Academic year: 2024-2025
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 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 = 104123
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 10412101- Diesel Service Fundamentals 2 10890101- College 101 1 31804304- Vocational Math A 1 10412170- Transportation Welding 1 1 10412171- Transportation Welding 2 1
8 Week 2 10412151- Intro to Diesel Mechanics 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 Full 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 10458100- CDL License Training 1 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 16
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1
10412164- Diesel Steering & Suspension 2 10412165- Transmission and Clutches 2 10412166- Differential and Driveline 2 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
8 Week 2 10412167- Diesel Heavy Duty Brake System 3
10412168- Diesel Truck Preventative Main 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3
Semester Total 18
Total Credits 65
165
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.