Agriculture Mechanics Certificate

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.

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Suggested Courses

Course (Credit Hours):

First Semester

AG 275 Field Machinery Operations I3
MECH 102
Brake and Hydraulic Systems4
MECH 103
Electrical Systems I4
MECH 111
Engine Repair I3

Second Semester

AG 276 Field Machinery Operations II3
MECH 203
Electrical Systems II3
MECH 108
Hydraulic Transmissions3
MECH 109
Power Trains3
MECH 211
Engine Repair II3

Summer Semester

AG 273 Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair4
MECH 105
Fuel Control Systems4
MECH 112
Mobile HVAC2
MECH 290
Work Exp Internship Seminar1

Minimum total hours required for degree: 40