Day: 1 January 2015

City:  Nanaimo Province/State:  British Columbia College WebSite: http://www.viu.ca/index.asp Mechanic Programs: Heavy Truck • Heavy Equipment   Heavy Equipment and Heavy Truck Program Summary: This 10 month Entry Level Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics Program prepares students with the skills and knowledge they will need to find a position as Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Apprentice. The program… Continue reading Vancouver Island University

Associate of Applied Science Degree – Diesel Technology Program Summary: This program prepares students for entry level positions in the field of heavy duty diesel vehicle repair and parts supply. Areas of emphasis are engine repair, fuel supply and management, suspension and brakes, hydraulic systems operation, and lighting and instrumentation. The program provides students with… Continue reading Pikes Peak Community College

Diesel Technology Program Summary: Enrollees in the Diesel Technology Program will be trained in the repairing and maintenance of heavy equipment, e.g., farm equipment, industrial equipment and heavy trucks. An increasing demand for mechanics in this field is due to the growth in diesel engines used in mobile equipment and in farming. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE: 34… Continue reading Arkansas State University Beebe ( ASU)

Diesel Technology Technical Certificate Program Summary: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Duration: 35 hours Certificate of Proficiency… Continue reading Pulaski Technical College (PTC)

Certificate of Proficiency in Heavy Truck Diesel Maintenance Program Summary: The Certificate of Proficiency in Heavy Truck Diesel Maintenance provides students with the technical skills needed to perform basic maintenance for heavy truck engines, electrical systems and brake systems. Hours earned in this program will also apply toward completion of a Technical Certificate in Heavy… Continue reading Mid-South Community College (MSCC)

Certificate of Proficiency in Diesel Technology Program Summary: Certificates of Proficiency are designed for students who want to earn specific skills in the Diesel Technology field within a short time frame. Normally, Certificates of Proficiency may be earned within one semester, but some will require more than one semester depending upon course scheduling. Duration: 15… Continue reading University of Arkansas Community College – Hope (UACCH)

Occupational Endorsement Power Technology: Diesel/Heavy Duty Emphasis Program Summary: Options include Automotive, Diesel/Heavy Duty, and Diesel/Marine with an option for Marine Engine Room Preparation. Each provides technical courses in the appropriate specialties. Students must earn a 2.0 GPA in the overall program. These occupational endorsements articulate with the AAS in Power Technology. Associate of Applied… Continue reading University of Alaska Southeast ( UAS)

Diesel⁄Heavy Equipment Certificate Program Summary: The diesel and heavy equipment mechanics program offers the student training in the maintenance and repair of trucks, buses and heavy equipment. This one-year certificate program emphasizes hands-on training and in-class experience as students perform preventive maintenance inspections, determine causes of equipment problems and make necessary repairs and adjustments from… Continue reading University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)

Heavy Duty Transportation & Equipment (HDTE) Program Summary: The Heavy Duty Transportation & Equipment (HDTE) program prepares students for high-paying jobs and the challenge of skilled repair work. Diesel engine maintenance becomes increasingly complex as more electronic components are used to control engine operation. With Industry partners and certified technical training, the AAS and certificate… Continue reading University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Program Summary The hands-on approach to AVTEC’s Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technologies program helps students learn how to service, maintain, and repair equipment ranging from dump trucks to bulldozers. As most equipment is powered by diesel engines, students will disassemble, measure, and reassemble engines to factory specifications. The technology changes in the… Continue reading AVTEX – Alaska’s Institute of Technology