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Lab Tour
Explore our expansive Heavy Equipment, Diesel & Power Generation labs and get a glimpse of our power-packed and in-demand programs.
On a working job site, time is money. Keeping equipment running smoothly is essential. And that’s why skilled technicians are in demand. Training on an extensive fleet of the industry’s go-to machines, you’ll hone your problem-solving skills. And build the technical skills to maintain, service, and repair industry workhorses.
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At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
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Explore our expansive Heavy Equipment, Diesel & Power Generation labs and get a glimpse of our power-packed and in-demand programs.
Thanks to industry partnerships our labs are outfitted with all types of heavy equipment, just like you’ll see in the field.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Mar 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 159:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 1512:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 151:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 168:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 169:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 1612:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 17
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 178:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 17
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 179:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 17
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 179:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 17
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 171:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 17
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 171:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 18
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, March 188:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 18
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, March 189:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 18
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, March 1812:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 228:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 2212:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 221:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 23
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 238:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 23
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 239:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 23
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 2312:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 24
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 249:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 24
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 241:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 25
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, March 258:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 25
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, March 259:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 25
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, March 2512:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 298:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 299:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 2912:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, March 291:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 308:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 309:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, March 3012:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 31
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 318:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 31
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 319:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 31
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 319:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 31
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 311:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 31
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, March 311:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 1
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 18:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 1
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 19:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 1
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 112:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 5
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 58:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 5
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 59:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 5
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 512:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 5
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 51:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 6
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 68:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 6
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 69:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 6
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 612:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 7
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 78:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 7
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 79:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 7
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 79:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 7
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 71:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 7
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 71:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 8
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 88:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 8
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 89:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 8
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 812:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 12
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 128:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 12
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 129:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 12
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 1212:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 12
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 121:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 13
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 138:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 13
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 139:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 13
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 1312:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 14
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 148:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 14
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 149:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 14
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 149:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 14
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 141:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 14
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 141:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 158:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 159:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 1512:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 19
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 198:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 19
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 199:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 19
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 1912:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 19
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 191:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 20
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 208:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 20
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 209:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 20
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 2012:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 218:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 219:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 219:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 211:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 211:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 228:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 229:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 2212:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 26
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 268:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 26
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 269:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 26
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 2612:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 26
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Monday, April 261:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 27
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 278:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 27
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Tuesday, April 2712:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 28
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 288:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 28
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 289:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 28
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 289:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 28
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 281:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 28
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Wednesday, April 281:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 298:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 299:30 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Thursday, April 2912:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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Students who have earned an associate’s degree from Penn College in Heavy Construction Equipment Technology: Technician Emphasis are eligible to earn a second degree in Heavy Construction Equipment Technology: Caterpillar Equipment Emphasis, Diesel Technology, or Electric Power Generation Technology: Diesel Emphasis in a few as three years. Students may work with their adviser to declare a dual degree, taking courses for both degrees simultaneously.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
You are expected to purchase your own tools which can be purchased at the College Store or through a dealer such as Sears or Snap-on. The advantage to purchasing your own tools is that the tools are yours to use during your time as a student and later as an employee. Larger specialty tools such as those used in diagnostics and testing are purchased by the College or donated by the Caterpillar dealer program for use by all students enrolled in the program.
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