Diesel Equipment Technology
Overview
Our Diesel Equipment Technology Program will provide you with the competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including but not limited to agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment.
You will learn to inspect as well as repair and maintain engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, and brake systems. Additionally, you may earn multiple industry-accredited certifications in each area of concentration over a course of 14 consecutive months.
Experienced faculty will prepare you for an entry-level diesel technician position in the heavy-duty truck and heavy equipment industry. The curriculum utilizes both the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck standards and the Standards for Construction Equipment Technology (AED). These documents serve as national standards for certification of medium/heavy truck and construction equipment technician programs.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 59–62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Raymond
- Face-to-Face
Program
Options
Day Program
Night Program
Areas of Specialty Training
- Safety
- Electronic Controlled Diesel Engines
- Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Trains
- Basic and Advanced Hydraulics
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Mobile Air Conditioning and Heating
- Preventive Maintenance
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Welding
- Air Brakes
Graduates go to work at local dealerships that sell and service heavy-duty trucks and or Industrial equipment such as dozers, excavators, backhoes, logging equipment, etc. The average annual income for these positions is $50,000 at the state level.
Industry Sponsors
Sponsors of the Diesel Technology Academy include Stribling Equipment, Empire Truck Sales, and Total Transportation. The program has an excellent reputation with local industries looking for skilled workers and placement of students who complete the program is a top priority.
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Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 59–62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Equipment Mechanics | 4 |
| Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 3 |
| Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| Diesel Systems I | 3 |
| Diesel Systems II | 3 |
| Hydraulics I | 4 |
| Preventive Maintenance and Service | 3 |
| Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| Welding for Diesel Equipment Technology | 2 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Transportation Power Train | 3 |
| Steering and Suspension Systems | 3 |
| Electrical/Electronic Systems III | 3 |
| Diesel Systems III | 3 |
| Advanced Brake Systems (Air) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).