What is Diesel Technology?
Are you a fan of the big rigs? Do you like solving problems and working with your hands? Are you interested in math, science and electronic diagnostics? Becoming a diesel mechanic may be a satisfying career for you! Students learn to operate and repair diesel engines, fuel injection systems, onboard computers, and transmission, steering, suspension and brake systems. We have employers who are ready to hire our students, and this program qualifies for free college tuition through the Work Ready Scholarship.
What are my career choices?
Diesel service technicians and mechanics are employed in almost every industry, particularly those that use trucks, buses, and equipment to haul, deliver, and transport materials, goods, and people. The largest employer is the truck transportation industry. Our graduates will be employed by Whayne Supply Company, World Wide Equipment, Kentucky Freightliner, FleetPride, and UPS. Nearly every area of the country employs diesel service technicians and mechanics, although most work is found in towns and cities where trucking companies, bus lines, and other fleet owners have large operations.
Credentials Available at SKYCTC
| Diesel Engine Mechanic Certificate: 12 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic Certificate: 12 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic Certificate: 12 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic Certificate: 12 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper Certificate: 30 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Diploma: 52-55 Total CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Diesel Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree: 64 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
Admission Requirements
This program has no special admission requirements.
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
Institutional Accreditation
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
