Clean Energy Diesel Technician (Advanced) - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)
Description
The Automotive Clean Energy Diesel Technician (Advanced) Career Pathway Certificate of Completion trains students to be the key troubleshooter in figuring out a vehicle’s drivability problems on the most current light duty diesel systems. Students learn to identify everything on power-train malfunctions using the most current computer diagnostic equipment. The Automotive Clean Energy Diesel Technician (Advanced) Career Pathway Certificate of Completion also trains students on the operational principles and theory of Hydraulically actuated Electronically controlled Unit Injection (HEUI) systems, the Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) systems, and the Common Rail (CR) systems. This coursework applies toward ASE certification in (A6) Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems and (A9) Diesel Engine Performance.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate basic technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in Automotive Technology from previous basic skills courses, plus second level electrical / electronic courses.
- Develop safety strategies in relation to high-pressure injection systems.
- Describe diesel engine dynamics and basic operation.
- Describe the evolution of the diesel fuel systems.
- Perform On-Vehicle testing on EUI* and HUEI* Systems
- Describe the operation of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and perform testing.
- Perform On-Vehicle (DPF) Diesel Particulate Filter cleaning and (DOC) Diesel Oxidation Catalyst testing.
- Describe Controller Area Network (CAN) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1939 as they apply to Diesel onboard communication.
- Develop sustainable practices of recycling fluids and batteries.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
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Required:
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Recommended:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)
Material costs
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Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200
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ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
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Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source
Enrollment fees
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
| AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
| AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
| AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
| AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
| AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
| AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
| AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
| AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| AUT 260 | Diesel Performance II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Sample Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
| AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
| AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
| AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
| AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Winter | ||
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
| AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
| AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
| AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
| AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
| AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| No program courses offered fall term | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Winter | ||
| No program courses offered winter term | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUT 260 | Diesel Performance II | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
