Diesel Technician Electrical/Electronic Specialist Career Pathway Certificate

Less-Than-One-Year Certificate of Completion

Course of Study

The Career Pathway Certificate in Diesel Technician: Electrical/Electronic Specialist (12 credits) is designed to prepare students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test for ASE area T6: Electrical/Electronic Systems and the 609 Federal Refrigeration Test. Students who pass the assessment and possess the associated work experience become eligible for ASE certification.

Students completing the Career Pathway Certificate gain a competitive advantage when applying for specialty-level positions in the vehicle maintenance and repair industry. The certificate is designed to apply coursework directly to the AAS in Diesel Technology. This alignment allows students to build on program completion while pursuing additional educational goals.

Core Outcomes: Students will exhibit proficiency in illustrating applicable safety precautions and adhere to environmental protection policies required by MCC, EPA and OSHA. Students will be prepared for gainful and full-time employment in the diesel industry as basic service technicians.

• Students will summarize basic electrical theory and components and exhibit basic knowledge of diesel wiring diagrams and their navigation.
• Students will summarize basic diesel electrical systems, batteries, starting and charging systems, lighting systems, and electrical accessory systems and components.
• Students will exhibit basic knowledge of how to diagnose, test, and service systems with DVOM/DMM and applicable testing equipment. 

Admission Requirements

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 Admissions and on the KCC website. Enrollment in this program is limited, and there is an early deadline for applications. Applications must be complete and returned to KCC before the beginning of the term. 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 Jeff Rush at 541-880-2326 or 541-880-2212 for details if they are considering the Diesel Technology AAS degree.