More than just turning a wrench
Diesel Technology prepares students to enter various segments of the diesel repair industry as an entry-level technician. This includes, but is not limited to agricultural, industrial equipment and the heavy-duty diesel truck repair industry. This program provides comprehensive training in maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of related electrical/electronic systems, mobile hydraulic systems, manual and hydraulic drive trains, brakes, air systems, diesel engines, general maintenance, alignment and undercarriages, and HVAC as used in equipment common to the diesel repair industry. After graduating, you will be well prepared for a career as a diesel technician. Major placement areas for the Diesel Technology graduate are agriculture and truck dealerships, truck fleets, construction, mining, oil exploration companies, farms and ranches, and independent truck repair shops.
You will receive hands on training with state-of-the-art equipment in a facility designed for comprehensive training in:

- Maintenance
- Diagnosis and repair of related electrical/electronic systems
- Mobile hydraulic systems
- Manual and hydraulic drive trains
- Brakes
- Air systems
- Diesel engines
- Alignment and undercarriages
- HVAC
- Welding fundamentals
You will become certified in Snap-On software systems and tools. Incorporated into your course of study are the Cummins Virtual College Training system as well as the Daimler Trucks North America Get Ahead program.
Program cost
Students should budget for the following costs:
Diesel Technology C.A.S. Required Courses
First Semester Courses
Course # |
Title |
M111 |
Technical Math |
DST112 |
Diesel Electrical Systems |
DST108 |
Industrial Practices for Diesel Technology |
DST255 |
HD Brakes and Undercarriage |
Second Semester Courses
Course # |
Title |
COMX106 |
Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace |
DST240 |
HD Manual Drive Trains |
DST245 |
HD Hydraulic Drive Trains |
DST145 |
Diesel Engine Repair |
Diesel Technology A.A.S. Required Courses
First Semester Courses
Course # |
Title |
M111 |
Technical Math |
DST112 |
Diesel Electrical Systems |
DST108 |
Industrial Practices for Diesel Technology |
DST255 |
HD Brakes and Undercarriage |
Second Semester Courses
Course # |
Title |
COMX106 |
Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace |
DST240 |
HD Manual Drive Trains |
DST245 |
HD Hydraulic Drive Trains |
DST145 |
Diesel Engine Repair |
Third Semester Courses
Course # |
Title |
DST142 |
Hydraulics |
DST210 |
Diesel Maintenance Practices |
DST200 |
Diesel Engine Performance |
Fourth Semester Courses
Course # |
Title |
DST211 |
Electronic Systems |
DST130 |
Diesel HVAC |
DST295 |
Applied Field Work |