Description of Associate in Applied Science Degree in Heavy Equipment & Transport Technology (HEATT) offered by Central Piedmont Community College

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Possible job titles for graduates

• Heavy Equipment Service Technician
• Diesel Mechanic or Service Technician
• Fleet Service Technician
• ASE Certified Technician

Necessary abilities and qualities

• Mechanical knowledge and skill
• Transportation knowledge
• Problem sensitivity (detect and tend to existing and possible future problems)
• Dexterity and physical coordination
• Dependability, attention to detail, ability to work independently
• Cooperation and integrity

Occupation & Professional Information Resources

• Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diesel Service Technicians & Mechanics
• Occupational Outlook Handbook, Heavy Equipment Service Technicians
• O*Net on Heavy Equipment Mechanics
• Watch a video about diesel engine mechanics
• Watch a video about heavy equipment mechanics
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Association of Diesel Specialists
• North Carolina Auto Diesel Instructors Association
• Yahoo Directory, Trucking Companies
• Salary.com look up salaries by title and region

Related Job sites

• CPCC Connections
• Diesel Mechanic Jobs
• Diesel mechanic jobs on Yahoo!
• Truck.net
• NC ESC
• Employer Locator

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