Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares students for entry-level technician positions and career advancement in the diesel truck industry through accredited curriculum and hands-on lab experience. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze, diagnose, repair or replace, and maintain a variety of vehicular concerns related to diesel trucks, diesel driveability diagnosis, and diesel systems.
Established in 2015
CIP: 47-0605 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
68 Weeks ( 1350.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,135.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $2,200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,235.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit a Richland Admission Information Form and proof of identity. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED and transcript(s) from previous colleges attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable) and Richland Foundation Scholarship Application (if applicable).
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares students for entry-level technician positions and career advancement in the diesel truck industry through accredited curriculum and hands-on lab experience. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze, diagnose, repair or replace, and maintain a variety of vehicular concerns related to diesel trucks, diesel driveability diagnosis, and diesel systems.
Established in 2015
CIP: 47-0605 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
68 Weeks ( 1350.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,135.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $2,200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,235.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit a Richland Admission Information Form and proof of identity. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED and transcript(s) from previous colleges attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable) and Richland Foundation Scholarship Application (if applicable).
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction