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KANSAS INSTITUTE OF DIESEL
TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Diesel Technology is a practical and
in-depth technical program designed to
provide you with the skills necessary to
successfully gain employment as a diesel
technician. The majority of the program
is devoted to training that is necessary to
attain employment in a farm, industrial,
or truck dealership. The curriculum is
also structured to allow you to seek
job opportunities in industrial/heavy
equipment, general diesel repair, or as a
farm mechanic.
You will study all phases of heavy-
duty truck and tractor repair,
including electrical systems, various
transmissions, suspensions, braking, and
other related areas. Instruction will also
include complete engine overhaul, diesel,
gasoline, and natural gas fuel systems,
hydraulic systems and air-conditioning.
In addition, the program offers courses in
biodiesel technology.
Learning includes both shop and
classroom situations with the majority
of time devoted to actual hands-on
experience. Applied shop instruction
involves individualized live work on
customers’ truck and farm equipment.
Stackable credentials and industry
certification opportunities available.
*IN THE 2ND YEAR | CHOOSE AGRICULTURE OR
OVER-THE-ROAD EMPHASIS
IN-GROUND
CHASSIS DYNO, &
AG DYNO
!
2 YEARS
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