Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician

32-070-1 Technical Diploma (two-year)
Offered at New Richmond

Service. Diagnosis. Repair.

Are you looking for the practical knowledge and shop management skills to help you master installation, service, assembly, adjustment, repair, and operation of various types of machinery and tractors? In this degree, you will learn how to work with hydraulics, transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning as well as gas and diesel engines.

Mechanical. Responsible. Customer Focused.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the field. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Agriculture
• Welding
• Keyboarding
• Electronics
• Drafting
• Auto Mechanics
• English/Speech
• Basic Math
• Algebra
• Physics
• Computers
• Power Technology
• Machine Shop
• Print Reading

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect you, as an Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician, to be able to:

• Apply principles of gasoline and diesel engine operation.
• Repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Service and repair transmissions.
• Demonstrate skills in human relations, applied math, and communications.

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the two-year Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician program is approximately $11,550.  View more information on program and costs.