Certificate of Achievement in Equipment Technician Level 2
This certificate prepares students for an exciting career as an Equipment Technician. Production agriculture is highly dependent on machines like tractors, harvesters and other specialized pieces of equipment to grow and harvest the food and fiber we use on a daily basis. Students in this program will learn about Diesel Engines, Power Transmissions, Hydraulics, Welding, Fuel and Emission Systems, Air Conditioning Systems, Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting and Diagnostics. This program focuses on the skills and theory entry level technicians need to maintain and repair equipment used in agriculture. Students will learn these skills in a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences that not only provide the knowledge but the skills required by industry. This program will also incorporate training from OEM's (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to give graduates a competitive edge in the workforce. Tools for laboratory work are provided at no cost to students.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate safe repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Use a systematic approach to troubleshoot a problem and communicate the findings appropriately.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how equipment systems function.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: equipment technicians and farm mechanics.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| AGTC 103 | Farm Power | 3 |
| AGTC 106 | Agriculture Welding | 3 |
| AGTC 120 | Introduction to the Agriculture Power Equipment Service Industry | 3 |
| AGTC 123 | Power Equipment Electronics and Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AGTC 124 | Power Equipment Air Conditioning and Heating | 2 |
| AGTC 125 | Power Transmission Systems | 3 |
| AGTC 126 | Diesel Engine Emission Systems | 2 |
| AGTC 127 | Equipment Diagnostics, Testing and Failure Analysis | 2 |
| AGTC 210 | Agriculture Project Construction (or) | 3 |
| or AGTC 202 | Farm Equipment Construction | |
| AGTC 213 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGTC 225 | Compact Diesel Engines | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.
NOTE: AGTC 225 is a 3 unit course starting Fall 2019.