| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-31 | - |
| 2025-01-15 | - |
Program Overview
Madison College's Diesel Equipment Technology program, ranked among the top five in the nation, prepares students for careers in the high-demand diesel industry. Through partnerships with industry leaders, students gain hands-on experience through paid internships and a curriculum that exceeds industry standards. Graduates are qualified for various roles, including Diesel Equipment Technician, Electronic Systems Diagnostic Specialist, and Fleet Maintenance Manager.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Madison College is ranked among the top five diesel schools in the nation by SkillsUSA. The Diesel Equipment Technology program at Madison College partners with an active advisory committee featuring over 30 local industry businesses. Throughout the program, students will have opportunities to work as paid interns with industry partners, gaining hands-on experience and a head start in their careers. The program curriculum adheres to and exceeds the standards set by the ASE Education Foundation and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Outline:
First Semester
- Diesel Shop Skills Fundamentals
- Metalworking for Heavy-Duty Applications
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fundamental Diesel Electrical/Electronics Systems
- Electrical/Electronics Systems Diagnostics
- College Mathematics
Second Semester
- Mobile Hydraulics
- Heavy Duty Drivetrains
- Brake and Suspension Systems
- Written Communication
- Contemporary American Society
Third/Summer Semester
- Vehicle Inspection
- Occupational Experience 1 - Diesel
Fourth Semester
- Diesel Engine Technology
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Heavy Duty Emission Control Systems
- Oral/Interpersonal Communication
Fifth Semester
- Cab Climate Control and Refrigeration Systems
- Diesel Shop Management
- Fuel Systems
- Diesel Engine Diagnostics
- Electronic Control Systems
- Psychology Of Human Relations
Assessment:
Information about assessment methods and criteria used in the program is not provided in the given context.
Teaching:
Information about teaching methods, faculty, and unique approaches is not provided in the given context.
Careers:
Graduates of the Diesel Equipment Technology program are prepared for careers as:
- Diesel Equipment Technician
- Electronic Systems Diagnostic Specialist
- Engineering Assistant
- Field Service Representative
- Assistant Service Manager
- Fleet Maintenance Manager With additional education and experience, graduates may also find employment as:
- Service Writer or Manager
- Shop Foreman
- Team Leader
- DOT Inspector
- Factory Service Representative
- Equipment Sales Specialist
- Research and Development Technician The trucking industry is one of the fastest-growing in the United States, and in Wisconsin, one out of seven people work in the manufacture, distribution, maintenance, or commercial use of motor vehicles. The trucking industry relies on trained technicians to maintain and repair modern equipment, and all areas of the diesel industry are experiencing shortages of qualified technicians.
Degree Overview:
Madison College is ranked among the top five diesel schools in the nation by SkillsUSA. The Diesel Equipment Technology program at Madison College partners with an active advisory committee featuring over 30 local industry businesses. Throughout the program, students will have opportunities to work as paid interns with industry partners, gaining hands-on experience and a head start in their careers. The program curriculum adheres to and exceeds the standards set by the ASE Education Foundation and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Outline:
First Semester
- Diesel Shop Skills Fundamentals
- Metalworking for Heavy-Duty Applications
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fundamental Diesel Electrical/Electronics Systems
- Electrical/Electronics Systems Diagnostics
- College Mathematics
Second Semester
- Mobile Hydraulics
- Heavy Duty Drivetrains
- Brake and Suspension Systems
- Written Communication
- Contemporary American Society
Third/Summer Semester
- Vehicle Inspection
- Occupational Experience 1 - Diesel
Fourth Semester
- Diesel Engine Technology
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Heavy Duty Emission Control Systems
- Oral/Interpersonal Communication
Fifth Semester
- Cab Climate Control and Refrigeration Systems
- Diesel Shop Management
- Fuel Systems
- Diesel Engine Diagnostics
- Electronic Control Systems
- Psychology Of Human Relations
Assessment:
Information about assessment methods and criteria used in the program is not provided in the given context.
Teaching:
Information about teaching methods, faculty, and unique approaches is not provided in the given context.
Careers:
Graduates of the Diesel Equipment Technology program are prepared for careers as:
- Diesel Equipment Technician
- Electronic Systems Diagnostic Specialist
- Engineering Assistant
- Field Service Representative
- Assistant Service Manager
- Fleet Maintenance Manager With additional education and experience, graduates may also find employment as:
- Service Writer or Manager
- Shop Foreman
- Team Leader
- DOT Inspector
- Factory Service Representative
- Equipment Sales Specialist
- Research and Development Technician The trucking industry is one of the fastest-growing in the United States, and in Wisconsin, one out of seven people work in the manufacture, distribution, maintenance, or commercial use of motor vehicles. The trucking industry relies on trained technicians to maintain and repair modern equipment, and all areas of the diesel industry are experiencing shortages of qualified technicians.
