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Diesel Technology

Evening Program Career Studies Certificate

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Diesel Technology - Evening Career Studies Certificate

Would you like to become a Diesel Technologist while continuing your day job? The Career Studies Certificate in Diesel Technology will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge to obtain a position in diesel technology. You will learn PMI and Air Brakes plus gain certifications in Air Conditioning and other skills through NC3 and AVI. You will also learn other Heavy-Duty Truck basic skills. All of the coursework will be completed in the evening hours, so you can continue to work while you earn your certificate. This program is the first part of the Technical Studies in Diesel Technology AAS program.

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Diesel Technologist positions are in demand in Heavy-Duty Truck garages, dealerships, and other transportation businesses.

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, If you are looking for a challenging and hands on career.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $167.40 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

With over 17 years experience in the field plus MACS and NC3 Diesel certifications, Keith Harless is very knowledgeable and brings real word experience to the classroom and lab. He continues to stay up to date with trainings in the ever-changing Diesel Mechanic/Technician world.

Keith Harless

Program Coordinator DSL Lab kharless@vhcc.edu | 276-525-4578

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) DSL 121

Diesel Engines I

6

DSL 122

Diesel Engines II

6

TOTAL CREDITS

12

Second Semester (Spring) DSL 111

Introduction to Diesel

2

DSL 152

Diesel Power Trains, Chassis and Transmissions

4

DSL 143

Diesel Truck Electrical Systems

4

DSL 176

Transportation Air Conditioning

2

DSL 160

Air Brakes

3

TOTAL CREDITS

15

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