Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Wake Technical Community College | Trade School Go
    Wake Technical Community College
    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $2,254
    In-State Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Raleigh, NC
    Location

    About This Program

    Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician program at Wake Technical Community College

    Types of Heavy Equipment Mechanics

    Heavy Equipment Mechanic
    Construction Equipment Mechanic
    Equipment Technician
    Field Mechanic
    Field Service Technician
    Heavy Equipment Technician
    Rail Car Repairer

    What You'll Learn:

    • Inspection
    • Maintenance
    • Repair of tracks
    • Wheels
    • Brakes
    • Operating controls
    • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
    • Electrical circuitry
    • Engines and in techniques of welding and brazing

    Costs & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition:$2,254/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$6,862/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    75%
    Receive Any Aid
    16%
    Receive Federal Aid
    28%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $5,800
    Avg Loan Amount
    17%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $46,087
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    5
    Earnings Cohort Size

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 47.0302 (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

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