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Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Technology

Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Tech

Program Description

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunities, our Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Tech program is perfect for you. We will give you the education and real-life training you need for a career as an ag equipment diesel technician. You can choose to specialize in electrical/electronic systems, precision farming, HVAC, harvesting, planting, hydraulics, power trains or engine/fuel systems. Many people choose to be masters of all agricultural equipment systems to personally handle any customer concern.

The Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Tech program utilizes industry-sponsored equipment, tools and resources that are typical of modern dealership service requirements. You will also have the opportunity to hone your skills in our new Crete Carrier Diesel Technology & Welding Center.

Careers

Careers in the agricultural equipment service industry offers a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities for you. There are tremendous employment opportunities available with dealerships, independent shops, farming operations and many more. Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Tech career options include:

  • Ag Equipment Technician
  • Diesel Technician
  • Mechanic
  • Service Technician
  • Supervisor
Awards Offered: A.A.S. Degree / Certificate / Diploma
Locations: Milford
Formats: In-Person
Start: Fall / Spring
Schedule: Full-Time
Estimated Total Cost
$20,315 Associate of Applied Science
$15,197 Diploma
$3,631 Certificate

You will be successful in our diesel programs if you enjoy learning how things work, work well independently, want an active job, and are detail oriented. More than 100,000 technicians will be needed in the next few years. The industry is actively seeking highly skilled, highly knowledgeable, motivated problem-solvers to fill those needs.

You can start in the Fall or Spring terms. Follow these steps to finish your application:

  1. Want to learn more about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp? Come see how ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp will help you achieve Your Path to Possible! Schedule a campus visit!
  2. Need help exploring career opportunities or navigating the admissions process? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.
  3. Ready to apply? Complete an Application for Admission.
  4. Submit ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or Accuplacer test scores (reading and math) or official college transcripts showing completion of post-secondary coursework in English and math to the Admissions Office at any ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp location.

In addition, you are required to provide or purchase a basic tool set during the first semester. Tools may be purchased at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Campus Store, the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Milford Parts Store or off-campus. You are required to wear safety-toe boots or shoes during all lab activities and while participating in the Cooperative Education/Internship program.

Financial Assistance

The program is fully accredited. Students entering this program may qualify for the Scott Pathway Scholarship.


For more information about the post-graduation achievements of ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Graduates as well as average starting salaries, refer to the annual Graduate Report (PDF).

For information about the methodologies used to gather the post-graduation student achievement data contained in the annual Graduate Report, refer to the Institutional Research page or contact ir@southeast.edu.