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Daniel Alvarado
Academic Resources Specialist
Central/Mother Lode
College of the Sequoias
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Jonna Schengel
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Program Details
Associate of Science in Equipment Technician (AS)
New Program
Agricultural Power Equipment Technology (011600)
08/10/25
This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Equipment Technician through the study of Off-Highway Diesel Equipment and Mechanized Agriculture. Students will learn about engines, hydraulics, electrical, power transmissions, air conditioning, and emission systems. Students will develop the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Off-Highway Diesel Equipment. Kubota Tech and CNH Top Tech Certifications are built into this program. Students will be able to work in a variety of agricultural settings to repair agriculture tractors and other farm machinery used in agriculture today.
| Course Number Course Title | Required / Electives | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 1) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1) | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGTC 103 Farm Power | Required | 1 | 15 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 106 Ag Welding | Required | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17 |
| AGTC 120 Introduction to the Ag Power Equipment Industry | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 123 Power Equipment Electronics and Electrical Systems | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 125 Power Trains | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 126 Diesel Engine Emission Systems | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 127 Equipment Diagnostics, Testing and Failure Analysis | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 210 Ag Project Construction | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 213 Hydraulics | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
| AGTC 225 Compact Diesels | Required | 1 | 20 | 1 | 25 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: farm equipment technician, farm mechanic, agriculture power equipment technician level 2, agriculture power equipment sales.
Program Outcomes
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair agriculture tractors.
- Troubleshoot diagnose and repair other pieces of farm machinery such as implements, harvesters, sweepers and sprayers.
- Communicate with shop manager and customer on service or repair performed.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
34
60
Course Report
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
| + | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 34 | |
| AGTC 103 | Farm Power | 3 |
| AGTC 106 | Agriculture Welding | 3 |
| AGTC 120 | Intro Ag Power Equip Industry | 3 |
| AGTC 123 | Power Equipment Electronics | 3 |
| AGTC 124 | Power Equipment Air & Heat | 2 |
| AGTC 125 | Power Trains | 3 |
| AGTC 126 | Diesel Engine Emission Systems | 2 |
| AGTC 127 | Equipment Diagnostics | 2 |
| AGTC 210 | Ag Project Construction | 3 |
| or AGTC 202 | Farm Equipment Construction | |
| AGTC 213 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGTC 225 | Compact Diesel Engines | 3 |
| AGMT 108 | AG Business Computer Apps | 3 |
| WEXP 193F | Agriculture Wrk Exp-1st Sem | 1 |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 1 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units. | ||
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair).
- General Education requirements.
- A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
| + | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 34 | |
| AGTC 103 | Farm Power | 3 |
| AGTC 106 | Agriculture Welding | 3 |
| AGTC 120 | Intro Ag Power Equip Industry | 3 |
| AGTC 123 | Power Equipment Electronics | 3 |
| AGTC 124 | Power Equipment Air & Heat | 2 |
| AGTC 125 | Power Trains | 3 |
| AGTC 126 | Diesel Engine Emission Systems | 2 |
| AGTC 127 | Equipment Diagnostics | 2 |
| AGTC 210 | Ag Project Construction | 3 |
| or AGTC 202 | Farm Equipment Construction | |
| AGTC 213 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGTC 225 | Compact Diesel Engines | 3 |
| AGMT 108 | AG Business Computer Apps | 3 |
| WEXP 193F | Agriculture Wrk Exp-1st Sem | 1 |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 1 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units. | ||
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair).
- General Education requirements.
- A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).
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