The Diesel Technology training program at North American Trade Schools provides entry-level training for students in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. Students who graduate from our program will be ready for a career as a Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Technician and have the opportunity to obtain their Class A CDL. Students of our program will learn skills such as diesel repair, maintenance, failure analysis, and diagnosis. Graduates will also be trained in operations, maintenance, rebuilding, and troubleshooting.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN THROUGH OUR DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM?
In our Diesel Technology Program here in Baltimore, MD, you will learn all of the information and skills necessary to have a successful career as a diesel technician. Students will learn how a diesel engine works from the outside in and the inside out. In our program, students will be trained on the following topics:
- Electrical and electronic fundamentals
- Powertrain systems which include automatic and standard transmissions
- Rear differentials and related components
- Hydraulic braking systems
- ABS systems
- Pneumatic braking systems and electronic braking
- Suspension systems such as leaf spring, air ride (airbags), and steering systems
- Communication with the computers on trucks
- Troubleshoot problems using computers
- Engine fundamentals and fuel systems
At North American Trade Schools, we focus on setting our students up for success. Jobs today are leaning towards the growing relationship between computer technology and transportation. Computers are changing transportation daily, and technicians with an understanding of computers and how they relate to the industry will lead the way. As we move into a future of automated and self-driving vehicles and automated machinery, someone will always have to program, diagnose, and repair them. Throughout the Diesel Technology Program, students will be prepared for jobs today and jobs of the future