Certification and Testing

Course Number: 
DT 223
Course Credits: 
16.00
Course Description: 
A lecture-lab course to build upon and confirm the diesel mechanics skills learned in DT 121 through DT 222. Course covers selected industry certification test requirements, procedures, and standards. Successful students will practice and pass selected ASE certification tests. Testing fees may apply for each certification test. Course includes a written and performance capstone exam to ensure retention of competency in previous Diesel Technology program course topics. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisite: Completion of DT 222 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.
Course Outcomes: 
  • Students will work to industry standards on all assigned projects. (A)
  • Students will demonstrate self-direction and motivational skills. (A)
  • Students will demonstrate the abilities to diagnose and resolve a variety of mechanical problems. (A)
  • Demonstrate mastery and retention of skills and knowledge from DT 121 through DT-222. (A)
  • Course standards: A4-Competency in the Discipline, B2-Literacy, C2-Critical Thinking, D4-Social and Personal Responsibility, and E1-Information Use.