Perry Technical Institute's Automotive Technology program is designed to help students gain an understanding of automotive principles through a variety of experiences including classroom learning, lab activities, working on customer vehicles, writing repair orders, and ordering parts. The objective of the Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology (AET) program is to provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills for employment as entry-level technicians in the agriculture and diesel equipment industries. Students are taught to diagnose, repair, modify, and overhaul a wide variety of equipment. Training will include instruction on diesel fuel systems, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, and professional development.

The Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology program is 12 months in length (four quarters). Students earn 74 credit hours, which equals 1,344 clock hours. Tuition is payable on a quarterly basis. There are four quarters in an academic year. The student-to-instructor ratio for the program is 17:1.