Diesel Technician - AAS

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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)

Note: There are special admission requirements for the mining program concentration. Call 928.776.2002 for details.

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 ¹

Note: ¹ Select from two different prefixes

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, repair. and replace diesel fuel system components.
Troubleshoot, repair. and replace diesel electrical system components.
Perform basic service maintenance on diesel equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace drivetrains.
Analyze diesel computer controlled systems.

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