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.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.