The Diesel Technology program offers a 48 credit technical certificate that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel powered equipment. Instruction includes both theory and hands-on activities in safety, repair, and maintenance of several types of diesel equipment, tune-up and overhauling, transmissions, and differentials. Specific hands-on experience will be provided on Caterpillar, Cummins, Fuller, Allison, Arvin Meritor, and Rockwell Eaton equipment.

Full time students can complete the program in one year. Part time, including high school students, can complete the program in four semesters. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible to complete their associate's degree at Washburn University.

The program consists of the following courses:

• Safety Skills
• Intro to Diesel 1
• Intro to Diesel 2
• Engines 1
• Engines 2
• Power Trains 1
• Power Trains 2
• Workplace Skills
• Steering & Suspension
• Brakes
• Diesel OJT
  
  Program Syllabus - PDF
  Program Flyer - PDF

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For more program, enrollment, and course schedule information please contact Student Services.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
Washburn Institute of Technology • 5724 SW Huntoon St. • Topeka KS 66604  785.228.6325 or 877.588.7140

It is the policy of Washburn Institute of Technology to assure equal employment and educational opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex ,age, ancestry, marital or parental status, disability, religion, national origin or sexual orientation/gender identity. Contact:Carol Vogel, Morgan Hall, Room 380A, Washburn University (785-670-1509) carol.vogel@washburn.edu