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Some credits from the following technical diploma(s) apply toward this associate degree:
Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician, 314126
Delivery
How do I get started in this program?
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.
What are my courses?
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
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Summer Before Third Semester
8 Week 1
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a “C” or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.
- Students must earn a "C" or better in 31-804-304 Vocational Math A
Program Outcomes
- Diagnose major systems in the diesel heavy equipment industry.
- Repair major systems in the diesel heavy equipment industry.
- Service major systems in the diesel heavy equipment industry.
- Practice personal and professional work habits.
- Document complaint, cause and correction.
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 33% in field
Employment Potential
A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician: diagnoses, services, and repairs a variety of heavy equipment ranging from over-the-road trucks, off-road construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and potentially stationary power supply engines.
- Related Specialist Technician: diagnoses, services, and repairs fuel injection systems, hydraulics systems, trailer service and other specialty areas.
- Related Parts Support Manager: manages a parts department within a repair facility.
- Industry Related Service Manager-Supervisor: manages technician performance, directs work flow, tracks work progress, coordinates service business profitability, reports to Operations level management.
- Industry Related Sales Representative: sales position within the diesel and heavy equipment industry or support business to the industry.
- Business Owner: owns own business related to the diesel and heavy equipment or support business.
- Educational Trainer: With additional study and transfer to a four-year baccalaureate college, a graduate could pursue a four-year degree in secondary, post-secondary or technical training industry.
What's next after graduation?
Start here. Finish at a four-year.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Note
- A three to five page paper or specialty assignments are required for courses applied to an associate degree. Individual instructor requirements will be received at program orientation and listed in each course syllabus.
- Diesel program students are able to enroll in a four-credit Power Generation program enhancement certificate. Please call (920) 746-4919 for more details.
Accreditation
The NWTC Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program is an AED Foundation (Associated Equipment Dealers) Certified Program.
Study Abroad Opportunities
The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.
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