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Agriculture Equipment Operations & Maintenance Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CL.3425
- Complete certificate in 2 semesters/1 year
- Hands-on experience with Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Backhoes, Road Grader, and more
- Study Surveying, Career Planning, Construction Skills, and TOPCONS Training
- Pursue optional Class A & B License Training Course
- Can count towards Associate's Degree in Industrial Technologies & Heavy Equipment Logging Certificate
Agriculture: Equipment Operations & Maintenance Certificate
This curriculum is designed to provide employable skills essential to several occupations and emphasizes the "learning-by-doing" method of instruction on modern up-to-date equipment.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
13 Units TotalCONS 45
M
2
Career Planning/Leadership-Hvy Equip Ops
CONS 45
Career opportunities and training requirements in the field of Heavy Equipment Operations will be examined. Students will be assisted in identifying career opportunities and developing career goals. Leadership skills dealing with organizing a meeting, public speaking, and leadership styles will be covered. This class is required of all Equipment Operations and Maintenance students.
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CONS 46
M
3
Equipment Operations & Maintenance
CONS 46
Career opportunities and training requirements in the field of Heavy Equipment Operations will be examined. Students will be assisted in identifying career opportunities and developing career goals. Leadership skills dealing with organizing a meeting, public speaking, and leadership styles will be covered. This class is required of all Equipment Operations and Maintenance students.
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CONS 48
M
2
Surveying for Equipment Operators
CONS 48
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in MATH 100.
This course teaches basic surveying techniques and concepts with emphasis on application for heavy equipment operators. It involves basic problem solving, grade setting and checking, leveling, distance measurement, cut-fill ratio, and basic mapping. The course has a heavy emphasis on field work using various equipment and instruments including levels, compasses tapes, as well as various state-of-the-art electronic surveying devices. This course will prepare students for work on a heavy equipment construction crew.
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This course teaches basic surveying techniques and concepts with emphasis on application for heavy equipment operators. It involves basic problem solving, grade setting and checking, leveling, distance measurement, cut-fill ratio, and basic mapping. The course has a heavy emphasis on field work using various equipment and instruments including levels, compasses tapes, as well as various state-of-the-art electronic surveying devices. This course will prepare students for work on a heavy equipment construction crew.
AGMA 44
M
3
Intro to Construction Skills for Agriculture
AGMA 44
This course covers the basic construction skills related to agriculture, natural resources, and environmental horticulture. Subjects covered will be mechanical drawing, design layout, arc welding, oxy/acetylene cutting and brazing, carpentry, electrification, small engine theory, concrete work structures, and project construction. Safety will be emphasized. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGNR 52
M
3
Computers in Agri and Natural Resources
AGNR 52
This course introduces students to basic computer applications in agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and related Career Technical Education majors. Students will gain basic computer literacy skills while learning to use examples of industry-specific software. Others topics will include file management, data manipulation, and use of software such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students will also be exposed to basic concepts and software related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is required for all agricultural, horticulture, and natural resources majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
9.5 Units TotalCONS 47
M
3
Project Construction for Equipment Ops
CONS 47
Note: Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without a proper license and driving record. Students must be enrolled in the college's random drug testing program.
This class teaches intermediate skill-level operation and maintenance of off-road and on-road heavy equipment. It also covers common project construction techniques utilizing heavy equipment with an emphasis on environmental concerns.
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This class teaches intermediate skill-level operation and maintenance of off-road and on-road heavy equipment. It also covers common project construction techniques utilizing heavy equipment with an emphasis on environmental concerns.
CONS 55A
M
1
Equipment Operations Skills Development
CONS 55A
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment operation as it applies to excavations. Includes farm and industrial equipment such as wheel and crawler tractors, backhoes and excavators. Service and adjustment will also be a part of this course.
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The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment operation as it applies to excavations. Includes farm and industrial equipment such as wheel and crawler tractors, backhoes and excavators. Service and adjustment will also be a part of this course.
AGNR 66
M
1
Watershed Restoration Practicum
AGNR 66
This course will use the hydrologic watershed unit as the focus which will provide a hands-on approach to ecosystem management, erosion control, sediment control, and stream restoration. The course will emphasize how restoring resource values require an interdisciplinary scientific approach and community-wide participation to protect, enhance and restore. Note: Since subject matter varies each time the course is taught, based on the type and availability of community-based projects, this course may be repeated one time.
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DIES 48
M
3.5
Hydraulics
DIES 48
A study of the theory, application, and component parts of hydraulic systems. This course will emphasize fundamentals in dismantling, inspection, and troubleshooting hydraulic components and complete systems. Closed-loop application, inspection and trouble-shooting will be studied. This course is required for all Diesel Technology, Welding Technology and Equipment Operations and Maintenance majors.
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CONS 148
1
Surveyingand Grade Setting for Constr
CONS 148
Note: Previous construction experience will be helpful.
This is an advanced level course designed to give the participants practical skills and knowledge in the latest technology and applications related to surveying for construction and grade setting. The course will emphasize skills development and hands-on exercises as well as provide an opportunity for participants to discuss related topics with industry leaders.
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This is an advanced level course designed to give the participants practical skills and knowledge in the latest technology and applications related to surveying for construction and grade setting. The course will emphasize skills development and hands-on exercises as well as provide an opportunity for participants to discuss related topics with industry leaders.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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