Southcentral MS

CAREER TYPE

Diesel Service Technician

Diesel technicians repair and maintain diesel equipment such as railroad locomotives, trucks, buses and construction equipment. They diagnose equipment problems, disassemble parts and examine them for defects and excessive wear. They test and adjust engine parts regularly to prevent problems. Career opportunities are attractive because wages are relatively high and the work is challenging and varied.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Average Salary $40,000

Class Types:

  • Electronic Controlled Diesel Engines, Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Trains, Hydraulics , Electronic Systems, Preventive Maintenance , Steering and Suspension, Welding, Air Brakes

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Diesel Equipment Technology-Diesel Service Technician

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 30 semester credit certificate and a 44 hour career certificate program is also offered.

Example of Class Types

Electronic Controlled Diesel Engines, Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Trains, Hydraulics , Electronic Systems, Preventive Maintenance , Steering and Suspension, Welding, Air Brakes

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes

Pre-requisites required:
Call for details

Length of Program
Career Certificate | Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Call for details

Skills Needed
Dexterity | Hand-Eye Coordination | Mechanical | Organizational | Physical Strength | Problem Solving
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson and Natchez Campus

Contact
Career, Technical & Workforce Education
601-643-5101
career.training@colin.edu



 
Diesel Equipment Technology-Diesel Service Technician

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 30 semester credit certificate and a 44 hour career certificate program is also offered.

Example of Class Types

Electronic Controlled Diesel Engines, Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Trains, Hydraulics , Electronic Systems, Preventive Maintenance , Steering and Suspension, Welding, Air Brakes

  Day and Night Classes:

Day

Pre-requisites required:
Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs.

Length of Program
Career Certificate | Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs.

Skills Needed
Dexterity | Hand-Eye Coordination | Mechanical | Organizational | Physical Strength | Problem Solving
Hinds Community College
Raymond Campus

Contact
Donna Lawrence
601-857-3478
Donna.Lawrence@hindscc.edu



 
Diesel Equipment Technology-Diesel Service Technician

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 30 semester credit certificate and a 44 hour career certificate program is also offered.

Example of Class Types

Electronic Controlled Diesel Engines, Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Trains, Hydraulics , Electronic Systems, Preventive Maintenance , Steering and Suspension, Welding, Air Brakes

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes

Pre-requisites required:
Requires ACT minimum score 16 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score

Length of Program
Career Certificate | Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Requires ACT minimum score 16 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score

Skills Needed
Dexterity | Hand-Eye Coordination | Mechanical | Organizational | Physical Strength | Problem Solving
Southwest MS Community College
Summit Campus

Contact
Kevin Bennett
601-276-3739
kbennett@smcc.edu