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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-412-7
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 Engine Service Technician (FABTECH)

Diesel Engine Service Technician (FABTECH) Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Diesel Equipment
Diesel Engine Specialists
Service Technician

Average Median Wage

$51067

Diesel Engine Service Technician (FABTECH) Programs

The Diesel Engine Service Technician program is designed to provide students with the skills required to perform engine overhauls, testing, fuel system repairs, and diagnostics on Caterpillar diesel engines. In addition, students will learn how to perform field service on Caterpillar and Allied rental equipment. FABCO Equipment, Inc.-Caterpillar intends to offer a job to and hire all students that successfully complete the program.

Note: This technical diploma is part of the FABTECH program through the partnership FVTC has with FABCO. All students in the FABTECH program start in the Diesel Engine Service Technician technical diploma. Upon completion of that program, students are directed by their instructors and FABCO representatives to enter into either the Diesel Construction Equipment Service Technician technical diploma or Diesel Power Generation and Marine Service Tech technical diploma. Upon completion of the two technical diplomas, students have the option to pursue the Individualized Technical Studies-FABTECH Associate Degree.

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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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