Mechanized Agriculture Technology/ Heavy Equipment Mechanics - Merced College

Mechanized Agriculture Technology/ Heavy Equipment Mechanics from Merced College is a Campus Associate Agriculture Equipment degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Program Description Agriculture?s dependence on power equipment has given rise to a tremendous vocational education program at Merced College in the Mechanized Agriculture field. The Mechanized Agriculture program offers courses in a wide variety of subject areas including Power Equipment Mechanics , Agricultural Construction, Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Small Power Equipment , Machinery Management, and Power Equipment Operation. The Mechanized Agriculture facilities at the College are modern, spacious and equipped with current equipment that is used in the industry. For instruction in Power Equipment Mechanics, the College shop has diesel engines of all makes and styles, hydraulic components, injection pumps, tractors, and agriculture equipment used for ?hands-on? student training. Equipment used in the operation courses consist of both current model tractors as well as vintage designs. In addition, all of the implements necessary to run a complete farming operation are available for instructional use. Trucks and heavy equipment are also available for student instruction. The Diesel Fuel Systems instruction provides the opportunity for our students to utilize a fully equipped fuel injection room. The College provides students with the tools necessary for all classes. Career Opportunities A recent University of California survey on employment opportunities in agriculture categorized the Mechanized Agriculture field as offering ?... one of the highest potential labor demands for new employees.? Employment opportunities are excellent and range from farm equipment sales to equipment repair and other careers in related fields such as the trucking industry and compact power equipment. Diesel equipment is an important part of the farm and industrial sectors of the national, state, and local economy. Persons skilled in the repair, maintenance, and operation of diesel equipment may secure a variety of jobs. With the evolution of highly sophisticated farm machinery, the technical level of upcoming technicians in the areas of electrical and hydraulic diagnosis and repair is essential. The curriculum within the Mechanized Agriculture Program is designed to meet this need. The following lists a few employment possibilities: Heavy Equipment Technician Agriculture Equipment Technician Farm & Power Equipment Technician Hydraulic Technician Heavy Duty Electrical Technician Diesel Equipment Technician The Associate in Arts Degree in Mechanized Agriculture Technology/Heavy Equipment Mechanics is available upon completion of the graduation requirements, the 22-unit core, and 15 units from the elective list. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on industry standards. B. Analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system failure/problem/complaint. C. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a solution. D. Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction E. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agriculture Equipment courses.