Program Overview
Fanshawe's Agricultural Equipment Technician - John Deere Tech [Apprenticeship] program prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving agriculture industry. Graduates gain specialized knowledge in John Deere technology, giving them an advantage in the job market. The program includes four months of training on cutting-edge equipment, providing students with the skills to repair and maintain agricultural machinery. Graduates are well-positioned for roles such as Licensed Agricultural Equipment Technician.
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Careers:
The agriculture industry is experiencing revolutionary change providing many exciting career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Agricultural Equipment Technician – John Deere Tech [Apprenticeship] program. Technology has driven much of this change and continues to shatter old boundaries. As agricultural enterprises have become much larger, with an expanded workforce, additional management positions are being created. You'll have the edge over the traditional farm equipment apprenticeship graduates because you'll have completed an additional four-months of training on the latest, cutting-edge John Deere technology. Here’s an example of an employment opportunity for students and graduates of Fanshawe’s Agricultural Equipment Technician - John Deere Tech [Apprenticeship] program: Licensed Agricultural Equipment Technician Repair and maintain agricultural equipment including seeding equipment, harvesting equipment, tractors and tillage equipment.