Diesel Technology
Inspect, Maintain, and Repair Machinery and Engine Systems of Diesel Vehicles
Pickens Technical College offers a Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Training Program composed of six individual classes specifically designed to prepare and educate students for entry-level employment as an M/H Diesel Truck Technician. The student will be trained with current M/H duty diesel trucks, will use the latest tools and equipment, and will utilize current computer and online technology to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment in the diesel trucking industry. The program is designed to train the student for entry-level and advanced employment as M/H Truck Technicians. In addition, each individual class is designed to prepare the student for its respective ASE certification test.
2 Semesters
- Morning: 8:40am – 11:30am, M.-F.
- Afternoon: 12:10pm – 3:00pm, M.-F.
Program Flyer Steps for Enrollment Program Costs See the Classroom
Industry Skills
- Heavy-duty starting and charging of engines
- Heavy-duty brake repair
- Lighting and instrumentation
- Body and electrical systems
Accredited Courses
27 college credits | 1 high school credit
- DPM 1000 Intro to Diesel Mechanics
- DPM 1003 Diesel Engines I
- DPM 1026 Heavy Duty Starting & Charging
- DPM 2006 Heavy Duty Brakes I
- DPM 2007 Heavy Duty Brakes II
- DPM 2022 H/D Lighting & Instrumentation
- DPM 2023 H/D Body Electrical Systems
- DPM 2080 Internship
Program Experience
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 1 year of classes
- Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time with hands-on practical work
Ray Elser
Instructor, Diesel Technology
303-344-4910 ext. 27721
relser@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- ASE Master Certified Bus Technician
- ASE Certified Heavy Truck Technician
- Cummins Engine Rebuild Certification
- Cummins After-treatment Certification
