Diesel Specialist

2017-18 Graduation Guide [PDF]

Certificate of Completion
Major Code: 470605C

Courses for this Certificate

About the Program

The Diesel Specialist four-term certificate program is designed for students seeking an entry-level
career in today’s diesel repair industry. The program builds rapidly from fundamentals and theory
into diagnosis and repair of today’s modern equipment based upon Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) and industrial standards.

The design of the program places heavy emphasis upon actual hands-on work in diesel labs.
Approximately two-thirds of the time spent in the program is in a lab (shop) environment where
the student applies theory to diagnosis and repair of a wide variety of equipment. As students’ skill
levels develop so does the difficulty of repairs performed.

The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure of specific information about career and
technical certificate programs to prospective students. Data includes Standard Occupational
Classification (SOC) codes, graduation rates, tuition and fees, typical costs for books and supplies,
job placement rates for students completing the programs, and median loan debt incurred by students
completing the programs. For more information visit www.roguecc.edu/GainfulEmployment.

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant
to the discipline. For a list of learning outcomes for this discipline or program, see
www.roguecc.edu/Programs/LearningOutcomes.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to take a placement test to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading,
and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within
their skill levels as determined by the placement test scores. In addition, students may also be
required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college
policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must
be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core
requirements. College Now credit will be accepted in accordance with current agreement. Verified
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or industry experience may be substituted for
some coursework in accordance with college policy and the department chair’s approval.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their
certificates. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for
these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

For more information contact the Diesel Technology Department:

Grants Pass or Medford: 541-245-7809
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7809
email: diesel@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/diesel
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
3345 Redwood Highway • Grants Pass, OR 97527