The Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Associate of Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) Degree program prepares students with the skills required to maintain everything from trucks and tractors to ferries and forklifts. Our ASE-based curriculum is certified to the latest in NATEF standards, and will prepare you for all aspects of diesel and heavy equipment repair. Advanced standing may be granted for work experience and/or related training. Students are responsible for obtaining required tools before instruction begins. The Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree builds upon previously acquired knowledge and skills to develop leadership and communication abilities. This degree is designed for students to learn technical skills for employment, but who may also want to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program or a four-year institution.