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Automotive Light-Duty Diesel

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What it is about

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul light duty diesel vehicles under one ton classification.

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Courses you will take

Topics include instruction in electrical systems, diesel-electric drive, engine performance, engine repair, emission systems, and all types of diesel engines related to the light duty diesel vehicle. Program includes technicians working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

What you will gain

Graduates should be prepared to take professional licensure exams and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

High School Programs

Currently enrolled North Carolina high school students may be eligible for the Career and College Promise (CCP) program:
Career and College Promise (CCP)

Technical Standards

Students enrolling in these programs must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in Technical Standards. Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact Student Accessibility Services at (828) 694-1813 for more information.

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Faculty Contact

Joe Shook
(828) 694-1686
jd_shook@blueridge.edu

2026-27 Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose (V4)

Beginning the 2026-27 academic year, all “Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose” forms must be completed in the Offices of Financial Aid.