Diesel Technology Program at Amarillo College

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Keywords

accelerate progress, basic skills, career pathways, contextualized learning, employer partnership, job placement, personalized instruction, simulations, stackable credentials, technology-enabled learning, soft skills, supplemental instructor, TABE, computer-based, problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, diesel technology

Project

Authors

Date Submitted

2016

Material Type

Program

Secondary Material Type

Program Planning Resources

Institution

Amarillo College

Industry Partner

Amarillo College Diesel Technology Advisory Board: provided input into curriculum redesign, emphasizing both technical and soft skills needed by new employees.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Summary of the Diesel Technology Program at Amarillo College, which included ABE pathways, soft skills training, and technologically enhanced learning strategies to produce a redesigned training curriculum with TAACCCT grant funds.

Industry (NAISC)

Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance (811)

Occupation (SOC)

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Stacked/Latticed Credential Model

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization