Basic Diesel Service Technology Overview (5468)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of occupations and careers found in the diesel and heavy truck industry. A combination of technical theory and practical hands-on instruction will provide students with the knowledge and skills required for entry level employment in this high wage field.
Coursework for the Basic Diesel Service Technology program prepares students for the Medium/Heavy Truck Technician ASE (National Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams in Diesel Engines (T2), Brake Systems (T4) and Electrical and Electronic Systems (T6). For more information, please refer to the ASE's website: www.ASE.com.
Program coursework content also covers:
Shop organization
Environmental and safety practices
Proper use of tools and equipment
Applied math and science
Employability skills
Maintenance operations and shop facilities
Entrepreneurship
Coursework for this program covers instruction in the proper and safe use of heavy diesel service tools and diagnostic equipment. The curriculum is designed to give students a combination of classroom and lab related activities.
The Diesel Technology Program is accredited by the National Automotive Education Foundation (NATEF): www.NATEF.org.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
- Attend an information session or meet with the program advisor.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
- Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading 9; English 9; Mathematics 9; or qualify for TABE exemption.
- All financial responsibilities must be satisfied.
Program Length
1050 hours approximately 17 months in evening program.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Program Director: Eligio Marquez Jr., marqueze@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3542
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment as a Heavy/Medium Truck Technician, Fleet Technician, Bus Mechanic, Marine Diesel Technician, Heavy Equipment Repair or Parts Counterperson. Some Diesel Technicians work on heavy trucks and off-road equipment, including bulldozers, cranes, loaders, farm tractors, or combines.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,050)
Group A - Diesel Engine Mechanic/ Technician Helper
| DIM0004 | Introduction to Diesel Technology (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Group B - Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician
| DIM0302 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0303 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Group C - Diesel Engine Technical
| DIM0014 | Diesel Engine Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0006 | Diesel Engine Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Group D - Diesel Brakes Technician
| DIM0007 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0008 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 1050
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)
| DIM0004 | Introduction to Diesel Technology (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0302 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)
| DIM0014 | Diesel Engine Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0303 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 150)
| DIM0006 | Diesel Engine Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Term Four - Fall (Year Two) (Clock Hours: 300)
| DIM0007 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0008 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 1050