Agricultural Equipment Technology
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
100701 Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Agricultural Equipment Technology Program is designed to develop competent and professional agricultural equipment service technicians for entry-level employment in agricultural equipment dealerships.
This course of study will specialize in agricultural tractors and implements. Students will gain technical expertise in hydraulics, power trains, electronics, fuel systems, heating, air conditioning and engine service. They will round out their professional skills with training in management, salesmanship, mathematics and principles. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction at MATC, students will be expected to obtain and maintain a sponsoring dealer that will provide related work experience during the scheduled internships. This program leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduates of the program will be qualified for a rewarding career as an agricultural equipment technician.
In conjunction with the program, MATC has entered into an agreement with the John Deere Company to provide a section of the Agricultural Equipment Technology Program specifically for the company and its dealers. This partnership will be known as John Deere Ag Tech. The classroom and laboratory situations, dealership sponsorship, and equipment studied will be John Deere. John Deere Ag Tech students will be required to obtain and maintain a John Deere sponsor while completing the program.
This program will also provide the opportunity to receive the required John Deere certifications in Basic Electrical and Electronics and Basic Hydraulics, along with Service Advisor One Computer Diagnostic Systems.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- All College transcripts
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
- Schedule an appointment with Bob Gray, the lead instructor. He can be reached at 246-6834 or rgrayjr@matcmadison.edu
- You must have a John Deere employer sponsor. Bob Gray, the lead instructor, can assist you if you don’t have a sponsor, but you will need to complete an interview process with the dealer.
- You must take the COMPASS test, including mechanical reasoning. Contact advisor Kimbrin Cornelius once you have taken the COMPASS to review your test scores. If they are not high enough, you may need to take developmental coursework in English and Math before you can be admitted into the program
- You must apply online, and follow directions to submitting additional information to complete your application such as high school transcripts.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Practice safety procedures at all times in the workplace.
- Utilize the available tools to support ability to understand, diagnose and repair problems accurately and efficiently.
- Assume responsibility for continuing education in order to maintain technical skills, certification, and enhance professional growth.
- Demonstrate desirable professional abilities including self-motivation, self-awareness, teamwork, flexibility, stress management, and respect for coworkers, supervisors and clients.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications to customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Set up and maintain components, systems, and equipment to their original level of performance.
- Recognize basic business operations and policies to provide effective service and contribute to dealership profitability.
- Diagnose and repair various types of components, equipment, and machines.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Service Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Lead Technician
- Shop Foreman
- Service Writer Coordinator
- Customer Support Representative
- Ag Equipment Salesperson
- Consumer Products Salesperson
- Service Manager
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Ag Company Service Representative
- Ag Company Sales Representative
- Dealer Sales Manager
- Dealership Manager
- Dealership Owner/Operator
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
Review the additional information on Scholarships, John Deere Partnership and Frequently Asked Quesitons.
Last Modified: November 4, 2009