Outdoor Power Equipment/Agriculture - Fox Valley Technical College

Outdoor Power Equipment/Agriculture from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Associate Agriculture Equipment degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Career Opportunities The Agriculture/Outdoor Power Equipment associate degree program trains you for a position with companies that manufacture, service and sell agriculture power equipment, agriculture materials handling equipment, outdoor power and recreational equipment, and landscaping and turf management equipment. As a graduate of this program, you will have excellent employment opportunities as a service technician, parts person, parts manager, service/warranty writer, or customer service/sales representative at an Agriculture/Outdoor Power Equipment dealership. Program Description While enrolled in this two-year associate degree program, you will take classes in electronic controlled diesel engines, drive trains, hydraulics and electrical systems, air conditioning, materials handling equipment, harvesting equipment, business management, and customer service. This program stresses hands-on training and diagnostic and trouble shooting skills that are critical for this industry. As part of the program, you will be required to complete an on-the-job training internship at an Agriculture/Outdoor Power Equipment dealership or work related to the program. Program Outcomes Graduates of the Agriculture/Outdoor Power Equipment program will be able to: Demonstrate communication skills needed for dealing with customers and co-workers in a professional manner. Develop skills to perform engine maintenance, fuel systems repair and major diesel engine overhaul. Demonstrate technical ability and competency to diagnose and service electrical systems and hydraulic systems. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair drive train systems. Demonstrate the ability to understand and service air conditioning systems. Obtain WI Air Conditioning Certificate. Demonstrate technical ability to understand, operate, and service tillage, planting, forage, and grain harvesting equipment. Demonstrate technical ability and competency to diagnose and service materials handling equipment (Skid loaders/Telehandlers). Develop safe procedures and practices for all phases of service and repair of agriculture and outdoor power equipment. Develop a basic understanding of business management skills, including service and parts department management, sales, and customer service. Develop the skills associated with computer-based systems on agriculture equipment. Use of computers will be stressed. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agriculture Equipment courses.