Diesel Equipment Technician
Technical Diploma
57 Credits | 2 Years
Financial Aid-Eligible
New Richmond
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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If you're interested in diesel equipment and enjoy working with technology, consider the Diesel Equipment Technician program. Diesel technician skills can get you a career in a variety of positions such as diesel equipment technician, fleet maintenance technician, equipment mechanic and equipment technician, to name a few.
Program Overview
This program prepares students to service and repair diesel trucks and diesel-powered agricultural and industrial equipment. This hands-on program covers diesel engines, power trains, electrical/electronic systems, chassis systems, brakes and hydraulics of these types of equipment. Students learn the latest technology used in the industry. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the curriculum draws from welding and general studies skills providing a solid background for entry into the field through applied, general, specific industry skills training.
Program Outcomes
Diesel Equipment Technician graduates will be able to:
- Diagnose major systems in diesel industry
- Repair major systems in diesel industry
- Service major systems in diesel equipment industry
- Practice personal and professional work habits
- Document complaint, cause and correction
The majority of your classes will be conducted in the shop where you'll gain hands-on experience with diagnosing, repairing and analyzing diesel equipment.
Learn by doing.
Exposure to current technology.
Develop lifelong relationships.
Academics
The Diesel Equipment Technician program is available at the WITC-New Richmond campus for the first year and a local trucking company for the second year. Within this program, you will gain a wealth of knowledge through classroom learning and in the shop. This program prepares you for the job market by exposing you to a real shop environment and hands-on learning.
Business Partnership
Students will spend their second year of the program getting hands-on training at Hammond Truck and Trailer Repair, a division of Russ Davis Wholesale.
Connection with Industry
This program will provide you the opportunity to train directly for the skills employers are looking for within the diesel field.
Hands-on Training
The majority of your classes will be conducted in the shop where you'll gain hands-on experience with diagnosing, repairing and analyzing diesel equipment.
Curriculum
Areas of study include diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, mobile HVAC and more.
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Admissions and Tuition
WITC has a simple admission process that can be completed in one visit. To start the process, simply fill out an application form along with a $30 application fee. After you’ve successfully submitted your application, your next step is to schedule an admissions meeting with a WITC counselor to discuss your goals and expectations. That’s it!
Tuition and Fees
WITC breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits and scholarships.
Estimated Total Program Costs 2020-21*
Diesel Equipment Technician
57 Credits | 2 Years
$9,980
$5,450 for tools, supplies and uniforms
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the WITC Diesel Equipment Technician Program
Upon completion of the program, you will obtain a Diesel Equipment Technician technical diploma.
Career Outlooks
WITC's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
Partnerships
WITC's Diesel Equipment Technician program is partnered with Hammond Truck and Trailer Repair, where students will spend their 2nd year of the program working. This experience will provide students with hands-on training in the shop.
Hammond Truck and Trailer Repair is a locally owned and operated company. It is a division of Russ Davis Wholesale.
Sponsorships
WITC's Diesel Equipment Technician program is sponsored by Noregon Systems, allowing technicians to practice real-time diagnostic repair and become certified in using the J-Pro Aftermarket computer interface.
WITC's Diesel Equipment Technician program is sponsored by River States Freightliner, providing students the opportunity to receive recognitions through Daimler for Freightliner and Western Star trucks using OEM software diagnostics.
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