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 $21.99 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

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).

Ridge Technical College

7700 State Road 544

Class Times

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

(863) 419-3060

Traviss Technical College

3225 Winter Lake Road

Class Times

Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

863-499-2700