California Council on Diesel Education and Technology

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.

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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.

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.

Register

CCDET I + CCDET III Same Day

CCDET I: HDVIP / PSIP

CCDET II: Diesel After-treatment

CCDET III: Smoke Testing CHE

Northern California

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

CCDET III

7:30am – 4:30pm

• November 7, 2020 (Sat)

San Franciso Bay Area

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

CCDET III

• Feb 15, 2020

Central California

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

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:

1. Smoke Meter: Student must have access to an opacity meter to use during the
   hands-on
2. 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
3. Zoom & Connection: Student must have the ability to transmit video to a Zoom meeting during the hands-on assessment
4. Zoom Downloaded: Student should download the zoom application for their laptop, smart phone, or other device
5. 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
6. 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.)
7. Two-way Communication: Device must be capable of two-way communication with the instructor.
8. Identity: Identify self on video
9. 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

CCDET II: DEAM
Exhaust After-treatment
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Course Dates

• Feb 28, 2020 (Fri)
• April 24, 2020 (Fri) – Cancelled
• June 30, 2020 (Tue)
• August 13, 2020 (Thur)
• October 9, 2020 (Fri)
• December 4, 2020 (Fri)

Palomar College  |  1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 

Santa Ana College  |  1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

CCDET enrollment or content questions: See contact for college near you.
Website Admin: Boldinke@lattc.edu (Ken Bolding)

This page last reviewed Nov 2, 2020 @ 4:37 pm.