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Diesel Systems Technician
Diesel Systems Technician
at Wilton Simpson Technical College
Central Florida Catalog
The course is multi-tiered and students entering this program will develop the knowledge and skills, both basic and intermediary, for employment in the diesel mechanic industry. Performs inspection, maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of diesel engines. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems. Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes.
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
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$44,160
$61,350
$79,180
$21.23
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Program Requirements The State of Florida requires students to meet the basic skill level requirement prior to program completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Math: 9, Communications: 9. Suggested uniform: Work pants or shorts without chains or buttons (no cutoffs), shop top, oil and slip-resistant work shoes (closed toe), CLEAR safety glasses. Completion Requirements A student must have passed all required courses in the program and satisfied all financial obligations before he or she is eligible to receive a certificate of completion for the program.