Agricultural Mechanization Certificate

This two-semester certificate program will train graduates for entry-level positions and includes coursework to prepare students for employment in the agricultural mechanic profession represented in the agriculture career cluster pathway. Positions could include: Ag Equipment Mechanics, Customer Support Representatives, Ag Machinery Sales and Service Representatives, Farmhands, and Landscaping and Lawn Servicers.

Agricultural Mechanization Certificate program goals

• Explore career opportunities in the agricultural mechanization and technology sector
• Understand basic concepts of animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agribusiness management, agricultural mechanics, and agricultural resources
• Demonstrate basic and advanced technical and mathematical skills commonly utilized in entry-level agricultural mechanization and related positions
• Understand the safe and proper operations of agricultural equipment
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs to agricultural electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machines/equipment
• Develop basic employability and soft skills including accountability, work ethic, communication, conflict resolution, and customer service
• Demonstrate workplace skills through an agriculture internship experience

Admission to the program: Open

See the admissions & registration page for steps to enroll.  

Department of Career & Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.341.5216

For additional information contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
admissions@sandburg.edu

For graduation requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details