Diesel Engine Service Technician Certificate (DE21)

The Diesel Engine Service Technician certificate program provides the student with training to become an entry level diesel engine service technician. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools and equipment, diesel electrical/electronic systems, and diesel engines and support systems.

Employment Opportunities

Diesel equipment technicians work in a variety of different types of repair shops or in the field performing repairs on heavy trucks or diesel equipment and engines for customers. Repairs often involve the technician using a variety of tools and specialized equipment. In recent times computerized diagnostic equipment is used in virtually all facets of the repair process. Diesel technicians are often paid an hourly wage, however, overtime hours often paid at time and a half are readily available. As a result, diesel technicians can make a higher annual wage than their hourly rate would indicate.

Admissions Criteria

Submit a completed application and application fee;
Be at least 16 years of age;
Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
Meet the following assessment requirements:

Test	Reading	Writing	Numerical	Algebra
Accuplacer	55	60	34	NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen)	224	236	229	NA
Compass	70	32	26	NA
SAT	16	15	18	NA
SAT	270	280	310	NA
ACT	14	13	14	NA
ASSET	37	38	32	NA
PSAT	16	15	18	NA
GED	NA	145	145	NA
TABE	461	NA	442	NA

Diesel Engine Service Technician Certificate Curriculum

The curriculum for the Diesel Engine Service Technician Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 484 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (16 Credits)

DIET 1000	Intro to Diesel Technology	3

DIET 1010	Electrical and Electronic Systems	7
	Or
DIET 1011	Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems	4
	And
DIET 1012	Diesel Electrical	3

DIET 1030	Diesel Engines	6
	Or
DIET 1031	Diesel Engine Repair	3
	And
DIET 1032	Diesel Engine Support Systems	3

DIET 1000: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,600

Fees ($370 per semester): $740

Books/Supplies: $800

Course Supply Fees:

DIET 1000: $20

DIET 1010: $20

DIET 1011: $20

DIET 1030: $20

DIET 1032: $20

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)