PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Get ready to power up your career with Ozarks Tech’s Diesel Technology Program! This program trains you to repair, maintain and operate medium and heavy-duty trucks. You will dive into hands-on practice based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation’s recommended tasks. Courses cover eight key areas:
- Diesel engines
- Drive trains
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension
- Electrical and electronics
- Preventative maintenance
- Gas engines
- Heating and air conditioning
You will learn under the guidance of ASE-certified instructors. Apply the skills you learn in our state-of-the-art facilities. Then, in your last semester you will gain real-world experience through an internship where you can apply everything you have learned. Start your journey toward a rewarding career in diesel technology with Ozarks Tech!
The Diesel Technology Program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.
Program Contact
Gabriel McLaughlin
Transportation Department Chair
417-447-8133
Accreditations and Outcomes
Accreditation
The degree program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401 Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 669-6650.
Program Mission:
The mission of the Diesel Technology Program is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the careers within the heavy-duty diesel repair industry. The program uses the Automotive Service Education Foundation guidelines with the aid of a technical advisory committee to develop course content and a competency list that will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the heavy-duty diesel repair industry.
Program Goals:
1. Practice safety by selecting appropriate attire, handling materials properly, and correctly using tools and equipment.
2. Identify the careers available in the diesel technology field.
3. Develop respect for rules, regulations, laws, competent work habits, and ethical conduct.
4. Demonstrate practical decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with terminology, skills, materials, tools, and equipment used in diesel technology.
6. Select, inspect, and maintain the proper tools and equipment for specific job performance.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of when, how, and why to remove or replace parts.
8. Demonstrate a strong foundation for furthering training in the field of diesel technology.
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more information on OTC accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Admissions
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
Transfer Information
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
COSTS & OPTIONS
CREDENTIAL TYPE |
PROGRAM |
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO: |
LENGTH OF PROGRAM |
COST* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Associate of Applied Science |
Diesel Technology |
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63 credit hours |
$12,827.00* |
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Certificate of Achievement |
Diesel Technology |
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32 credit hours |
$6,728.00* |
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Clicking on the options below will provide overview information, course sequences (when applicable), and specific course descriptions. To see a full catalog of all the offerings at OTC, visit catalog.otc.edu.
Diesel Technology (A.A.S.)
Diesel Technology (A.A.S.)
Program Description
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
The Diesel Technology program is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) master certified program that focuses on medium and heavy duty trucks. The classes offered are in the eight ASE areas: diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical and electronics, preventive maintenance, gas engines, and heating and air conditioning. The curriculum follows the recommended tasks that will give the students the skills to be an entry level mechanic. The degree program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176. The Web address is https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/.
Diesel Technology Program Requirements - 48 Credit Hours
- DSL-105 Diesel Engine Repair
- DSL-112 Diesel Brakes
- DSL-115 Diesel Preventive Maintenance
- DSL-171 Electrical I
- DSL-175 Electrical II
- DSL-185 Heating and Air Conditioning
- DSL-205 Advanced Diesel Engines
- DSL-215 Suspension and Steering
- DSL-232 Diesel Diagnostics & Repair
- DSL-235 Heavy Duty Drives
- DSL-290 Capstone/Co-op/Internship
- DSL Related Elective Credits: 4
- TEC-285 Occupational Seminar
General Education Requirements - 15 Credit Hours
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the "CORE 42." CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.
Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.
Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.
Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
- TEC-108 Applied Technical Mathematics
- MTH-105 Business Math
- MTH-110 Intermediate Algebra
- MTH-128 Contemporary Mathematics
- MTH-128S Cont Mathematics with Support
- MTH-130 Algebra for Calculus
- MTH-130S Algebra for Calculus With Support
- MTH-131 Trigonometry
- MTH-138 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
- MTH-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MTH-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MTH-210 Statistical Methods
- MTH-215 Algebraic Structures
- MTH-230 Linear Algebra
- MTH-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- MTH-241 Differential Equations
- MTH-129 Introductory Statistics
Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communications - 3 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
- TES-140 Technical Physics
- BCS-115 Essentials in Human Biology
- BCS-132 Health Sciences Nutrition
- BCS-165 Human Anatomy
- BCS-210 Pathophysiology
- BIO-100 Life Science
- BIO-105 Environmental Science
- BIO-135 Nutrition for Living
- BIO-142 Essential Biology
- BIO-160 General Biology I
- CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry
- CHM 160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
- PHY-105 Introduction to Physics
- PHY-110 Introduction to Geology
- PHY-115 Introduction to Astronomy
- PHY-120 General Physics I
- PHY-220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
Diesel Technology Certificate
Diesel Technology Certificate
Program Description
Certificate: 32 Hours
The Diesel Technology program is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) master certified program that focuses on medium and heavy duty trucks. The classes offered are in the eight ASE areas: diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical and electronics, preventive maintenance, gas engines, and heating and air conditioning. The curriculum follows the recommended tasks that will give the students the skills to be an entry level mechanic. The degree program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176. The Web address is https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/.
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*Notices and Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.