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Diesel Equipment Technology Department

School of Natural Resources Management
Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 320-8038
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Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Heavy Construction Equipment and Diesel majors date back to 1946, when the first instructors were two United States Navy World War II veterans, who trained students with surplus war equipment. Hundreds of graduates later, technology has drastically changed, but the majors continue to offer vast career opportunities and excellent pay for graduates.

The Diesel Equipment Technology Department offers six associate degree programs:

Industry-sponsored majors such as CAT and Mack offer students an opportunity for tuition assistance, tool reimbursement and paid internships during holidays and summers with the added attraction of employment after graduation. Students receive similar instruction to those in the diesel and heavy construction equipment degrees but with specialized training in electronic sensors and computerized controls, failure analysis and diagnostic procedures specific to Mack or CAT equipment.

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Diesel Equipment Technology Department News

Environmental, Diesel Students Collaborate on Alternative-Fuel Tests

April 2008

In a notable example of cross-curricular cooperation, students in two majors within Penn College’s School of Natural Resources Management – environmental technology management and diesel equipment technology – recently tested use of an alternative-energy fuel substitute in a diesel engine.

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Coca-Cola Donation Yields Valuable Instructional Components

April 2008

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Coca-Cola Enterprises continues its support of Penn College with the donation of a 2000 International truck to the School of Natural Resources Management. By donating the vehicle, which was damaged in an accident, Coca-Cola has given it new life: Diesel equipment technology instructor David C. Johnson’s class removed the computer-controlled engine, Eaton transmission and several other valuable components.

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College Certified as Training Facility for Diesel Industry Leader

April 2008

Students in Penn College’s diesel program have begun training under an industry heavyweight, with the promise of more intensive education as vehicles – and the technology within them – change. The Eaton Corp., a leading international provider of automated diesel-electric hybrid and hydraulic hybrid drive systems for trucks, buses and other commercial applications, is coordinating a long-term program to educate Penn College students in hybrid-vehicle maintenance.

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Diesel Students Afforded Instructive Look at Hybrid Coca-Cola Truck

April 2008

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Diesel majors in Penn College’s School of Natural Resources Management recently were given a close-up look at a hybrid vehicle, courtesy of the Coca-Cola Co. and an alumnus of the college’s predecessor institution. A Coca-Cola 2008 International 4300 series truck equipped with a hybrid-electric and automated drivetrain system was brought to the college’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center from the Bronx, N.Y., during a March 11 Career Fair and remained at the Allenwood area campus for the rest of that week.

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Caterpillar Dealer Makes Valuable Visit to Earth Science Center

March 2008

A steadfast industry supporter revisited Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center in recent weeks to further cement the connection between students and the professionals with whom they eventually will work.

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