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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-412-8
Approximately 1 Year 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 Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Careers

Annual Median Salary

$37000

Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Programs

Skilled technicians are needed to keep diesel trucks on the road and our economy moving. Get ready for entry-level employment as a diesel truck technician with the Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technician program. You will prepare to work in over-the-road truck fleet maintenance, dealership service, or repair shop service. This four-semester technical diploma 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.

Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
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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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