Diesel Technology
The Rend Lake College Diesel Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and work skills needed to enter the diesel engine repair and maintenance field. This mechanical-field program is structured with both lecture and laboratory experience and leads to either an Associate in Applied Science Degree or an Occupational Certificate.
College personnel take great pride in the fact that most work is based on realistic live-work situations. Emphasis is placed on hydraulics, diesel fuel systems, transmissions and power trains, diesel engine maintenance, diesel engine electronics and computerized engine controllers in relation to the modern technology of today’s industry. Associate degree course work includes one semester of supervised occupational experience (on-the-job training).
Degrees & Certificates in Diesel Technology
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY - Certificate
Occupational Certificate
► Total = 30 Hours
First Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)
- AGRI 1203 Ignition and Electrical Systems (5)
- AGRI 1208 Diesel Engines (6)
- DIEL 1204 Intermediate Diesels (4)
- DIEL 1208 Diesel Accessories (2)
Second Semester (13 Cr. Hrs.)
- AGRI 1204 Physics of Hydraulics (4)
- DIEL 1202 Basic Diesel Fuel Systems (2)
- DIEL 1203 Heavy Equipment Alignment (2)
- DIEL 1205 Heavy Equipment Brakes (3)
- DIEL 1206 Advanced Diesels (2)
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY - Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree
A two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program is designed to prepare students for occupations involving the maintenance and repair of diesel engines. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student should have a thorough knowledge of servicing diesel systems and their accessories. Also upon completion, the student has the option to capstone into a participating four-year institution.
► Total = 66 Hours
First Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)
- AGRI 1208 Diesel Engines (6)
- DIEL 1208 Diesel Accessories (2)
- ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition I 1 (3)
- CSCI 1101 Intro to Computers or
CSCI 1102 Intro to Computers w/ Business Applications (3)
- PSYC 2101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
Second Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)
- AGRI 1204 Physics of Hydraulics (4)
- COMM 1101 Principles of Effective Speaking (3)
- DIEL 1202 Basic Diesel Fuel Systems (2)
- DIEL 1205 Heavy Equipment Brakes (3)
- DIEL 1210 Supervised Occupational Experience (4)
Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)
- AGRI 1203 Ignition and Electrical Systems (5)
- AGRI 1222 Applied Mathematics (3)
- AGRI 2201 Transmission and Power Trains (4)
- DIEL 1204 Intermediate Diesels (4)
Fourth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)
- AGRI 1206 Ag Air Conditioning Systems 2 (4)
- AGRI 2204 Advanced Major Overhaul (5)
- DIEL 1203 Heavy Equipment Alignment (2)
- DIEL 1206 Advanced Diesels (2)
- DIEL 2210 Supervised Occupational Experience or
AGRI 2206 Advanced Electrical and Hydraulics (4)
RECOMMENED COURSE (17 Cr. Hrs.)
WELD 1270 Introduction to Welding Processes (4)
1 Prerequisite course(s) may be required based on test scores.
2 Highly recommended course for students in the Diesel Technology program.
Diesel Technology Brochures
Program Outcomes
Diesel Technology
- Communicate effectively the current issues and challenges of the Agriculture industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to gather and synthesize information pertinent to Agriculture.
- Demonstrate the ability to calculate and interpret results of specific agricultural scenarios.
- Exhibit an in-depth understanding of internal combustion engines common to the agriculture industry.
- Develop critical thinking skills in order to troubleshoot DC electrical systems.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fluid power.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding concerning function and adjustment of various agricultural implements.
- Demonstrate a personal work ethic and perspective necessary to be successful in the agriculture industry.
Faculty & Staff
Dean of Applied Science & Technology
Phone Extension: 1774
Building: South Oasis
Office: 145
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Administrative Assistant | Applied Science & Technology Division
Phone Extension: 1261
Building: South Oasis
Office: 134
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Diesel Technology Instructor | Applied Science & Advanced Technology
Phone Extension: 7915
Building: Applied Science Center
Office: 115
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