Diesel Equipment Technician
Technical Diploma
58 Credits | 2 Years
Financial Aid-Eligible
New Richmond
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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If you're interested in diesel equipment and enjoy working with technology, consider the Diesel Equipment Technician program. Diesel technician skills can get you a career in a variety of positions such as diesel equipment technician, fleet maintenance technician, equipment mechanic and equipment technician, to name a few.
Program Overview
This program prepares students to service and repair Diesel powered medium and heavy duty over the road trucks. This hands-on program covers powertrains, electrical/electronics systems, chassis, suspension, hydraulics, air brakes, and diesel emissions.
Program Outcomes
Diesel Equipment Technician graduates will be able to:
- Diagnose major systems in diesel industry
- Repair major systems in diesel industry
- Service major systems in diesel equipment industry
- Practice personal and professional work habits
- Document complaint, cause and correction
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
The majority of your classes will be conducted in the shop where you'll gain hands-on experience with diagnosing, repairing and analyzing diesel equipment.
Learn by doing.
Exposure to current technology.
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Academics
The Diesel Equipment Technician program is available at the New Richmond campus. Within this program, you will gain a wealth of knowledge through classroom learning and in the shop. This program prepares you for the job market by exposing you to a real shop environment and hands-on learning.
Business Partnership
This program was developed in partnership with Hammond Truck and Trailer, a division of Russ Davis Wholesale.
Connection with Industry
This program will provide you the opportunity to train directly for the skills employers are looking for within the diesel field.
Hands-on Training
The majority of your classes will be conducted in the shop where you'll gain hands-on experience with diagnosing, repairing and analyzing diesel equipment.
Required Courses
Areas of study include diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, mobile HVAC and more.
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
Northwood Tech breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Diesel Equipment Technician
58 Credits | 2 Years
$10,946
Plus $5,450 for tools, supplies and uniforms
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Diesel Equipment Technician Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Diesel Equipment Technician technical diploma.
Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
Sponsorships
Northwood Tech's Diesel Equipment Technician program is sponsored by Noregon Systems and Pepsi, allowing technicians to practice real-time diagnostic repair and become certified in using the J-Pro Aftermarket computer interface.
Northwood Tech's Diesel Equipment Technician program is sponsored by River States Freightliner, providing students the opportunity to receive recognitions through Daimler for Freightliner and Western Star trucks using OEM software diagnostics.
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