Agricultural Equipment Technicians diagnose, repair, modify, overhaul, service and maintain some of today’s most technologically advanced machines—tractors, combines, cultivators, seeders, sprayers. If students like working with agricultural equipment and troubleshooting mechanical problems, it’s a great career choice.
Students will find their skills are in demand at leading equipment dealerships. Students might work as a technician in a fully-equipped service centre or travel to farms and rural areas on service calls. Students can also transfer their 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:
Students will spend most of their "classroom" time in the shop with Saskatchewan Polytechnic's highly trained instructors, learning how to assemble, service, repair, modify and overhaul a wide range of equipment. Students will round out their program with a two-week work experience in an agricultural dealership. It's a great opportunity to introduce themselves to a potential employer, while building their practical knowledge and skills.
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. Students skills are also transferable to other industries, including mining-manufacturing and construction.
| Level | Undergraduate Certificate |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Duration | 8 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 21600 |
| Campus | Saskatoon |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 81 |
| PTE | 63 |
| Duolingo | 105 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50.0%
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