Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

The Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate program at Tidewater Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Norfolk, VA. Classified under CIP code 47.0605 in the diesel technology field, the program provides students with training in diesel engine diagnostics, fuel systems, drivetrain components, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance for heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, and other diesel-powered vehicles.

Graduates are prepared for diesel technician positions with trucking companies, construction firms, and fleet maintenance operations. Tidewater Community College also offers related programs such as Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, and Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians certificates in Norfolk.