Diesel Equipment Mechanics - Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Diesel Equipment Mechanics from Chattanooga State Technical Community College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Chattanooga State's Diesel Equipment Mechanics program is designed to train students to be diesel engine mechanics. The program prepares students for entry into the work force of maintaining large diesel engine-powered fleets of both on-highway and off-highway vehicles. Diesel mechanics in smaller shops are usually general mechanics who are qualified to perform a variety of repairs. In larger diesel shops, mechanics specialize in particular types of repair work. For example, some may specialize in repairing only power transmissions, torque converters, diesel engines, or brakes. Usually such specialists have an all-around knowledge of diesel repair and may occasionally be called upon to do other types of work. Chattanooga State's Diesel Equipment Mechanics program covers the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a diesel engine mechanic. The skills include: steps involved in diesel assembly and disassembly cylinder block, camshaft, crankcase and oil pan Cclinder head and valves timing and valve mechanism air intake and other support systems and components diesel fuel, governors, fuel-injection, nozzles and holders Career Opportunities Diesel Mechanic Heavy Diesel Equipment Repair Mechanic Helper Truck Mechanic View more details on Chattanooga State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.