Program Description
Prepare for an entry level job as a diesel mechanic. Diesel mechanics repair and maintain diesel engines in trucks, marine engines, power plants, and other heavy equipment using diesel power. Training is done in a working repair shop with significant hands-on training to supplement the classroom lectures. The course covers all the basic systems of a diesel engine, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, record keeping, safety, use of specialized tools and shop procedures.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate.
External Credential: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student -Light and Heavy Truck
Certifying Organization: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; www.ase.com/Home.aspx
Career Opportunities:
Repair and maintain diesel engines in vehicle, power plant and marine equipment.
Program Length
300 hours (combined classroom and hands-on); number of weeks and start dates vary
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED; minimum age of 18
Application Process
Provisional Entry – Prospective students must attend an orientation session and pass a basic math and reading assessment test.
Program Course Sequence
1. Introduction to Diesel Mechanics - Part 1: ARP 794
- Textbook/Materials: Textbooks included
2. Introduction to Diesel Mechanics - Part 2: ARP 795
- Textbook/Materials: Textbooks included
3. Introduction to Diesel Mechanics - Part 3: ARP 796
- Textbook/Materials: Textbooks included
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $6450 (Tuition-$2952/Fees-$3498)
- Textbook/Materials: N/A
Program Contact Information
Coordinator:
Nancy Kukay
nkukay@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4171
Catonsville, BESS 100K
Administrative Assistant:
Denise Bellamy
dbellamy@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4712
Catonsville, BESS 100
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Kathy & Jerry Wood Foundation Vocational Scholarship
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
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