California Council on Diesel Education and Technology
Class Schedule
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
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP)
Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP)
Length: 1 Day (8 hours)
Price: $175
Certification: 4 Years
Course Content:
- Hands-on SAE J1667 Snap Acceleration Smoke Test Procedures for Heavy-Duty Diesel Powered Vehicle
- Basic smoke emissions troubleshooting and repair
- California s heavy-duty vehicle inspection programs
Diesel Exhaust After-Treatment and Maintenance
Length: 1 Day (8 hours)
Price: $175
Certification: 4 Years
Course Content:
- Wall-flow diesel particulate filters (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems
- Why diesel particulate filters are necessary
- How regeneration strategies such as passive and active systems operate
- How filters might fail and preventative maintenance practices to avoid break downs
- Overview of SCR systems used on heavy-duty diesel engines
- Hands-on shop exercises to reinforce maintenance procedures
All |
To ensure quality testing per the specifications of the SAE J1667, the CARB strongly recommends opacity testing staff attend one of the CCDET college classes and obtain certification. |
Diesel Repair Facilites |
For a diesel repair facility that performs smoke testing, CCDET participation assures clients that your technician will correctly administer the snap-acceleration test. This can help prevent their vehicles from receiving citations. |
Fleet Owner |
CCDET training assures you that your Maintenance Technicians correctly administer the snap-acceleration test, which may help avoid costly penalties. You may also profit from increased fuel savings, and get the maximum use from your vehicles due to proper maintenance. |
Northern California
American River College | Mather Center, 10150 Missile Way, Mather, CA 95655
CCDET I
Saturday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
April 7, 2018May 5, 2018June 9, 2018- July 14, 2018
- August 11, 2018
- September 8, 2018
- October 6, 2018
- November 3, 2018
- December 1, 2018
CCDET II
Saturday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
April 21, 2018May 19, 2018- June 23, 2018
- July 28, 2018
- August 25, 2018
- September 22, 2018
- October 20, 2018
- November 17, 2018
- December 15, 2018
San Franciso Bay Area
College of Alameda | Diesel Technology Bldg., 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alemeda, CA 94501
CCDET I
February 2, 2018April 6, 2018June 1, 2018- August 31, 2018
- October 26, 2018
- December 14, 2018
CCDET II
April 7, 2018- October 27, 2018
Central California
San Joaquin Delta College | Diesel Technology Building, Shima Center, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207
CCDET I
Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
January 26, 2018February 9, 2018March 9, 2018April 6, 2018May 11, 2018
CCDET II
Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
February 2, 2018March 2, 2018
Southern California
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College | 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
CCDET I
Wednesday
June 13, 2018- July 18, 2018
- Aug 15, 2018
Thursday
- Sept 13, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018
- Dec 13, 2018
CCDET II
Thursday
June 14, 2018- July 19, 2018
- Aug 16, 2018
Friday
- Sept 14, 2018
- Oct 19, 2018
- Nov 16, 2018
- Dec 14, 2018
Palomar College | 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Santa Ana College | 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
CCDET I
Friday
February 9, 2018March 2, 2018May 11, 2018June 1, 2018- August 17, 2018
- October 5, 2018
Wednesday
- December 5, 2018
CCDET II
Friday
April 13, 2018- October 12, 2018
CCDET enrollment or content questions: See contact for college near you.
Website Admin: Boldinke@lattc.edu (Ken Bolding)
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