Diesel Systems Technician
Diesel Systems Technician
Training includes: maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems, maintaining and repairing basic hydraulic systems, overhauling diesel engines, performing preventive maintenance and repairing chassis of heavy trucks and buses.
The mission of this program is to meet and exceed the needs of the industrial community by developing skilled diesel and truck equipment technicians trained with the most current technologies, professional and leadership abilities.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| Diesel Engine Mechanic / Technician Helper | A | DIM0101 | 150 |
| Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician | B | DIM0102 | 300 |
| Diesel Engine Preventative Maintenance Technician | C | DIM0103 | 150 |
| Diesel Engine Technician | D | DIM0104 | 300 |
| Diesel Brakes Technician | E | DIM0105 | 300 |
| Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Technician | F | DIM0106 | 150 |
| Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician | G | DIM0107 | 150 |
| Diesel Drivetrain Technician | H | DIM0108 | 150 |
| Diesel Hydraulics Technician | I | DIM0109 | 150 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Diesel System Technician program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of nine Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, math, and reading.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Near the completion of the program, students will take these exams from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence:
- T2 – Diesel Engine Repair
- T3 – Drivetrain
- T4 – Brakes
- T5 – Suspension and Steering
- T6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
- T7 – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
- T8 – Preventive Maintenance
Articulation
Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. degree – Up to 27 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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