Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

CIP Code: 

47.0605

Students entering the Diesel and Heavy Equipment program will be are prepared for employment in the diesel and heavy equipment industry. Emphasis is on theory, application and construction of components such as engines and transmissions.  Instruction in other commonly found systems such as electrical, air conditioning, brakes and more is also delivered. Students will learn techniques for diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, and replacing many of the components of diesel-powered vehicles in our on-campus shop environment. Our programs have working labs similar to those found in industry and offer students the opportunity to learn on equipment that will be found in the industry. The training received in the program educates the student for employment in the varied fields of repair and servicing of over the road trucks, heavy/construction equipment, marine, stationary power generation and agricultural equipment. Upon successful completion of the 6 quarter program, students can earn a Certificate of Competency or an “Associates in Applied Science (AAS) Degree” in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology. Certificates of Training are earned upon successful completion of each quarter of training.The program is articulated with BAS degree program at Montana State University–Northern and Centralia Community College.  This program currently receives I-BEST support.

• Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)
• Diesel Service Technician Certificate of Competency (90 Credits)
• Truck and Heavy Duty Equipment Electrical Systems Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
• Diesel Engines Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
• Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
• Program Learning Outcomes