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Submitter's Information

Name

Daniel Alvarado

Title

Academic Resources Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

College of the Sequoias

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Jonna Schengel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Associate of Science in Equipment Technician (AS)

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Agricultural Power Equipment Technology (011600)

Projected Start Date

08/10/25

Catalog Description

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.   

Enrollment Completer Projections
Course Number Course TitleRequired / ElectivesAnnual Number of Sections (Yr 1)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1)Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2)
AGTC 103 Farm PowerRequired115125
AGTC 106 Ag WeldingRequired117117
AGTC 120 Introduction to the Ag Power Equipment IndustryRequired120125
AGTC 123 Power Equipment Electronics and Electrical SystemsRequired120125
AGTC 125 Power TrainsRequired120125
AGTC 126 Diesel Engine Emission SystemsRequired120125
AGTC 127 Equipment Diagnostics, Testing and Failure AnalysisRequired120125
AGTC 210 Ag Project ConstructionRequired120125
AGTC 213 HydraulicsRequired120125
AGTC 225 Compact DieselsRequired120125
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20

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

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

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

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

34

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Requirements 

Course List
CodeTitleUnits
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS25
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE)

+
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES34
AGTC 103Farm Power3
AGTC 106Agriculture Welding3
AGTC 120Intro Ag Power Equip Industry3
AGTC 123Power Equipment Electronics3
AGTC 124Power Equipment Air & Heat2
AGTC 125Power Trains3
AGTC 126Diesel Engine Emission Systems2
AGTC 127Equipment Diagnostics2
AGTC 210Ag Project Construction3
or AGTC 202Farm Equipment Construction
AGTC 213Hydraulics3
AGTC 225Compact Diesel Engines3
AGMT 108AG Business Computer Apps3
WEXP 193FAgriculture Wrk Exp-1st Sem1
+
ELECTIVES1
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units.

=
TOTAL60

The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:

  1. 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).
  2. General Education requirements.
  3. 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

Program Requirements 

Course List
CodeTitleUnits
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS25
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE)

+
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES34
AGTC 103Farm Power3
AGTC 106Agriculture Welding3
AGTC 120Intro Ag Power Equip Industry3
AGTC 123Power Equipment Electronics3
AGTC 124Power Equipment Air & Heat2
AGTC 125Power Trains3
AGTC 126Diesel Engine Emission Systems2
AGTC 127Equipment Diagnostics2
AGTC 210Ag Project Construction3
or AGTC 202Farm Equipment Construction
AGTC 213Hydraulics3
AGTC 225Compact Diesel Engines3
AGMT 108AG Business Computer Apps3
WEXP 193FAgriculture Wrk Exp-1st Sem1
+
ELECTIVES1
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units.

=
TOTAL60

The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:

  1. 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).
  2. General Education requirements.
  3. 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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Published at

05/12/25 - 08:13 AM

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