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What You’ll Learn

Build the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to service, diagnose and repair diesel-powered equipment.

The Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology program prepares you for employment as a diesel service technician by combining classroom instruction with practical shop experience on actual diesel-powered equipment. You’ll learn how major vehicle and equipment systems operate together and develop the skills needed to maintain and repair diesel engines used in transportation, heavy equipment and related industries.

You will learn how to:

  • Understand diesel engine construction and theory of operation
  • Perform preventative maintenance and general shop procedures
  • Diagnose and repair diesel engine mechanical systems
  • Work with fuel, electrical and electronic systems
  • Understand electronic diesel engine controls
  • Service brakes, suspension and steering systems
  • Learn hydraulics and drivetrain systems
  • Work with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Use tools, diagnostic equipment and technical manuals effectively
  • Practice safe work habits and professional shop procedures
  • Prepare for industry certifications and employment in diesel technology fields

The program is designed to help you build real-world technical skills and confidence through hands-on training that aligns with industry expectations.

Workforce Ready in Months

Our programs are designed to get you job-ready fast — with flexible scheduling built around your life.

What You Can Do

Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology can prepare you for careers in diesel repair, maintenance and service across transportation and equipment industries.

Diesel technicians are needed to keep trucks, buses and heavy equipment operating safely and efficiently. If you enjoy mechanical systems, troubleshooting and working with powerful equipment, this program can help you build a strong career path in a high-demand technical field.

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