Diesel Maintenance Technician Overview ( 5452)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
The Diesel Maintenance Technician Program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment as an entry- level technician in the diesel industry. This 600-hour program employs theory and laboratory work to cover a broad range of entry-level skills that will provide a solid foundation for this career in the industry.
Admission Requirements
- No high School diploma or GED 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)
- Send request for official high school transcripts, GED, or validated foreign equivalent to the Admissions Office.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
- All financial responsibilities must be satisfied.
Program Length
Daytime: 600 clock hours - 20 weeks/ Evening: 600 clock hours - 30 weeks
Location
This program is offered at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
For More Information
Eligio Marquez Jr., Program Director, marqueze@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3542
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, students may seek employment as maintenance technicians in fleets, dealerships, quick lube shops, tire stores or independent service/repair shops related to the diesel industry. Students may choose to enter jobs as technicians, service advisors, parts specialists or entrepreneurs.
Career Path Notes
This program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance and minor repairs area of medium heavy-duty vehicles. Student competencies to exit the program for employment are established by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation.
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: 600)
| DIM0101 | Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0131 | Diesel Air Brakes Technician (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0154 | Diesel Maintenance Service Technician 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0155 | Diesel Maintenance Service Technician 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 600
Course Sequence
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock hours: 300)
| DIM0154 | Diesel Maintenance Service Technician 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0155 | Diesel Maintenance Service Technician 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock hours: 300)
| DIM0101 | Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| DIM0131 | Diesel Air Brakes Technician (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 600