Fast-Track to Full Throttle
Keep the machines that build America running strong.
Owens’ Diesel Service Certificate is an accelerated program that delivers extensive hands-on training for a well-paying field. Heavy equipment is the muscle behind every construction site, farm operation and industrial facility across America—and skilled diesel technicians are the essential experts who keep these powerful machines running. You’ll master the intricate art of servicing the diesel engines and sophisticated hydraulic systems that power our nation’s infrastructure.
Top diesel technicians stand out because they:
- Rise to the challenge: Tackle complex repairs with skill and confidence
- Work with precision: Deliver safe, reliable service with exacting attention to detail
- Solve problems fast: Adapt quickly to new technologies and find practical solutions
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
At Owens, you have a team of dedicated, experienced professionals guiding you. In turn, your faculty will be supported by an Advisory Committee of local professionals.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Certificate
Department
Department of Transportation Technologies
Required Credit Hours
30
What to Expect
1
Year of training, typically completed over two semesters
14:1
Student-to-instructor ratio for personalized mentorship and support
Engine to Chassis Mastery
Accelerate into the booming diesel service industry in just two focused years. Owens’ Diesel Service Certificate combines intensive hands-on training with comprehensive technical education, creating the complete skill set that gets you hired fast.
You’ll master the essential technologies that keep heavy equipment running: cutting-edge vehicle electronics, diesel engine fundamentals, performance tuning techniques and critical truck systems, including brakes, suspension, steering and chassis. Through extensive real-world training in preventive maintenance and foundational welding, you’ll graduate with employable, practical experience.
Shape your expertise with strategic electives tailored to industry needs: specialized drive line systems, complex air conditioning repair, efficient shop operations, or advanced welding techniques. Every graduate emerges job-ready for high-demand positions in diesel service, repair, and maintenance.
Your pathway doesn’t end at graduation—it expands. Seamlessly transition from certificate to career, or leverage your momentum to climb higher. Every certificate credit transfers directly toward Owens’ Diesel Technology, AAS degree, giving you the ultimate flexibility to start earning immediately or continue building expertise without losing ground.
Career Outcomes
Graduate ready to energize America’s most essential industries. As a skilled diesel mechanic, you’ll be able to solve intricate diagnostic puzzles using the latest cutting-edge diesel innovations. Your expertise will become the driving force behind construction projects, agricultural operations, and power generation facilities—the critical industries that literally fuel our nation’s economy.
This comprehensive foundational program won’t just prepare you for your first job—it will launch you toward career advancement, prestigious specialized certifications and premium opportunities in truck and trailer service centers, high-tech repair facilities and diesel-powered equipment operations—all across diverse industries.
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In Their Words
“This is a great program with great instructors. Take time in deciding what you want to do in life. It’s important to do something you enjoy.”
Wesley Sweet, Transportation Technologies, STEM, ’22
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Accreditation
Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)