National & State Certifications
The Diesel and Truck Technology program at SUN Area Technical
Institute is a state-of-the-art training facility that prepares high
school students for the advancing technology in the Diesel and Trucking
industry. Students are trained in braking and ABS, steering and
suspension, electrical, engine repair, computerized engine controls, and
drivelines. In addition to the training, students receive S/P2 safety,
PA state inspection, and Cummins Engine Co. certifications. The program
is also NATEF certified.
NATEF, or National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation,
is closely associated with ASE, or Automotive Service Excellence. NATEF
is an organization that provides current training standards to the
program based on what is occurring in the Diesel industry. SUN's Diesel
and Truck Technology Program is NATEF certified meaning the program has
passed the rigorous reviews and certification processes set forth by
NATEF. This certification allows the program to train, test and certify
students. This NATEF certification provides employers with evidence that
the student has been properly trained.
S/P2, or Safety and Pollution Prevention, is an extensive online
course completed by the student which teaches all aspects of safe
automotive facility working practices as well as proper handling and
disposal of items and chemicals that are a threat to the environment.
Upon completion of the course and testing, the student receives two
certifications, mechanical safety and mechanical pollution prevention.
This informs employers and their insurance companies that these new
hires are properly trained in safety and pollution prevention.
Upon passing the 12 hour state inspection course given the
program, the student will receive a PA State Inspection license. This
license allows the student to then perform safety inspections on cars
and light trucks in any certified inspection station.
SUN Tech's Diesel and Truck Technology program strives to give
students the best training available. In order for employers to have
confidence in new hires from SUN, the Diesel and Truck Technology
program backs up its training with the above certifications and
licenses.
Student Industry Certifications
Below is list of certifications available to students who complete this program:
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE) (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)
- Certified Safety Inspector, Cat I (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
- Certified Safety Inspector, Cat III (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
- Heartsaver AED (American Heart Association)
- S/P2 (S/P2)
- Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery (Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide)