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Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Associate of Applied Science

Location

Windsor Campus

Credits

Tuition*

Est. Lab/ Course Fees

$1,225

In-District

$10,682

In-State

$17,610

WUE

$25,945

Out-of-State

$49,405

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Master Automobile Diesel

Earn a Diesel Mechanic Associate Degree at Aims

Are you passionate about vehicles, and do you want to learn how to repair them? Learn what makes diesel vehicles unique, including diesel cars, light trucks and heavy equipment. Gain the skills to troubleshoot, service and make diesel vehicles run smoothly and earn an associate degree in diesel technology from Aims.

The Aims diesel mechanic degree program is based on the Windsor campus at the Aims Automotive and Technology Center. You’ll get hands-on experience using the latest diesel diagnostic and repair equipment in this state-of-the-art 45,000 square-foot facility, including a separate diesel auto shop room with a heavy lift.

The Aims automotive department offers comprehensive tours where you can ask questions and see the equipment you’ll use while earning your diesel mechanic degree.

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Hone your diagnostic skills by working directly on various light diesel vehicles using advanced shop equipment and industry-leading Snap-on tools and Innova Electronics diagnostic equipment. Learn in a real-world environment and graduate with the technical skills and essential tools to seek an entry-level position.

After the first year of the Aims diesel mechanic associates degree program, you’ll gain the technical skills to find a part-time job as you work to complete your diesel mechanic degree. Your instructors can facilitate this work experience so you can learn what it’s like to work in a light diesel repair shop. During your degree program, you’ll also learn how to create a resume and build a portfolio to show to prospective employers after you graduate.

The Aims automotive programs are accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. As you progress through the diesel mechanic degree program, you’ll also get the chance to earn ASE certifications. These third-party industry certifications can make you a more appealing candidate in the automotive diesel job market after graduation as a master automobile diesel service technician.

If you want to learn how to repair light diesel vehicles and gain the professional skills needed to find employment, earn a diesel mechanic associate degree at Aims.

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Gain the Hands-on Technical Skills You Need to Start a Career in Diesel Automotive Service

The five-semester Aims diesel mechanic degree program combines classroom knowledge with extensive hands-on learning in the Aims Automotive and Technology Center shop. You’ll start by learning the basics common to automotive and diesel cars and light pickups, emphasizing safety throughout. After that, you’ll learn the advanced topics and techniques needed to succeed in the diesel marketplace.

Gain essential diesel diagnostic and repair knowledge and skills that will help you start your career, including:

Diesel fuels and fuel systems
Braking systems
Diesel air induction and exhaust systems
Engine diagnostics, repair and maintenance
Compression electronics
Powertrains

The Aims diesel mechanic associate degree program also teaches practical soft skills that employers want to see, including professionalism, leadership and effective communication.

The Aims automotive department works with various local and national industry partners to help you find part-time employment during school or launch your career after graduation.

These industry partners include:

Learn to use Innova Electronics diagnostic equipment at Aims

Innova Electronics diagnostic tools are used by many independent service facilities.

Innova donates and updates their state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to the Aims automotive programs.

You'll get hands-on experience learning how to use this industry-leading equipment while earning your automotive degree.

Earn Snap-on Tools as you progress through the program

Some of the Snap-on tools you’ll earn from each class as you progress through the Automotive Service Technology degree program include:

Nine-piece wrench set
Adjustable torque wrench
General service socket wrench set
Adjustable joint interlocking channel wrench
Digital multimeter

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Gain Diesel Automotive Skills with a Diesel Mechanic Certificate at Aims

Earning a certificate lets you explore or focus on a specific subject area, including diagnosing and repairing diesel vehicles. At Aims, you can either pursue a diesel mechanic associate degree or earn a standalone diesel mechanic certificate in less time than the degree program. After earning a certificate, if you decide to pursue a degree, you can apply the Aims diesel mechanic certificate courses toward earning your diesel mechanic associate degree.

Diesel Automotive Certificate

Learn about the Diesel Automotive Certificate

Launch Your Career in Diesel Technology

If you want to learn the technology and skills to repair the various systems that make diesel vehicles run smoothly, the Aims diesel mechanic associate degree program can give you the training you'll need to pursue work in the light diesel industry.