Diesel Technology | ECTC

Diesel Technology

Fuel your career with hands-on experience servicing medium and heavy-duty trucks.

Program Contact
Jerry Clemons
Diesel Technology Program Coordinator
(270) 706-8652
GET STARTED TODAY (270) 769-2371

 

On the road to a great career!

If you're interested in a career repairing and servicing medium and heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, or agriculture equipment, then this program is for you. Modern trucks, construction and agriculture machines are very advanced and contain hundreds of electronic sensors and countless computers, and it takes technicians who embrace the challenge to use logic and expertise to maintain and repair them. The diesel technician career pathway is highly regarded in our society because it takes people with very advanced skills to work on them.

Group of students looking at a diesel engine.

Getting Started

How Do I Pay For This?

Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, ECTC has you covered. ECTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.

Where do I start?

Apply for admission to ECTC to receive information from the Admissions Office about submitting your placement test scores (ACT or other exams) and to schedule a meeting with an advisor to register for your classes.

What Else Do I Need to Know?

Additional Information

Field Licensure Requirements

Some employers in the industry require ASE certification.  ASE certification is not required to complete the program at the college, but students are encouraged to become ASE certified to improve their job prospects.

Accreditation

The Diesel Technology program at ECTC is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, and students have the opportunity to take tests leading to certification by ASE. The Agriculture Equipment Repair and Construction Equipment Repair programs are certified by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) and students have the opportunity to take tests leading to certification by AEDF. 

Length of Program

You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.

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