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Heavy Vehicle, Diesel, & Industrial Technology
The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel, and Industrial Technology program at Houston City College prepares students for entry-level careers in Texas’s growing heavy equipment and diesel industries. Students receive hands-on training in diesel engine repair, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance for commercial trucks, buses, industrial machinery, and other heavy-duty vehicles. In addition, we offers specialized training in truck driving and forklift operation, providing students with a well-rounded foundation for careers in the transportation and industrial sectors.
Programs
Heavy Vehicle & Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology Program prepares students for a technical career in the multifaceted diesel industry. The Heavy Vehicle & Industrial Technology, A.A.S. award will prepare students to maintain and repair Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology. This degree will be in accordance with an Accredited Industry Partner (AED Foundation), and the third area of specialization will be in the maintenance and repair of Industrial and stationary Diesel engine applications. Each industry-designed pathway will prepare the student with the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills to meet the demands of today’s diesel industry workforce.
Specialized classroom and practical lab work experiences are used to prepare students for a long career in the Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology industry. Since this program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the heavy-duty truck and diesel equipment industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools are expected to be purchased by students in order to perform routine class and laboratory assignments.
TSI testing is required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle brake and suspension service procedures. Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle transmission service and related systems.
- Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle engine repair and replacement service procedures. Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle electrical and electronic systems service and procedures.
- Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle air conditioning service and repair. Demonstrate professional work habits and technical skills necessary for success in the Heavy Vehicle repair industry.
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Automotive Technology Training Center
Automotive Center at North Forest
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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- Cost
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Heavy Vehicle & Industrial Technology-Heavy Equipment - Specialization, A.A.S.
The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology Program prepares students for a technical career in the multifaceted diesel industry. Each industry-designed pathway will prepare the student with the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills to meet the demands of today’s diesel industry workforce.
Specialized classroom and practical lab work experiences are used to prepare students for a long career in the Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology industry. Since this program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the heavy-duty truck and diesel equipment industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools are expected to be purchased by students in order to perform routine class and laboratory assignments.
TSI testing is required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle brake and suspension service procedures. Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle transmission service and related systems.
- Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle engine repair and replacement service procedures. Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle electrical and electronic systems service and procedures.
- Demonstrate competency in Heavy Vehicle air conditioning service and repair. Demonstrate professional work habits and technical skills necessary for success in the Heavy Vehicle repair industry.
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Automotive Technology Training Center
Automotive Center at North Forest
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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- Cost
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Diesel Service Technician, C1
The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology Program prepares students for a technical career in the multifaceted diesel industry. The Diesel Service Technician, C1 award will prepare students to maintain and repair Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology. This degree will be in accordance with an Accredited Industry Partner (AED Foundation), and the third area of specialization will be in the maintenance and repair of Industrial and stationary Diesel engine applications. Each industry-designed pathway will prepare the student with the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills to meet the demands of today’s diesel industry workforce.
Specialized classroom and practical lab work experiences are used to prepare students for a long career in the Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology industry. Since this program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the heavy-duty truck and diesel equipment industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools are expected to be purchased by students in order to perform routine class and laboratory assignments.
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- Duration
- 3 semesters full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 27
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- Cost
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Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Technician, C1
The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology Program prepares students for a technical career in the multifaceted diesel industry. The Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Technician, C1 award will prepare students to maintain and repair Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology. This degree will be in accordance with an Accredited Industry Partner (AED Foundation), and the third area of specialization will be in the maintenance and repair of Industrial and stationary Diesel engine applications. Each industry-designed pathway will prepare the student with the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills to meet the demands of today’s diesel industry workforce.
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- Duration
- 3 semesters full time
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 39
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- Cost
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Diesel Maintenance Technician, O.S.A.
The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology Program prepares students for a technical career in the multifaceted diesel industry. The Diesel Maintenance Technician, O.S.A. award will prepare students to maintain and repair heavy vehicle and truck technology. This award will be in accordance with an Accredited Industry Partner (AED Foundation). This will prepare the student with the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills to meet the demands of today’s diesel industry workforce.
Please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
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- Duration
- 1 semester full time
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 12
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- Cost
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Career Outlook
This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.
Average Salary
50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.
Currently Employed
26,009 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.
Projected Growth
7.5% projected growth for 2026-2030.