California Council on Diesel Education and Technology
Class Schedule
COVID-19 Notification:
California community colleges are not currently offering in-person classes due to the restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19. CCDET classes will meet online via Zoom virtual meeting software until further notice. Consult the schedule below for details on virtual class offerings. Note that virtual classes have special technology requirements.
Check with your CCDET college for specifics on scheduling and access to the online meeting rooms. As the crisis abates, colleges in some regions may open for in-person instruction before others. We will update the schedule on this page as we receive information from the individual colleges. But unless otherwise stated, assume all classes are virtual.
Thanks.
Course Descriptions:
Instructions: The California Council on Diesel Education and Technology provides one-day training courses through selected Community Colleges. Find a college and class date that fit your schedule, and then click the Register Button. Registration procedures differ slightly by college. Follow the instructions on the form or page that displays after clicking Register.
CCDET I: HDVIP / PSIP & SAE J1667 - Smoke Testing (On-road Vehicles)
Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program / Periodic Smoke Inspection Program &
SAE J1667 Snap Acceleration Procedure
You need CCDET I if you perform:
- Periodic smoke inspections
- SAE J1667 Snap Idle Test
A one-day course for smoke-testers, and fleet managers or owners covering basic smoke emissions troubleshooting and repair, current emissions regulations, hands-on training on the correct administration of the SAE J1667 Snap Acceleration Smoke Test Procedures for Heavy-Duty Diesel-Powered Vehicles, and the importance of service and maintenance.
CCDET III: Smoke-testing Cargo Handling Equipment
You need CCDET III if you perform:
- Periodic smoke inspections on Cargo Handling Equipment at ports or intermodal rail yards
This 4-hour course covers implementing opacity testing for Cargo Handling Equipment (CHE). It includes smoke test regulations, requirements, and standards as they apply to CHE, SAE J1667 Snap-Acceleration Test procedures with specific variations for CHE. The course includes both classroom and hands-on components.
You need this course if:
- You want to be certified in both on-road vehicles & Cargo Handling Equipment
- You'd like to pay a discounted rate of $250 ($50 savings: CCDET I $175 + CCDET III $125 = $300)
Some CCET Colleges offer the CCDET I & III courses on the same day. Participants pay a discounted price over the individual pricing, and will be able to test and receive certification for smoke-testing both on-road vehicles and cargo handling equipment. This is ideal for smoke-testers for-hire who might be called upon to work on a variety of equipment for clients.
The class includes hands-on instruction in performing the SAE J1667 Snap Acceleration Smoke Test Procedure and instruction on the applicable on-road vehicle and cargo handing equipment regulations.
Diesel Exhaust After-treatment & Maintenance (D.E.A.M)
You need this class if you work on:
- Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) or
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
CCDET II is a one-day course that discusses current diesel exhaust after-treatment technology including diesel particulate filters (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems as well as hands-on shop exercises designed to reinforce service and preventative maintenance procedures.
Schedule:
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Online | Web address for the virtual meeting will be provided after registration | Online Class Requirements Document
- Have access to a smoke meter at your location to perform the hands-on lab
- Meet the other technology requirements outlined in this linked document.
CCDET I + CCDET III Same Day
Date
Time
Hosted by:
Register
LA Trade-Tech
LA Trade-Tech
LA Trade-Tech
LA Trade-Tech
LA Trade-Tech
LA Trade-Tech
CCDET I: HDVIP / PSIP
January
January 15, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech
January 29, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
February
February 6, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
February 13, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
February 26, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
March
March 12, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech
March 27, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
April
April 10, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
April 17, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
April 30, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
May
May 1, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
May 14, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech
June
June 5, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
June 12, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
July
July 8, 2021 (Thurs)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech
July 17, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
August
August 14, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
August 27, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
August 28, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
September
Sept 4, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
September 17, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech
September 25, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
October
October 2, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
October 9, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
October 29, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
November
November 12, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech
November 20, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Kevin Wong,
American River College
December
December 4, 2021 (Sat)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
December 10, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
CCDET II: Diesel After-treatment
February 26, 2021 (Fri)
LA Trade-Tech
April 9, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
April 23, 2021 (Fri)
LA Trade-Tech
June 24, 2021 (Thur)
LA Trade-Tech
August 19, 2021 (Thur)
LA Trade-Tech
September 24, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rosalva Ibarra,
San Joaquin Delta College
Register Delta by Mail
October 15, 2021 (Fri)
LA Trade-Tech
December 3, 2021 (Fri)
LA Trade-Tech
CCDET III: Smoke Testing CHE
December 11, 2020 (Fri)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
January 9, 2021 (Sat)
8 am – 4:30 pm
Yazid Kahil,
College of Alameda
January 14, 2021 (Thur)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
March 19, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
May 28, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
July 15, 2021 (Thur)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
September 24, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
November 19, 2021 (Fri)
8 am – 12:00 pm
LA Trade-Tech
American River College | Mather Center, 10150 Missile Way, Mather, CA 95655
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, all CCDET classes are held remotely online unless otherwise indicated.
CCDET I
7:30am – 4:30pm
- February 13, 2021 (Sat)
- March 27, 2021 (Sat)
- April 10, 2021 (Sat)
- May 1, 2021 (Sat)
- June 12, 2021 (Sat)
- July 17, 2021 (Sat)
- August 14, 2021 (Sat)
- September 25, 2021 (Sat)
- October 9, 2021 (Sat)
- November 20, 2021 (Sat)
CCDET II
7:30am – 4:30pm
CCDET III
7:30am – 4:30pm
San Franciso Bay Area
College of Alameda | Diesel Technology Bldg., 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alemeda, CA 94501
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, all CCDET classes are held remotely online unless otherwise indicated.
Click the desired date to register via the web. Use the Register Button on the left for a mail-in form.
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, all CCDET classes are held remotely online unless otherwise indicated.
CCDET I
Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- December 11, 2020 (Fri)
- January 29, 2021 (Fri)
- February 26, 2021 (Fri)
- April 30, 2021 (Fri)
- August 27, 2021 (Fri)
- October 29, 2021 (Fri)
- December 10, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET II
Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- April 9, 2021 (Fri)
- September 24, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET I + III Combo
- March 26, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET I + III Combo - September 17, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET I + III Combo
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College | 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, all CCDET classes are held remotely online unless otherwise indicated.
CCDET I + III Same Day
Smoke-testing
(On-road vehicles + CHE)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Course Dates
- February 19, 2021 (Fri)
- April 16, 2021 (Fri)
- June 10, 2021 (Thur)
- August 12, 2021 (Thur)
- October 8, 2021 (Fri)
- December 10, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET I: HDVIP / PSIP
Smoke-testing
(On-road vehicles)
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Course Dates
- January 15, 2021 (Fri)
- March 12, 2021 (Fri)
- May 14, 2021 (Fri)
- July 8, 2021 (Thur)
- September 17, 2021 (Fri)
- November 12, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET III: CHE
Smoke-testing CHE
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Dates
- March 19, 2021 (Fri)
- May 28, 2021 (Fri)
- July 15, 2021 (Thur)
- September 24, 2021 (Fri)
- November 19, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET II: DEAM
Exhaust After-treatment
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Course Dates
- Feb 26, 2021 (Fri)
- April 23, 2021 (Fri)
- June 24, 2021 (Thur)
- August 19, 2021 (Thur)
- October 15, 2021 (Fri)
- December 3, 2021 (Fri)
Palomar College | 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, all CCDET classes are held remotely online unless otherwise indicated.
CCDET I (HDVIP / PSIP)
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- TDB
CCDET II (D.E.A.M.)
8:00 am to 5:00 PM
- TBD
CCDET III (CHE)
12:00 pm to 4:00 PM
- TBD
Santa Ana College | 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, all CCDET classes are held remotely online unless otherwise indicated.
CCDET I
Friday
- January 8, 2021
- February 5, 2021
- March 5, 2021
- April 2, 2021
- May 7, 2021
- June 4, 2021
- July 2, 2021 (Fri)
- August 6, 2021 (Fri)
- September 3, 2021 (Fri)
- October 1, 2021 (Fri)
- November 5, 2021 (Fri)
- December 3, 2021 (Fri)
CCDET II
CCDET enrollment or content questions: See contact for college near you.
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