Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
- Work with big machines.
- Get hands-on experience.
- Prepare for in-demand jobs.
Choose the program that interests you below.
Associate (Two-year) Degrees
Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.
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- Plan: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Units: 92
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
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- Plan: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
- Units: 92
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Certificates
Certificate programs provide students with a set of skills to find a job or stay current in a profession. Many certificates are designed to build on top of each other and lead to a longer-term certificate or degree. These are called “stackable” certificates.
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- Plan: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Certificate
- Units: 61
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
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- Plan: Airport Ground Support Equipment, Certificate
- Units: 36
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Hands‑On Diesel Training
Diesel engine technicians keep trucks, tractors, ferries, and heavy machinery running and South Seattle College’s Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares you to join this vital workforce. With an ASE‑based curriculum certified to NATEF standards, you’ll gain hands‑on skills in repair, diagnostics, and safety across a wide range of equipment. Graduates enter high‑demand careers in trucking, construction, marine diesel, and more, with opportunities to advance into supervisory roles.
