Northeast MS

CAREER TYPE

Diesel Equipment Technology

Diesel technicians repair and maintain diesel equipment such as railroad locomotives, trucks, buses and construction equipment. They diagnose the trouble, disassemble parts and examine them for defects and excessive wear. They test and adjust engine parts regularly to prevent problems.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Entry Level Wage: $20,287 | Experienced Wage: $38,883

Class Types:

  • N/A

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Diesel Equipment Technology

Diesel Equipment Technology is an instructional program that prepares students to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks and construction equipment. The program includes instruction in inspection, repair and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems and other components. Students completing the two-year Diesel Technology program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree. A one-year certificate program is also offered.

Example of Class Types

N/A

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes only

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply and be accepted to ICC.

Length of Program
2 Year Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Applicants must apply and be accepted to ICC.

Skills Needed
Manual Dexterity, Critical Thinking, Mechanically Inclined, Operation and Control
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo

Contact
Jason Gholston
662-620-5159
jwgholston@iccms.edu



  
Diesel Equipment Technology

The Diesel Power Technology program is an instructional program that provides students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment. The program includes instruction in computer operations, electrical systems, electronic diagnostics, troubleshooting techniques of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components. Diesel mechanics use a variety of tools and testing and diagnostic equipment in their work. Ethics and leadership skills in the workplace are taught as integral components throughout the curriculum.

Example of Class Types

N/A

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes only

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply and be accepted to NEMCC. All students are required to score 100% on a program safety exam prior to the deadline of a course drop/ delete period to remain in class.

Length of Program
2 Year Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Applicants must apply and be accepted to NEMCC. All students are required to score 100% on a program safety exam prior to the deadline of a course drop/ delete period to remain in class.

Skills Needed
Manual Dexterity, Critical Thinking, Mechanically Inclined, Operation and Control
Northeast MS Community College
Booneville

Contact
Jonathan Alexander
662-720-7394
jalexander@nemcc.edu