It incorporates a prearranged, supervised, evaluated practicum after the first two semesters, with the possibility of an additional practicum during the last semester. Students experience training on a wide variety of modern domestic and imported vehicles, light trucks, and vans. Laboratory and shop objectives are met on training vehicles, components, and live shop projects. Automotive Technology graduates have been placed in dealerships, independent shops, service stations, mass merchandisers, aviation ground support, and fleet repair facilities. Employers require a current vehicle operator's license and a good driving record.
Equal opportunities are available for men and women.
Admission to this program is only in even numbered years and has very specific admission requirements. The program is five semesters in length and includes a summer semester. The program is four semesters long and shares a common first year with the Automotive program. The second year is very specific training in Diesel Technology related topics. Diesel Technology graduates have been placed statewide in independent repair shops, various fleets, construction, mining, aviation ground support, and the seafood processing support industry.