Diesel Technology

Walla Walla Community College ETPL
Diesel Technology provides a hands-on, work-based training experience and the classroom curriculum required for careers in diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty trucks, heavy equipment, medium-duty vehicles, agricultural equipment, logging equipment, forklifts, and mining equipment. Diesel Technology integrates the many components necessary to prepare students with the technical knowledge and mechanical skills required to service, repair, and test various types of machinery. An extensive curriculum prepares students to apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of diesel powered equipment applications. Diesel Technology curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,397.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Walla Walla, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

80

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement. Students may enter the program in fall quarter. In order to start this program, the placement process, including a mechanical reasoning test, must be completed through the Testing Center.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

87%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.74

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,125.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Wholesale Trade

35%

Other Industries

19%

Retail Trade

13%

Other Services

13%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
39
Completion rate
87%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
100%
Female
0%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
19%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
13%
20 to 29
73%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
2%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
74%
Some college experience, but no degree
12%
Certificate or AA
7%
BA or higher
0%