Diesel Mechanics Tech

Diesel Up

With the demand for trained diesel mechanics and technicians increasing over the few years, Rappahannock Community College is proud to offer a new program, designed to train you on the skills required to work in the industry.

Our new Diesel Mechanics Technology program will give you a practical background in basic diesel technology. While we will teach you, through our program will have the option of on-the-job experience with our partners throughout the region.

RCC Diesel Program Begins Soon
Based at our New Kent County Site, our new Diesel Program begins in Summer 2017. Fill out the form below to ask any questions you may have about this exciting learning opportunity.

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Career opportunities for graduates of our Diesel Mechanics Technology program include Diesel equipment repair, Diesel truck repair, power train repair and much, much more.

RCC College Catalog
For the most up-to-date information about this program (including all requirements), please refer to our College Catalog.

Curriculum

COURSE #	TITLE	Lecture	Lab	Credit
DSL 152	Diesel Power Trains, Chassis and Suspension	2	4	4
WEL 120	Introduction to Welding	1	3	2
DSL 143	Diesel Truck Electrical Systems	2	4	4
DSL 150	Mobile Hydraulics and Pneumatics	2	2	3
DSL 176	Transportation Air Conditioning	1	2	2
DSL 126	Diesel Engine Reconditioning	3	6	6
DSL 131	Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-up	2	4	4
DSL 160	Air Brake Systems	2	2	3
Total Minimum Credits		15	27	28

* This program is currently scheduled for only evening and Saturdays and will take two years to complete.

FAQs

The Diesel Mechanics Technology Career Studies Certificate will be offered at our New Kent Site in New Kent County.
Classes in this program will be in the evenings.
To learn more about the program, or to have your questions answered, please fill out the contact form below.

Program Cost

Starting in the Fall 2017 semester, classes will cost $141.75 per credit hour

Get complete payment options at our Tuition and Fees section.

Contact Us

Do you have questions about our Diesel Mechanics Technology Career Studies Certificate program? Fill out the form and we’ll send you more information about the program, and an RCC counselor will be in touch to follow up.