Diesel Heavy Duty Brakes

Program Requirements

Total Credits 10

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
DPM101DPM1001	Diesel Shop Orientation	2
Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air, and hydraulic tools safely. Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and to apply mandated regulations. Emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. (1-2)
DPM206DPM2006	Heavy Duty Brakes I	3
Focuses on the various braking systems incorporated in heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment including the diagnosis and service of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical brake components. This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPM1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)
DPM207DPM2007	Heavy Duty Brakes II	3
Focuses on general service and maintenance procedures for the heavy-duty truck air brake system and related pneumatic components including operational checks, performance testing, and verifying system compliance with regulations to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS No. 121). This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DPM1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)
DPM209DPM2009	Heavy Duty Dynamic Braking Systems, ABS, ATC, and ESC	2
Includes diagnosis and repair of heavy duty antilock brake (ABS), automatic traction control (ATC), and electronic stability control (ESC) systems. This course meets Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. (1-2)

Program Requirements / Classes

Diesel Technology	AAS
Diesel Electrical	CERT
Diesel HVAC	CERT
Diesel Engines	CERT
Diesel Heavy Duty Brakes	CERT
Diesel Heavy Duty Powertrains	CERT
Diesel Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension	CERT
Diesel Hydraulics	CERT
Diesel & Automotive Master Technician	CERT

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.