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Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technology - Associate Degree
Program Code : 104123
The Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as a diesel truck technician working in over-the-road truck fleet maintenance , dealership service , or repair shop service and provides graduates with general studies coursework that may be applied toward a bachelor ' s degree . This associate degree will focus on basic skills and knowledge in diesel engines , diesel fuel systems , truck brakes and chassis , steering and suspension , climate control , hydraulic applications , electronic technology , transport refrigeration , and truck preventive maintenance .
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 11,516 , Books : $ 257 , Supplies : $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,773
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
Diagnose major systems in the diesel truck industry . Repair major systems in the diesel truck industry . Service major systems in the diesel truck industry . Practice personal and professional work habits . Document complaint , cause and correction .
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
8 Week 1
10412125 - Transportation Service Operati
1
10890101 - College 101
1
10412170 - Transportation Welding 1
1
10412100 - Diesel Lab Operations
1
10412151 - Intro to Diesel Mechanics
2
10412153 - Intro to Electrical Systems
1
8 Week 2
10412152 - Schematic Interpretation
2
10412171 - Transportation Welding 2
1
10412154 - Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1
2
Semester Total 12
Second Semester
8 Week 1
10804134 - Mathematical Reasoning
3
10412155 - Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 2
2
10412156 - Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems
2
10412158 - Chassis Sub-Systems
3
8 Week 2
10412159 - Engine Sub-Systems
3
10412172 - Introduction to Maintenance
1
Semester Total 14
Summer Before Third Semester
10809198 - Intro to Psychology
3
10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies
3
Semester Total 6
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10412157 - Heating Ventilation & Air Cond 3
10412160 - Diesel Electronic Management 2 10412161 - Engine Tune-Up 1
8 Week 2
10412162 - Engine Performance
3
10412163 - Diesel Engine Rebuilding
3
10801136 - English Composition 1
3
Semester Total 15
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
10412164 - Diesel Steering & Suspension
2
10458100 - CDL License Training
1
10412165 - Transmission and Clutches
2
10412166 - Differential and Driveline
2
8 Week 2
10801196 - Oral / Interpersonal Comm
3
10412167 - Diesel Heavy Duty Brake System
3
10412168 - Diesel Truck Preventative Main
3
Semester Total 16
Total Credits 63
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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