Fuel your career with hands-on experience servicing medium and heavy-duty trucks. The trucking industry is growing, along with job opportunities for skilled technicians.
what is diesel technology
The skills needed to analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain construction equipment, agriculture equipment, or medium and heavy trucks are emphasized in this program. You'll get instruction and experience in systems such as diesel engines, fuel injection, onboard computers, transmissions, steering and suspension, and brakes.
You must receive a grade of "C" or better to receive credit for successful completion of courses in the diesel technology curriculum.
Program Shadowing or Class Tours
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper Certificate
- Diesel Engine Mechanic Certificate
- Diesel Mechanics Assistant Certificate
- Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic Certificate
- Electrical Electronics Systems Mechanic Certificate
- Fluid Power Mechanic Certificate
- Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic Certificate
- Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic Certificate
- Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper Certificate
- Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic Certificate
- Preventive Maintenance Mechanic Certificate
- Undercarriage Mechanic Certificate
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
