Agriculture Mechanics, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Agriculture Mechanics Certificate, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for employment in equipment repair, equipment maintenance, and equipment assembly; and demonstrates his or her ability to troubleshoot equipment, properly adjust equipment, and perform necessary repairs. Upon completion of the certificate the student is prepared to take the Outdoor Power Equipment Certification Exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students demonstrate the ability to understand, diagnose and repair agricultural equipment systems such hydraulics, diesel engine fuel systems and electrical systems.

Core Requirements

Complete 12 units

AGEGR 030C

Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Systems

5

INDUS 035

Mobile Hydraulics

4

INDUS 094

Industrial Mathematics

3

Restricted Electives

Area A - Complete 2 units selected from:

AGEGR 021

Agricultural Welding

2

WELDING 010

Basic Welding for the Trades

4

Area B - Complete 3 units selected from:

AUTOMECH 073

Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems

3

DIESL 096

Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-Up

3

MECH 015

Machine Tool Process

3

Minimum Units Required: 17

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.