Canadian Valley Technology Center
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Diesel Technology
The Diesel Technology program at Canadian Valley Technology Center is designed to give students a basic understanding of gas and diesel engines and provide them with the training and skills necessary to diagnose, repair, and maintain the diesel engine system.
In the classroom, students gain a basic understanding of diesel theory, through lectures and assignments.
In the training facility, students learn how to analyze and repair the complex electric, hydraulic, and diesel fuel systems found in today’s diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Using the same tools and techniques as the professionals, students learn, hands-on, how to properly inspect and repair gas and diesel engines, electronic systems, electrical systems, brakes, and suspension and steering systems, and cab air conditioning systems. Each student is also required to select one more additional subject area to train in, either hydraulics, drive trains, or HVAC. Students will also learn about the importance of preventive maintenance.
Certificate Information
Program: Diesel Technology*
Emphasis: M/H Diesel Parts Specialist
Certificate: Undergraduate
Program Length: 10 months
Certificate Information
Program: Diesel Technology**
Emphasis: M/H Diesel Truck Technician
Certificate: Undergraduate
Program Length: 10 months
Certificate Information
Program: Diesel Technology*
Emphasis: M/H Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technician
Certificate: Undergraduate
Program Length: 10 months
What to Expect After College
Graduates of the Diesel Technology program at Canadian Valley Technology Center will be equipped with the skills, education, and training needed to gain entry-level employment as a qualified diesel mechanic in the diesel truck and heavy equipment repair industry. Graduates can expect to secure a position at diesel truck dealerships, heavy equipment dealerships, fleet shops, and independent service garages.
As the diesel industry continues to grow rapidly, job opportunities for qualified diesel mechanics is expected to increase 11% by the year 2020, as fast as average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists working in the United States in 2014 was $45,160, while the mean salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists employed in the state of Oklahoma was $40,550 yearly and $19.49 hourly, just 11% lower than the national average.
The Undergraduate Certificate
Canadian Valley Technology Center offers three different Undergraduate Certificates in Diesel Technology, each with a different Medium and Heavy Duty Diesel emphasis.