Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Kirtland Community College prepares students for careers in heavy equipment maintenance, locomotive maintenance, over-the-road truck maintenance, fleet maintenance, dealership service, and aftermarket parts development. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Program courses include: engine maintenance systems, engines, power trains, and fluid, power, and electrical systems. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Kirtland Community College

450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI

Kirtland Community College, located in Roscommon, Michigan, is a public, two year institution founded in 1966. The school has the largest geographic service area among two year institutions in the state, covering part or all of nine counties with a population of 65,000 in those areas. The school also offers online courses and programs, though some programs are unavailable as they require a physical presence for training. The school is fully accredited and maintains a high standard for education, ensuring student needs are met.

Academics

Kirtland Community College offers a variety programs that allow students to pursue career training or academic transfer. Career training programs prepare individuals for a long term career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer programs aim to assist students in receiving a four year education by first allowing them to complete the first two years at KCC. Upon completion, students will apply to their desired school or schools in order to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Practical Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Kirtland Community College may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and the payment of associated fees. Students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and should be prepared to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to one's first semester is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted yearly in a timely manner.

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kirtland Community College offers a less than two-year award program in diesel mechanic.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Battle Creek, MI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $41020

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).