Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate program at Washington County Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Calais, ME. The program falls within the mechanic and repair technologies field (CIP 47.0302) and prepares students to inspect, service, and repair heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, and excavators used in construction and industrial settings.

This program is part of a broader set of technical offerings at Washington County Community College. Related programs at the school include Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Network and System Administration. Students in the heavy equipment program can expect hands-on training in diesel engines, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance procedures common to the heavy equipment maintenance field.