Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 314126
Graduates of this technical diploma program are equipped to diagnose , service , and repair a variety of diesel powered equipment . Typical careers include construction equipment technician , engine technician , farm equipment technician , fuel injection technician , service technician , and truck driver / diesel technician . This program is accredited by The AED Foundation .
With 67 % Employed in Field
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-412-170 Transportation Welding 1 10-412-125 Transportation Service Operati 10-412-100 Diesel Lab Operations 10-412-151 Intro to Diesel Mechanics 10-412-153 Intro to Electrical Systems 10-412-152 Schematic Interpretation 10-412-171 Transportation Welding 2 10-412-154 Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1 Semester Total
1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2
12.00
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Second Semester |
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This program is offered at :
Sturgeon Bay
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Some credits from this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree ( s ):
Students completing this technical diploma may also earn the Diesel Equipment Technology associate degree ( 104121 ) after completing four additional courses .
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10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 10-412-155 Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 2 10-412-156 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems 10-412-158 Chassis Sub-Systems 10-412-159 Engine Sub-Systems 10-412-172 Introduction to Maintenance Semester Total |
3 2 2 3 3 1
14.00
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Summer Before Third Semester |
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10-412-180 Diesel Heavy Equip Internship Semester Total |
1 1.00 |
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Third Semester
10-419-169 Hydraulics Technology 10-412-115 Diesel Equip Serv & Maintenanc 10-412-110 Diesel Power Train Theory 10-412-136 Diesel Mobile Hydraulic System 10-412-106 Diesel Engine Systems 10-412-113 Diesel Power Train App Semester Total
2 2 1 2 3 3
13.00
Apply hydraulic systems fundamentals . Manage chassis , steering , and suspension systems . Explain diesel engine systems . Explain diesel engine service fundamentals . Describe the mechanics of track drive systems .
Fourth Semester
10-412-138 Diesel Track Drive Systems 10-412-146 Power Generation 1 10-412-107 Diesel Engine Troubleshooting 10-412-173 Power Generation 2 10-412-145 Mobile HVAC 10-458-100 CDL License Training Semester Total
Total Credits
2 2 3 1 3 1 12.00
52.00
Perform required preventative maintenance . Use welding and machine tools . Maintain brake systems .
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
Analyze electronic / electrical systems . Manage heating - AC systems . Interpret schematic drawings . Comprehend power train systems .
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