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Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Certificate

Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Certificate at Gwinnett Technical College

Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Certificate

at Gwinnett Technical College

Atlanta Catalog

The Heavy Diesel Service Technician certificate provides training in both the theory and diagnosis of basic systems found on diesel engines and heavy equipment. The program provides instruction in basic shop safety and equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and powertrain systems. The program is designed to last one year and will offer students an opportunity to apply their skills in an internship environment at a local diesel equipment repair facility. This program is geared toward students who want to start a career in the heavy diesel equipment repair industry.

Leads to

$61.9k careers

Costs

$3.2k

Takes

12 Months
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Example Career

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional

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$42,990

$61,900

$85,720

$20.67

$29.76

$41.21

Who do I Contact?

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville , GA 30043

Quick Facts

Location:  Lawrenceville , GA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up