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Diesel Technology

Locations: Lehi | Payson

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Program length
18 months

Total cost
$6,011

Registration Opens:
April 16, 2025

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The Diesel Technology program prepares students with comprehensive skills and knowledge for a career as diesel technicians. The curriculum includes hands-on training in diesel engines, electrical and electronic systems, steering and suspension, brakes, drivetrain, HVAC, hydraulics, preventative maintenance, safety, professionalism, and workplace relations.

Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve Master Truck Service Technicians (MTST) ASE certifications, a highly recognized standard in the trucking industry.

78% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

87% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $46k-$59k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
The Diesel Technology program prepares students with the diversified employment skills and knowledge as diesels technicians including: hands-on instruction in diesel engines, electrical/electronic systems, steering and suspension, brakes, drivetrain, HVAC, hydraulics, preventative maintenance, safety; professionalism, and workplace relations.

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Students tinkering with a diesel engine
Students tinkering with a diesel engine
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I highly suggest taking the diesel technology class. you learn a lot not only about truck but it also applies to heavy equipment. Great teachers and great tranings, I love it here and recomend that everyone looking to get into diesel do it.
Joe Krusi
This class I would suggest taking because you get lots of hands on expirence and learn new things . This is a really amazing class.
Jordan Snow
I would recommend to go to this school because it has a really nice environment and if you do it in high school your high school pays for the tuition so you get to go for just about free. It is also very hands on learning so you get to really get a feel for it and learn without just sitting in a classroom.
Chris Beal

