Diesel Engine Repair Certificate

Additional information available on the Diesel Technology Department website.

The Diesel Engine Repair Certificate is designed for students to learn to identify and describe different types of diesel-powered vehicles, as well as use information provided in maintenance manuals and parts manuals. Students acquire skills associated with maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. They also obtain skills in engine removal and reinstallation and remounting systems, with a particular focus on the operation and repair of diesel engines (disassemble, inspection, reassemble).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Diesel Engine Repair certificate program, students should be able to:

• Maintain a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop
• Diagnose and test diesel engines
• Assemble, inspect, and reassemble diesel engines (e.g., cinder blocks and big bore engines)