Diesel Technology - Bellingham Technical College

Diesel Technology from Bellingham Technical College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Diesel Equipment Technology is certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) as a Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Training Program. This assures that the curriculum follows the stringent standards identified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). BTC has one of only three ASE certified training programs in Washington State. The AAS degree program combines current technology in the classroom and computer lab, with self-paced instruction and practicum/shop experience.The Caterpillar Basics Library is used in a modern 24 station computer lab as an important component in this program. This is just one of the enhancements as a result of a recent facility renovation of over one million dollars. Modules in Electrical/Electronics, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis, and Diesel Engines are included in a self-paced CD-ROM format. A Clayton 1000 HP dynamometer is utilized in engine testing with computer diagnostics for understanding of modern fuel and control systems. Notebook computers and engine simulators are used in conjunction with the dynamometer. Program content follows the ASE areas of Electrical/Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Brakes, Steering/Suspension, Drive Train, and Diesel Engines, plus modules in welding and hydraulics. Great emphasis is given to leading edge technologies in the diesel field.The program emphasizes the development of appropriate work habits and attitudes, leadership, interpersonal communications and teamwork skills, customer service competencies, as well as the technical skills necessary for employment. View more details on Bellingham Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.