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Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code : 104124

Highly skilled technicians are needed to diagnose , service , and repair a variety of heavy equipment such as over-the-road trucks , off-theroad construction equipment , agricultural equipment , and potentially stationary power supply engines . As a graduate of the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology associate degree program , you ' ll not only gain such high-tech skills and hands-on experience , you ' ll be prepared for management , ownership , supervisory level positions , and advanced educational options . Career opportunities include diesel and heavy equipment technician , related specialist technician , related parts support manager , industry related service manager / supervisor , industry related sales representative , business owner , and educational trainer . This program is accredited by The AED Foundation .

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Sturgeon Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,689 , Books : $ 430 , Supplies : $ 3,500 Total Approximate Costs $ 15,619

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Please note that all new students apply to the technical diploma program . While attending you may later have the associate degree added .

Program Outcomes

Apply hydraulic systems fundamentals Manage chassis , steering , and suspension systems Explain diesel engine systems Explain diesel engine service fundamentals Perform required preventive maintenance Maintain brake systems Analyze electronic / electrical systems Manage heating - A / C systems Comprehend power train systems Interpret schematic drawings Diagnose engine systems Service vehicle systems Communicate effectively with the customer Complete customer repair orders accurately Organize a daily work schedule Tabulate a daily time sheet of technician ' s repair work

Accreditation

The NWTC Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program is an AED Foundation ( Associated Equipment Dealers ) Certified Program .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 12

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10804134 - Mathematical Reasoning 3 10412156 - Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems 2 10412158 - Chassis Sub-Systems 3

Semester Total 14

Semester Total 7

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10419169 - Hydraulics Technology 2

10412115 - Diesel Equip Serv & Maintenanc 2 10412106 - Diesel Engine Systems 3

Semester Total 16

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 64

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 .

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