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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.

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A Technician Working On A Large Diesel Engine in Aurora, CO

Industry Skills

  • Heavy-duty starting and charging of engines
  • Heavy-duty brake repair
  • Lighting and instrumentation
  • Body and electrical systems
diesel mechanic working on car

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
person working on engine

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

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