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Agricultural Technician Certificate

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Submitter's Information

Name

Pete Villarreal

Title

Dean of Applied Academics

Region

North/Far North

College

Yuba College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Pete Villarreal

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Agricultural Technician Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Agriculture Technology and Sciences, General (010100)

Projected Start Date

08/01/20

Catalog Description

The agricultural technician certificate provides current students and graduates with the base knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the evolving agriculture industry. The certificate will increase competencies in precision agriculture technologies and equipment, plant and soil science, hydrology and agriculture business. Completing the certificate qualifies the student to enter the professional job market in the public sector as well as the agriculture industry.

Upon Successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.     Connect basic agronomic fundamentals (soils, crops, water) to the needs of the industry in multiple capacities.

2.     Describe and apply computer based skills gained in advanced farming technologies and business application that increase efficiency in farming practices.

3.     Explain essential methods of daily or ongoing farm/ranch operation and maintenance.

4.     Demonstrate job readiness skills to obtain preferred employment in this progressive field upon graduation.

Enrollment Completer Projections

5-6 students

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

 The agricultural technician certificate provides current students and graduates with the base knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the evolving agriculture industry.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

22 units

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The agricultural technician certificate provides current students and graduates with the base knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the evolving agriculture industry. The certificate will increase competencies in precision agriculture technologies and equipment, plant and soil science, hydrology and agriculture business. Completing the certificate qualifies the student to enter the professional job market in the public sector as well as the agriculture industry.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
PLSC120Prin. of PlScience3S1
PLSC122Intro to Soils3S1
AG4Intro Ag Buss3S1
AG6021st Century Ag3S1
AG65 Intro Ag Tech3S1

AG70                         Pres Farming Sys             3                                    S1

GNBUS30                 Bus Comp Appl                3                                    S1

CWEE45A or B         Work Experience              3                                    S1

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Submission Details

Published at

01/19/20 - 08:08 PM

Status

Submitted

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