Diesel Technician
Online Certification Course from Columbia College
Program Description
Diesel Technicians work in a variety of settings overseeing and improving the performance of modern diesel engines and commercial vehicles, as well as sophisticated heavy equipment systems with electronic functions and advanced computer controls. Employed by major trucking companies, delivery enterprises, municipal transit systems and other transportation organizations, diesel technicians serve their customers with job titles such as Diesel Service Technician, Diesel Technician and Diesel Mechanic.
This program provides students the entry level skills required to start a career in automotive repair and maintenance. Learners will become proficient in preventative maintenance and inspections by performing procedures in electrical, brakes, transmission, rear end and brakes. This course is designed to prepare students to pursue the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) Certification. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.
Program Objectives
In this program, learners will cover the following topics:
- Automotive Technology
- Engines
- Electricity
- Engine Performance
- Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
- Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
- Suspension and Steering Systems
- Brakes
- Passenger Comfort
- Introduction to Servicing Heavy-Duty Truckss
- Shop Safety and Operations
- Tools and Fasteners
- Maintenance Programs
- Fundamentals of Electricity
- Fundamentals of Electronics and Computers
- Batteries
- Charging Systems
- Cranking Systems
- Chassis Electrical Circuits
- Truck Diesel Engines, Alternative Power, and Electronic Systems
- Hand and Shop Tools
- Personal Safety Equipment
- Engine Fundamentals
- Power
- Diesel Engine Powertrain Assemblies
- Diesel Engine Feedback Assembly
- Engine Housing Components
- Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems
- Engine Cooling Systems
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field. ASE Certification will issue once candidates complete and submit the 1-year work experience requirement.
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (Test G.1) |
Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services
If you enroll and successfully complete this program you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost. Ready to Work (RTW) provides comprehensive career support services including: resume building, employer outreach, and individualized placement guidance.
Our RTW Job Placement Recruiters actively work with employers to place students in local employment opportunities on a daily basis.
However, if you choose the RTW Externship Placement (as opposed to Job Placement), please note the following requirements:- Drug Screen and Background Checks are Required: Must be completed prior to externship placement.
- Weekday Externship Availability Required: You must be available Monday through Friday, between 7am – 5pm for a minimum of 4 hours per day. You may attend 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Evening and Weekend Externships Are NOT Available: Except for certain Pharmacy Technician externship placements which may have evening and weekend opportunities.
- Externship Must be Completed On-Site at the Employer Facility - Remote Externships Are Not Available: Except for certain limited remote Medical Billing & Coding (MBC) externships which may be completed remotely.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- Mobile-Ready
- All Course Materials
- 24/7 Learner Support
- Certificate of Completion
- Job & Externship Opportunities