Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Diesel Technology AAS is designed for individuals to utilize a combination of diesel technology and business management skills to prepare for positions including: service managers, technicians, small business owners, and insurance adjusters. It prepares students to take the ASE examinations and become ASE certified technicians. This program offers two Concentrations:
Diesel Technician Concentration - prepares the student to enter the diesel mechanics field as an entry-level apprentice diesel technician.
Mining Diesel Technician Concentration - Freeport McMoRan, Inc. sponsors a mining program which is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the mining industry.
Credit Hours Required: 67 (Mining Option: 77)
AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)
College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6
Mathematics Credits: 3
BIO 105 - Environmental Biology (Physical and Biological Sciences) Credits: 4
Arts and Humanities AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 6
Program Requirements (44 credits)
AGS 101 - Microcomputers in Agriculture Credits: 3
OR CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
AIT 115 - Hydraulic Systems Credits: 3
AUT 103 - Automotive/Diesel Preventative Maintenance Credits: 4
AUT 108 - Diesel Engine Repair Technology Credits: 4
AUT 109 - Auto/Diesel Electrical Systems Credits: 4
AUT 124 - Auto/Diesel Manual Drive Trains Credits: 4
AUT 128 - Auto/Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 4
AUT 135 - Diesel Braking Systems Credits: 4
AUT 208 - Advanced Diesel Engine Repair Credits: 4
AUT 225 - Diesel Engine Performance Credits: 4
AUT 230 - Advanced Light/Medium Duty Diesel Diagnosis 1500-4500 Series Credits: 4
WLD 113 - Basic Welding II Credits: 2
Select one concentration below and complete the requirements
Diesel Technician Concentration (4 credits)
AUT 126 - Auto/Diesel Suspension and Steering Credits: 4
Mining Concentration (14 credits)
AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel Credits: 3
AND AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel Credits: 3
AND AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel Credits: 3
AND AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel Credits: 3 (Note: AUT 295 must be taken four times for a total of 12 credit hours)
MET 116 - Rigging Credits: 1
MET 150 - Surface Mine Safety Training Credits: 1
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Diesel Technician Degree program, the learner will be able to:
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace diesel engines.
Troubleshoot, and repair and replace diesel fuel system components.
Troubleshoot, and repair and replace diesel electrical system components.
Perform basic service maintenance on diesel equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace drivetrains.
Analyze diesel computer controlled systems.
Details
Hours
66
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
CTEC; Prescott
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Diesel Technician AAS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC - North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$3,000.00
In-State Tuition
$11,025.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$33,352.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$14,025.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$36,352.00
