Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate program at Wilkes Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Wilkesboro, NC. The program is classified under CIP 47.0302 in the heavy equipment maintenance technology field and prepares students to inspect, diagnose, and repair construction and agricultural heavy equipment, including hydraulic systems, engines, and electrical components.

This program is offered at Wilkes Community College alongside a variety of other technical and vocational programs, including Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Graduates of this certificate program are positioned for careers as heavy equipment mechanics and service technicians in construction, mining, and agricultural industries.