Gwinnett Tech's Heavy Diesel program teaches students how to diagnose, maintain and repair diesel engines and heavy equipment. The program provides instruction in basic shop safety and equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and power train systems. The program is designed to last two semesters and will offer students an opportunity to apply their skills in an internship environment at a local diesel equipment repair facility. Graduates of the Heavy Diesel program enjoy careers such as industrial and construction heavy equipment service technicians, bus and RV technicians and in fleet maintenance, on road tractor and trailer service facilities, or rail transportation services.

Gwinnett Tech’s Heavy Diesel program currently offers one HOPE Career Grant. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. Students must be eligible for, and receiving, the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant to be awarded the HOPE Career Grant. It provides assistance with educational costs that are not covered by the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants.

• Heavy Diesel Technician, Certificate

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