The Diesel Technology program provides the student with an opportunity to master the manipulative and critical thinking skills required for success in servicing and maintaining Diesel, CNG, and LNG powered heavy duty commercial trucks, offhighway heavy equipment, stationary engines, and marine craft.
The two-year curriculum has three tracks leading to a Certificate of Achievement, and two tracks leading to an Associate in Science degree. In addition, the diesel program offers Certificates of Performance in nine specialty areas. These certificates can be applied toward the Certificate of Achievement or the Associate in Science degree.
Program Emphasis
The Diesel Technology program provides the student with an opportunity to master the manipulative and critical thinking skills required for success in servicing and maintaining Diesel, CNG, and LNG powered heavy duty commercial trucks, offhighway heavy equipment, stationary engines, and, marine craft.
The two-year curriculum has three tracks leading to a Certificate of Achievement, and two tracks leading to an Associate in Science degree. In addition, the diesel program offers Certificates of Performance in nine specialty areas. These certificates can be applied toward the Certificate of Achievement or the Associate in Science degree.
Degree & Certificate Programs
Diesel Technology Catalog Pages 2018-19
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Diesel Technology Program will be able to:
- Perform the manipulative and critical thinking skills when performing service work on heavy duty vehicles, systems, and components using a variety of tools, equipment and instruments.
- Perform service procedures safely and implement workplace health and safety compliance using regulations published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Perform research, locate, and use heavy-duty service information, special instructions, and specifications with printed or web-based resources.
