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Career Studies Certificate
Rappahannock Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Diesel Mechanics Technology
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Diesel Mechanics Technology
Rappahannock Community College
The Diesel Mechanics Technology curriculum is designed to introduce the fundamentals of diesel equipment repair and provide instruction in hydraulic systems, welding, diesel engine overhaul and tune-up, electrical circuits, power train maintenance and fuel injection. The Diesel Mechanics Technology program will give graduates a practical background in basic diesel equipment technology principles. The curriculum provides practical training and the option of on-the-job experience through cooperative education. The Career Studies Certificate is designed for the investigation of career possibilities, upgrading occupational skills and/ or to provide entry level skills in electronics for those students who are proficient in electrical concepts. It is also an articulated pathway to the General Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students must select a course for each course requirement from the applicable required course list.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Diesel Mechanics Technology
28
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.
Career Studies Certificate in Diesel Mechanics Technology
28
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.
Residency requirement
28
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 21 credits may be applied to this program.
Course requirements
28
DSL 152
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 120
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DSL 143
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DSL 150
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DSL 176
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DSL 126
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DSL 131
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DSL 160
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Y |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
156
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | https://www.schev.edu/students/making-decisions-about-college |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology (Diesel Marine Technician) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology (Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technician) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49-3031.00 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
Cost To Complete