Polk Education Pathways

Diesel Systems Technician

This program prepares students for employment as diesel brakes technicians. Training includes maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems, reconditioning diesel fuel injection systems, overhauling diesel engines and performing diesel engine preventive maintenance.

This occupation has an average wage of $21.99 an hour, based on the Florida Occupational Employment and Wages for Polk County.

Diesel Systems Technician 1:

Course # OCP Course Title Hours
DIM0101 A Diesel Engine Mechanic / Technician Helper 150
DIM0102 B Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician 300
DIM0104 C Diesel Engine Technician 300
DIM0105 D Diesel Brakes Technician 300
TOTAL HOURS 1050

Diesel Systems Technician 2:

Course # OCP Course Title Hours
DIM0103 A Diesel Engine Preventative Maintenance Technician 150
DIM0106 B Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 150
DIM0107 C Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician 150
DIM0108 D Diesel Drivetrain Technician 150
DIM0109 E Diesel Hydraulics Technician 150
TOTAL HOURS 750
Ridge Technical College
7700 State Road 544
Class Times

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

(863) 419-3060
Traviss Technical College
3225 Winter Lake Road
Class Times

Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

(863) 499-2700