January 2021 Letter to the Editor from Dr. Laurie Borowicz
Reflecting on the last five years. Dr. Borowicz examines Kish's past, present and future.
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Diagnose, Repair, Service & Maintain
Master advanced technologies and learn to service all types of diesel equipment using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems.
Diesel Power Technology
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
Degree Options
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.
News & Events
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Kishwaukee College announces Fall 2020 Part-Time Student Honors List
Kishwaukee College is pleased to announce its Part-Time Student Honors List for Fall 2020. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of 6 (but less than 12) semester hours of college-level courses at Kish with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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