Diesel Technology
Earn your degree in Diesel Technology in one of the nation's premier diesel tech educational facilities at NDSCS.
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Academic Options
Students enrolled in the General Diesel program are given extensive training and practical experiences in servicing all types of engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems found on trucks, agricultural and industrial equipment.
- Type: A.A.S. degree, Diploma
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
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The Case IH program combines state-of-the-art, on-campus training with internships at a sponsoring Case IH dealership. Students receive technical training on Case IH equipment and related products through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences.
- Type: A.A.S. degree
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
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The Komatsu program combines state-of-the-art, on-campus training with internships at a sponsoring Komatsu dealership. Students receive technical training on Komatsu equipment through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences.
- Type: A.A.S. degree
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
Students in the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician program receive up-to-date technical training on Caterpillar equipment and systems through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory instruction, and an internship at the participating Caterpillar dealer.
- Type: A.A.S. degree
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
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The John Deere Tech program is designed to develop technically competent, professional ag equipment service technicians. This unique program combines state-of-the-art, on-campus training with supervised occupational experiences at a sponsoring John Deere dealership.
- Type: A.A.S. degree
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
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Students enrolled in the General Diesel program are given extensive training and practical experiences in servicing all types of engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems found on trucks, agricultural and industrial equipment.
- Type: A.A.S. degree, Diploma
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
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This Diesel Electrical certificate allows students to complete lab/lecture classes in electrical fundamentals and electrical systems.
- Type: Certificate
- Location: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
This Diesel Engines certificate allows students to cover rebuilding of heavy-duty gas and light, medium and heavy-duty diesel engines.
- Type: Certificate
- Location: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
This Hydraulic certificate allows students to cover hydraulic system fundamentals and various components used in a typical mobile hydraulic system. Component disassembly and reassembly will take place to aid in the understanding of component and system operation.
- Type: Certificate
- Location: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
This Powertrains certificate is a lecture and lab type course which provides the student with theory, repair and operation of bearings, seals, heavy duty steer axles, drive axles, medium and heavy-duty truck suspension, and wheel end assemblies.
- Type: Certificate
- Location: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Transportation
- Green Technology Available
Students in the NDSCS Diesel Technology program get hands-on training on construction, agricultural and transportation equipment from industry leaders.
The program covers:
- Engines
- Drive Trains
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Systems
The Diesel Technology program operates in 4 quarters, instead of 2 semesters. Students can start or stop every 8 weeks and have the option of starting in August, October, January or March.
The NDSCS Diesel Technology program is accredited by the AED Foundation.