Preventative Maintenance Certificate

Additional information available on the Diesel Technology Department website.

The Preventative Maintenance Certificate is designed for students to learn to identify and describe different types of diesel powered vehicles, as well as use information provided in maintenance manuals and parts manuals. Students acquire skills associated with maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Additionally, students learn to perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and truck cab electrical systems, diesel engine systems, drivetrains and steering systems, equipment hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems. Students also learn how to complete maintenance records and understand the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting.