Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
Getting Started
To enroll, students must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid drivers license.
The Diesel Technology AAS degree program has special admission requirements and enrollment limits. The first step to entering this program is to take the college’s free placement test and meet with KCC Student Services staff. Placement tests can be scheduled by calling the KCC Testing Center at 541-880-2334. There are entry-level expectations for skill levels in reading, writing and mathematics. If students have questions about the requirements, they may call KCC Student Services at 541-882-3521. Failure to complete the placement test will delay entry into the Diesel Technology Program.
For admission to the program, an application is required. This is a separate step from the testing and assessment steps. Diesel Technology Program Application packets are available from KCC, Career Technical Center, Building 5. Enrollment in this program is limited, and there is an early deadline for applications. Applications must be returned to KCC before the published application deadlines. Applications must be complete and include the $25 application fee. Applications will be scored and applicants will be notified whether the application is accepted or declined. All accepted applicants must attend the Diesel Technology Orientation as a prerequisite to beginning the program. We recommend that students contact KCC Student Services at 541-882-3521 for details if they are considering the Diesel Technology AAS degree.
Course of Study
The AAS Diesel Technology program design provides students with the skills they need by clearly identifying the learner outcomes that are developed through Oregon skill sets and national certification requirements. Students will receive preparation in eight areas of Automotive Service of Excellence. These areas include diesel engine, drive train, brakes, suspensions and steering, electronic systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, preventive maintenances and inspection, and gasoline engines. Students will perform computations for engine displacement, gear ratios, electrical circuits, power output, and vehicle alignment. Class instruction will incorporate employability skills such as proper professional attire, customer and team relations, safe work practices, and the use of precision diagnostic tools. The instruction will place the student in a learning community that will provide them the experiences to achieve academic, technical and career related skills. Each student will use deductive reasoning where they will apply general rules to specific problems and produce conclusions through lab simulated work conditions.
