Degrees & Pathways
AAS - Associate in Applied Science program (WT Course ID #: A60450)
Construction Equipment Systems curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot and repair dozers, scrapers, loaders and forklifts.
Diploma program (WT Course ID #: D60450)
The Construction Equipment Systems Technology Diploma program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and hands-on skills in the maintenance and repair of forklifts. The program includes classroom, online and hands-on instruction on the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of hydraulic, electrical, electronic, power train and engine systems. In addition, course work is combined throughout with Work-Based Learning to further the student learning experience.
Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C60450BC)
The Fuel Injection, Electrical and Electronics Certificate curriculum provides individuals the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and repair fuel injection, electrical and electronic systems in dozers, scrapers, loaders and forklifts.
Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C60450BB)
The Hydraulics, Engines and Transmissions Certificate provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, engines and transmissions in construction equipment. The core course work includes the theory of operations, troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures for engines and hydraulics systems.
John Deere Construction & Forestry Technicians
Build your future with John Deere C&F Tech and learn the machines that get the big jobs done: backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, motor graders, scrapers, articulated trucks and more. Deere's network of dealerships sponsor students at schools across the country. You'll team up with a dealer sponsor and participating school for a combination of classroom and hands-on training that will prepare you for a career at a John Deere dealership.
Gregory Poole Construction Equipment Apprenticeship Program
The Gregory Poole Construction Equipment Company, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for eastern North Carolina, has apprenticeship opportunities for students who want to work on construction equipment. Students attend class at Wake Tech two days a week until they earn a diploma in Construction Equipment Systems Technology and work at Gregory Poole headquarters in Raleigh three days a week, earning a paycheck and building on their their classroom learning until they obtain a Journeyworker certificate.
