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Diesel Technology 

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Diesel On The Move

This program is designed for students seeking a career in today's heavy equipment / diesel repair industry.  The program builds rapidly from fundamentals and theory into advanced electronic diagnosis and repair.  The design of the program places heavy emphasis upon actual hands-on work in varied lab situations.  Approximately two-thirds of most classes are spent in the lab (shop) area where the student applies the theory and skills they learned to diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel engines and heavy equipment.  As the level of the student's skill develops, so does the difficulty of the diagnosis and repairs they will perform.

What We Offer

AM110       Mechanical Trades Practices 3 Credits
AM120 Basic Electricity for Mechanical Technicians 3 Credits
DS113 Diesel Engines Rebuild 6 Credits
DS111 Heavy Equipment Maintenance 5 Credits
DS151 Heavy Equipment Brakes 5 Credits
DS131 Diesel Engine Dynamics & Diagnosis 5 Credits
DS112 Gasoline Engines Repair 6 Credits
DS233 Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems 4 Credits
DS232 Computerized Diesel Engine Management Systems 6 Credits
DS270 Hydraulic Systems for Heavy Equipment 4 Credits
DS121 Heavy Equipment Starters & Generators 4 Credits
DS160 Heavy Equipment Suspension & Steering 4 Credits
DS295 Cooperative Work Experience (Diesel) 3 Credits
DS214 PUC Testing Preparation 2 Credits
DS141 Heavy Equipment Power Trains 5 Credits
DS234 Heavy Equipment Advanced Electronics 4 Credits
DS270 Air Conditioning for Mechanical Technicians 4 Credits
AM210 Mechanical Careers Development 3 Credits
2 year A.A.S. advanced technical degree
1 year basic certificate program available
Low Tuition Costs
Locally Available at Crater Lake Center in Medford
Industry Supported & Advised
Industry Standards-Based Classes
Factory Trained Instructors
Latest Technology Equipped Labs
Live Work Experience
Small Class Sizes
Financial Aid Available
Job Placement Assistance Offered


Over 1500 hours in the latest diesel technical instruction by professional, experienced, ASE certified technician instructors!

Advising Guides and Recommended
1st and 2nd Year Courses:
Diesel Specialist | Diesel Technology AAS

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