Associate Degree in Diesel Equipment Technology
Appleton, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 6,600 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Skilled diesel technicians are in high demand. Get the skills you need for a great career in commercial motor vehicle maintenance, repair, and advanced diagnostics. With this associate degree, you’ll receive in-depth theory and extensive hands-on training in heavy-duty diesel engine maintenance, air brake, and hydraulic brake systems, drivetrains, steering and suspensions, and electrical systems. You’ll also gain skills in diesel engine rebuild and repair, engine systems, computer control systems, and advanced drivetrain systems while you work on our fleet of over 75 diesel-powered over-the-road tractors and 55 trailers. The addition of math, communication, and social science courses provides you with a well-rounded education to help advance your career.
Accreditation
This program is certified by the ASE Education Foundation. ASE-accredited programs ensure that heavy vehicle service technician education is upheld to the highest quality learning standards set by industry experts. An ASE-accredited program also prepares students for achieving Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Technical Studies
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Steering & Suspension
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Maintenance
- Introduction to Diesel Technology
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Air & Hydraulic Brakes
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Drivetrains
- Heavy-Duty Diesel HVAC & Cab Systems
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Electrical Systems
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Foundation Brakes
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Computer Controls
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Advanced Drivetrain
- Transportation Welding, Intro to
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Systems
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Advanced Engine Repair
- Related Welding
General Studies
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Written Communication
- Math w Business Apps
- Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
- Psychology of Human Relations
- Diagnose, repair, and service brake systems.
- Diagnose, repair, and service Diesel Engines.
- Diagnose, repair, and service Drive Train Systems.
- Diagnose, repair, and service Electrical/Electronic Systems.
- Diagnose, repair, and service HVAC Systems.
- Diagnose, repair, and service Hydraulic Systems.
- Diagnose, repair, and service Steering & Suspension Systems.
- Diesel Mechanic.
- Diesel Technician.
- Forklift Mechanic.
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Sales.
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
- Service Administrative Opportunities.
- Service/Supervisor/Manager.
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