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.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
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
Program Length
300 hours (combined classroom and hands-on); number of weeks and start dates vary
Program Requirements
Information/Orientation Sessions:
Students must attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the course. Contact Coordinator, Nancy Kukay, for dates and information.
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
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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ARP 794
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Introduction to Diesel Mechanics - Part 1
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82.5
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Textbooks included
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$2150
T-$944.5 /F-$1205.5
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ARP 795
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Introduction to Diesel Mechanics - Part 2
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82.5
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Textbooks included
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$2150
T-$944.5 /F-$1205.5
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ARP 796
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Introduction to Diesel Mechanics - Part 3
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82.5
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Textbooks included
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$2150
T-$944.5 /F-$1205.5
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Course Series Totals:
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247.5
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$6450
T-$2833.5/F-$3616.5
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Students must attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the course. Contact Coordinator, Nancy Kukay, for dates and information.
Career Opportunities:
Repair and maintain diesel engines in vehicle, power plant and marine equipment.
Program Contact Information
Coordinator:
Nancy Kukay
nkukay@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4171
Catonsville, BESS 100K
Administrative Assistant:
Ollie Wrightt
owright@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4476
Catonsville, BESS 100
