Diesel
Technology
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| Tools/Special Requirements |
| Students in the Diesel program are required
to buy their own tools to use in the laboratory
setting. Tool
Lists and a list
of vendors that have
previously worked with our students are
available online or from the New Student
Services Office. |
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| Career Opportunities |
| Major dealerships |
| Truck, tractor and automotive shops |
| Specialty shops (hydraulics) |
| Heavy-duty construction companies |
| Agri-businesses |
| Mines |
| Logging companies |
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Degree
& Certificate Options
Associate of Applied Science
degrees are awarded to students who successfully
pass the required courses. Students choosing
to earn a Certificate of Applied Science replace required math
credits with MATH 085 and English credits
with ENGL 102. |
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| What
you will learn |
- Diesel Engine: Covers
the theory, design, operation, diagnosis,
repair and service of diesel engines used
in trucks, agricultural, marine and stationary
applications
- Overhaul: Machining
and dyno-testing are utilized to give
students practical experience
- Power Train, Chassis and Maintenance: Includes the design, operation, diagnosis,
and service procedures for power train
and chassis components used in heavy-duty
equipment, trucks and agricultural applications
- Hydraulics and Preventative
Maintenance: Diagnostic analysis
and overhaul of pumps, valves, and cylinders
is covered in both the lab and classroom
settings
- ElectricalSystems: Covers electrical systems (charging, starting,
wiring and schematic systems) on automotive,
mid-range, heavy-duty trucks and off-road
equipment
- Fuel Injection Systems: Training on manual and electronic fuel
injection systems
- Develop and maintain occupational
relationships
- Effectively communicate with customers and peers
- Proficient in mathematical skills necessary for technical fields
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 CAREER
CLOSEUP |
| Job Outlook
and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
$34,160 |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$36,200 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) |
$29,763 |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
10% |
| Expected growth (US)* |
14% |
| (projections through 2012) |
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| *Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| Skills,
Traits, Preparatory Classes that would be helpful |
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity
- Math and spatial skills
- Good physical condition
- Reading and communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Troubleshooting skills
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