Diesel Technologies

Enrollment Steps
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New & transfer students
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Paying for college
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Contact the program director

Program Highlights

Interested in a high-tech career working on heavy duty trucks and agricultural and construction equipment? Look no further.

  • Develop your skills in the areas of servicing, repairing and diagnosing diesel powered equipment.
  • Train on modern equipment in our state-of-the-art facility.
  • Learn from instructors who have experience working in the diesel industry.
  • Skills learned can be used to be a diesel technician in the heavy-duty truck industry, agriculture industry, or construction industry.

Degree

LLCC provides a hands-on diesel technology program designed to give you the skills needed to launch your career. Check out the overview of the program and required courses:

Cost

Degree or CertificateApproximate Tuition and Fees*Estimated Additional Costs**
Diesel Technologies Associate in Applied Science 
(Aug. 24, 2026-May 11, 2028)
$12,696.00$2,112.84

This information is provided to help you estimate cost so you can plan ahead.
*Based on 2026-27 in-district student rates. Your actual cost of attendance will vary based on academic years enrolled, cost of attaining a license/certification or credential, books, living arrangements, transportation costs and lifestyle.
**These Estimated Additional Costs include the required text books (prices subject to change). Books sold separately.

Tuition and fees for out-of-district and out-of-state students differ. Get more information on tuition and fees.

Learn more about cost of attendance.

There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.

Job Outlook

 

Info Sessions/Tours

Info Sessions

Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career in diesel technologies! Events will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC's main campus in Springfield.

  • Wednesday Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Register for information sessions

Questions & Tours

Questions about the diesel technologies program, lab tours, hiring graduates, or class registration? Schedule a meeting with Program Director Kody Letterle. A confirmation email will be sent after booking; check your spam/junk folder if it doesn’t appear.

Complete the steps below by Jan. 15 to be considered in the first round of offer letters:

  • Submit your diesel technologies application
  • Attend an information session with the program director
  • Complete all required placement testing

Remaining spots will be filled later. Applications are accepted year-round 

Questions? Contact the program director for assistance.