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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 32-412-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Diesel engineering Technician

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Diesel Technician
Mechanic
Service Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Heavy Duty Equipment Tech

Average Median Wage

$52646

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Programs

In this program, students learn to repair engines, transmissions and drivelines, and electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, brake, air conditioning and transport refrigeration systems; adjust suspensions and wheel alignments; and perform maintenance and tune-ups.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Blackhawk Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician at Blackhawk
Madison College Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician at Madison College
Mid-State Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician at Mid-State
Western Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician at Western

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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