Diesel Power Technology

The Fast Forward program in Diesel Power Technology  has seen continued growth and development over the past two years.  Vermont Technical College in partnership with the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury created and approved this new associate’s degree. This degree offering will be available at the Hannaford Career Center located in Middlebury, Vermont.

Currently, students who are enrolled in the Automotive or Agricultural Mechanics programs at Hannaford Technical Center have the opportunity to take 3 program specific courses. Students may earn up to 12 Vermont Tech credits depending on the number of courses they enroll in at their area technical center.

Students seeking Admissions into Vermont Technical College are encouraged to take Algebra I and Geometry.

  


Algebra II is recommended and a lab science (physics is preferred). For students who may not have the recommended maths and sciences, additional work is available to assist the student in his/her academic pursuits.

Vermont Technical College - Associates in Applied Science Degree - Diesel Power Technology

The Diesel Power Technology program originated in response to an increasing need for skilled diesel service technicians for the growing agricultural industry in Addison County. As a result of polling among diesel-powered equipment users in western Vermont, the original agricultural equipment service focus was broadened to include elements of heavy-truck and earthmoving equipment service. The Vermont Department of Education and Training estimates a need for 34 new heavy-duty service technicians annually. Service providers indicated a continuing need for highly trained technicians to service the increasing fleet of heavy trucks and earthmoving equipment.

Participating technical centers:

For additional information, please complete the request for information form on the
Fast Forward Web Site.

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