Heavy Diesel Service Technician Certificate (HD31)
The Heavy Diesel Service Technician certificate program provides training in both theory, diagnosis, and repair of basic systems on diesel engines and diesel equipment. Program instruction includes shop safety, shop equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical and electronic systems, off road power trains, and heavy equipment hydraulics. Successful completion of this program will prepare the student for entering the industry as an entry level diesel service technician.
Employment Opportunities
Diesel equipment technicians work in a variety of different types of repair shops or in the field of 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.
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 |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
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 |
Heavy Diesel Service Technician Curriculum
The curriculum for the Heavy Diesel Service Technician program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 31 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 996 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (31 Credits)
DIET 1000 and DIET 1010: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Select one (3 Credits)
| DIET 1040 | Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems | 3 |
| DIET 1050 | Diesel Equipment Technology Internship | 4 |
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $3,100
Fees ($370 per semester): $1,110
Books/Supplies: $800
Liability Insurance - $40 per fiscal year
Course Supply Fees:
- DIET 1000: $20
- DIET 1010: $20
- DIET 1011: $20
- DIET 1030: $20
- DIET 1032: $20
- DIET 1040: $20
- DIET 2001: $20
- DIET 2011: $20
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)