Diesel Mechanics Technology
- Certificate (C)
Enrollment is Currently Paused
Reynolds School of Business and Industrial Trades is temporarily pausing new admission to the Diesel Mechanics Technology program for Fall 2024. Please check back soon for an update!
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, Online
38 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (3 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Diesel Mechanics Technology?
Acquire the skills and knowledge needed for success in occupations like Diesel Equipment Repair, Heavy Duty Repair, Power Train Repair, and Diesel Engine Repair.
- Benefit from unparalleled expertise as you learn from seasoned professionals committed to your success.
- Complete the program in just one year, gaining a practical background in basic diesel equipment technology principles.
- Be equipped with the hands-on skills demanded by employers in the dynamic field of diesel mechanics.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to prepare you for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification, a mark of excellence in the industry. Gain comprehensive instruction in hydraulic systems, welding, diesel engine overhaul, electrical circuits, power-train maintenance, and fuel injection.
Opt for cooperative education and gain on-the-job experience, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world settings. Forge valuable connections with industry professionals and potential employers through our cooperative education program.
The demand for trained diesel mechanic personnel and technicians is on the rise due to an aging workforce, opening up numerous career opportunities. Experience a high likelihood of securing employment before graduation, with many of our students receiving job offers from local dealerships.
Hands-on learning, as well as a small student-to-faculty ratio helped me get ahead as a diesel mechanic.
Kevin
Reynolds Diesel Mechanics Technology Certificate, Employed at Western Branch Diesel
Class Highlights
DSL 152 - Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Suspension
Study the chassis, suspension, steering, and brake systems found on medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks.
DSL 150 - Mobile Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Examine the theory, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and devices used in mobile applications.
WEL 155 - Ornamental Welding
Explore basic equipment, safety, and processes useful in the fabrication of welded ornamental objects.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Diesel Mechanics Technology program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The Diesel Mechanics Technology curriculum is designed to introduce the fundamentals of diesel equipment repair and provide instruction in hydraulic systems, welding, diesel engine overhaul and tune-up, electrical circuits, power train maintenance, and fuel injection.
The Diesel Mechanics Technology program will give graduates a practical background in basic diesel equipment technology principles. The curriculum provides practical training and the option of on-the-job experience through cooperative education. The demand for trained diesel mechanic personnel and technicians is increasing.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The Diesel Mechanics Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in any of the following occupations: Diesel Equipment Repair, Diesel Truck Repair, Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Heavy Duty Repair, Purchasing Agent, Salesperson, Power Train Repair, Fuel Injection Repair, Diesel Engine Repair, and Automotive Diesel Repair.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the program head either before registering for their first semester or early in their first semester of study. Students will be required to furnish clear lens safety glasses, leather work footwear, and proper clothing for working in the lab.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
