Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Technology
Advanced Technology Institute- PART of ECPI University
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Campus location
Virginia Beach, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time, Part time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
From the heavy equipment constructing our roads and harvesting our crops to the ships and trains that keep our economy moving each day, heavy machinery truly makes the world go round. ATI’s Heavy Vehicle Technology program offers diesel repair training in a hands-on shop environment where students have the opportunity to work on manual and automatic engines ranging from 400 to 12,000 pounds, developing skills that could lead to a rewarding career as heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
The Heavy Vehicle Technology diploma program offers diesel training in the practical aspects of engine maintenance and major heavy vehicle subsystems. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern test equipment and specialized tools.
At Advanced Technology Institute, students can gain hands-on experience in a realistic shop setting where they must demonstrate specific proficiencies. Emphasis is placed on logical diagnostic methods and repair procedures. This program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the modern heavy vehicle service centre in bus, truck, heavy construction technicians, and diesel engine specialists.