But employers also want you to be trained in diagnosis, engine management systems, brakes, steering and suspension systems, drive trains, electrical and computer systems. The diesel engine is a different animal. FCCJ's Diesel Technology program will acquaint you with the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks and buses. When you've completed the pro-gram, look for employment in area dealerships, independent garages or other automotive repair facilities. Graduates of the program are qualified for entry-level positions as diesel technicians.
Work is available throughout the trucking and construction industries.
Skilled machinists can do this, and you can become a skilled machinist through FCCJ's Automotive Machine Shop program. You' ll learn how to use precision and non-precision tools, clean engines, and identify and repair cracks. You will also practice grinding, honing, and the disassembly and reassembly of engines. The job of the engine goes beyond passenger vehicles. There's a world of outdoor power equipment that uses engines, too.