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Heavy Construction Equipment Technology
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| Awards/Outcomes | Credits | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Construction Equipment Technology - A.A.S. Degree | 72 cr. | Rosemount |
| Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic - Diploma | 64 cr. | Rosemount |
| Heavy Construction Equipment Maintenance - Certificate | 29 cr. | Rosemount |
| Program Datasheet: Download Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Datasheet | ||
Coursework prepares students to succeed as well-trained, mechanically minded, hard-working technicians with heavy equipment dealers and contractors. Instruction involves classroom theory, live shop demonstrations, and repair of heavy equipment currently used in industry. Making repairs on actual equipment is vital to skill development.
The Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Program is accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AED).
This program offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Seek credit for life experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning page to learn more.
| Heavy Construction Equipment Technology A.A.S. Degree • 72 credits |
Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic Diploma • 64 credits |
Heavy Construction Equipment Maintenance Certificate • 29 credits |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $173.93/cr. | $173.93/cr. | $173.93/cr. |
| Fees | $21.45/cr. | $21.45/cr. | $21.45/cr. |
| Tools/Equipment | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Textbooks | $150 | $150 | $100 |
| Supplies | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Grand Total | $17,717.36 | $16,154.32 | $9,366.02 |
Each year, Dakota County Technical College and the DCTC Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various DCTC departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings at College Central Network Services. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
Step 1: Apply now for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
DCTC's Federal School Code: 010402
Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from DCTC, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the Loans page for more information.
Heavy equipment dealers and earth-moving contractors are top employers. Jobs are also available with mining and logging companies. Most mechanics work in indoor shops, but experienced field service technicians travel to job sites to perform repairs.
According to CAREERwise Education, Minnesota's career, education and job resource, employment for heavy equipment mechanics is expected to grow 14.6 percent in Minnesota by the year 2020. CAREERwise: "There will be a need for about 1,150 new Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics to meet market demand between 2010-2020. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth."
Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between two or more colleges and universities to accept credits in transfer toward a specific academic program. DCTC has articulation agreements in place for this program with the following schools:
| Transfer To | Degree | Major Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | BS | Operations Management | View |
Do you want to see how your courses transfer to programs at participating colleges and universities? Add the coursework you've taken and use Transferology to find out how it might transfer to any of the participating schools in the Transferology network. Get an account and create a plan now!
MN Transfer.org Your official guide to a seamless transfer experience in Minnesota Higher Education.
Whether you're a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or an international student or transferring from high school or a four-year university, DCTC will help you through the process. Visit our Transfer Students page for more information.
The Heavy Construction Equipment Technology program at DCTC is active throughout the year and makes headlines in college publications. Read about student and alumni success as well as the accomplishments of our heavy construction equipment instructors.
View more Heavy Construction Equipment Technology News Stories!
As a student in DCTC's Heavy Construction Equipment Technology program, you can advance your professional development by networking with industry leaders and fellow technicians as well as through involvement in student organizations on campus.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization for students at community and technical colleges across the U.S. The organization focuses on students in academic programs that lead to careers in the trade, industrial, technical and health care fields. Nearly 100 SkillsUSA competitions at the state and national levels relate to leadership skills or programs of study at DCTC.
