Do you enjoy working on engines but want to learn more? Are you good with your hands and willing to learn new skills? Are you looking for a repair specialty that will be an advantage at your workplace? Get hands-on training to service and repair diesel vehicles in our Diesel/Heavy Equipment program.
Automotive Technology - Diesel and Heavy Equipment at a Glance
4 months-1 years to complete1
$1,188-$2,970 tuition2
- Cedar Valley3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Credit Certificates
- Diesel Preventive Maintenance Advanced Technician Occupational Skills Award $1,188 4 months
- Diesel Preventive Maintenance Technician Occupational Skills Award $1,188 4 months
- Preventive Maintenance Technician Certificate $2,970 1 year
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
As a specialist with hands-on experience fixing diesel engines, you’ll stand out in the job market. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
$28/hr
Median Salary
978
Job Openings
+9%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Operations Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Equipment Selection
- Operation and Control
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers for Motor Vehicles
$30/hr
Median Salary
37
Job Openings
-6%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Operations Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Installation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
$29/hr
Median Salary
538
Job Openings
+18%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Selection
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
$37/hr
Median Salary
1926
Job Openings
+11%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Monitoring
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Time Management
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Coordination
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Quality Control Analysis
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“My experience in both the Diesel and Automotive Tech programs was excellent. I got such a good background of updated technology in school, which I later found out put me ahead in the industry.” Read Anthony Eaton's story.
Learn maintenance, systems inspection and operations to work as an entry-level diesel technician. You can also add this specialty to other Automotive Technology training for well-rounded skills.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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