Fuel your career with hands-on experience servicing medium and heavy-duty trucks.
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.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Diesel Technology - AAS - Agriculture Diesel Technician Track
- Diesel Technology - AAS - Construction Equipment Technician Track
- Diesel Technology - AAS - Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Track
- Medium and Heavy Truck Technician - Diploma
- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic Helper - Certificate
- Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper - Certificate
- Diesel Engine Mechanic - Certificate
- Diesel Mechanics Assistant - Certificate
- Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic - Certificate
- Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic - Certificate
- Fluid Power Mechanic - Certificate
- Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic - Certificate
- Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic - Certificate
- Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper - Certificate
- Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic - Certificate
- Preventive Maintenance Mechanic - Certificate
- Tractor Trailer, CDLA I - Certificate
- Undercarriage Mechanic - Certificate
ECTC has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.
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
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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.
