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Diesel Mechanics
Purpose
The Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide prerequisite skills and knowledge for admission to the VCCS Consortium Diesel Mechanics curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College. The program requires satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in some classes.
Course Schedule
Diesel Mechanics Curriculum |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| DRF 175 |
Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams |
2 |
| DSL 111 |
Introduction to Diesel Engine |
2 |
| DSL 131 |
Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-Up |
4 |
| DSL 141 |
Transportation Electrical Systems I |
2 |
| DSL 143 |
Diesel Truck Electrical Systems |
4 |
| DSL 152 |
Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Suspension |
4 |
| DSL 160 |
Air Brake Systems |
3 |
| DSL 171 |
Transportation Air Conditioning I |
2 |
| DSL 190 |
Internship in Heavy Truck Maintenance & Repair |
3 |
| WEL 195 |
Topics in Welding for Mechanics |
3 |
Total Hours for Career Studies Certificate: 29
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For more information about the Diesel Mechanics program and upcoming courses, contact Earl Dodrill at 540/863-2902 or edodrill@dslcc.edu.
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