Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

The Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered at the public institution located in Minden, LA. This program is part of the diesel mechanics and heavy vehicle technology field (CIP 47.0605) and trains students in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of diesel-powered engines and related mechanical systems.

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College offers a range of related technical programs at the Minden campus, including certificate programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, and Barbering/Barber. Students completing the Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate can expect hands-on instruction in engine systems, fuel delivery, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance procedures applicable to commercial and industrial diesel equipment.