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Diesel & Heavy Equipment Tech

Learn to service and repair the diesel engines and heavy equipment used in transportation and construction. Develop skills in diagnostics, preventive maintenance and major vehicle systems to prepare for careers as a diesel technician.

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Diesel & Heavy Equipment Tech Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science No Requirement Merancas Campus Two Years Hybrid
Diesel Service Repair I Certificate No Requirement Merancas Campus One year Hybrid
Diesel Service Repair II Certificate No Requirement Merancas Campus One year Hybrid
Diesel Service Repair III Certificate No Requirement Merancas Campus One year Hybrid
Over the Road Specialist I Certificate No Requirement Merancas Campus One year Hybrid
Over the Road Specialist II Certificate No Requirement Merancas Campus One year Hybrid
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Merancas Campus 16 weeks or less In Person
  • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Diesel Service Repair I
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Diesel Service Repair II
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Diesel Service Repair III
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Over the Road Specialist I
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Over the Road Specialist II
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: In Person
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