Diesel Service Technology Overview (5457A)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
https://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 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), Electrical and Electronic Systems (T6), Drive Train (T3), Suspension and Steering (T5), Heating Ventilation and A/C (T7) and Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (T8). For further 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)
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE Standards.
- Send request for official high school transcripts, GED, or validated foreign equivalent to the Admissions Office.
- Attend a program informational session and meet with Trade and Industry program advisor.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
- Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 9; Language: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.
- All financial responsibilities must be satisfied.
Program Length
1800 hours or approximately a 1 1/2 years.
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, students 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: 1800)
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 Preventive Maintenance Technician
| DIM0103 | Preventive Maintenance Inspection (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group D - Diesel Engine Technician
| DIM0014 | Diesel Engine Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0006 | Diesel Engine Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group E - Diesel Brake Technician
| DIM0007 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0008 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group F - Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
| DIM0610 | Heating and Air Conditioning (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group G - Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician
| DIM0500 | Truck Steering and Suspension (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group H - Diesel Drivetrain Technician
| DIM0201 | Drive Train Systems (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group I - Diesel Hydraulics Technician
| DIM0106 | Hydraulic Systems (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1800
Course sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)
| DIM0004 | Introduction to Diesel Technology (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0302 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0014 | Diesel Engine Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)
| DIM0303 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0006 | Diesel Engine Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0007 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)
| DIM0008 | Heavy Truck Brake Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0103 | Preventive Maintenance Inspection (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Term Four - Fall (Year two) (Clock Hours: 450)
| DIM0610 | Heating and Air Conditioning (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0500 | Truck Steering and Suspension (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| DIM0201 | Drive Train Systems (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Term Five - Spring (Year two) (Clock Hours: 150)
| DIM0106 | Hydraulic Systems (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1800