Diesel Technology A.A.S. and Diesel Technician Certificate Programs
Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 320-8038
Pennsylvania College of Technology's diesel programs provide students the opportunity to develop skills in repairing and servicing diesel-powered highway vehicles. Diesel maintenance techniques and principles are applied in diagnosing malfunctions and prescribing corrective action. The major focus is in the areas of engines, power trains, electrical/electronics, fuel systems, refrigeration and chassis.
The Diesel Center provides students with the opportunity to work on a variety of apparatus including:
- 40 late-model diesel engines
- 15 drive-axle carriers
- 15 power-shift transmissions
- 10 Allison transmissions
- 30 mechanical transmissions
- 12 refrigeration units
- 10 truck tractors
Faculty are specialized in the areas of engines, electrical/ electronic powertrains, air conditioning/refrigeration and fuel systems.
Students seeking to move into entry-level management positions in the future should enroll in the associate degree program.
Graduates have a diverse set of skills and abilities that could prepare them for employment in the natural gas industry.
Graduates have a diverse set of skills and abilities that could prepare them for "green" careers focused on energy, renewable energy, and the environment.