Agriculture Equipment Service Technician Technical Diploma

Program Overview

The Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program at Madison College provides hands-on training in repairing and maintaining agricultural equipment. Students develop advanced technical skills in various systems, including diesel engines, drive trains, hydraulics, and electrical systems. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions as Ag Dealership Service Technicians, Field Service Technicians, and Harvesting Operators/Technicians. With additional experience, graduates may advance to leadership roles in the agricultural mechanics field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Overview

The Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program at Madison College provides hands-on training in the repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment. Students learn advanced technical skills to work on planting and harvesting equipment, as well as maintain and repair diesel engine systems, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, GPS, air conditioning, materials handling equipment, and harvesting equipment. The program utilizes a state-of-the-art, simulated shop environment and is driven by local industry to ensure that students gain the skills needed to be successful. This program is geared towards hands-on learners seeking an entry-level position in the agricultural mechanics field.

Objectives

• Train on agricultural equipment in the classroom and in the lab.
• Develop critical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Develop agricultural equipment service skills for entry-level employment at agricultural equipment employers.

Outline:

Program Details

The Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program is a 1-year program that can be attended full-time.

First Semester

• Introduction to Agricultural Equipment
• Planting and Seeding
• Electricity 1
• Basic Fuel Systems
• Engine Repair Theory
• Electricity 2
• Metalworking for Heavy-Duty Applications

Second Semester

• Hydraulics 1
• Basic Powertrain
• Mobile Heating & Air Conditioning
• Crop Harvesting

Careers:

Careers

Earning an associate degree in the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program at Madison College prepares graduates for valuable work as:

• Ag Dealership Parts Person
• Ag Dealership Service Technician
• Ag Dealership Service Writer
• Field Service Technician
• Harvesting Operator/Technician
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
• Lead Technician
• Shop Foreman
• Service Writer Coordinator
• Customer Support Representative
• Ag Equipment Salesperson
• Consumer Products Salesperson
• Service Manager
• Ag Company Service Representative
• Ag Company Sales Representative
• Dealer Sales Manager
• Dealership Manager