OSUIT Technician Training Program
North American Equipment Dealers Association Technician Training Program
OSU Institute of Technology offers the leading industrial and farm equipment degree program, sponsored by the North American Equipment Dealers Association formerly the Western Equipment Dealers Association. The purpose of the program is to upgrade the technical competency and professional level of incoming industrial and farm equipment service technicians.
Those selected to be in the two-year North American Equipment Dealers Association Technician Training program will spend half their time on campus for technical instruction on current products and equipment learning the latest diagnostic and service procedures. The rest of the time will be spent getting real-world on-the-job training at NAEDA-member dealerships.
A Student Perspective
Discover what students are saying about the NAEDA Technician Training Program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and how they work with dealerships to earn their degree.
A Dealer’s Perspective
Discover what employers are saying about the NAEDA Technician Training Program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and how they work with the school and student to train new technicians.
Learn More About OSUIT NAEDA Technician Training Program
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology offers the leading industrial and farm equipment degree program, sponsored by the North American Equipment Dealers Association. The purpose of the program is to upgrade the technical competency and professional level of incoming industrial and farm equipment service technicians.
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The North American Equipment Dealers Association Technician Training program utilizes a 7,500 square foot facility equipped with up-to-date machinery for hands-on learning as well as a state-of-art classroom.
History of OSUIT and NAEDA Technician Program
The program started at the university more than 10 years ago when members of the then SouthWestern Association then later the Western Equipment Dealers Association (now the North American Equipment Dealers Association) saw a growing need for more skilled technicians in their dealerships and recognized the opportunity to meet that demand through a degree program at OSUIT.
Since then, the program has continued to grow as the demand for service technicians has increased in conjunction with the advancement of equipment and technology in the farm and industrial equipment industry.
If you wish to support the OSUIT program by donating or lending equipment, please contact Terryl Lindsey, Dean of the School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment, at terryl.lindsey@okstate.edu or Terry Killman, Instructor, at terry.killman@okstate.edu to discuss their needs. You can also follow the program on Facebook.
Apply for a Scholarship
Applications must be in writing and submitted by April 30, 2024