For more information, visit the Dallas College Diesel and Heavy Equipment webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Diesel and Heavy Equipment- Diesel Preventive Maintenance Technician Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Diesel and Heavy Equipment-Diesel Preventive Maintenance Technician Occupational Skills Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The award is designed to train students to become entry-level maintenance technicians. Training is focused on safety, and maintenance procedures. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
DEMR 1301 – Shop Safety and Procedures
DEMR 1305 – Basic Electrical Systems
DEMR 1317 – Basic Brake Systems
DEMR 1330 – Steering and Suspension I This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Diesel and Heavy Equipment-Diesel Preventive Maintenance Technician Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS