Agricultural Equipment Technology
The Agricultural Equipment Technology Program provides a quality learning atmosphere and hands-on training designed to prepare students for this rapidly changing industry. Classroom time focuses on the systems, components, operation and diagnostics of agricultural equipment. Students apply classroom knowledge through hands-on experience in the equipment laboratory. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, students earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain, diagnose, and repair agriculture equipment in the most cost effective way.
- Apply customer communication skills, good business ethics, and proper shop operations.
- Explain how systems operate to include: electrical, hydraulic, power trains, computers, along with axles, brakes, and engines as they relate to these systems.
- Describe the flow through each system and circuit.
- Perform checks and adjust pressures.
- Verify electrical voltages using electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Analyze systems using computer programs, diagnostics and clear event codes with the use of a computer oronboard electronic devices used by manufacturers.
Required Courses
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET-100 | Introduction to Shop Tools & Equipment | 1 |
| AET-103 | Introduction to Electricity | 2 |
| AET-104 | Service Center Operations | 2 |
| AET-106 | Small Engines | 2 |
| AET-109 | Diesel & Gasoline Engines | 5 |
| OSHA-110 | OSHA Training | 1 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | ||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET-105 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AET-108 | Hay Equipment | 2 |
| AET-111 | Hydraulics | 5 |
| AET-203 | Cab/Chassis Electrical | 3 |
| BMGT-108 | EntrepreneurshipELECTIVE | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET-112 | Internship | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET-201 | Fuel Systems | 5 |
| AET-204 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AET-205 | Power Trains | 4 |
| TOTAL | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET-200 | Set-up & Pre-delivery of Agricultural Equipment | 2 |
| AET-202 | Harvesting Equipment | 2 |
| AET-208 | Advanced Agricultural Equipment Technologies | 3 |
| AET-209 | Integrated Systems | 5 |
| TOTAL | ||
General Education Course Requirements
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-103 | English Composition I T▸ | 3 |
| COM-105 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication T▸ | 3 |
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math T▸OR | 3 |
| MA-110 | Intermediate AlgebraOR | 3 |
| MA-111 | College Algebra T▸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
T▸ - Course eligible for transfer to a state university.
Additional Notes:
Internship: As a pre-requisite the student will be required to perform the internship (3 credit hours) with an Ag dealership or Ag independent shop (95% of work performed as a Tech.) The student must have all passing grades (No “F” or “I”) and maintain a 2.0 grade point average before being able to move into the 2nd year of the Ag Tech program. The student must complete 9 out of 15 credit hours required in general education. Special circumstances may be taken into consideration per Instructor and Dean of Instruction’s discretion.
Post Graduate Jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Service Technician | $35,000 |
| Parts Technician | $28,000 |
| GPS Technician | $33,000 |
| Salesman | $50,000 |
| Service Manager | $60,000 |
| Shop Foreman | $40,000 |
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Transfer Options
Career & Technical Education Concentration (B.S.)
