Diesel Powered Equipment - Dickson
The Diesel Powered Equipment program provides practical experience in the repair and maintenance of diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, drivetrains, brake systems, preventative maintenance, suspensions, and steering. Students receive instruction in troubleshooting, engine analysis, disassembling engines replacing defective parts, reassembling, etc. The program mission is to provide technical instructional and skill development to enable students to enter employment in truck, construction, agricultural equipment, and other related fields as technicians. The length of the entire course is 20 months or 2160 clock hours. The actual time for completion may vary between students.
Job Opportunities:
A career in the diesel service technician/mechanic field is attractive because of relatively high wages and the challenge of skilled repair work. As today's economy increasingly depends on diesel-powered equipment, diesel service technician/mechanics may find opportunities servicing trucks, buses, construction equipment, and farm equipment.
Employment Outlook:
Diesel maintenance is becoming more and more complex as more electronic components are used to control engine operation. For this reason, employers are hiring technicians who are formally trained and nationally certified (ASE).
Certificate |
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| Preventive Maintenance Technician | 432 Hours |
| Diesel Engine Service Technician | 864 Hours |
| Truck Brake Service Technician | 1296 Hours |
Diploma |
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| Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck Technician | 1728 Hours |
| Heavy Diesel Equipment Technician | 2160 Hours |
Supplemental training certificates may by given for specialized industry training. The individual training programs will determine supplemental certificate requirements.
Course Length
- 432 Hours = 4 Months or 1 Trimester
- Estimated Course Length = 20 Months or 5 Trimesters
Location:
- Dickson
Books, Supplies, Tools and Fees
Please open the file below for a complete listing of items required to complete this program.
TTC Dickson doesn’t participate in the student loan program.
TTC Dickson doesn’t participate in the student loan program.
100% of graduates from this program, who completed their studies in 2010-2011, completed it within 20 months.
The above figure accounts for any graduates who completed within 100% of the length of the program. The Council on Occupational Education, TTC Dickson's accrediting body, calculates the graduation rate for all Diesel Powered Equipment Technology students, regardless of the length of enrollment, at 88.24% for the 2010-11 year.
It reflects those students who completed the Diesel Powered Equipment program between September 2010 and August 2011 and were placed within their field of training.
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