Diesel Equipment Technology

Just as a wrench or a hammer is a tool in a toolbox, so too is machine learning. And though it is new and relatively uncharted territory, leaders and faculty members at Fox Valley Technical College are dedicated to not only finding innovative ways to teach our students, but also how to model ethical behavior

The FVTC Diesel Equipment Technology program recently received a generous donation from Kenworth Trucks of a brand-new PACCAR MX13 engine, along with the necessary tools for working on it.  This donation –valued at nearly $73,000– will greatly enhance the program’s educational resources, offering students invaluable hands-on training that aligns with the latest industry standards.  “Students will have

Diesel Equipment Technology program prepares Kyle Kollmann to assume the family business Kyle Kollmann knows diesel equipment.   With parents who own and operate a trucking company—Oakfield-based Kollmann Trucking—and uncles who own a farm, he grew up surrounded by large equipment. “I suppose one could say diesel runs in my blood,” says Kyle.   So when it

Nationally, demand for diesel technicians in the workforce will continue to grow over the next few years. Locally, Fox Valley Technical College is responding to the workforce gap by adding a new Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL. Here are five frequently asked questions about the technical diploma program. Joe Berhausen, department chair of Diesel Technology

Fall 2013 Nathan Wachtendonk Nathan Wachtendonk has always enjoyed working on different types of diesel engines. Now, those vital skills are leading to other rewarding career opportunities. The Appleton native enrolled in Fox Valley Technical College’s Diesel Equipment Technology program in 2000. After graduating, Wachtendonk then worked for Michels Corporation for eight years, first as a field

Spring 2010 Running on All Cylinders Despite the recent recession, there’s a big demand for trained diesel technicians, and graduates from FVTC’s highly respected Diesel Equipment Technology program are proving to be hot commodities. Josh Janssen knows a good thing when he sees it. And when he saw the opportunity to move into a new career