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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: $4585.5
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

Median Starting Salary

$55412

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Programs

Turn your passion for engines into a career. Gain hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining the trucks, heavy equipment, and diesel-powered vehicles involved in transportation, construction, agriculture and other industries. Work with cutting-edge diagnostic technology inaddition to servicing engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, air conditioning, and more. Build the problem-solving skills employers value and prepare for a high-demand career where no two days are the same—and where your work keeps communities and businesses moving forward.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
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 (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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