2024-2025 Catalog

Diesel Power Mechanics, A.A.S.

The Diesel Power Mechanics program trains entry-level diesel technicians for any industry where the power is supplied by diesel engines. This can include over-the-road Truck & Trailer, Earth Moving/Construction Equipment, Agriculture Farm Equipment, Power Generation Equipment, Automobiles/Light Truck and Heavy Rail Locomotive.

Service Technicians are equipment experts responsible for diagnosing problems, finding solutions, and performing the necessary service or repairs on diesel-powered equipment. They use cutting-edge diagnostic maintenance systems, advanced technologies, and high-tech tools to service machines and engines in a variety of diesel power industries. The Community College of Aurora gives their students a basic industry-standard education that makes transition much easier into higher learning institutions such as an OEM factory or product-specific training. Students interested should contact the Department chair at 303-340-7207.

The CCA Diesel Power Mechanics AAS Degree has been condensed into a very fast-paced twelve-month program.  The associate’s degree program is designed for the entry-level students that have not completed the general education requirements and wish to enter and work towards the AAS degree. Proficiency in college-level mathematics, reading and sentence skills is mandatory to enter the degree program.

The program consists of two cohorts and has the capacity of between 40–50 students. CCA partners with the Wagner Equipment Apprenticeship Program as well as the Colorado Equipment Dealer’s Association and Titan Machinery. 

Students are expected to pass ALL courses required for the degree (general education and core program) with a grade of C or higher. Furthermore, non-sponsored students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and sponsored students are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.5. If a student earns a grade of D, F, or W, the student may be terminated from the Diesel program.

Degree Requirements: 60 credits

General Education Requirements: 15 credits

ENG 1031Technical Writing I (GT-CO1)

3

BUS 2017Business Communication and Report Writing

3

MAT 1140Career Mathematics

3

COM 1250Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3

CIS 1018Introduction to PC Applications

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Degree Requirements: 45 credits

DPM 1000Introduction to Diesel Mechanics

2

DPM 1001Diesel Shop Orientation

2

DPM 1003Diesel Engines I

4

DPM 1005Heavy Duty Powertrains I

3

DPM 1192Hydraulic Systems I

1

DPM 1022Hydraulic Systems II

3

DPM 1040Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension I

3

DPM 1191Diesel Fuel Systems

2

DPM 2003Diesel Engines II

4

DPM 2005Heavy Duty Powertrains II

3

DPM 2006Heavy Duty Brakes I

3

DPM 2007Heavy Duty Brakes II

3

DPM 2010Diesel Air Induction & Exhaust

2

ASE 1020Basic Auto Electricity

2

ASE 1023Starting & Charging Systems

2

ASE 2191Auto/Diesel Body Electrical

3

ASE 2095HVAC Systems

3

Total Credit Hours: 45