Diesel Systems Technology - Salt Lake Community College

Diesel Systems Technology from Salt Lake Community College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. THE PROGRAM Students are taught the general concepts of diesel systems technology . Technicians in this field repair and maintain diesel equipment, such as trucks, buses and construction equipment. This includes bulldozers, earth movers, cranes and other dieselpower equipment. Diesel technicians use common hand tools like pliers, wrenches and screwdrivers, as well as special tools. They also may use testing equipment like dynamometers-which measure engine power, special fuel injection equipment and electronic-controlled engines. Most diesel technicians are required to buy their own hand tools. Beginning students accumulate more tools as they gain experience. A prospective diesel technician should be in good physical condition and have above-average mechanical ability and eye-hand coordination. Any course offered in this program can be taken as part of the vocational/technical electives for an associate of science degree in general studies. General Education and elective courses provide training in effective oral and written communication and human relations skills, opening doors for upward mobility. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Jobs and employment opportunities are numerous and provide an excellent wage usually with good benefits. Graduates find many opportunities for employment as technicians in companies that maintain and repair both on- and off-highway equipment. View more details on Salt Lake Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.