Agribusiness Service Technician
Program Description
From the Catalog
Associate of Applied Science Degree - 72 Credits
This program provides an opportunity for study in the area of agricultural power and mechanization. The major areas of study include gasoline and diesel engine component repair including the support lubrication, cooling, air intake, exhaust and basic fuel systems. Other areas of emphasis are power trains (clutches and transmissions), DC electrical systems and monitors, hydraulics, and diesel fuel systems (nozzles and injection pumps). In addition, safety, air conditioning and outdoor power products complete the technical course offerings. The overall program will provide both basic and advanced technical instruction. This program includes a general education component of 18 credits.
Diploma - 72 Credits
The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in the diesel, farm equipment, and industrial mechanics fields. Students will diagnose and repair engines (diesel and gasoline), fuel systems, power trains, electrical systems, hydraulics, air conditioning, and related machinery. A 11 credit supervised occupational experience in a dealership or related firm is required.
Program Core Competencies (Common)
As a result of completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective participation on an agribusiness team
- Perform assembly, repair, operation and adjustment of machinery and power units
- Conduct trouble shooting of agricultural power units and machinery
- Diagnose and repair tractor systems and equipment
- Perform parts department operations
- Perform metal welding and fabrication
- Perform work using appropriate safety practices