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.
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
