Agricultural Equipment Technician - John Deere Ag Tech [Apprenticeship]
From the shop floor to the front desk, from management to consultation, the Agricultural Equipment Technician – John Deere Tech [Apprenticeship] program will give you the training required for a challenging career with an industry leader.
In this apprenticeship program, students combine paid, on-the-job training from skilled tradespeople with a full-time, on-campus classroom component delivered by experienced skilled-trade instructors. The classroom component includes three levels of theoretical training. During the apprenticeship, you’ll be paid to work at a John Deere dealership where you’ll be able to try several behind-the-scenes jobs, as well as front-end work to help you determine your best career path.
Graduates of this program stand out for their specialized skill set, one built on four months of training with the latest, cutting-edge John Deere agricultural equipment. Your achievement will be recognized through the joint John Deere/Fanshawe College Certificate of Achievement.
This is an apprenticeship program and cannot be applied to through ontariocolleges.ca.
To participate, you must first secure a sponsor/employer in your chosen trade. Once employed, you will complete a registered training agreement through Skilled Trades Ontario. Through the registered training agreement, you can select your schooling preference to complete the classroom training portion of your apprenticeship.
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The agriculture industry is experiencing revolutionary change providing many exciting career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Agricultural Equipment Technician – John Deere Tech [Apprenticeship] program. Technology has driven much of this change and continues to shatter old boundaries. As agricultural enterprises have become much larger, with an expanded workforce, additional management positions are being created. You'll have the edge over the traditional farm equipment apprenticeship graduates because you'll have completed an additional four-months of training on the latest, cutting-edge John Deere technology.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here’s an example of an employment opportunity for students and graduates of Fanshawe’s Agricultural Equipment Technician - John Deere Tech [Apprenticeship] program:
Licensed Agricultural Equipment Technician
Repair and maintain agricultural equipment including seeding equipment, harvesting equipment, tractors and tillage equipment.
Peter Louwagie
| Level 1 - Basic | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| FEMC-1051 | Implements & Integrated Solutions | 2.5 | ||
| The student will learn to diagnose and repair precision agricultural systems by performing a visual inspection, diagnosing and troubleshooting, repairing and verifying the repair of precision agricultural systems, components and implements according to manufacturer's recommendations, specifications and safety requirements. | ||||
| FEMC-1050 | System Diagnosis | 6 | ||
| Students will learn advanced diagnostic skills in the following topic areas: trade practices, fluid power, engines, electrical and drive train systems. | ||||
| MPAP-1022 | Trade Practices | 2.5 | ||
| To be supplied | ||||
| MPAP-1023 | Fluid Power Systems | 1.5 | ||
| To be supplied | ||||
| MPAP-1024 | Engine Systems | 2.5 | ||
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| MPAP-1025 | Electrical Systems | 2.5 | ||
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| MPAP-1026 | Fuel Systems | 1.5 | ||
| This course will enable the students to gain an understanding of the purpose, construction and operating principles of diesel fuel system circuits and components. | ||||
| MPAP-1027 | Drive Train Systems | 2.5 | ||
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| MPAP-1028 | Wheel End Assemblies & Brake Systems | 1.5 | ||
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