Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology

Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology

Transportation

The Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology program provides training in a variety of diesel powered vehicles, engines, and power systems. Students explore the theory of operation and preventive maintenance of diesel systems and progress to actual hands-on work in the maintenance and repair of transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering and suspension, wheel alignment, hydraulics and engine rebuilding. After demonstrating foundational knowledge, students begin working with the latest advances in the trucking industry in engine design, micro-processing, air conditioning, and transmissions.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$2,377

Includes: Tuition (@ 900 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Cost Estimate

$172

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • Annual Fee: $40
  • Workbook: $25
  • Digital Book Access Fee: $77
  • Scrubs/Uniform: $5
  • Supplies/Tools/Equipment: $25
  • Licensure: +$20 — NOT required for graduation, but needed to work in Utah
Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

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Program Contact
Transportation

  • Amy Loveland
  • 801-593-2494
YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

For any students in the Automotive and Diesel Technology programs

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CRUS OIL and YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

For any students in the Automotive and Diesel Technology programs

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Program Length: 900 Clock hours
19 months @ 12hrs/wk
9 months @ 24hrs/wk
Enrollment Type:
Year-Round
Training Location:
Main Campus
Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology
Classroom Hours
Mon

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Tue

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Wed

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Thu

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Fri

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

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Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

  • ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
  • Hold a current, valid driver's license

 

 

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
MATH REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
PREPARATION AND STUDY
Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:
Next Generation Accuplacer MATH (Arithmetic)
Next Generation Accuplacer READING
  • High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
  • Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

  • Introduction to Automotive

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

  • Weber State University
  • Utah State University
  • Southern Utah University
  • Utah Valley University
  • Ensign Business College
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • Utah Tech University

Employers & Industry Partners

Davis Tech is honored to work with employers throughout our community.

CR England

Outcomes

96%Placement Rate


Utah Job Outlook

Program Faculty

  • FT Chip Vreeken
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • FT Darrin Reuss
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • FT Jeffery Eddings
  • Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
  • 801-593-2387
  • FT Jody Conger
  • Bachelor's degree from Westminster College
  • 801-593-2436
  • FT Scott King
  • ASE Masters - Medium and Heavy Duty Truck
  • Certificate from Davis Applied Technical College
  • 801-593-2448
  • PT Brenan Kamerath
  • High School Diploma from
  • PT Jason Mauchley
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Mark Anderson

*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.