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Diesel
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
Major dealerships
Truck, tractor and automotive shops
Specialty shops (hydraulics)
Heavy-duty construction companies
Agri-businesses
Mines
Logging companies |
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| DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OPTIONS |
| Associate of Applied Science
degrees are awarded to students who successfully
pass the required courses. Students choosing
to earn a Certificate of Applied Science replace required math
credits with MATH 085 and English credits
with ENGL 102. |
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| WHAT YOU WILL LEARN |
- Diesel Engine: Covers
the theory, design, operation, diagnosis,
repair and service of diesel engines used
in trucks, agricultural, marine and stationary
applications
- Overhaul: Machining
and dyno-testing are utilized to give
students practical experience
- Power Train, Chassis and Maintenance: Includes the design, operation, diagnosis,
and service procedures for power train
and chassis components used in heavy-duty
equipment, trucks and agricultural applications
- Hydraulics and Preventative
Maintenance: Diagnostic analysis
and overhaul of pumps, valves, and cylinders
is covered in both the lab and classroom
settings
- ElectricalSystems: Covers electrical systems (charging, starting,
wiring and schematic systems) on automotive,
mid-range, heavy-duty trucks and off-road
equipment
- Fuel Injection Systems: Training on manual and electronic fuel
injection systems
- Develop and maintain occupational
relationships
- Effectively communicate with customers and peers
- Proficient in mathematical skills necessary for technical fields
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| CAREER CLOSEUP |
| Job
Outlook and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
$34,160 |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$36,200 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) |
$29,763 |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
10% |
| Expected growth (US)* |
14% |
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Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| SKILLS, TRAITS, PREPARATORY CLASSES THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL |
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity
- Math and spatial skills
- Good physical condition
- Reading and communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Troubleshooting skills
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| TOOLS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Students in the Diesel program are required
to buy their own tools to use in the laboratory
setting. Tool
Lists and a list
of vendors that have
previously worked with our students are
available online or from the New Student
Services Office. |
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MSU Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
406.657.2011
800.565-6782
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