Contact Information
Michael Redding, associate professor/program director
Michael.Redding@ndscs.edu
701-671-2226
Bisek 1171
Delivery Methods
Face-to-Face: Wahpeton
The Diesel Technology program is designed to prepare students for the many employment opportunities in the diesel industry.
Students enrolled in Diesel Technology learn the theory of operation along with the latest repair and diagnostic procedures available in the diesel industry. Training facilities are in excellent condition and labs are very well-equipped.
Green technology is addressed through changes in emission standards and alternative fuels that will continue to advance changes in this industry.
Students graduating from Diesel Technology are fully employable upon completion of this program. Diesel Technology graduates are employed by agricultural, industrial (truck and heavy equipment), construction equipment companies, mining industries or fleet owners.
The Diesel Technology program is accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) ASE
Admission Requirements*
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Students considered for acceptance must complete all admission requirements.
*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.
Award
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Diesel Engines. This certificate is one of four stackable certificates for the completion of an AAS degree in Diesel Technology.
NOTE: Students may enter this program at the beginning of any 8-week period. Please contact the Diesel Department for more information.
Powertrains Certificate
This Powertrains certificate is a lecture and lab type course which provides the student with theory, repair and operation of bearings, seals, heavy duty steer axles, drive axles, medium and heavy-duty truck suspension, and wheel end assemblies. Theory of operation and repair of manual, automatic, auto shift and powershift transmission provides the student with training on the latest types of heavy-duty drive systems that the agricultural, transportation and industrial industries use on their equipment.
In addition, this certificate includes a lecture/lab course covering the theory of operation of air and hydraulic brake systems used in light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and Diesel-powered equipment. This covers diagnosis and repair of air and hydraulic brakes, parking brakes and the support systems used. DOT inspection procedures are also covered in this class.