This program prepares students for employment as diesel brakes technicians. Training includes maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems, reconditioning diesel fuel injection systems, overhauling diesel engines and performing diesel engine preventive maintenance.
This occupation has an average wage of $21.12 an hour, based on the Florida Occupational Employment and Wages for Polk County.
Diesel Systems Technician 1:
| Course # | OCP | Course Title | Hours |
| DIM0101 | A | Diesel Engine Mechanic / Technician Helper | 150 |
| DIM0102 | B | Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician | 300 |
| DIM0104 | C | Diesel Engine Technician | 300 |
| DIM0105 | D | Diesel Brakes Technician | 300 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 1050 | ||
Diesel Systems Technician 2:
| Course # | OCP | Course Title | Hours |
| DIM0103 | A | Diesel Engine Preventative Maintenance Technician | 150 |
| DIM0106 | B | Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Technician | 150 |
| DIM0107 | C | Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician | 150 |
| DIM0108 | D | Diesel Drivetrain Technician | 150 |
| DIM0109 | E | Diesel Hydraulics Technician | 150 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 750 | ||
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Industry Certifications
After successfully completing each of the Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Technician programs, students are eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tests administered by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
