Hinds Community College · USA

Diesel Equipment Technology

Campus Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Diesel Equipment Technology is a program taught at Hinds Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (14 Months (Day Program); 2 semesters (Night Program)) options.

Diesel Equipment Technology at Hinds Community College trains students in safety, electronic controlled diesel engines, hydraulic and mechanical power trains, basic and advanced hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems, mobile air conditioning and heating, preventive maintenance, steering and suspension systems, welding, and air brakes. The program uses specialty training areas that match diesel equipment repair and service work.

Students can choose a Day Program or a Night Program. The Day Program runs for 14 Months, with classes meeting Mon–Fri and classes offered throughout the day with some evening classes available. The Night Program runs for 2 semesters, with classes meeting Mon–Thur from 5:30 PM–10:30 PM. Career Certificate Only is available.

Graduates go to work at local dealerships that sell and service heavy-duty trucks and/or industrial equipment such as dozers, excavators, backhoes, and logging equipment. The page lists an average annual income of $50,000 for these positions at the state level.

Modules

Safety
Electronic Controlled Diesel Engines
Hydraulic and Mechanical Power Trains
Basic and Advanced Hydraulics
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Mobile Air Conditioning and Heating
Preventive Maintenance
Steering and Suspension Systems
Welding
Air Brakes

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Diesel Equipment Technology at Hinds Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Hinds Community College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Hinds Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Diesel Equipment Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students seeking admission to this program must meet, interview, and test with the Diesel Equipment Technology chairperson and/or Navigator as well as submit high school/GED/College transcripts, ACT or ACCUPLACER scores, and complete the application for admission.