Diesel Mechanics Certification
 An Important Step
While it's possible to work in some garages without certification, many employers require a Diesel Mechanics Certification for their workers who service diesel engines. What's more, clients are more likely to feel at ease knowing that you have obtained a Diesel Mechanics Certification. Such a certification is a testimony from a trusted source that you are capable of providing quality diagnostic care for diesel trucks and heavy equipment. By earning your certification, you'll be giving your resume and your client base a boost.
Getting Certified
Many schools and organizations offer diesel mechanics courses and certification programs. The standard Diesel Mechanics Certification is offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. It requires proof of at least two years of relevant work experience or two years of training and one year of relevant work experience. The certification also requires you to pass an exam of around sixty-five multiple-choice questions.
The Knowledge and Skills You'll Need
In order to earn your Diesel Mechanics Certification, you'll need to master general engine diagnosis as well as fuel system diagnosis and repair. The other half of the certification exam will be dedicated to the repair and diagnosis of six other systems: the cylinder head and valve train, the engine block, the lubrication and cooling systems, the air induction and exhaust systems, the starting and charging systems, and the engine brakes. With all that practical know-how and all those practiced skills under your belt, you'll be ready to tackle the Diesel Mechanics Certification exam. |
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Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offers hands-on degree and diploma programs in some of today's hottest service careers. Choose from ASE and NATEF certified programs in Automotive Technology, HVAC and Refrigeration, Diesel/Heavy Vehicle, Commercial Driving, and High Performance Repair. Extensive job placement assistance is available, as well as financial aid for students who qualify.
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Certification Training Programs: Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Technology |
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| Universal Technical Institute | |
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Put your career in gear with an Automotive, Automotive / Ford FACT, Automotive / Toyota TPAT, Automotive & Diesel, Automotive/Diesel & Industrial, Collision Repair and Refinish, or Diesel & Industrial technology program from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), an ASE/NATEF Master Certified provider of post-secondary technical education training. UTI offers programs that can be completed in as little as a year, and provides opportunities through the Custom Training Group of UTI for manufacturer-specific advanced training with: Audi, BMW, International Truck, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo and VW. Start training today for an entry-level position in the automotive industry.
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Program availability may vary depending on campus. |
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Certification Training Programs: Automotive Technician Training, Automotive/Diesel Technician Training, Diesel/Industrial Technician Training |
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