Diesel Technician CCP Overview ( 5452)
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 participant for an entry-level job in the diesel service industry. Hands-on training in the labs in combination with the theory in the classroom will give the student a full understanding of employability skills, hands-on training, safety, and organization. The participant will be trained with the ASE Education Foundation Entry Level standards and testing, leading to student certifications in IMMR. Additionally, the program prepares students for 6 professional-level ASE certification exams. This program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation www.aseeducationfoundation.org.
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)
- Complete an application for admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- 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 information session and meet with the Trade and Industry 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
Daytime: 600 clock hours - 22 weeks/ Evening: 600 clock hours - 32 weeks
Location
This program is offered at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
For More Information
Lake Worth Campus - Stephen Spencer, Program Director, spencers@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3542
Belle Glade Campus - Andrew Barrett, Program Director, barrettd@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 993-1175
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)
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 |
| DIM0156 | Diesel Engine Electronics (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Group C Diesel Engine Technical
| DIM0132 | Diesel Brake Systems (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0501 | Diesel Steering and Suspension (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0611 | Diesel Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| DIM0157 | Diesel Maintenance Service Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 600
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock hours: 300)
| 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 |
| DIM0156 | Diesel Engine Electronics (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock hours: 300)
| DIM0132 | Diesel Brake Systems (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0501 | Diesel Steering and Suspension (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| DIM0611 | Diesel Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| DIM0157 | Diesel Maintenance Service Technician (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 600