Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

Bates Technical College ETPL
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician program is designed to meet industry-specific needs. Our instructors seek to provide students with the foundation they need to apply for a career as a diesel technician. The robust, hands-on curriculum is complemented by enough theory to give students the conceptual background they need to tackle the challenges they will encounter in this rapidly evolving field. Our six-quarter program is designed around a series of four basic areas: Electrical Systems, Engines and Brakes, Powertrains, and Hydraulics and Steering and Suspension. After these four core quarters are completed, students move on to their fifth and sixth quarters, which are comprised of Advanced Application and Vehicle Service courses conducted in a live shop setting. In addition to the live shop, opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning experiences abound.

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,266.70

Total required fees

$147.56

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Campus

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

103

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

71%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.98

Typical (median) annual earnings

$55,917.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

25%

Transportation and Warehousing

17%

Other Industries

16%

Administrative Support

11%

Construction

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
90
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
30
Gender
Male
94%
Female
6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
68%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
15%
20 to 29
46%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
6%