Program Description

The Precision Agriculture Equipment Technician Certificate combines classroom theory with extensive hands-on training in an agriculture shop environment to provide a well-rounded education in the precision agriculture equipment service and repair industry. Learners will gain experience in precision agriculture equipment, fluid power, maintenance and diagnostics and repair. Learners interested in this career should have above average computer skills, the ability to work with tools and the physical capacity to lift and carry 50 pounds. In addition, learners looking to be successful in this occupation should have the aptitude to work within precise limits and standards and possess good oral, reading and writing skills. This certificate requires learners to have a valid driver’s license. The program is housed at the Diesel Technology Center, located at 3353 Geischen Drive, Wausau, WI.

Approximate Program Cost

$1,600
Tuition & Fees: $1,600
Books & Supplies: $0

Financial Aid

Not Available
An aerial view of NTC's Wausau Campus main entrance on a sunny summer day. Trees and greenery frame the spacious side walks that lead up to the light-brown brick building.

Take a Look Around

Explore our campuses to get an idea of what it’s like to be a student at NTC.

Get Started

The application takes just a few minutes to complete.

Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
at Wausau

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Service major systems in the Precision Agricultural Equipment industry
  • Repair major systems in Precision Agricultural Equipment industry
  • Practice safe personal and professional work habits

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Cooperatives
  • Custom Operators
  • Large Farms and Equipment Manufacturers
  • Agriculture Equipment Dealers

Courses

The Precision Agriculture Equipment Technician Certificate is a 9 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Precision Agriculture Electronic Systems 3.00
Precision Agriculture Implements 3.00
Precision Agriculture Fluid Power Systems 3.00
View All Detailed Course Information

Admissions Process

Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.

Fill out our application

The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. There is no fee to apply.

Apply Now

What’s Next?

We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be emailed to you.