Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
Course of Study
The Diesel Technology AAS program is designed to equip 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 maintenance 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 learn to use deductive reasoning in order to apply general rules to specific problems and produce conclusions through lab-simulated work conditions.
Admission Requirements
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 Jeff Rush at 541-880-2326. 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 behind the front desk of Building 3.
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