Heavy Equipment Mechanic at West Georgia Technical College | Trade School Go
    West Georgia Technical College
    Certificate
    Associate's Degree
    $3,410
    In-State Tuition
    2 years
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Waco, GA
    Location

    About This Program

    Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician program at West Georgia Technical 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:$3,410/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$5,978/yr

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

    Financial Aid

    91%
    Receive Any Aid
    12%
    Receive Federal Aid
    41%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $5,811
    Avg Loan Amount
    14%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $45,500
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    95%
    Employment Rate
    86
    Earnings Cohort Size

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 47.0302 (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

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