Amy Loveland
- Instructional Management Assistant
- 801-593-2494
School of
Transportation
Program Summary
When Can I Start
Start dates occur every two weeks
Credits
30 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
13 months @ 18hrs/wk
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $3,238*
Estimated: Includes Tuition (@ 30 Credit hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
High School Costs | $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
- 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.
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Program Outcomes
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Placement Rate
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Career Outlook
Program / Admission Details
Program Description
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.
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. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
- Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test
- High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
- 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
Credentials and Certifications
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)
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- Introduction to Automotive
Transfer Options
The following academic agreements are available to students in the this 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:
Classroom Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am |
| 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm |
| 6pm-9pm | 6pm-9pm | 6pm-9pm | 6pm-9pm | — |
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
FT Jody Conger
- Bachelor's degree from Westminster College
FT Scott King
- ASE Masters - Medium and Heavy Duty Truck
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Brenan Kamerath
- High School
PT Jason Mauchley
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Mark Anderson