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Heavy Diesel Construction Technology

 
  • Auto Collision
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Diesel Technology
  • What does a Heavy Diesel Construction Technician do?

    CASE equipment dealers and others in the industry have a critical need for highly-qualified, motivated and skilled employees who can diagnose problems, find solutions and perform equipment service and repair. The Heavy Diesel Construction program upgrades the skills of incoming service technicians and trains students to use recommended procedures, special tools and service information in order to maintain Case equipment. This career can put your hands on big engines and lead to big paychecks!
    Career Forecast Bright Outlook.Average Salary $53,560on campus

    Learning at Washburn Tech

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    Heavy Diesel Construction Technology is a program that is housed in one of the region's premiere training labs. Thanks to corporate partners CASE Construction and The Victor L. Phillips Company, you can train on the newest equipment and latest technology while following industry-guided curriculum, course structure, content, competencies and assessments. You’ll benefit from classroom time along with hands-on lab work. Attending full-time, you can complete the program in three semesters while high school and half-day students can finish in five semesters. Upon completion, you will earn a technical certificate from Washburn Tech and could further your education by earning an Associate of Science Degree from Washburn University.

    CERTIFICATIONS: Heavy-Duty Fleet Safety; Heavy-Duty Fleet Pollution Prevention; Hazardous Materials Training for Auto Dealers; Supervisor’s Course; Mechanical Safety; Mechanical Pollution Prevention; OSHA-10

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    Entrance Test

    To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 4 in both reading and math on the Accuplacer test.

    HDCT Certification

    CERTIFICATIONS: HDCT Certification, Heavy-Duty Fleet Safety, Heavy-Duty Fleet Pollution Prevention, Hazardous Materials Training for Auto Dealers, Supervisor's Course, Mechanical Safety, Mechanical Pollution Prevention, OSHA 10

    Enter the Workforce

    Or continue to earn an associate degree from Washburn University.

    Associate Degree of Applied Science or Apprenticeship

    Upon completing the HDCT certificaiton you will be eligible to earn or an Associate of Applied Science from Washburn University.
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    Jobs and Salaries

    CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook
    As the stock of heavy vehicles and mobile equipment continues to increase, more service technicians will be needed to maintain it. Projected employment growth varies by specialty. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

    Experienced Salary

    $73,523

    (2022)

    Potential Job Openings

    32

    (annually)

    Potential Job Growth

    11%

    (2020-2030)

    Morning

    LENGTH
    2 years

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August and January

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

    Afternoon

    LENGTH
    2 years

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August and January

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

    Full-day

    LENGTH
    1 year

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August and January

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8am-2:55pm

    Program Cost

    Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and have a high school diploma or GED. To set-up an appointment with a financial aid counselor, call 785.670.3360.


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