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Diesel Power Technology

Diesel power technology runs many of the vehicles in mass transportation, agriculture and construction. Diesel is the driving force behind today鈥檚 heavy vehicles and equipment. A diesel engine has massive power and incredible durability. Without diesel engines, vital work comes to a screeching halt.

In our diesel power technology program, you may:

Earn a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree
Learn the skills you will use regularly as a qualified diesel technician
Participate in on-the-job training internships with local companies

Degree Options

Program Details

Diesel technicians work in private shops, dealerships and fleet repair facilities throughout the nation, with on highway or off highway vehicles.
Some diesel technicians concentrate on preventative maintenance in order to minimize expensive breakdown time, while others specialize in areas such as electronics, engines, transmissions, hydraulics or air conditioning/refrigeration.
The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills. Our DPT program is part of the career cluster.

In-district high school students can get started while still in high school. This program has a study guide to outline a pathway from certain high schools into our DPT program.
You鈥檒l learn in a fully equipped shop that mimics the real world.
View the tool list to see the required tools needed for projects in the lab.

On-the-job training
Field trips and plant tours
Sponsorships
Job opening notification
Annual on-campus interviews
Employment portfolio development
High quality instruction with an economical price
Personal faculty advisors
Transferable college credit

Students interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in DPT are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor for course and career planning.
A applies to this program.

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Mark EngelAssistant Professor-DPTP815-825-9787Emengel1@kish.edu

Don FlinkAssistant Professor-DPTP815-825-9784Edflink1@kish.edu

John BoescheAssistant Professor-DPTP815-825-9813Ejboesche@kish.edu

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Kish College to host Early College Program, EMSA info sessions

Kish College Foundation recognizes Matt Duffy with Distinguished Alumni Award

Holidays Around the World

Career Services Open Lab