Automotive Diesel Technology, Certificate
The Automotive Diesel Technology Certificate offers focused training in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines used in trucks, buses, and industrial machinery. This program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in the diesel service industry and advance your career in automotive technology.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Diesel Technology Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as a diesel technician or mechanic, diagnosing
and repairing diesel engines, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting
complex issues in heavy-duty vehicles and industrial equipment. You will be vital
in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of diesel-powered machinery, making you
a key player in transportation, construction, and industrial sectors.
The demand for skilled diesel technicians continues to grow due to the extensive use
of diesel-powered vehicles in transportation, construction, and agriculture. Graduates
with this certification can find employment in truck repair shops, fleet maintenance
facilities, government agencies, and industrial service providers. The field offers
strong job stability, competitive wages, and opportunities for specialization and
career advancement as diesel technology evolves.
Suggested Curriculum
This program prepares students for entry-level careers as automotive or truck diesel
technicians. Courses in the program will focus on major automotive systems with an
emphasis on electricity and electronics as well as diesel vehicle theory of operation,
maintenance, diagnosis and repair.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 105 Diesel Technology
- AUTO 107 Automotive Electricity/Electronics I
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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