Diesel Technology

Program Description

Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Diesel Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to train truck and heavy equipment technicians who can maintain, repair, and overhaul heavy duty and medium vehicle engines and support systems. Through lectures and lab instruction, this program provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills necessary to work within the dynamic field of heavy duty and medium vehicle technology.

The associate degree curriculum prepares students to enter the industry at the mechanical level. After gaining experience, graduates of the associate-level program can expect to move into a position with the potential of advancing to shop foreman, service manager, branch manager, service writer, or field technical service representative; some may even run their own businesses.