Diesel Mechanics
Program Information
The Diesel Mechanics Program at Trenholm State Community College is designed to teach a student the basic principles required in the repair and maintenance of components in the trucking, equipment, and farm related industries. The student will gain hands-on experience repairing, troubleshooting, and rebuilding various components in these areas.
Occupational Choices
Employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. As more freight is shipped across the country, additional diesel-powered trucks will be needed to carry freight wherever trains and pipelines are not available or economical. In addition, diesel cars and light trucks are becoming more popular, and more diesel technicians will be needed to maintain and repair these vehicles.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/diesel-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm (visited January 30, 2024).
Average Full-Time Wage
The median annual wage for diesel service technicians and mechanics was $54,360 in 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,030, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,340.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/diesel-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm (visited January 30, 2024).
Awards Available
Certificate
Diesel Mechanics
Short Term Certificate
Diesel Mechanics
Drive Train
Electrical/Electronics
Engine Rebuild
Program Contact
Robert “Sam” Warren
Program Coordinator/Instructor
334-420-4365
Location: Patterson Site - Bldg. L
The College regularly evaluates student learning outcomes for each program as part of ongoing planning and evaluation.
Estimated Program Length & Cost *
| Award | Length | Credit Hours | Tuition/Fees | Books | Tools | Supplies |
| Certificate | 3 Terms | 44 | $7,608 | $176 | $600 | $0 |
| Short Term Certificates (3) | 1 Term | 12 | $2,076 | $176 | $600 | $0 |
| The estimated cost of books (CDX Online Annual Subscription) for the total program will be $176. | ||||||
* Tax not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice; the cost of books may vary considerably among suppliers. The cost of general education books is in addition to the total listed above. The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term. Enrollment in transitional-level general education courses will alter the length of the program.