Agricultural Equipment Technicians diagnose, repair, modify, overhaul, service and maintain some of today’s most technologically advanced machines—tractors, combines, cultivators, seeders, sprayers. If you like working with ag equipment and troubleshooting mechanical problems, it’s a great career choice.
You’ll find your skills are in demand at leading equipment dealerships. You might work as a technician in a fully-equipped service centre or travel to farms and rural areas on service calls. You can also transfer your skills to other industries, such as mining and construction.
Agricultural Equipment Technician is a one-year certificate program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus . Get hands-on training in:
air conditioning, heating and electrical
engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, power trains
gas and arc welding
harvest, hay and forage equipment
onboard computer and global positioning systems (GPS)
seeding, tillage, sprayers and applicators
shop procedures and safety
tractor set-up and pre-delivery
Courses
AIR 183Air Conditioning and Heating2Show course details
ELEC 296Electrical Basics4Show course details
ELEC 298Electrical Starting and Charging Systems3Show course details
ELEC 299Electrical System Diagnostics2Show course details
ENGN 128Engine Overhaul and Assessment3Show course details
ENGN 129Engine Overhaul and Assembly3Show course details
ENGN 191Engines Basics4Show course details
ENGN 192Engines Fuel Systems4Show course details
EQPT 194Seeding and Tillage Equipment2Show course details
EQPT 196Harvesting Equipment4Show course details
EQPT 197Hay and Forage Equipment4Show course details
EQPT 198Sprayers and Applicators2Show course details
EQPT 199Pre-Delivery and Performance2Show course details
HYDR 124Introduction to Hydraulic Pumps and Valves3Show course details
HYDR 125Introduction to Hydraulic Flow Controls3Show course details
JOBS 125Essential Job Skills1Show course details
MATH 169Trade Mathematics2Show course details
SHOP 124Hand Tools and Shop Safety3Show course details
SHOP 125Machine Safety and Operation3Show course details
TRNM 190Primary Driveline Components, Belts and Chains2Show course details
TRNM 191Clutch Drive Systems2Show course details
TRNM 192Differentials and Final Drives4Show course details
WLDR 158Oxy Fuel Cutting (OFC) and Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)2Show course details
WLDR 159ARC Welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)2Show course details
WORK 191Dealership Work Experience0Show course details
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Agricultural Equipment Technicians are in demand at equipment dealerships. There are also opportunities with large farming operations, custom combine companies and in short-line agricultural equipment vendors. Your skills are also transferable to other industries, including mining-manufacturing and construction.
Health insurance: 600CAD per year
