Diesel Service Technician

Bates Technical College ETPL
Students prepare for employment in the diesel and heavy equipment industry, diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding components of diesel-powered vehicles in an on-campus shop setting. Local industry training partnerships provide practical experience that enhances student instruction. Graduates may find employment as technicians in diesel and heavy duty apprenticeships, working with on/off highway trucks, construction equipment, hydraulics, material handling equipment, agricultural equipment, marine, and utilities.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,339.80

Total required fees

$147.56

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Campus

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Competency

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%