Although the state of Kentucky does not currently require diesel mechanics to have a state license, there are many benefits in obtaining a post-secondary education or industry level certifications. An example of a national level industry certification for diesel mechanics is the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. The Kentucky Community and College System offers transitioning service members with MOS 91B (Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics) up to 20 credit hours to apply towards an AAS (Associate in Applied Science) degree in Diesel Technology. 

Step 1:

Applying to Kentucky Community and Technical College 

  • If you plan on using Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), first visit the GoArmyEd website
  • If you do not intend to use FTA, apply for admissions online HERE

Military applicants may also need to provide

Step 2:

Application Review & Finalization

  • The school will review the veteran’s application packet, JST, and confirm their MOS
  • In order to receive all 20 credits* towards the Associate in Applied Science degree, MOS 91B applicants will need to complete the following 3 program assessments and score a grade of C or higher.
  • The school will further advise on scheduling, textbook purchase, tuition, and any other costs associated with the program
Assessments and their respective courses:

Electrical Systems Assessment (10 credits total)

  • ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity (3 credits)
  • ADX 121 Basic Automotive Electricity Lab (2 credits)
  • ADX 260 Electrical Systems (3 credits)
  • ADX 261 Electrical Systems Lab (2 credits)

Brake Systems Assessment (5 credits total)

  • DIT 181 Brake Systems Lab (2 credits)
  • DIT 180 Brake Systems (3 credits)

Steering and Suspension Systems (5 credits total)

  • DIT 160 Steering and Suspension (3 credits)
  • DIT 161 Steering and Suspension Lab (2 credits)

IMPORTANT: Transitioning service members must contact BCTC’s Military and Veteran Campus Resource Team, as well as the Diesel Technology Program Director in order to receive these credits.

Bluegrass Community & Technical College
470 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40506 
(855) 246-2477 | https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/

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