Diesel Systems Technician 1 CCP Overview (5468)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
This program will prepare the graduate for employment in the field as an entry-level technician for bus, truck, and diesel engines, mobile heavy equipment, construction equipment, and industrial trucks. Hands-on training in the lab in combination with theory in the classroom will give the student a full understanding of workplace practice, safety, and organization. The participant will be trained with the ASE Education Foundation Entry Level standards and testing leading to 5 student Certifications. Additionally, the program prepares students for the professional level ASE certification exams T2 through T8 and E1 through E3. This is an ASE's Education Foundation Accredited Training Program www.aseeducationfoundation.org
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 Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF).
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 completed 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.
- The student must attend a mandatory information session and meet with the Trade and Industry program advisor.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
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; English 9; Mathematics 9; or qualify for TABE exemption.
- All financial responsibilities must be satisfied.
- For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
1050 clock hours. Day program length 40 weeks. Evening program length 56 weeks.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Lake Worth Campus - Doreen Singer, Program Director, singerd@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3542
Belle Glade Campus - Andrew Barrett, Program Director, barrettd@palmbeeachstate.edu, (561) 993-1175
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
| AER0033 | Employability Skills (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| DIM0010 | Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Group B - Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician
| DIM0320 | Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0321 | Diesel Engine Performance (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0611 | Diesel Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| DIM0400 | Diesel Hydraulics Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Group C - Diesel Engine Technical
| DIM0200 | Diesel Drivetrain Systems (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| Or | |
| DIM0210 | Diesel Power Train Systems (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| DIM0111L | Truck Technician Lab 1 (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| DIM0150 | Diesel Engine Technician (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
Group D - Diesel Brakes Technician
| DIM0132 | Diesel Brake Systems (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0501 | Diesel Steering and Suspension (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0151 | Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technician (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0940L | Diesel Work-Based Learning Practice (CCP) | 30 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1050
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 430)
| AER0033 | Employability Skills (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| DIM0010 | Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0320 | Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0150 | Diesel Engine Technician (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| DIM0321 | Diesel Engine Performance (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 440)
| DIM0111L | Truck Technician Lab 1 (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| DIM0132 | Diesel Brake Systems (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0501 | Diesel Steering and Suspension (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0200 | Diesel Drivetrain Systems (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| Or | |
| DIM0210 | Diesel Power Train Systems (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| DIM0611 | Diesel Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 180)
| DIM0151 | Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technician (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0400 | Diesel Hydraulics Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| DIM0940L | Diesel Work-Based Learning Practice (CCP) | 30 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1050