Mechanized Agriculture

About the Program

Program Goal: Career

GE Pattern(s): Butte Local

Program Code: 01305.00AS

The Mechanized Agriculture program offers students an option to earn either a one-year Certificate of Achievement or an AS degree. An exciting, hands-on approach introduces students to a wide range of mechanical skills dealing with the operation, maintenance and repair of small to midsize gasoline, diesel and electrically operated equipment. Problem solving, emphasizing safe and cooperative work habits, is encouraged. Success in this program will be enhanced by high school work in shop and basic skills classes. Wherever power equipment is operated, maintained or repaired, there exists a need for well-trained employees. Production agriculture and its equipment suppliers, the rental industry, landscape businesses, recreation and construction industries are just a few of the employment possibilities.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and demonstrate proper use, care, and adjustment of common and precision tools and machines found in a mechanized agriculture shop.
2. Operate wheel and track type tractors safely and properly.
3. Perform operator level maintenance and adjustments of tractor systems.
4. Analyze and match the proper tractor and equipment to do the job correctly and efficiently.