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Diesel Technology - DD

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | ID: 169043

Overview

1 COLLEGE AVE WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania 17701-5778
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Admissions Office:
570-327-4761
Classroom Training
Diesel Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Associate’s Degree
$55,337.00 - $73,584.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Pennsylvania College of Technology, a national leader in applied technology education and a Penn State affiliate, located in Williamsport. https://www.pct.edu/

Program Description

Students develop the skills necessary to repair and maintain diesel-powered highway, industrial, and marine vehicles and equipment. Advanced diesel maintenance techniques and principles are applied in diagnosing malfunctions and prescribing corrective action. The course work emphasizes diesel service management, as well as the theory and skills of refrigeration, electronic and mechanical fuel injection, chassis maintenance, vehicle inspection, tune-up, engine overhaul, transmission repair, brake service, and handling hazardous waste. The curriculum provides exposure to all facets of the industry with specific emphasis on problem solving and transferability of skills. Graduates are prepared to take the Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection examinations, National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) examinations in heavy truck mechanics, Stationary Refrigeration exam (608), Motor Vehicle Air-conditioning exam (609), Allison Transmission certification, and Level I Eaton Hybrid certification.

Skills & Competencies

A graduate of this major should be able to: - practice approved safety procedures in various work situations. - read and interpret vehicle and component service manuals and write clear, accurate, and complete service reports. - diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic fuel injection malfunctions. - demonstrate the correct use of basic hand tools, special tools, and testing equipment. - perform vehicle safety inspections as required by state and federal laws. - overhaul and tune up diesel engines. - test, adjust, and align truck suspension systems. - diagnose and repair common malfunctions to brakes, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. - interpret schematics and wiring diagrams, test starting, charging, lighting, and accessory systems. - understand the potential health and safety hazards in the work place and how to properly document and perform corrective action. - apply basic electronic principles to engine control and data storage.

Additional Information

Service Costs

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64,284.00
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2,878.00
3,385.00
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Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
83% were employed within six months after completing training.

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