Course Description
The Diesel Mechanics-Heavy Equipment Repair program is a 20–month program that provides students with practical experience in the repair and maintenance of diesel powered trucks and equipment, with training in the areas of diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, clutch and transmissions, hydraulics, drive-lines, axles, frame suspension, and diesel truck and tractor steering.
Students receive instruction in diagnosing trouble areas, engine analysis, the disassembly of components, and reassembly. The fuel injection lab prepares students to be knowledgeable in the area of injection troubleshooting and repair. After course completion, the graduate will be prepared to enter the workforce as an entry level technician.
Students wishing to complete a certificate should inform the instructor when entering the program.
Course Outline|
Safety and Orientation Diesel Engines Drive Trains Brakes Suspension and Steering Welding and Cutting |
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Electricity/Electronics Heating/Air Conditioning Preventative Maintenance Hydraulics ASE Test Prep |
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Preventive Maintenance Service Technician Diesel Engine Assembler Diesel Technician Apprentice Diesel Technician Assistant |
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4 Months 8 Months 12 Months 16 months |
Diploma Awards
| Diesel Technician | |
20 Months |
Class Hours
Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Herman Robinson Campus, 1500 Arney Street, Elizabethton.