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Post Secondary

Agriculture Equipment Safety 10093103

  • 2.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Explore the work environment of an agriculture equipment technician. Learners will practice safe use of basic hand and power tools. Additionally, learners will cover various types of equipment safe operation in both a shop and farm environment. Learners will complete an agriculture equipment driving examination. 

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 04:20 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 04:20 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Basic Electricity For Gas Utility 31469108

  • 1.00 credits
  • Petroleum Chemical Service
  • Introduces the fundamental principles of electrical theory for AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) as applied to electrical circuits and devices utilized the the gas utility industry. Some examples of equipment used in these circuits are: transformers, inductors, and capacitors. The general topics covered in this course include: safety, electrical theory, basic electrical quantities and their units of measurement; electrical circuits; and general uses of electricity in the gas utility industry.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/04/2026 –
    12/11/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 4 – Dec 11
    Friday
    08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
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    Post Secondary

    Directional Drilling 31469107

  • 1.00 credits
  • Petroleum Chemical Service
  • Covers theory and safe operation of directional drilling operations. Explores safe machine operation, drilling fluids selection and preparation, proper pullback techniques, and work site walkthrough and evaluation.  Explores how to detect hits on other utilities.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/04/2026 –
    12/11/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 4 – Dec 11
    Friday
    10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
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    Post Secondary

    Gas Utility Field Training 1 31469100

  • 3.00 credits
  • Petroleum Chemical Service
  • Introduces learners to the gas utility industry, its terminology, and definitions. Covers operation and safety procedures for hand and power tools, construction equipment, and excavation safety. Learners explore properties and characteristics of natural gas and propane.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/03/2026 –
    08/18/2026
    08/04/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 3 – Aug 18
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    08/27/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 24 – Aug 27
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
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    Post Secondary

    Gas Utility Field Training 2 31469102

  • 5.00 credits
  • Petroleum Chemical Service
  • Demonstrate pipe fusing procedures and perform natural gas line installation of mains, services, and valves.  Reviews standards for plastic pipe pressure testing, locating, and proper meter sizing.  Includes traffic safety, confined space training, and combustible gas indicator operation.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/31/2026 –
    10/21/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 31 – Oct 21
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
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    Post Secondary

    Gas Utility Field Training 3 31469101

  • 5.00 credits
  • Petroleum Chemical Service
  • Covers the propane industry and natural gas gate and regulation stations, leak detection surveying, fire control, abnormal operating conditions and mitigation.  Also covered are system uprating, mapping, leak repair to include steel mains, and gas line abandonment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/22/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 22 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
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    Post Secondary

    Gas Utility Field Training 4 31469106

  • 4.00 credits
  • Petroleum Chemical Service
  • $860.16
  • Covers customer installation, odor investigations, house piping codes and installation methods, commercial meter operation, pipe cutting and threading, steel main tapping and stopping, cathodic protection and testing, corrosion control, and contrasts between steel and plastic gas systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/06/2026 –
    04/17/2026
    04/06/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Apr 6 – Apr 17
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
    AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Brian Mero
    $860.16
    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Agronomy 10093101

  • 1.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study. This course will acquaint students with basic agronomy practices and learners will begin the process of managing acres of cropland that will continue throughout the program.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Soils 10093102

  • 2.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Examines basic soil and plant relationships. Soil fertility is important in considering the role that the soil plays with regard to the availability of nutrients to plants. Learners will study nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as other macro and micro nutrients. Learners will practice appropriate sampling, analyzing and interpretation of soil sample results. Various soil management practices will be discussed, along with soil physical, chemical and biological properties. The soil profile will be examined.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Precision Agriculture I: Foundations 10093119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and technologies used in precision agriculture through hands-on, experiential learning. Students explore the role of GPS/GNSS, basic mapping tools, remote sensing imagery, and field data collection in modern crop production. Activities include using GPS devices to collect georeferenced points, interpreting simple agronomic maps, and conducting basic crop scouting observations. Emphasis is placed on understanding how technology improves production efficiency, sustainability, and farm decision-making.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    10/13/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Precision Agriculture II: Systems and Applications 10093120

  • 2.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Provides an in-depth study of precision agriculture systems, data management tools, and site-specific crop management strategies. Learners examine the operation and accuracy of GPS/GNSS systems, yield monitors, grid and zone soil sampling, remote sensing technologies, and autosteer guidance and implement rate control systems. Students analyze agronomic data, interpret aerial imagery, create management zones, and develop variable-rate prescriptions using precision agriculture software. Hands-on lab work supports skill development in equipment operation, software use, and data interpretation for modern agronomic practices.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Weed Identification 10093114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Examines weed identification concepts at various plant growth stages. Learners will develop the skills necessary to characterize and identify weeds in agronomic and garden settings. Hands-on activities include creating a weed portfolio using a plant press and identifying weed species in crop fields and gardens.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/04/2026 –
    07/30/2026
    06/09/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 4 – Jul 30
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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