Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

The Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician program at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution. It prepares students for careers servicing and maintaining medium and heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles, a critical segment of the transportation and logistics industry.

This program falls under CIP code 47.0613 in the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field. Wilkes Community College offers a range of vocational certificate programs, including Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians at both certificate levels, as well as programs in Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts. Students in the truck technology program can expect training in diesel engine systems, drivetrain components, braking systems, and vehicle diagnostics relevant to commercial fleet maintenance.