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

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Understand the basics of automotive technology.
• Appraise suspension, steering systems, brakes,  electrical circuits, clutches, transmissions and more.
• Evaluate when to use hand and shop tools, precision tools, and units of measurement
• Describe engine basics; engine powertrain components, engine housing components, and engine cooling systems
• Determine engine removal, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly guidelines
• Analyze the characteristics of diesel fuel
• Learn about vehicle computer systems
• Evaluate electrical wiring, connectors, and terminal repair
• Understand caterpillar engine management systems
• Describe emissions management

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.

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

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As students progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.