Heavy Diesel Construction 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 OutlookAverage Salary $53,560on campus

Learning at Washburn Tech

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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Technical Standards

Learning Pathway

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

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

Or continue to earn an associate degree from Washburn University.

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

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Bachelor Degree of Applied Science

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.