Program Description
The Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician certificate program provides training in the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for employment as a maintenance technician on semi –trucks, trailers or other diesel equipment. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools, and equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, truck brake systems, and truck drive trains.
Career Information
Occupation
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 2% nationally and 11% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $42,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Rubin Williams
Instructor, Auto Diesel Technology
Academic Building C2324
rwilliams@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4489
Brian Ford
Automotive Technology Instructor
Academic Building C2324
bford@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4424
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 23
Estimated Program Cost: $3,684
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (23 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 23
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop.
2. The graduate will be able to display competence in performing basic maintenance procedures for all diesel vehicles, engines and equipment serviced in the shop.
3. The graduate will be able to research, locater and apply technical information to diagnose problems.
4. The graduate will be able to communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs and display appropriate industry work ethics.