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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-412-6
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: $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 Heavy Equipment

Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Engine Technician
Construction Equipment Technician
Farm Equipment Technician
Fuel Injection Technician
Service Technician

Median Starting Salary

$56676

Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician Programs

Graduates of this technical diploma program are equipped to diagnose, service, and repair a variety of diesel powered equipment. Typical careers include construction equipment technician, engine technician, farm equipment technician, fuel injection technician, service technician, and truck driver/diesel technician. This program is accredited by The AED Foundation.

Students completing this technical diploma may also earn the Diesel Equipment Technology associate degree (10-412-1) after completing four additional courses.

Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Madison College Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician at Madison College
Northeast Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician at Northeast

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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