Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Portland Community College, a public institution in Portland, OR, offers a Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate at the two-to-four-year certificate level. The program, under CIP code 47.0605, prepares students to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles and equipment used in transportation, construction, and industrial sectors.

Students learn to work on diesel engines, fuel systems, drivetrains, and hydraulic systems commonly found in commercial trucks and heavy equipment. Related programs at Portland Community College include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Additional technical certificate options at the college include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.