This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more

Registration Opens: April 16, 2025

Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old. High school students must be in their junior or senior year. Juniors can only register for the January start date.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
  • The Intro to Diesel and Preventative Maintenance I & II must be passed prior to enrollment in advanced classes. 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Lehi A 7:30AM
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyLehiDiesel Shop5/27/20256/24/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Preventative Maintenance ILehiDiesel Shop6/26/20257/10/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IILehiDiesel Shop7/11/20259/4/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Electrical ILehiDiesel Shop9/8/202511/4/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Electrical IILehiDiesel Shop11/5/20251/16/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Steering and SuspensionLehiDiesel Shop1/20/20263/17/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
BrakesLehiDiesel Shop3/18/20265/15/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
HVACLehiDiesel Shop5/27/20266/24/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Drive TrainLehiDiesel Shop6/25/20269/1/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Lehi B 7:30AM
BrakesLehiDiesel Shop6/3/20257/31/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
HVACLehiDiesel Shop8/13/20259/10/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Drive TrainLehiDiesel Shop9/15/202511/11/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Engines ILehiDiesel Shop11/13/20251/27/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Engines IILehiDiesel Shop1/28/20263/11/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyLehiDiesel Shop5/27/20266/24/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Preventative Maintenance ILehiDiesel Shop6/25/20267/9/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Lehi A 11:30AM
Engines IILehiDiesel Shop5/6/20256/25/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
HVACLehiDiesel Shop6/30/20257/29/202511:30 AM2:36 PMM-F
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyLehiDiesel Shop8/13/20259/10/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance ILehiDiesel Shop9/11/20259/24/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IILehiDiesel Shop9/25/202511/7/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Electrical ILehiDiesel Shop11/10/20251/22/202611:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Electrical IILehiDiesel Shop1/26/20263/23/202611:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Steering and SuspensionLehiDiesel Shop3/24/20265/20/202611:30 AM2:35 PMM-F
BrakesLehiDiesel Shop5/27/20267/23/202611:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Lehi B 11:30AM
HVACLehi1086/3/20257/1/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Drive TrainLehiDiesel Shop7/2/20259/9/202511:30 AM2:35 PMM-F
Engines ILehiDiesel Shop9/10/202511/5/202511:30 AM2:35 PMM-F
Engines IILehiDiesel Shop11/6/202512/19/202511:30 AM2:35 PMM-F
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyLehiDiesel Shop1/5/20262/2/202611:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance ILehiDiesel Shop2/3/20262/17/202611:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IILehiDiesel Shop2/18/20263/31/202611:30 AM2:30 PMM-F
Electrical ILehiDiesel Shop4/1/20266/4/202611:30 PM2:30 PMM-F
Electrical IILehiDiesel Shop6/5/20267/31/202611:30 PM2:39 PMM-F
Payson 7:30AM
Electrical IISF/PaysonDiesel Shop6/19/20258/27/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
HVACPaysonDiesel Shop9/2/20259/29/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Steering and SuspensionPaysonDiesel Shop10/1/202511/25/20257:30 AM10:39 AMM-F
BrakesPaysonDiesel Shop12/1/20252/9/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Drive TrainPaysonDiesel Shop2/10/20264/7/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Engines IPaysonDiesel Shop4/13/20266/11/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Engines IIPaysonDiesel Shop6/15/20267/28/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Payson 11:45AM
Engines IISpanish ForkDiesel Shop5/6/20256/25/202511:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
HVACSpanish ForkDiesel Shop6/30/20257/29/202511:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyPaysonDiesel Shop8/13/20259/10/202511:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IPaysonDiesel Shop9/11/20259/24/202511:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IIPaysonDiesel Shop9/25/202511/7/202511:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Electrical IPaysonDiesel Shop11/10/20251/22/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Electrical IIPaysonDiesel Shop1/26/20263/23/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Steering and SuspensionPaysonDiesel Shop3/24/20265/20/202611:45 AM2:50 PMM-F
BrakesPaysonDiesel Shop5/27/20267/23/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Payson 7:30AM
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyPaysonDiesel Shop8/13/20259/10/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IPaysonDiesel Shop9/11/20259/24/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IIPaysonDiesel Shop9/25/202511/7/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Steering and SuspensionPaysonDiesel Shop11/10/20251/22/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
BrakesPaysonDiesel Shop1/26/20263/23/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Electrical IPaysonDiesel Shop3/24/20265/20/20267:30 AM10:35 AMM-F
Electrical IIPaysonDiesel Shop5/27/20267/23/20267:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Payson 11:45AM
Introduction to Diesel TechnologyPaysonDiesel Shop1/5/20262/2/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IPaysonDiesel Shop2/3/20262/17/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Preventative Maintenance IIPaysonDiesel Shop2/18/20263/31/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Electrical IPaysonDiesel Shop4/1/20266/4/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
Electrical IIPaysonDiesel Shop6/5/20267/31/202611:45 AM2:54 PMM-F
Steering and SuspensionPaysonDiesel Shop8/12/202610/6/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
BrakesPaysonDiesel Shop10/7/202612/1/202611:45 AM2:45 PMM-F
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Total hours: 1050

Course Descriptions
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit hour)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fee
Introduction to Diesel Technology602$240.00$557.00$0.00
Preventative Maintenance I301$120.00$30.00$0.00
Preventative Maintenance II903$360.00$50.00$90.00
Electrical I1204$480.00$50.00$0.00
Electrical II1204$480.00$50.00$90.00
Steering and Suspension1204$480.00$100.00$90.00
Brakes1204$480.00$90.00$90.00
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) I602$240.00$90.00$114.00
Drivetrain1204$480.00$40.00$90.00
Engines I1204$480.00$40.00$0.00
Engines II903$360.00$20.00$90.00
TOTALS:1050350$4,200.00$1,117.00$654.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$4,200.00
Application Fee$0.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Total Course Fees:$1,117.00
Required Materials:Cost
Industry Exam Fee:$654.00
Total Cost:$6,011.00
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Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.

Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Tablet (Android)1TabletIncluded in student fees
Tablet Case1CaseIncluded in student fees
Safety Glasses1$4.00
Coveralls1One pairincluded in student fees
Tool Kit1 Students need to purchase tools from an outside vendor. Costs are approximate and may vary, Tool list will be given on the first day of class. $600 – $4000
Systems 2E & Engines 2E CDX Onine Bundle 2 year access1 978-128-427-5018 included in fees
ASE Certification Tests7 There are a total of 7 exams @ $90.00 each paid for at the time of registration
EPA 609 MVAC Test1 paid to ASE $24.00
Industry Exams: Paid for at the time of registrationQuantityNotesCost
Preventative Maintenance 1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
Electrical 1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
Steering and Suspension1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
Brakes1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) I1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
609 Refrigeration Test1EPA 609 MVAC Test Fee$24.00
Drivetrain1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
Engines 1ASE Exam Fee$90.00
Total Cost of Industry Exams$654.00
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CoverallsAdditional sets of coveralls can be purchased$48.00
Total Cost of Optional Materials $48.00
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Diesel Technology
  • 609 Certification (EPA 609 MVAC)
  • Students are prepared to take ASE certification tests as they complete each course in the program.

