Diesel Technology

Overview

Today’s power market is almost exclusively diesel-fueled from 20 to more than 55,000 horsepower. The need for diesel technicians is rapidly increasing, with growing applications in automotive, light trucking and in the lawn and garden equipment fields.

Coupled with the strong market applications to meet the industrial, trucking, construction, and power generator, the expanding technology in engines and fuel systems requires trained technicians to maintain them. Courses in System Fundamentals, Nozzles and Injectors, and Diesel Fuel Injection Pumps are complemented with electrical, hydraulic, welding, engine overhaul and transmission education. Classes offered at SUNY Cobleskill require hands-on training so each student may develop those skills necessary to meet current and future challenges.

Students successfully completing the program are highly sought-after technicians with the skills to be successful in the industry.

The Diesel Technology program has held accreditation for more than 20 years and is further distinguished by accreditation from the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED).

Degree Option

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

60 Credit Hours (2 Years)
Diesel Technology students choose one of two tracks — John Deere or Diesel Technology.
Both tracks include supervised work experience so students gain real-world training before graduation
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Advisement Tracks

Diesel Technology students choose one of two tracks — John Deere or Diesel Technology. Both tracks prepare students to work as successful diesel technicians and include the same foundation classes.

Students in the Diesel Technology complete their for-credit work experience in a professional, industry placement set up with their advisor.

John Deere TECH students complete a paid internship with a minimum of 400 hours for a John Deere Consturction & Forestry dealership that agrees to sponsor the student.

Learn more about the John Deere TECH

Course Offerings

Intro to Computing in Ag Eng Tech
Fundamentals of Diesel Engine Technology
Basic Welding
Agricultural Mechanics
Fuel Systems
Construction Equipment Systems

Basic Hydraulics
Hydraulic & Hydrostatic Diagnostics
Electrical/Electronic System Diagnostics
Power Train Theory Diagnostics & Repair
Air Conditioning
Equipment Retailing Management

Partnerships & Affiliations

The Diesel Tech program at SUNY Cobleskill is proud to have partners and affiliates with outside equipment companies to provide our students with real experience on the latest technology. These partnerships include:

Anderson Equipment, CAT and Milton Caterpillar, Capital Tractor, CNH, John Deere, Komatsu, Monroe Tractor, Vantage Equipment, and Volvo.