California Council on Diesel Education and Technology

Class Schedule

COVID-19 Notification:

Many of the community colleges offering CCDET Classes are not currently offering in-person classes due the meeting restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19. We have begun to schedule CCDET Classes using Zoom virtual meeting software. 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 cancelled or rescheduled classes. We will update the schedule on this page as we receive information from the colleges.

Check with your CCDET College for specifics on refunds, rescheduling, etc.

Thanks.

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.

Course Descriptions

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.

Virtual – Live Online

Online | Web address for the virtual meeting will be provided after registration | Online Class Requirements Document

Important!: Live Online Classes have special technology requirements. Please only register for a live online class if you:

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.

Date

Time

Hosted by:

Register

CCDET I + CCDET III Same Day

September 18, 2020 (Fri)

8 am – 4:30 pm

Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech

CCDET I: HDVIP / PSIP

August 12, 2020 (Wed)

8 am – 4:30 pm

Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech

Register LATTC

August 29, 2020 (Sat)

7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Kevin Wong,
American River College

Register ARC

September 26, 2020 (Sat)

7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Kevin Wong,
American River College

Register ARC

CCDET II: Diesel After-treatment

August 13, 2020 (Thur)

8 am – 4:30 pm

Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech

September 12, 2020 (Sat)

7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Kevin Wong,
American River College

Register ARC

CCDET III: Smoke Testing CHE

August 6, 2020 (Thur)

8 am – 4:30 pm

Carlos Rojas,
LA Trade-Tech

Eventbrite - CCDET III: Opacity Testing for Cargo Handling Equipment

Northern California

American River College | Mather Center, 10150 Missile Way, Mather, CA 95655

Register

CCDET I

7:30am – 4:30pm

July 25, 2020 (Sat)
August 29, 2020 (Sat)
September 26, 2020 (Sat)

CCDET II

7:30am – 4:30pm

September 12, 2020 (Sat)(Virtual)

CCDET III

8:30am – 12:30pm

March 21, 2020 (Sat) – Postponed
New date TBD

San Franciso Bay Area

College of Alameda | Diesel Technology Bldg., 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alemeda, CA 94501

Register

CCDET I

Feb 14, 2020
April 3, 2020
June 12, 2020 Cancelled

CCDET II

June 13, 2020 Cancelled

CCDET III

Feb 15, 2020

Central California

San Joaquin Delta College | Diesel Technology Building, Shima Center, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207

Register Online (Debit/Credit)

Register CCDET I (Paper Form)

Register CCDET II (Paper Form)

Register CCDET III (Paper Form)

Map & Directions

CCDET I

Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Jan 24, 2020
Feb 7, 2020
March 6, 2020
May 8, 2020
August 28, 2020
September 25, 2020
October 23, 2020
December 11, 2020

CCDET II

Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

January 31, 2020
February 28, 2020
September 18, 2020
October 16, 2020

CCDET III

Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

February 7, 2020

Southern California

Los Angeles Trade-Tech College | 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

CCDET I via Zoom:

Because California is under the Safe at Home social distancing guidelines, and California Community Colleges are providing instruction exclusively online, the April 23, 2020 CCDET I class will be taught live, online via the Zoom conferencing app.

Because the class will still include hands-on instruction, students who enroll must have access to a smoke meter, and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to properly perform an SAE J1667 Snap Acceleration Test. The full list of requirements is included below. Please only enroll in April 23, 2020 session of CCDET I at LA Trade Tech College if you are willing and able to complete the course via Zoom.

Requirements:

Smoke Meter: Student must have access to an opacity meter to use during the
hands-on
Camera / Broadcast Device: Student must have access to smartphone, tablet, or other device that will allow the instructor to observe them as they conduct an opacity test with their own meter
Zoom & Connection: Student must have the ability to transmit video to a Zoom meeting during the hands-on assessment
Zoom Downloaded: Student should download the zoom application for their laptop, smart phone, or other device
Zoom Functioning and Ready Prior: If using a computer for the lecture portion of the class and a portable device for the hands-on, student should have the zoom app installed on BOTH and functioning
Switch from front to Rear Camera as Needed (Optional): Student or person holding the device for the student should be able to switch between front facing and rear-facing cameras, or point the single camera in a way that the relevant parts of the vehicle are visible (stack or pile, wheels, etc.)
Two-way Communication: Device must be capable of two-way communication with the instructor.
Identity: Identify self on video
Vehicle Info: Know the engine make and model year of the vehicle to be tested. If using a personal vehicle for simulation, interpret the results as if a fleet vehicle were being tested