Academic year: 2024-2025
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 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 104124
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.
First Semester 8 Week 1 10412101- Diesel Service Fundamentals 2 10890101- College 101 1 31804304- Vocational Math A 1 10412170- Transportation Welding 1 1 10412151- Intro to Diesel Mechanics 2 10412171- Transportation Welding 2 1
8 Week 2 31804305- Vocational Math B 1 10412153- Intro to Electrical Systems 1 10412154- Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1 2
Semester Total 12
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10412152- Schematic Interpretation 2 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 13
Summer Before Third Semester 8 Week 1 10412180- Diesel Heavy Equip Internship 1 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
Semester Total 7
Third Semester 8 Week 1
10412106- Diesel Engine Systems 3 10419169- Hydraulics Technology 2 10412115- Diesel Equip Serv & Maintenanc 2
8 Week 2 10412110- Diesel Power Train Theory 1
10412113- Diesel Power Train App 3 10412136- Diesel Mobile Hydraulic System 2 10801136- English Composition 1 3
Semester Total 16
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1
10412138- Diesel Track Drive Systems 2 10458100- CDL License Training 1 10412107- Diesel Engine Troubleshooting 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
8 Week 2 10412146- Power Generation 1 2
10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3 10412173- Power Generation 2 1 10412145- Mobile HVAC 3
Semester Total 18
Total Credits 66
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Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101, is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently,