Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology

The objective of the Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology (AET) program is to provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills for employment as entry-level technicians in the agriculture and diesel equipment industries. Students are taught to diagnose, repair, modify, and overhaul a wide variety of equipment. Training will include instruction on diesel fuel systems, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, and professional development.

The Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology program is 12 months in length (four quarters). Students earn 74 credit hours, which equals 1,344 clock hours. Tuition is payable on a quarterly basis. There are four quarters in an academic year. The student-to-instructor ratio for the program is 17:1.
 

Program Outline

Quarter 1

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
AET 110Intro to Agricultural Equipment
93

5.5

AET 111Electrical Systems I
115

6.5

AET 114Hydraulic Systems I
128

7.5

Totals:33619.5

Quarter 2

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
AET 120Engine Theory & Repair
120

7.0

AET 121Fuel Systems
116

6.5

AET 122Electrical Systems II
100

5.5

Totals:33619.0

Quarter 3

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
AET 130Electronics & Accessories
136

8.0

AET 131Powertrain Theory I
200

11.5

Totals:33619.5

Quarter 4

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
AET 141Powertrain Theory II
115

6.5

AET 142 EExternship
121

4.0

AET 143Hydraulic Systems II
100

5.5

Totals:33616.0

Total Clock Hours: 1344

Total Credit Hours: 74

Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology Book and Tool List

The book and tool list for students in the Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.

Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology Equipment List

Students in the Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology program utilize the following equipment:

Shop Equipment
Power Tools
Oxyacetylene Torch
Welding Equipment
Tractors and Equipment
Service Repair Information
Web-based Information Systems
Laptop-based Diagnostic Software