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California Regional Consortia

Agriculture Mechanics

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Submitter's Information

Name

Brandi Asmus

Title

Faculty, Curriculum Chair

Region

North/Far North

College

Woodland Community College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Sandra Fowler

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Agriculture Mechanics

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Agricultural Power Equipment Technology (011600)

Projected Start Date

08/01/25

Catalog Description

The Agriculture Mechanics Certificate of Achievement  prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Agriculture Technology as service technicians or mechanics.  The courses in this applied pathway designed with specific emphasis on agriculture mechanics skill development for small scale farming operations. Students will develop skills used in many agriculture industries, which span soft skills, management, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

Enrollment Completer Projections

10

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

Students completing the Agriculture Mechanics Certificate of Achievement (12 units) will obtain skills across:

  1. Management, operation, and maintenance of farm machinery
  2. Joining metals, electricity, plumbing, concrete, and construction skills related to farm maintenance and repair
  3. Selection and safe operation of shop tools including welders, hand tools and power tools

These skills will help students enter fields related to farm equipment and service technicians, small engines, and industrial machinery mechanics.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

12

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 Agriculture Mechanics Certificate of Achievement  prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Agriculture Technology as service technicians or mechanics.  The courses in this applied pathway designed with specific emphasis on agriculture mechanics skill development for small scale farming operations. Students will develop skills used in many agriculture industries, which span soft skills, management, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AG 36Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics3Y1, S1
AG 37Agriculture Welding3Y1, S1
AG 38Advanced Agriculture Mechanics and Field Equipment Welding3Y1, S2
AG 39Field Equipment Operation3Y1, S2




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Submission Details

Published at

09/12/24 - 02:28 PM

Status

Recommended

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Shari Dempsey Super User   ·  10/15/24

Program approved for recommendations by the NFN Voting Members on October 4, 2024.