Pennsylvania Diesel Mechanic Program
CPDI’s diesel mechanic program in Pennsylvania prepares students for entry-level employment in all areas of diesel repair, maintenance, failure analysis and diagnosis.
What do we teach?
Before work begins in the hands-on shop area at our Pennsylvania facility, our diesel mechanic program provides theoretical instruction to lay the groundwork for each topic. Once in the shop, the student will be in a realistic setting with equipment that parallels the current industry standards – it’s as ‘real life’ as we can make it!
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What Does it Cost?
As the top diesel mechanic program in Pennsylvania, CPDI offers one of the absolute best tuition-to-income rates on the job market.
Our tuition is $25,000 for 630 hours of training with an ASE Master Certified Instructor. That’s under $40 per instruction-hour!
The fee for supplies is $400, and includes a roller box, a tablet, and one CPDI logo t-shirt.
$100 is due at registration.
Three books are required. Two are digital, one is hard copy, for a total estimated cost of $230.
The grand total is $25,730.
What Will You Learn?
Diesel Mechanics is a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. The industry requires a person who is flexible and has an honest desire to become fully proficient in the trade area.
Upon completion of the Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute’s Heavy-Duty Truck Program, the student will have accomplished the following educational course objectives:
- Develop specific skill competencies and related information associated with the occupation of a Heavy-Duty Technician.
- Develop an understanding of labor and management.
- Develop effective working habits.
- Develop occupational safety and understanding of safety guidelines.
- Develop the ability to work cooperatively with fellow workers.
- Develop leadership qualities.
Students in our Pennsylvania diesel mechanic program also learn how to interpret technical manuals and electronic diagnostic reports. This allows them to stay up to date on changes to the technology, to interpret what is happening with a particular engine, and to then make the necessary changes or repairs.
Curriculum Overview and Timeline
- ​Session 1: Diesel Engine Repair
- 126 Hours / 7 Weeks
- Covered Subjects
- Session 2: Truck Chassis and Brakes​
- ​126 Hours / 7 Weeks
- Covered Subjects
- Session 3: Truck Drive Trains
- ​126 Hours / 7 Weeks
- Covered Subjects
- Session 4: Electrical-1
- ​126 Hours / 7 Weeks electrical-1
- Covered Subjects
- Session 5: Advanced Computer Diagnostics
- 126 Hours / 7weeks for advanced
- Covered Subjects
About the Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Certification
While this is not granted at the end of training, many of our graduates will go on to obtain their ASE Certification. Most have no issues with completing this certification due to the way our ASE training courses at our Pennsylvania facility are structured – our teaching, the way the courses are broken down and taught, and the requirements for passing our course mirror the ASE testing.
Diploma
Upon completion of our course, our students will be awarded a Heavy-Duty Truck Diesel Repair and Diesel Mechanic Diploma at our Pennsylvania school.
​Quarter 1: Diesel Engine Repair
- General
- Cylinder Head and Valve Train​
- Engine Block
- Lubrication Systems
- Cooling System
- Air Induction and Exhaust Systems
- Fuel System
- Engine Brakes
Quarter 2: Truck Chassis and Brakes​
- Breaks: Air Supply and Service Systems, Mechanical / Foundation, ​Parking Brakes, and Wheel Bearings
- Suspension and Steering, including:
- Steering Column
- Steering Units
- Steering Linkage
- Suspension Systems
- Wheel Alignment
- Frame and Coupling
Quarter 3: Truck Drive Trains
- Transmission: Repair and Rebuild
- Clutch
- Drive Shaft and Universal Joint
- Drive Axel: Rebuild, Remove, and Install​
- Preventive Maintenance
Session 4: Electrical-1
- General Electrical Systems
- Battery
- Starting System
- Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
Session 5: Advanced Computer Diagnostics
- Cummins, Caterpillar, and Detroit Diesel Engine Computer
- Diagnostics
- Related Electronic Systems
- HVAC system
Contact
Change to Get started today! Join the Diesel Gearheads at Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute and Rev Up Your Skills
1718 Old Trail Rd
Liverpool, PA 17045
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