Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician
Technical Diploma
57 Credits | 2 Year
Financial Aid-Eligible
New Richmond
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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If you're interested in agricultural equipment and enjoy working with technology, consider the Agricultural Power and Equipment program. Agriculture Mechanics skills can get you a career in a variety of positions such as agriculture service technician, farm maintenance technician, diesel technician and agriculture engineer (with additional education), to name a few.
Program Overview
This program prepares students to service and repair diesel-powered agricultural and industrial equipment. This hands-on program covers power trains, electrical/electronic systems, brakes, hydraulics, and diesel emissions of these types of equipment. Students will also learn the theory, operation, and repair of tillage, planting, and harvesting equipment.
Program Outcomes
Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician graduates will be able to:
- Repair electrical systems
- Analyze an electronic system
- Repair hydraulic systems
- Repair internal combustion engines
- Repair power trains/transmissions
- Follow industry safety standards
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
A hands-on program where you'll spend approximately 75 percent of your time working in the shop implementing what you learned in the classroom.
Learn by doing.
Exposure to current technology.
Develop lifelong relationships.
Academics
Agriculture Power and Equipment Technician program is available at the Northwood Tech-New Richmond campus. Within this program you will gain a wealth of knowledge through classroom learning and in the Ag shop. This program prepares you for the job market with real, relevant projects.
Industry Certifications
Within the program curriculum, you will have the opportunity to earn Mobile Air Conditioning EPA 609 certification.
Club Activities
The Ag Power Club participates in many activities on campus. From helping out student life with various activities like highway clean up to serving the community at festivals and events, the Ag Power club will get you involved on campus.
Industry Tours
Faculty often take students to local implement dealers and other relevant businesses.
Required Courses
Areas of study include diesel engines, D.C. electrical systems, hydraulics, powertrains and air conditioning.
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician
57 Credits | 2 Years
$10,575
Plus $5,450 for tools, supplies and uniforms
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a technical diploma in Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician.
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Career Outlooks
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