Agricultural Power Equipment Technology

The Agricultural Power Equipment Technology Program prepares the student to enter the highly technical field of Power Equipment Technology. Studies include operation, service, repair and maintenance of modern agricultural equipment. Practical hands-on lessons as well as modern theory are stressed. Careers include shop technician, service manager, equipment operator, equipment sales, and field service technician. Many of the courses are transferable to universities for advanced degrees in related agricultural mechanics fields.
Certificate:
The 17-unit program below with a minimum of a "C" grade in all courses.
A.A. / A.S.
Degree Not Available.
Course Numbers
Core Courses
Units
AG 193
Occupational Cooperative Education/Internship (1-4)
6
AG MECH 209a-d
Small Engine
2
AG MECH 213
Principles of the Fluid Power Technician
3
AG MECH 214
Outdoor Power Equipment
3
Minimum Core Course Units:
  
14
Course Numbers
Support Courses
(Select 3 additional units from this list to complete the total units required)
Units
AG MGT 106a-b
 Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications
3
AG MECH 104
 Farm Machinery
3
AG MECH 106a-b
 Farm Welding
2
AG MECH 111
 Agricultural Equipment Maintenance
2
AUTO 109
Air Conditioning
3
WELDING 161
Oxy-Acetylene Welding
4
Minimum Support Course Units:
  
3
Total Minimum Units Required:
  
17