NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026 
  
    May 20, 2025  
NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026

Diesel Technology AAS


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The Diesel Technology AAS Program uses a hands-on approach to prepare students for a career in the diesel industry.  Through courses in engines, electrical, hydraulics, drive trains, electronics, mobile air conditioning, and welding, students develop a safe work attitude and skills required to work on the most advanced diesel powered vehicles.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Perform diagnostic procedures used in the construction, mining, agricultural, and trucking industry to effectively troubleshoot and repair diesel powered vehicles. 

  2. Communicate effectively with customers and shop personnel. 

  3. Apply appropriate Diesel workplace skills. 

  4. Perform safe working practices in the work place.  

  5. Apply critical thinking skills for the mechanical field. 

All coursework must be completed with a C or better.

*Students interested in the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Management and Leadership should be advised to take MATH 1000 or higher, advanced writing (AW), or ECON/AGEC1010 or ECON/AGEC1020 as general education options. (If a student is considering transfer to university or college for advanced studies, MATH 1500 is a career technical course, and is not transferrable).

This program offers two cohorts for each campus.  Please work with your advisor regarding your cohort timeline.

Required Course of Study: 

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester - 15-17 credits


Spring Semester - 12-16 credits


Total Credit Hours: 63


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