Workforce Certificate

Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanics (Diesel Technology) (5616)

The diesel engine moves America’s heavy trucks, buses and industrial equipment. However, gone is yesterday’s smelly, smoky diesel. Today’s engine is a clean, quiet powerhouse with electronic fuel injection and computerized power train management systems. That means employers need service technicians committed to formal and continuous training in the evolving systems and complex repair techniques.

Imagine the advantage. Florida Community College’s labs are clean, air-conditione, and stocked with state-of-the-art tools and equipment. The comprehensive Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician program offers classroom theory and hands-on lab training. You will perform diagnostic and repair procedures on diesel engines (fuel, lubricating, cooling, electrical and electronic systems) and associated truck and bus systems (brakes, drive train, steering, suspension, air conditioning and hydraulic systems). You’ll learn troubleshooting and shop practices that match industry standards.

Internships. Employers contact us daily for talented candidates. Many employers are willing to hire students part-time while they are in school. It is possible to earn an income and gain on-the-job experience while completing your education.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement. The program is structured to meet the needs of the industry in the Jacksonville area, and has a better than 90% immediate placement record for graduates.

Certification, Annual Salaries. This program offers you the information and skills needed to take the ASE certification examination. Graduates with internship experience and certification can enter this field at about $40,000 a year.

Application Procedure. Students in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students wishing to enter this program should be advised by the instructor or program manager prior to enrollment in these courses. For information call 904.633.8334.

Cost. Estimated cost of tuition is $3,200 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact program manager for additional costs (materials, fees, textbooks).

Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanics (Diesel Technology) (5616)
Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
DIM 0001	Introduction to Diesel Engines	120	4.0
DIM 0151	Maintenance and Troubleshooting I	120	4.0
DIM 0102	Diesel Systems Repair and Overhaul	120	4.0
DIM 0302	Diesel Electrical and Basic Electronics	120	4.0
DIM 0303	Diesel Electronic Systems and Controls	120	4.0
DIM 0152	Maintenance and Troubleshooting II	120	4.0
DIM 0541	Diesel Equipment Preventative Maintenance	120	4.0
DIM 0510	Diesel Brakes (Mechanical/Hydraulic)	120	4.0
DIM 0511	Diesel Air Brake Systems	120	4.0
DIM 0401	Diesel Hydraulics	120	4.0
DIM 0610	Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning	120	4.0
DIM 0500	Diesel Steering and Suspension	120	4.0
DIM 0215	Diesel Drive Train I	120	4.0
DIM 0216	Diesel Drive Train II	120	4.0
	Total Contact Hours	1,680	56.0

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.