Wilkes Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$2,572
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Wilkesboro, NC
Location
About This Program
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician program at Wilkes Community College
Types of Farm Equipment Mechanics
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Farm Equipment Service Technician
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Field Service Technician
Dairy Equipment Service Technician
Irrigation Equipment Technician
Agricultural Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Technician
What You'll Learn:
- The principles of diesel
- Combustion
- Electrical
- Steam
- Hydraulic
- Mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial and airborne crop-spraying equipment
- Tractors and hauling equipment
- Planting and harvesting equipment
- Cutting equipment
- Power sources and systems for silos
- Irrigation and pumping equipment
- Dairy
- Feeding
- Shearing operations
- Processing systems
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$2,572/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$8,716/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
91%
Receive Any Aid
0%
Receive Federal Aid
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
0%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 01.0205 (Farm Equipment Mechanic)
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