Diesel Service Technician (KDIS)
CREDIT HOURS
25 Credit Hours
ESTIMATED COST*
$2,471
CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED
CP
Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.
FULL DESCRIPTION
HOW TO APPLY
This program is designed to train students in diesel systems technology. Technicians in this field repair and maintain diesel equipment, such as trucks, buses, construction and mining equipment. This includes bulldozers, earth movers, cranes and other diesel-power equipment. Diesel technicians use testing equipment like dynamometers, which measure engine power. Computer based diagnostic equipment is also used to assist in diagnoses of engines, transmissions, and other vehicle-based systems.
Certificate of Proficiency: 745 Hours
- Apply to SLCC
Complete an online Application for Admission. - Complete Orientation
You can complete an orientation in person or online. - Take the CASAS assessment
Determine your academic skill level if you are starting a Salt Lake Technical College program or need to register for an ESL class. - Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment. - Pay Tuition
Pay tuition at Cashier Services before registering for courses. - Register for Courses in MySLCC.
OCCUPATIONS
Bus & Truck Mechanics
Diesel Engine Specialists
Entry-Level Wage: $17.93
Median Wage: $27.22
Monthly Openings: 68
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TUITION AND FEES
- Application Fee: $20.00
- Tuition: $1,825.25
- Student Fees: $119.20
- Lab Fees: $168.00
- Books/Supplies: 174.75
Total Estimated Cost: $2,307.20 (subject to change without notice)
AVAILABLE CLASS SCHEDULES
Westpointe Campus
1060 N. Flyer Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Mon-Fri 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FINANCIAL AID
- PELL
- Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Benefits
REQUIREMENTS
CASAS Test Required:
- Reading: 8.0
- Math: 8.0
Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!
Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL
This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. It is divided into several payment periods consisting of 7-weeks in duration for Full-time students, or 14-weeks in duration for Part-time students, except for the final one which is variable in length. This allows students to accelerate and complete as many courses as they can within each of those time periods while the tuition and fees remain fixed. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using a Pell grant or VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, on completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog.
Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.
OTHER
- Ask your instructor about any required tools that you may need for this program.
- If any College-owned equipment does not function properly, please report it immediately to the instructor.
- Safety Glasses' must be worn in the lab class without exception.
All students must provide and maintain to industry standards three pair of coveralls to be worn in the lab class.
Salt Lake Community College cannot be held liable for personal tools lost or stolen. Please take the necessary precautions to secure your tools.