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.
Diesel Technology C.A.S. Required Courses First Semester (17 Credits)
Program cost
Students should budget for the following costs:
- Tuition and fees which are based on the number of registered credit hours, and are paid each semester.
- The Diesel program has a program fee of $450 per semester as well as fees attached to some courses. These fees cover shop materials and supplies and are paid each semester.
- Textbooks, tools (see required tool list below), and work shirts are also required.
Diesel Technology C.A.S. Required Courses
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| DST 108 | Industrial Practices for Diesel Technology |
| DST 112 | Diesel Electrical Systems |
| DST 142 | Hydraulics |
| HEO100 | Commercial Truck Driver |
| M 111 | Technical Math |
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| DST 145 | Diesel Engine Repair |
| DST 240 | HD Manual Drive Trains |
| DST 245 | HD Hydraulic Drive Trains |
Diesel Technology A.A.S. Required Courses
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| DST 108 | Industrial Practices for Diesel Technology |
| DST 112 | Diesel Electrical Systems |
| DST 142 | Hydraulics |
| M 111 | Technical Math |
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| DST 145 | Diesel Engine Repair |
| DST 240 | HD Manual Drive Trains |
| DST 245 | HD Hydraulic Drive Trains |
| COMX 106 | Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace |
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| DST 200 | Diesel Engine Performance |
| DST 210 | Diesel Maintenance Practices |
| DST 255 | HD Brakes and Undercarriage |
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| DST 130 | Diesel HVAC |
| DST 211 | Electronic Systems |
| DST 295 | Applied Field Works |
| DST 295 | Applied Field Works |
Diesel Technology Tool Set
| 1 | Welding Helmet | 39 | 1/2 Drive Metric Impact Shallow; 10-24MM 12pt |
| 2 | Welding Gloves | 40 | 20” Bearing Race Punch |
| 3 | Chipping Hammer | 41 | 1/2 Drive Air Impact |
| 4 | Roll Cabinet Tool Box, 7 drawer minimum | 42 | Florescent Drop Light; 25 ft. minimum |
| 5 | Stiff Bladed Putty Knife | 43 | 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench; 5-75 ft. lbs. |
| 6 | 1/2 Drive Breaker bar | 44 | 24” Screwdriver Style Prybar |
| 7 | 10” Slip Joint Pliers [water pump] | 45 | Adapters 3/8” to 1/4”; 3/8” to 1/2”; 1/2” to 3/8” 1/2” to 3/4” |
| 8 | 12 pt. Drive Metric Sockets, Shallow 4mm to 15 mm; 13 pc. | 46 | 4 pc. Seal Pick Set |
| 9 | Battery Service Pliers | 47 | Universals 1/4”, 3/8” |
| 10 | 12 pt. Metric Sockets, Deep and Shallow 8 mm to 19 mm | 48 | 16” Rolling Head [Heel] Bar |
| 11 | Side Post Battery Wrench and Wire Brush | 49 | Standard Wrenches 3/8” to 1” |
| 12 | 12 pt. Drive Standard Sockets, Shallow 1/2 to 1-1/8 | 50 | Inspection Mirror |
| 13 | Top Post Battery Brush | 51 | Metric Wrenches 10 mm to 19 mm |
| 14 | 12 pt. Drive Standard Sockets, Deep and Shallow; 3/16 to 9/16 20 pc. | 52 | Magnetic Retrieval Tool |
| 15 | Reversible Snap Ring Pliers | 53 | Standard Flare Nut Wrenches 1/4” to 13/16” |
| 16 | 12 pt. Standard Sockets, Deep and Shallow 1/4 to 7/8 22 pc. | 54 | Carbon Gasket Scraper |
| 17 | 10” Vise Grip Type Pliers | 55 | Standard Allen Wrenches |
| 18 | 5/8 and 13/16 Spark Plug Sockets | 56 | Ignition Gauge Set [Short Blade .010 through .035] |
| 19 | Wire Stripper Cutters 10-20 ga. wire | 57 | Standard & Metric Allen Sockets |
| 20 | Torx Sockets T8 to T55 11 pc. set | 58 | Feeler Gauge Set .0015 through .025 angle |
| 21 | 10 pc. Punch and Chisel set | 59 | 12” Adjustable Wrench |
| 22 | 1/2 Drive Ratchet | 60 | Gap Gauge .044 through .080 |
| 23 | 16 oz. Ball Peen Hammer | 61 | 8 pc. Screwdriver Set |
| 24 | 1/4 Drive Ratchet | 62 | Ratchet Type Screwdriver |
| 25 | 16 oz. Dead Blow Soft Face Hammer | 63 | Safety Glasses |
| 26 | 3/8 Flex Head Ratchet | 64 | 6” Needle Nose pliers |
| 27 | Hacksaw | 65 | Blow Gun |
| 28 | 3/8 Ratchet | 66 | 8” Needle Nose pliers |
| 29 | Wire Brush | 67 | 7” Side Cutters |
| 30 | 1/2 Drive Extensions 5”, 11” | 68 | 7” Conventional Pliers [common] |
| 31 | Flashlight | 69 | 1/2 Deep Impact Sockets 12 pt. |
| 32 | 1/4 Drive Extensions 2”, 4”, 6” | 70 | 1/2 Torque Wrench |
| 33 | 12’ Tape Measure | 71 | Multi-meter |
| 34 | 3/8 Drive Extensions 1”, 3”, 6”, 11” | 72 | Brake Shoe Tool |
| 35 | 1/4 Drive Screwdriver Style Handle | 73 | Brake Slack Adjuster |
| 36 | Radiator Hose Removal Tool | 74 | 1/4” torque wrench |
| 37 | 1/2 Drive Standard Impact Shallow; 3/8 to 1” 12pt | 75 | Adjustable oil filter wrench |
| 38 | 48oz Stubby Sledge Hammer | 76 | 2 Uniform Shirts |