Diesel Technology

Credential Type	A Good Fit If...	Where Offered	Length of Program	Cost²
Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	You'd like to gain in-depth knowledge and career skills to prepare you for work in the diesel technology industry You're looking to gain additional workforce skills through general education coursework	See 3 locations	60 credit hours 6-8 semesters	$10,703
Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Diesel Heavy Truck Technology	You're looking to complete in-depth training in engine performance and electrical systems so you can kickstart a career or pursue further study You've completed one or more of the short-term certificate programs and you're looking to gain additional skills	See 5 locations	34 credit hours 2-4 semesters	$6,065
Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
Diesel Electronic Controls	You're looking to earn industry certifications to help launch your career You're interested in the electrical side of the heavy truck industry	See 4 locations	18 credit hours 2-4 semesters	$3,211
Truck Chassis Systems	You'd like to begin working in an entry-level fleet or repair shop role You're looking to learn the basic skills of the industry so you can jumpstart a career in the field	See 5 locations	18 credit hours 2-4 semesters	$3,211
Mobile Equipment Technician	You enjoy working with your hands, solving problems You enjoy ensuring mobile heavy equipment is operating properly	See 1 location	18 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,211

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost²

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

You'd like to gain in-depth knowledge and career skills to prepare you for work in the diesel technology industry
You're looking to gain additional workforce skills through general education coursework

See 3 locations

60 credit hours
6-8 semesters

$10,703

Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

Diesel Heavy Truck Technology Next-Level Jobs icon

You're looking to complete in-depth training in engine performance and electrical systems so you can kickstart a career or pursue further study
You've completed one or more of the short-term certificate programs and you're looking to gain additional skills

See 5 locations

34 credit hours
2-4 semesters

$6,065

Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)

Diesel Electronic Controls Next-Level Jobs icon

You're looking to earn industry certifications to help launch your career
You're interested in the electrical side of the heavy truck industry

See 4 locations

18 credit hours
2-4 semesters

$3,211

Truck Chassis Systems Next-Level Jobs icon

You'd like to begin working in an entry-level fleet or repair shop role
You're looking to learn the basic skills of the industry so you can jumpstart a career in the field

See 5 locations

18 credit hours
2-4 semesters

$3,211

Mobile Equipment Technician Next-Level Jobs icon

You enjoy working with your hands, solving problems
You enjoy ensuring mobile heavy equipment is operating properly

See 1 location

18 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,211

Diesel Technology is offered at 5 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus	Diesel Electronic Controls CT	Truck Chassis Systems CT	Mobile Equipment Technician CT	Diesel Heavy Truck Technology TC	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Evansville		X		X
Fort Wayne	X	X		X	X
Indianapolis	X	X		X	X
South Bend	X	X		X
Terre Haute	X	X	X	X	X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Diesel Technology is Offered

Is Diesel Technology Right for Me?

Diesel technology is a highly technical field that’s often fast-paced and requires traits like adaptability, alertness, and awareness of safety precautions. These professionals typically work in an office, shop, parts store, or farm equipment repair facility. They can also work at dealerships, in construction, or on the road.

Read through the following traits, skills, and job responsibilities to figure out if this could be the path for you. Careers in diesel technology often require:

A mechanical mindset
Disassembling and assembling complex machines
Curiosity
A desire to learn more about computer systems
An awareness of safety risks and procedures
Technical skills
Teamwork

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits above, diesel technology may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local program chair to learn more.

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Is Diesel Technology Right for Me?

Prerequisites for Diesel Technology

There are no prerequisite courses you must take prior to enrolling in the Diesel Technology program.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit

General education courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least four weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Upcoming Courses

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our course list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Courses

If you’re a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Course Formats

Diesel Technology courses are very hands-on in nature and, as a result, courses are only available in person.

Courses

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet with your advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

How to Apply to Diesel Technology

AUTI 111	Electrical I	3
TRCK 100	HD Truck Preventative Maintenance	3
INDT 104	Fluid Power Basics	3
INDT 114	Welding Fundamentals	3
TRCK 260	Applied Hydraulics	3
PAET 201	GPS Guidance Systems	3

Credential Type	Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready	Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)	Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
Credential Type	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	Diesel Heavy Truck Technology	Diesel Electronic Controls	Truck Chassis Systems	Mobile Equipment Technician
A Good Fit If...	You'd like to gain in-depth knowledge and career skills to prepare you for work in the diesel technology industry You're looking to gain additional workforce skills through general education coursework	You're looking to complete in-depth training in engine performance and electrical systems so you can kickstart a career or pursue further study You've completed one or more of the short-term certificate programs and you're looking to gain additional skills	You're looking to earn industry certifications to help launch your career You're interested in the electrical side of the heavy truck industry	You'd like to begin working in an entry-level fleet or repair shop role You're looking to learn the basic skills of the industry so you can jumpstart a career in the field	You enjoy working with your hands, solving problems You enjoy ensuring mobile heavy equipment is operating properly
Where Offered	See 3 locations	See 5 locations	See 4 locations	See 5 locations	See 1 location
Length of Program	60 credit hours 6-8 semesters	34 credit hours 2-4 semesters	18 credit hours 2-4 semesters	18 credit hours 2-4 semesters	18 credit hours 2 semesters
Cost²	$10,703	$6,065	$3,211	$3,211	$3,211

Find solutions to complex trucking problems

What You'll Learn

Career Options

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Degree Types Offered

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

OEM Partnerships Built Into the Program

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Transfer Options

Required Courses

View Course Descriptions

Student Outcomes

Long-Term Certificate known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

Diesel Heavy Truck Technology

Required Courses

View Course Descriptions

Student Outcomes

Short-Term Certificates known as Certificates (CT)

Diesel Electronic Controls

Apply Now Request More Info

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Completion Guide

Truck Chassis Systems

Apply Now Request More Info

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

View Course DescriptionS

Student Outcomes

Mobile Equipment Technician

Time to Complete

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Program Details

Is Diesel Technology Right for Me?

Sound Like You?

Prerequisites for Diesel Technology

No Expiration of Credits

Transfer Credit

Upcoming Courses

Course Formats

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

No Application Deadlines

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

(2) Submit Assessment Documents

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

(5) Course Placement

(6) Register for Classes

(7) Pay Your Tuition

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