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Diesel Power Technology
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
Degrees and Certificates
Program Details
- 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.
- A variable tuition rate applies to this program.
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