Salina Area Technical College offers a diesel technology program that can result in a certificate or associate degree. Students pursuing the certificate program will complete 59 credit hours of course work over four semesters. Classes include basic engines, electrical systems, diesel fuel injection systems, and torque converters and power shift transmissions. Students interested in the associate of applied science degree must complete an additional semester of course work, during which they will take 15 credit hours in general education classes.
Salina Area Technical College
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
800-466-7989
salinatech.edu
Universal Technical Institute Arizona has a diesel technology program that takes 69 weeks to complete. Students will get hands-on training in the workings of diesel truck engines. Instruction includes preventive maintenance, computer controls, hydraulics, high-tech electronics, air brakes and transportation refrigeration. In addition to diesel knowledge and skills, students will be taught business skills. Students interested in advanced training can add electives to their diesel training program that focus on certain types or brands of machines. These include Daimler Trucks Finish First Elective, Ford Accelerated Credential Training and Nissan Automotive Technician Training.
Universal Technical Institute Arizona
10695 W. Pierce St.
Avondale, AZ 85323
800-510-5845
uti.edu
Mid Florida Tech has a diesel technology program that takes 1,350 hours of instruction time to complete and uses the most current technology in teaching methods. Classes include diesel electrical and electronics technician; diesel equipment preventive maintenance technician; diesel brakes technician and diesel heating and air conditioning technician. Training includes communication, leadership, math and employability skills, safe and effective work practices and human relations.
Mid Florida Tech
2900 W. Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32809
407-251-6047
mft.ocps.net
New York Automotive & Diesel Institute has three diesel technology programs; master automotive and diesel technician, master truck and diesel technician, and certified truck and diesel technician. The quickest path to employment is the certified truck and diesel technician program, which includes 10 classes and takes full-time students eight months to complete. The master truck and diesel technician program includes 16 classes and takes 12 months to complete. The biggest and longest program, master automotive and diesel technician, includes 20 courses and takes 15 months of full-time instruction to complete. Students will learn to work on diesel trucks and cars. Areas of study include engines, electrical systems, brakes and hydraulics.
New York Automotive & Diesel Institute
178-18 Liberty Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11433
718-658-0006
newyorkadi.com