Diesel power technology runs many of the vehicles in mass transportation, agriculture
and construction. Diesel is the driving force behind today’s heavy vehicles and equipment.
A diesel engine has massive power and incredible durability. Without diesel engines,
vital work comes to a screeching halt.
In our diesel power technology program, you may:
Earn a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree
Learn the skills you will use regularly as a qualified diesel technician
Participate in on-the-job training internships with local companies
Diesel technicians work in private shops, dealerships and fleet repair facilities
throughout the nation, with on highway or off highway vehicles.
Some diesel technicians concentrate on preventative maintenance in order to minimize
expensive breakdown time, while others specialize in areas such as electronics, engines,
transmissions, hydraulics or air conditioning/refrigeration.
The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that
suits your interests and skills. Our DPT program is part of the Transportation career cluster.
In-district high school students can get started while still in high school. This
program has a study guide to outline a pathway from certain high schools into our DPT program.
You’ll learn in a fully equipped shop that mimics the real world.
View the tool list to see the required tools needed for projects in the lab.
On-the-job training
Field trips and plant tours
Sponsorships
Job opening notification
Annual on-campus interviews
Employment portfolio development
High quality instruction with an economical price
Personal faculty advisors
Transferable college credit
Students interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in DPT are encouraged to speak
with their academic advisor for course and career planning.
Kishwaukee College is proud to announce the graduates for the Fall 2025 semester. The graduate total for the Fall 2025 semester is 264 students who completed 290 degrees and certificates.
Winter is a reflective time of year. As we celebrate the holidays with family and friends, make resolutions for the new year, and slow down during the shorter, colder days, we naturally take time to reflect on our lives.