Diesel Technician

Diesel Technicians work in a variety of settings overseeing and improving the performance of modern diesel engines and commercial vehicles, as well as sophisticated heavy equipment systems with electronic functions and advanced computer controls. Employed by major trucking companies, delivery enterprises, municipal transit systems and other transportation organizations, diesel technicians serve their customers with job titles such as Diesel Service Technician, Diesel Technician and Diesel Mechanic.

This program provides students the entry level skills required to start a career in automotive repair and maintenance. Learners will become proficient in preventative maintenance and inspections by performing procedures in electrical, brakes, transmission, rear end and brakes. This course is designed to prepare students to pursue the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) Certification. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

Program Objectives

In this program, learners will cover the following topics:

• Automotive Technology
• Engines
• Electricity
• Engine Performance
• Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
• Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
• Suspension and Steering Systems
• Brakes
• Passenger Comfort
• Introduction to Servicing Heavy-Duty Truckss
• Shop Safety and Operations
• Tools and Fasteners
• Maintenance Programs
• Fundamentals of Electricity
• Fundamentals of Electronics and Computers
• Batteries
• Charging Systems
• Cranking Systems
• Chassis Electrical Circuits
• Truck Diesel Engines, Alternative Power, and Electronic Systems
• Hand and Shop Tools
• Personal Safety Equipment
• Engine Fundamentals
• Power
• Diesel Engine Powertrain Assemblies
• Diesel Engine Feedback Assembly
• Engine Housing Components
• Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems
• Engine Cooling Systems

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field. ASE Certification will issue once candidates complete and submit the 1-year work experience requirement.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (Test G.1)