Diesel Powered Equipment Technology

The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program provides students with practical experience in the repair and maintenance of diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, clutch and transmissions, hydraulics, drive-lines, axles, frame suspension, and diesel truck and tractor steering. Students receive instruction in diagnosing trouble and engine analysis. The fuel injection lab allows students to work on actual diesel vehicles.

Length Of Program
The average length of this competency-based program is 2160 hours (20 months) for full-time students choosing the Diesel technology field. Actual time is dependent upon the length of time it takes to achieve each competency. This program contains several completion points designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs within the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology field.

Admission Requirements
This program operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students may enter the program anytime during the school year, subject to space availability. Students must be at least 18 years old and not attending public school. However, high school students may attend through dual enrollment provided it is approved by their school counselor, the local school administrator and the technology center director.

Units of Study
Safety and Orientation
Welding and Cutting
Diesel Engines
Drive Trains
Brakes
Suspension and Steering
Electricity/Electronics
Heating/Air Conditioning
Preventative Maintenance
Hydraulics
ASE Test Prep

Certificate Awards
Preventive MaintenanceService Technician..............4 months
Diesel Engine Assembler...............................8 months
Diesel Technician Apprentice..........................12 months
Diesel Technician Assistant...........................16 months

Diploma Awards
Diesel Technician.....................................20 months

Class Hours
Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Herman Robinson Campus, 1500 Arney St.