Diesel Powered Equipment Technology

High school graduate or equivalent. Candidate applications are screened. Acceptance into the program is based on the caliber of competing applications and departmental approval. Applicants must submit separate application materials for the DPET Program to the Program Coordinator. Applicants must schedule an on-campus meeting with the Program Coordinator. Application forms, procedures and policies are available from the Program Coordinator at the DPET Building by calling (309)694-5582 or (309)694-5616, or online at icc.edu. Students enter the program during the fall semester only. Deadline dates for complete applications are December 1, and April 1 to be considered for the following fall semester. Applications received after April 1 will be considered, should openings occur prior to the start of fall semester.

High School Recommendations: 3 years English, 2 years mathematics, agriculture mechanics and/or auto mechanics, welding, agriculture course work.

Students complete two, eight-week internships during the sophomore year of training. Technical training reflects the technology represented by the agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and heavy truck industries. The graduate's salary will directly commensurate with the service professional's academic performance, work ethic, and motivation. Graduates have the opportunity to transfer to a four-year university.  Students must be enrolled as full-time students and complete the required coursework in the prescribed sequence.  Students must provide their own tools for use throughout the course of study.

To remain in and graduate from the program: C or better in all required general education and DPET program courses and pass a substance abuse screening.