What types of diesels do students work on?
Students will work on heavy duty semi truck systems. Students will learn every part of the truck – not just the diesel engine.

How physically difficult is the work and physically fit?
The work can be difficult, but there are tools that will make make the job easier. Mechanic shops usually require employees and students to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

What tools are required and how should I dress for the class?
A tools list will be given to you on the first day of class. You should be dressed ready to get dirty. Safety toed shoes, safety glasses, and clothes that cover your body well will be important throughout the program. Jewlrey and hair can be a hazard, so it will be impoant to find ways to keep those out of the way.

I already took some classes at my high school, can I skip any of the MTECH classes?
Yes, you can test out of any MTECH diesel course by taking the Professional ASE Certifican Exam that proves your compentency in that area of study.

How to Apply

Submit MTECH application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Diesel Technology after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.

Learn more about the assessment HERE

Submit Drivers License

A copy of a valid driver’s license must be emailed to automotive@mtec.edu.

Register for Diesel Technology

Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within each program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.

Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.

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Nate Collings

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Program length
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Total cost
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Course Descriptions

Introduction to Diesel Technology
TEDT 1010
Introduction to Diesel Technology course provides students an introduction to Heavy-Duty commercial vehicles, including available careers and the skills and certifications required. Students will receive instruction in safety, personal protection equipment, the use of basic tools and shop equipment.
Preventative Maintenance I
TEDT 1500
The Preventative Maintenance course introduces students to the service and preventive maintenance practices found within the trucking industry. Instruction includes inspection and maintenance of truck and trailer systems, engine systems, electrical systems, frame, and steering components.
Preventative Maintenance II
TEDT 1510
This course covers identification of additional components on the truck. It teaches the importance of doing inspections and preventative maintenance for heavy duty trucks, and of following recommended practices from manufacturers.
Electrical I
TEDT 1100
Electrical I provides theory and hands-on instruction on the principals of electricity, basic components, sensors, circuits, wiring schematics, and multi-meters.
Electrical II
TEDT 1110
In the Electrical II course, students learn advanced electrical theory and diagnostic procedures.
Steering and Suspension
TEDT 1200
The Steering and Suspension course provides theory and hands-on instruction on the maintenance and repair of front axles, alignment, truck frames, steering and suspension systems, and coupling devices.
Brakes
TEDT 1300
Brakes provides theory and hands-on instruction on heavy duty braking systems. Students will learn maintenance and repair of wheels and tires, hubs and wheel bearings, air brake systems, drum and rotor brakes, Anti-lock braking system (ABS), and hydraulic braking systems.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) I
TEDT 1810
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) provides students with theory and hands-on instruction regarding troubleshooting and repair of heavy-duty truck air conditioning systems. Topics include condensers; check valves; driers; compressors; evaporators; controls; heating and cooling systems and controls; and refrigerant handling.
Drivetrain
TEDT 1400
In this Drivetrain course, students receive theory and hands-on instruction on maintenance and repair of the heavy-duty drive train systems. Topic will include clutches, transmissions, drive lines, and differentials.
Engines I
TEDT 1600
Engines I provides theory and hands-on instruction in basic operation, parts, and overhaul procedures of diesel engines. Students learn the removal, service, and repair of engine blocks, crankshafts, pistons, rings, connecting rods, camshafts, valve trains, injection pumps, and accessories.
Engines II
TEDT 1610
Engines II provides the student with more advanced theory and hands-on instruction in diagnostics and operational systems of the internal combustion engine, including emissions, fuel, and after-treatment systems.
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