Diesel Applied Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degrees, Certificates

Available at: Windward Campus

Program Overview

The Diesel Applied Technology program offers students the opportunity to receive knowledge and practical hands on training through a combination of classroom instruction and intensive hands on practice.  Our training curriculum is based on industry standards and is updated frequently. The Diesel Applied Technology Program curriculum offers students multiple career pathways towards completion including both Diesel and Heavy Equipment.

Career choices:

There are also a wide variety of employment/career opportunities for Diesel Service Technicians throughout the industry.  Some of these include:

• Diesel Technician
• Generator Equipment Technician
• Marine Diesel Technician
• Farm Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Technician

In addition, with further education and experience a diesel service technician may go on to:

• Field Service Technician
• Service Manager
• Independent Repair Shop Owner
• Sales Representative
• Diesel Training Instructor

Internships

Internships are available for both the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Programs through our industry programs.  Wages are based on technician experience level.

Earnings

Median annual salaries for diesel service technicians were $53,352 in May of 2025.  The average hourly wage was $25-$26 per hour based on experience.  . For more information visit www.salary.com.

Curriculum

• Diesel Applied Technology, Associate of Applied Science
• Diesel Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
• Diesel Engine Specialist - Level I, Certificate
• Diesel Applied Technology: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, Associate of Applied Science
• Heavy Equipment Specialist - Level I, Certificate

Voluntary certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is recognized as a standard of achievement for diesel technicians. Technicians may be certified as Master Medium/ Heavy-Duty Truck Technician or may be certified in one or more of the following different areas of medium/ heavy-duty truck repair; diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, preventive maintenance inspection and truck electronic diesel engine diagnosis. For certification in each area, technicians must pass a written examination and have at least two years of experience (two years of school count as one year of experience). To retain certification, technicians must retake the tests at least every five years.

Careers