Program Description
The Agriculture Mechanics Certificate program provides practical knowledge of the component parts and fundamentals of operation of the agricultural equipment and machinery as well as diagnostic and repair procedures. Classroom and laboratory instruction are provided. The Agriculture Mechanics Certificate program differs from the Agriculture Mechanics Technology degree program in that it is comprised of only mechanics courses and may be completed in one year. Enrollment in the Agriculture Mechanics certificate program is limited. Students are required to provide their own basic set of tools.
Information on admission requirements, required tools, and scholarship opportunities by emailing agriculture@bhc.edu.
Suggested Courses
Course (Credit Hours):
First Semester
AG 275 Field Machinery Operations I – 3
MECH 102 Brake and Hydraulic Systems – 4
MECH 103 Electrical Systems I – 4
MECH 111 Engine Repair I – 3
Second Semester
AG 276 Field Machinery Operations II – 3
MECH 203 Electrical Systems II – 3
MECH 108 Hydraulic Transmissions – 3
MECH 109 Power Trains – 3
MECH 211 Engine Repair II – 3
Summer Semester
AG 273 Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair – 4
MECH 105 Fuel Control Systems – 4
MECH 112 Mobile HVAC – 2
MECH 290 Work Exp Internship Seminar – 1
Minimum total hours required for degree: 40