Cummins Certification Training
Going to a Cummins Diesel school is for you whether you want to work on tractors, military vehicles, or energy generators. Find out how to complete Cummins certification training.Cummins Training Info
Cummins training is a bit different than other manufacturer specializations. This is a result of many different factors. First of all, Cummins does not manufacture vehicles they manufacture engines. Second, the engines that they manufacture are used in a wide variety of vehicles. Therefore, Cummins certification training can come from attending a Cummins diesel school such as UTI or completing a Cummins technician apprentice program. Stick around as we look at how to get into a Cummins apprenticeship program then what a Cummins diesel school program is like and finally into FAQ’s on Cummins training. Before we get into the meat, get a glimpse into the types of vehicles you can work on if you decide to specialize on Cummins engines!
All Cummins Diesel Schools
- Universal Technical Institute, Avondale, AZ
- Universal Technical Institute, Exton, PA
- Universal Technical Institute, Houston, TX
Where to Find Cummins at Work
Below you will find a list of all the types of vehicles that trust Cummins Engines. By gaining your Cummins certification training you’ll get to work on some of these that keep our cities and lives operating safely!
Cummins Engines
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Defense
- Drilling
- Euro Truck and Bus
- Fire and Emergency
- Fire Pump Drives
- G-Drive Engines
- Gas Compression
- Heavy-Duty Truck
- Light Commercial Vehicle
- Marine
- Medium-Duty Truck
- Mining
- Motorhome & RV
- Pickup Truck
- Railroad
- Repower
- School Bus
- Transit Bus
- Well Servicing
Cummins Generators
- Cogeneration
- Commercial Industrial
- Commercial Mobile
- Data Centers
- Distributed Generation/Peaking Power
- Greenhouse
- High Horsepower Commercial Industrial
- Healthcare
- Home Standby
- Integrated Power Systems
- Marine
- Military/AMMPS/GSA
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Prime Power
- Recreational Vehicles (RV)
- Rental Companies
- Small Business Standby
- Standby Power
- Telecom
- Water Treatment
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Cummins Technician Apprentice Program
Cummins Apprenticeship Program Requirements
In order to be considered for a Cummins Technician Apprentice Program, you will need a few different things:
- High School Diploma or GED with one year of college
- 2.8 GPA to meet college requirements
- OR qualifying military veteran
Cummins Apprenticeship Openings
Below are all of the states you can earn Cummins certification training through the Cummins Technician Apprentice Program. You can find more information here.
| State | # of Apprenticeships | Apprenticeship Types |
| Texas | 6 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| Florida | 5 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| Missouri | 4 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Georgia | 3 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| South Carolina | 3 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| Virginia | 3 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| Alabama | 2 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| Illinois | 2 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Oklahoma | 2 | Technician Apprentice Program |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Tennessee | 2 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Wisconsin | 2 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Arizona | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Colorado | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Indiana | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Iowa | 1 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Louisiana | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Maryland | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Michigan | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Minnesota | 1 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Nebraska | 1 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| New Jersey | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| North Carolina | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| Ohio | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| South Dakota | 1 | Engine Workshop Technician Technician Apprenticeship Program |
| West Virginia | 1 | Technician Apprenticeship Program |
Cummins Apprenticeship FAQ’s
How much does a Cummins apprentice make?
Based on information gathered by PayScale, diesel mechanics apprentices or Cummins apprentices make about $14 per hour. This will vary based on your experience and your location but that is the average. Therefore, you do have the opportunity to gain pay increases as the apprenticeship program goes on. In other words, if you start at a lower hourly wage, you can always go up!
What does an apprentice technician do?
Apprentice technicians are equipped with all the skills needed to become a fully certified auto mechanic. In the Cummins Technician Apprentice Program, you will focus in one of the following specialties; Diesel Engines, High Horsepower, Marine, Power Generation, or Service Operations. From there an apprentice can be expected to perform many different tasks a fully trained mechanic would do. The only difference is an apprentice would start off with assistance in these tasks from a trained mechanic then move to supervision and finally, in some tasks, even complete freedom.
Cummins Diesel School
There is one major alternative to earn Cummins certification training if the apprenticeship route isn’t for you; attending UTI’s Cummins Diesel School. This is one of the few schools that Cummins has partnered with to bring exceptional training and equipment to aspiring diesel mechanics. Below you will find all the UTI locations that offer the Cummins certification training as well as program details.
UTI - Avondale
UTI - Exton
UTI - Houston
Steps and Qualifications to Become a Cummins Mechanic
Training Objectives at Cummins Diesel School
Certifications Acquired in Cummins Training
UTI’s Cummins Training Qualifications
General Admission Requirements
Students must provide one of the following:
- High School Diploma
- GED or equivalent
- Previously attend Title-IV program
- Postsecondary degree (associate’s or beyond)
- Completion of state recognized homeschool program
Cummins Diesel School Requirements
Students must complete each of the following:
- Graduate from UTI/NASCAR Tech or have less than 10 courses remaining in your UTI/NASCAR program
- Have a valid Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Have no MVR convictions regarding drugs or alcohol
- Complete a personal interview
Cummins Diesel School FAQs
Is accreditation important? Is UTI accredited?
Accreditation is important as it holds educational institutions accountable for their ability to teach through a system of comprehensive evaluations from an unbiased third-party. This evaluation is done through an established set of criteria which is used at each school that is evaluated. All UTI locations are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Can students change sessions in which they are enrolled if their circumstances change?
According to the Universal Technical Institute, student requests to move to another session will be evaluated based on the reason for the request and class availability. Although, being enrolled in the Cummins Engine program is not part of the core curriculum. Therefore, students will have more freedom in switching courses.
How long is the Cummins training program at UTI?
Because the Cummins course is just an additional course at UTI, it only takes 12 weeks to complete. That being said, there is a large amount of training that is required to even start the Cummins program. For example, at least an associate’s degree is necessary to be admitted into the program which is at least 2 years of prior training.
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