TRAIN FOR A DIESEL CAREER AT UTI
You can get the experience and education needed to work on diesel-powered vehicles and machines in as little as 45 weeks7 when you enroll in Universal Technical Institute’s Diesel Technology program.
There are big names in the diesel industry, and they look to UTI grads when hiring for jobs.1 The training provided at UTI’s campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California, can help you when entering the workforce. Located close to Los Angeles, it’s a great place to start.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students in the Diesel Technology program at UTI Rancho Cucamonga are trained to repair and maintain both heavy-equipment systems and commercial vehicles. Starting from the ground up, students gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to careers in the industry.
The Diesel program follows UTI’s blended learning model, which combines online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab.18
DIESEL SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Students are given the foundational knowledge needed to enter the diesel industry, with in-demand skills being taught in every class during the program. The courses covered in the Diesel Technology program include:
- Diesel Engines Service & Repair
- Diesel Truck Manual Transmissions
- Diesel Truck Brake Systems & Chassis
- Diesel Truck Steering & Suspension Systems
- Diesel Hydraulic Systems
- Automotive Climate Control Systems and Repair
- Vehicle Electronic Systems and Technology
- Diesel Truck Transport Refrigeration
- Diesel Truck Preventative Maintenance
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DIESEL DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS NEAR LOS ANGELES
Graduates of the Diesel Technology program at the Rancho Cucamonga campus earn diplomas. Students who choose to take the Automotive & Diesel Technology program can earn Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees.
Graduates are also prepared to take tests required for ASE certifications. Training completed at UTI can be substituted for one of two years of the work experience needed to become ASE certified.
CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES
While the Diesel program offered at UTI Rancho Cucamonga is designed to help prepare students for entry-level roles, as with any industry, over time, graduates may be able to advance in their careers with hard work. Potential entry-level and advanced career paths could include:77
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Entry-level
- Diesel Technician
- Heavy Equipment Repair Technician
- Power Generation Technician
- Agriculture Technician
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Advanced
- Mobile Diesel Mechanic
- Fleet Manager
- Master Technician
- Service Manager
Read our career guide here to learn more about some of the different paths in the diesel industry.
24,000+
$60,640
ABOUT THE CAMPUS
There is plenty to do around the UTI Rancho Cucamonga campus, from trips to the beach to the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter, which hosts classic car shows and sporting events.
CAMPUS LOCATION
9494 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
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909-484-1929 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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