Diesel Technology
-Associate of Applied Science Degree
-Associate of Applied Science – Transfer Degree
-Program Length: Approx. 7 quarters

Diesel Engine & Electric Systems
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 2-3 quarters

Diesel Hydraulics Preventative Maintenance
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 2-3 quarters

Diesel Drive Train/ Brakes/ Suspension/ Steering/ Electrical Electronic Systems
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 2-3 quarters

Vehicle Service Technician
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 1 quarter

Overview
If you’d like a high-paying career upon graduating from BTC, then you should consider Diesel Technology. You’ll be prepared to work right away as a diesel technician, repairing and maintaining heavy trucks, buses, and road equipment like bulldozers and graders. Other positions you’d qualify for are diesel engine specialist, truck technician, marine technician, and construction and industrial machinery repair technician.

You’ll learn how to use leading-edge technology, and work hands-on in an actual shop. Employers who hire graduates from the Diesel Technology program include diesel automotive and trucking companies, rental companies, marine dealers, highway contractors, and farm and heavy equipment companies.

BTC’s Diesel Technology program is certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) as a Medium/ Heavy Duty Truck Training Program. This assures that the curriculum follows the stringent standards identified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation).

This program’s entry points are typically fall, winter, and spring quarters. General education and program-specific classes are offered days, evenings, and online. Check our website for this program’s specific class times.
http://www.btc.ctc.edu/DegreesCertificates/indexDegreesCertificates.asp

Objective
Preparation for professional careers in diesel technology.

Courses
DET 104 Hydraulic Brakes
DET 106 Electrical/ Electronics I
DET 116 Electrical/ Electronics II
DET 126 Electrical/ Electronics III
DET 129 Applied Diesel Concepts I
DET 139 Applied Diesel Concepts II
DET 201 Hydraulics
DET 202 Diesel Engines
DET 203 Drive Train
DET 204 Air Brakes
DET 205 Suspension/ Steering
DET 208 Preventative Maintenance
DET 239 Applied Diesel Concepts III
DET 240 Current Diesel Industry Topics I
DET 242 Current Diesel Industry Topics II
TRANS 101 Basic Trans. Service & Systems I
TRANS 102 Basic Trans. Service & Systems II
TRANS 103 Basic Trans. Service & Systems III

Career Options
Program graduates work as diesel technicians, repairing and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation equipment, such as heavy trucks and buses. Some diesel technicians also work on bulldozers, cranes, road graders, farm tractors, and combines. A small number also repair boats or service a variety of diesel-powered electric generators, compressors, and pumps used in oil well drilling and irrigation systems. Employers include diesel dealerships, diesel repair companies, diesel trucking companies, diesel marine dealers, farm equipment companies, and highway contractors. Potential positions include diesel engine specialist, truck technician, bus technician, construction and industrial machinery repair person, marine technician, ASE certified specialist, engine overhaul mechanic and service manager.

The need for Diesel Technicians is high. People who enter this field will find favorable opportunities, especially as the need to replace workers who retire increases over the next decade. Opportunities should be very good for individuals who complete formal educational programs. Within one year after graduation, the estimated employment rate for this program is 100%. The typical graduate starting wage is $20.22 with a wage potential of $28.62.