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Diesel Mechanics

CoA Diesel Mechanics

We provide students of all experience levels with comprehensive knowledge and skills covering Diesel Engines and Truck Mechanics, and Chassis Systems. We currently offer an Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics and a Certificate of Achievement in Diesel Mechanics. Additionally, the department provides several fee and no-fee-based seminars and classes in conjunction with industry partners and the California Air Resources Board.

What You Will Learn

Through lecture and hands-on lab courses, you will learn the skills required to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in diesel engines and trucks. You will learn to use computers to diagnose equipment and research information. You will be trained to operate shop machinery and equipment as well as select and use precision tools involved in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electronic systems.

  • Troubleshoot and perform repairs in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
    • Use computers to diagnose equipment and research information.
    • Perform preventative truck maintenance
    • Operate shop machinery and equipment, and precision tools
  • Maintain a professional attitude in challenging working conditions.

Recommended Course Sequence

Please refer to the course catalog.

Course Material Requirements

During attendance in Diesel Mechanic classes and Truck Mechanic classes, the student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be required to bring to class a personal tool set that includes tools that relate to the particular course in which he/she has enrolled. This requirement is to ensure that students graduating from the program possess a basic tool set and the adequate skills to use the required tools in the trade.

What can I do with a degree in Diesel Mechanics?

The Diesel Mechanics program in heavy-duty truck and diesel mechanics will prepare you to enter the job market as a beginning mechanic or apprentice in this field, and to continue your education toward the Baccalaureate degree in advanced schools of technology or as a teacher in this field of specialization, or to broaden your skills in various areas of management.

Degrees & Certificates

CoA Diesel Mechanics

Diesel Mechanics – AS Degree

The AS degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Science Degree.

Diesel Mechanics – Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement in Diesel Mechanics will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course
requirements.

CoA Diesel Mechanics

Contact Information

Blair Norton
Diesel Mechanics Faculty, Co-chair
bnorton@peralta.edu

John Taylor
Diesel Mechanics Faculty, Co-chair
jtaylor@peralta.edu