Advanced Diesel Technology

Grays Harbor College ETPL
The Diesel Technology program at Grays Harbor College prepares students for a career working as a diesel-powered equipment mechanic on trucks, construction equipment, buses, farm equipment, and some marine engines. Individual projects are assigned that will challenge the student and expand upon the skills learned in Diesel Technology Fundamentals. Diagnostics, testing, and problem solving willl replicate as close as possible real world shop conditions.

Financial information

Total tuition

$6,549.74

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Aberdeen

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

53

Credits

1210

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Completion of Diesel Technology Fundamentals with a grade of C or better

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

67%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.78

Typical (median) annual earnings

$62,842.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Transportation and Warehousing

38%

Administrative Support

31%

Other Industries

31%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
18
Completion rate
67%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
72%
Female
28%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
7%
20 to 29
30%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
90%
Some college experience, but no degree
5%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%