Campus Location: Calmar
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree
Description: The John Deere TECH program is designed to develop the technical competence and professionalism for a beginning John Deere dealership technician. It is a partnership program between John Deere Company, John Deere Dealers and NICC. You will receive classroom lecture and real life laboratory experiences on John Deere products at the Calmar Campus and a unique opportunity to work at a John Deere dealership.
Each specialized subject is studied in the classroom and laboratory on campus, followed by related work experience at the dealership. Classes develop a range of skills from fundamental mechanical repair to advanced diagnostics of John Deere equipment.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to demonstrate hydraulic system diagnostics for open center, closed center and press/flow compensated hydraulic systems.
- Students will be able to perform electrical diagnostic procedures in compliance with the Technical Manual.
- Students will be able to demonstrate correct use of the John Deere Service Advisor Computer program.
- Students will be able to communicate through written and verbal communication with John Deere clients and dealership personal.
- Students will be able to analyze, diagnose and repair general agricultural equipment.
- Students will be able to locate correct parts using the John Deere Parts Program.
Program Admission: In addition to the College enrollment process , applicants must secure a John Deere dealer sponsor prior to acceptance.
Minimum Credits: 79
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