Transportation Technology Cluster

Diesel and Equipment Technology Program Description - Two-Year Program In the Diesel and Equipment Technology Program, the students learn to work with heavy equipment used in agricultural, material handling, construction and highway trucking industries. The curriculum includes servicing, maintaining, repairing and rebuilding components in engines, vehicles and equipment. Content Areas Vehicle familiarization, operations and safety knowledge Shop equipment operation and safety knowledge Use of tools and shop equipment Basic cutting and welding operations Diesel and gas engine systems Power train systems Hydraulic systems Electrical systems Employability skills Basic skills of an entry-level diesel technician Helpful Experience & Aptitudes High school technology education classes Mechanical aptitude Physical dexterity and stamina Ability to work independently Career Entry Opportunities Entry-level diesel equipment technician Preventative maintenance technician Equipment operator Apprenticeship programs with local companies Benefits for the College Bound This program provides the student with beneficial skills to use while financing a college education. After completion of this program, a student may be eligible for advanced placement and/or college credit toward an associate degree in heavy equipment from Ferris State University and the University of Northwestern Ohio. Credit may be granted based upon competency testing and instructor recommendation. Other post-secondary institutions include Lincoln Tech, Nashville Auto-Diesel College, Universal Technology Institute (UTI) and Wyoming Tech (Wyotech.)