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Diesel Maintenance Technician

Program Start Date January 7, 2025

Master Plan of Instruction Coming soon!

The Diesel Maintenance Technician program is designed to prepare students for employment as Truck, Bus, and Diesel Mechanics in the Heavy-Duty Truck and Bus Repair industry. The content includes, but is not limited to: system diagnostics, commercial motor vehicle preventative maintenance, air brakes systems, employability, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) procedures.

The Diesel Maintenance Technician Program is comprised of three courses:

Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper – Course DIM0101 (150 Hours) – Training includes basic skills and safety, diesel engine fundamentals, service and repair manuals, engine rebuild and overhaul, and employability skills and entrepreneurship.

Diesel Air Brakes Technician – Course DIM0131 (150 Hours) – This course covers the air supply and service systems, mechanical/foundation, parking brakes, hydraulic brake systems, wheel bearings, mechanical/foundation, air and hydraulic antilock brake systems (ABS), and automatic traction control (ATC).

Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technician – Course DIM0153 (300 Hours) – This content covers inspecting and servicing engine systems record findings; diagnosing and repairing fuel systems, air induction & exhaust systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, instruments & control systems, safety equipment, hardware, HVAC, electrical/electronic battery & starting systems, electrical/electronic charging systems, electrical/electronic lighting systems, air brake systems, and hydraulic brake systems; inspect, service and record drive train systems; diagnose and repair suspension & steering systems, tires & wheels, and frame & fifth wheel.

Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper
Course #: DIM0101
OCP: A
Hours: 150

Diesel Air Brakes Technician
Course #: DIM0131
OCP: B
Hours: 150

Diesel Preventive Maintenance Technician
Course #: DIM0153
OCP: C
Hours: 300

TOTAL HOURS 600

Hours

600 hours. Approximately 5 months
Monday – Friday, 8am – 2:30pm

Cost

Approximately $6,000
Final fees still to be determined

What You’ll Learn

  • Proficiently explain and apply required shop and personal safety tasks.
  • Identify the basic diesel components and functions.
  • Explain and apply required tasks associated with the proper use and handling of tools and equipment.
  • Identify principles, assemblies, and systems of engine operation.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in preparing vehicle for routine pre/post maintenance and customer services.
  • Demonstrate workplace employability skills related to personal standards and work habits/ethics.
  • Diagnose and repair air supply and service systems.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical/foundation air brake systems.
  • Diagnose and repair parking brakes.
  • Diagnose and repair air and hydraulic antilock brake systems (ABS) and automatic traction control (ATC).
  • Diagnose and repair wheel bearings.
  • Diagnose and repair engine systems.
  • Diagnose and repair fuel system
  • Diagnose and repair air induction and exhaust system
  • Diagnose and repair cooling system
  • Diagnose and repair lubrication system
  • Diagnose and repair instruments and controls
  • Diagnose and repair safety equipment
  • Diagnose and repair hardware
  • Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Diagnose and repair battery and starting systems
  • Diagnose and repair electrical/electronic charging systems
  • Diagnose and repair lighting systems.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical/electronic charging systems Diagnose and repair lighting systems.Diagnose and repair air brake systems.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic brake systems.
  • Diagnose and repair drive train systems.
  • Diagnose and repair suspension and steering systems.
  • Diagnose and repair tires and wheels.
  • Diagnose and repair frame and fifth wheel.

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $20+ per hour (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)

Industry Certifications

  • ASE T4 Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes
  • ASE T6 Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • ASE T8 Medium/Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection

Software

  • All Data
  • Michelin Demand
  • Indenta Fix

Career Ready Skills

  • Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
  • Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
  • Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
  • Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  • Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
  • Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
  • Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
  • Use technology to enhance productivity.
  • Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Attend a Virtual Information Session
  2. Take the CASAS test, if applicable
  3. Obtain official transcripts, if applicable (high school, GED, college, etc.)
  4. Apply for financial aid (official transcripts required)
  5. Provide appropriate residency documents
  6. Complete application packet
  7. Pay application fee

Instructors

  • TBD