Diesel Technology
Fuel your career with hands-on experience servicing medium and heavy-duty trucks. The trucking industry is growing, along with job opportunities for skilled technicians.
What is Diesel Technology?
The Diesel Technology Program prepares students to become Diesel Service Technicians. Students gain skills to analyze malfunctions and to rebuild and maintain construction equipment. Additionally, students learn electronic engine diagnostic repairs using the latest electronic equipment and manufacturing software from Caterpillar and Cummins.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Agriculture Equipment Technician Diploma
- Construction Equipment Technician Diploma
- Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Diploma
- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic Helper
- Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper
- Diesel Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanics Assistant
- Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic
- Electrical/ Electronics Systems Mechanic
- Fluid Power Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic
- Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper
- Preventative Maintenance Mechanic
- Undercarriage Mechanic
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
