Diesel Technology

Diesel Technology is a practical and in-depth technical program, designed to provide students with the skills necessary to successfully gain employment as a diesel technician. The majority of the program is devoted to training that is necessary to attain employment in a farm implement dealership or a truck repair shop. The curriculum is also structured to allow students to seek job opportunities in industrial/heavy equipment, general diesel repair, or as a farm mechanic.

Students are exposed to a wide variety of situations, including use of electromechanical testing equipment, diesel calibration instruments, and a variety of farm power machinery. Students will study all phases of heavy duty truck and tractor repair including electrical systems, various transmissions, suspensions, braking, and other related areas. Instruction will also include complete engine overhaul, diesel, gasoline, and natural gas fuel systems, hydraulic systems and air-conditioning.

As repair methods change, the curriculum is continually updated to provide instruction on the latest tools, equipment, new job procedures, as well as the older models and methods. Instruction includes both shop and classroom situations with the majority of time devoted to actual hands-on experience. Applied shop instruction involves individualized live work on customers truck and farm equipment. Related class instruction includes lectures, text and workbook materials, technical manuals, video, and guest speaker presentations.