Agricultural Diesel Mechanics - CERT B

The Agriculture Diesel Mechanics curriculum prepares students with technical knowledge and skills for employment as service technicians at implement dealerships or independent shops. The course of study includes repair and service of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, air conditioning and electrical systems on agriculture and light industrial equipment.

Careers

Agricultural diesel mechanics are employed as service technicians at implement dealerships, independent shops or as on-farm service/maintenance technicians.

Institution Wide Outcomes

Hutchinson Community College is committed to a tradition of excellence in education that prepares students for success in academics, careers, and life. To achieve this goal, HutchCC has established five Institution-Wide Outcomes (IWO) that are embedded into all academic courses. These outcomes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and make reasonable judgments by analyzing, combining, and evaluating information.
2. Demonstrate the skills necessary to access and manipulate information through various methods.
3. Demonstrate effective communication through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
5. Demonstrate effective quantitative-reasoning and computational skills.

Program Outcomes

1. Analyze what to consider when purchasing new or used agricultural equipment
2. Operate and handle agricultural equipment safely
3. Monitor and adjust agricultural equipment for good performance
4. Service, inspect, and repair various types agricultural equipment
5. Practice safety and cleanliness procedures when working on diesel fuel systems
6. Efficiently schedule and accomplish work assignments

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.