Skilled Trades and Technical Training

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

  • Work with big machines.
  • Get hands-on experience.
  • Prepare for in-demand jobs.

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Associate (Two-year) Degrees

Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.

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  • Plan: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
  • Units: 118
  • Funding available: Yes
  • International student eligible: Yes

Career Opportunities Include

  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Quick Look

  • Plan: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  • Units: 111
  • Funding available: Yes
  • International student eligible: Yes

Career Opportunities Include

  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Hands鈥慜n Diesel Training

Diesel engine technicians keep trucks, tractors, ferries, and heavy machinery running and South Seattle 神马福利电影院鈥檚 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares you to join this vital workforce. With an ASE鈥慴ased curriculum certified to NATEF standards, you鈥檒l gain hands鈥憃n skills in repair, diagnostics, and safety across a wide range of equipment. Graduates enter high鈥慸emand careers in trucking, construction, marine diesel, and more, with opportunities to advance into supervisory roles.

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Ask 神马福利电影院 DISC Today

Kickstart your career with our Diesel Industry Sector Cohort (DISC). Get hands-on training, paid internships, and employer sponsorship while earning your Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology degree. Graduate ready for a full-time technician job with industry connections built in. Please contact us at 206.934.5394 or email SouthProfTech@seattlecolleges.edu.

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