with shatterproof handle
- 36” pry bar with shatterproof handle
- Master feeler gauge from .0015’ to .035: 25 blades approximately 3-5/16 x 1/2” and Brass feeler gauges .008” - .035”
- Adjustable hacksaw, 12” blade minimum
- Oil filter wrenches or belt type (*)
- Continuity test light, 12 volt with 2’ lead and alligator ground clamp (*)
- Gasket Scraper
- Magnetic pick up tool
- Mechanics Mirror
- Drop light/flashlight (corded or cordless)
- Battery service tool kit
- 0-6” dial caliper
- 10 ft. Steel tape rule, with locking blades and automatic rewind, at least 1/2” wide (*)
- Wire brush (handheld) 10” long wood handle(*)
- 1/2" drive impact wrench minimum 750 ft-lbs. Torque at 90 PSI
- Creeper
- Fluke meter MT 87 (*)
Recommended Tool List Cont...
Suggested tool list for SECOND year (Optional):
- Height 40” width 55” depth 25” roll-cab with 6” casters, complete with locking device and key (*)
- Height 28” width 55” depth 25” Top box tool chest with locking device and key (*)
- 3/8” socket set containing the following:
- 6 and 12 point SAE shallow and deep well 1/4 -1” in 1/16th increments
- 1/2” socket set consisting of the following:
- Deep impact axle nut sockets 30mm, 32mm, and 36mm
- 1/2” Drive cordless impact wrench minimum 750 ft-lbs. Torque
- 1/2” Drive metric impact sockets:
- 6 and 12 point, deep and shallow, 10mm thru 36mm
- 1/2” Drive SAE impact sockets:
- 6 and 12 point, shallow and deep, 3/8 thru 1 ½
- 1/2” Drive impact universal
- 1/2” Dive 3, 5, and 10 inch impact extensions
- 1/2” drive 36” long breaker bar
- 1/2”drive to 3/4”drive adapter
- 3/4” to 1/2”drive adapter
- 3/4” to 1” drive adapter
- 3/4” Impact 1100 lbs/ft minimum
- 3/4” impact sockets 3/4” - 1 1/2”
- 1 inch drive impact sockets: 1” – 2”
- Hub Nut Sockets
- 5/8” extra deep Jake brake socket
- SAE combination wrenches 1-1/4” thru 2”
- Metric combination wrenches 30mm42mm
- SAE and Metric combination Gear wrench sets(3/8”-3/4”, 8mm-19mm)
- 3/4” Cummins valve adjuster wrench M1322 (*)
- SAE and Metric thread files
- Flat file- 10” mill/bastard, with shatter-proof handle
- Tap and die set standard and metric
- Corded/cordless/air 3/8” chuck reversible drill and drill bits thru ½ inch
- Corded 1/2” chuck drill
- Bolt extractor set 1/4 to 1-3/4 multi-spline
- Spicer clutch adjuster tools
- Trailer cord tester
- Torque angle gauge.
- Gear puller set