Program Information
Vocational Certificate - Code 1207 - Catalog 2017/2018
Frank Snyder, Director, 386-506-4171, Frank.Snyder@daytonastate.edu
Bridgette Cherry, Administrative Specialist, 386-506-4165, Bridgette.Cherry@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Transit Technician program is to provide the knowledge, practice and skill development necessary to become a successful bus mechanic.
Description:
This program is designed for high school graduates and others who are interested in a career as a transit technician and incumbent technicians that desire postsecondary vocational training as a means of expanding or enhancing their career opportunities.
The content includes but is not limited to the following: maintaining and repairing diesel engines, performing diesel engine and bus preventive maintenance inspections, maintaining and repairing ADA accessible lifts and ramps, maintaining and repairing basic electrical systems, and repairing and maintaining steering and suspension systems. There is on-the-job training is conducted at the student's transit property.
The program will be an offsite program located at the Votran headquarters at 950 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, FL 32119. It is conducted in partnership with the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida. It is a limited access program. Students must complete Transit Technician I before enrolling in Transit Technician II.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
- Apply electrical and electronic principles related to diesel technology.
- Maintain and repair electrical systems.
- Maintain and repair transit bus intermediate electrical systems and components; power train systems and components; and brake and air systems.
Note: The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees: There is currently no cost for qualifying technicians.
Financing Options: This program is ineligible for federal financial aid. Accepted students tuition is made possible by scholarship money provided by the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) to qualifying member property technicians.
THE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS SHALL INCLUDE:
Applicants must apply and be accepted. They must be a current transit employee working in a participating member property. Student must complete Transit Technician I before enrolling in Transit Technician II.
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Students who have been selected must be admitted to Daytona State College by completing the Daytona State College Application for Admissions. The College does charge a one-time, non-refundable assessment fee to all students, at the time of initial enrollment.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Enrollment is limited to current transit employees.
- Students must complete Transit Technician I before enrolling in Transit Technician II.
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to all students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.
Program Length: The typical length of the program is three (3) semesters and includes class time and paid on-the-job-training.
49-3031 - Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
49-3023.01 - Automotive Master Mechanics (Bright Outlook)
49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3042.00 - Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, except Engines
49-3051.00 - Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3092.00 - Recreational Vehicle Service Technician
For additional information on wages, trend and career information: http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/49-3031.00.
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| DIM0820 | Transit Hydraulics | 60 |
| DIM0821 | Transit Diesel Electrical and Diesel Engine Electronics | 120 |
| DIM0822 | Transit Drivetrain | 120 |
| DIM0823 | Transit Intermediate Electrical Systems | 120 |
| DIM0824 | Transit Brakes/Air Systems | 120 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| DIM0820 | Transit Hydraulics | 60 |
| DIM0821 | Transit Diesel Electrical and Diesel Engine Electronics | 120 |
| DIM0822 | Transit Drivetrain | 120 |
2nd Semester
| DIM0823 | Transit Intermediate Electrical Systems | 120 |
| DIM0824 | Transit Brakes/Air Systems | 120 |