Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician is a certificate program of two to four years offered at Butte College, a public institution in Oroville, California. The program trains students in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment used in transportation, construction, and agriculture.

This program is part of the vehicle maintenance and repair technology field (CIP 47.0605) and prepares graduates for careers as diesel service technicians. Butte College offers a number of related technical programs, including Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Students can expect hands-on training with diesel engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems common to heavy-duty vehicles.