Diesel Mechanics - Iowa Western Community College

Diesel Mechanics from Iowa Western Community College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Information The Diesel Mechanics program of study equips students with necessary skills to become entry-level diesel mechanics. It emphasizes the maintenance of over-the-road diesel trucks. Students receive instruction through a combination of theory classes and practical experience. Graduates of this program are awarded a diploma. Diesel mechanics repair and maintain equipment powered by diesel engines such as, heavy trucks, buses, construction and farm equipment, and locomotives. Our program emphasizes all phases of the diesel truck, including engines, transmissions, drive axles and most importantly, the electronic system. With your diploma from Iowa Western, you will be able to enter directly into the work force in entry-level positions. A feature of this program is that graduates may also enter other diesel related occupations with the knowledge and skills that are attained in this program of study. A few of those areas are: Construction equipment Agricultural equipment Marine propulsion applications Electrical power generation Automotive (light truck/auto) Industrial (irrigation, power take off applications) Logging, mining, oil exploration, airport service vehicles, and railroad Career Opportunities According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, diesel service technicians held about 270,000 jobs, while heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians held about 178,000 jobs nationwide in 2004. The job market is expected to grow between 9 and 17% during the next 10 years. The median average wage in 2004 was $17.20 per hour. View more details on Iowa Western Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.