About
The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program provides students with the technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in truck, construction, agricultural equipment, and other related fields as technicians. By working in the fuel injection lab and on actual diesel powered equipment, students are well prepared to enter the workforce after graduation. The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Overview
Information | Detail |
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Time Commitment | Full Time |
Typical Program Length | 20 Months |
Clock Hours | 2,160 |
Class Type | Day, Night |
Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
Total Tuition/Fees | $8,179.00 |
Textbook/Supplies Cost | $3,694.85 |
Program Credentials
Campus Locations
Main Campus
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Extension Campus Anderson County Higher Education Center
220 Frank L. Diggs Drive
Clinton, TN 37716
220 Frank L. Diggs Drive
Clinton, TN 37716
Curriculum/Courses
First Trimester:
DPE 0001 Worker Characteristic
DPE 1010 Orientation
DPE 1020 Safety
DPE 1030 General Shop Skills
DPE 1040 Preventative Maintenance
DPE 1050 Basic Diesel Theory
Second Trimester:
DPE 0002 Worker Characteristic
DPE 2010 Diesel Engine Mechanical
Third Trimester:
DPE 0003 Worker Characteristic
DPE 3010 Basic Electricity and Electronics
DPE 3020 Electronic Diesel Engine Controls
Fourth Trimester:
DPE 0004 Worker Characteristic
DPE 4010 Brakes
DPE 4020 Suspension and Steering
DPE 4030 Hydraulics
Fifth Trimester:
DPE 0005 Worker Characteristic
DPE 5010 Drive Trains
DPE 5020 Heating Ventilation & AC
Books and Supplies
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)