Oct 10, 2024  
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog

Diesel Technology, AAS

Location(s): Walla Walla


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This technical degree prepares the student with the wide range of knowledge and skills applicable to diesel powered equipment applications and will be ready to join the diesel mechanics industry. This program is also designed to aid the individual who is interested in improving their diesel mechanics skills.

Degree Outcomes:

  • Perform each of the following on diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, preventative maintenance inspection, and hydraulics: troubleshooting skills; specific repair skills; diagnostic skills; knowledge of systems and components.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

Year One


Total Credits: 28


Total Credits: 24


Total Credits: 28


Year One Total: 80


Year Two


Total Credits: 25


Total Credits: 20


Quarter Three


Total Credits: 12


Year Two Total: 57


Grand Total: 137


PLAN CODE: DMTDTAPT (Previously EPC: 775)

REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
*WELD 141  or above will satisfy the welding requirement.

** DT 191 : a minimum of 360 hours (12 credits) actual on-the-job mechanical experience is required. Student must have at least 800 hours of actual shop experience to meet the requirements for graduation. At least 600 hours must be on-campus shop experience.

The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):

(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101  

(M) - AMATH 105 , AMATH 106 , BUS 112 , MATH& 146  

(O) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 210 CMST& 240   

(R) - BUS 157 , PSYC& 100  

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