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The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program provides practical experience in the repair and maintenance of diesel powered equipment. Students receive instruction in troubleshooting, engine analysis, disassembling engines replacing defective parts, reassembling, etc. The program mission is to provide technical instructional and skill development to enable students to enter employment in truck, construction, agricultural equipment, and other related fields as technicians.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 20 Months |
| Clock Hours | 2,160 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $7,705.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $5,881.00 |
Program Credentials
Campus Locations
Main Campus
100 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
100 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
Curriculum/Courses
First Trimester:
DPE 0001 - Worker Characteristic
DPE 1005 - Technology Foundations
DPE 1010 - Orientation
DPE 1020 - Safety
DPE 1031 - 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 & Electronic
DPE 3020 - Electronic Diesel Engine Control
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


