Diesel Technology
Eagle Pass Campus

Science Division       Program of Study         Course Descriptions                    Faculty

 

Purpose :

The purpose of the Diesel Technology program is to provide students with training in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing heavy-duty diesel powered equipment.  Coursework emphasizes diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, air conditioning, and diesel fuel injection systems.  The goal is for  students to be employable as entry level technicians in a service shop or dealership.  Typical diesel industry employers include truck and automobile dealerships; trucking, bus and construction companies and firms that rent or lease trucks.


Admission Requirements:

Students are admitted to the Diesel Technology (DEMR) program through regular college admissions procedures.  Students who complete the required program courses must make a formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).  In order to be admitted students must:

bulletcomplete an admission application
bulletfile a copy of the high school transcript with the Registrar's Office
bulletenroll in the student insurance plan sponsored by the college or furnish evidence that they are covered by hospitalization insurance for the duration of the course.
bulletbe at the READ 0302 level based on the THEA test