Fox Valley Technical College By: Joey Engelbrecht
Where Is FVTC? ● Appleton Wisconsin ● 1825 North Bluemound Drive ● Other locations are Chilton, Neenah, Oshkosh, Waupaca
Programs at FVTC ● Agricultural Power Equipment Technician ● Heavy Duty/ Diesel Technician
Comparing Schools ● Fox Valley ● Agricultural Power Equipment ● - 51 Miles Away ● - Cheaper Tuition ● - Offers Diesel and Agriculture Programs ● ● NWTC ● Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician ● - 49 Miles Away ● - Does not offer the Agriculture program
Program Description A two-year associate degree program, where you will take classes in electronic controlled diesel engines, drive trains, hydraulics and electrical systems, air conditioning, materials equipment, harvesting equipment, business Management, and customer service. This program stresses hands-on training and diagnostic and trouble shooting skills that are critical for this industry.
Career Opportunities ● Farm Equipment Mechanic ● Diesel Mechanic ● Construction Mechanic
General Classes ● Written Communication ● Interpersonal Communication ● Intro to American Government ● Physiology of Human Relations ● Math with Business Applications ● Race and Ethnic Diversity ● Economics
Reasons to go to FVTC ● State of the art lab and guidance ● Hands on training ● Real world situations ● Programs are current and up to date
What I Will be Working on