Agricultural Mechanization AAS (Includes Certificate)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
The programs prepare students for employment in the agricultural mechanic and technology professions. Students will learn basic concepts of animal/plant/soil sciences, understand safe and proper operations of agricultural equipment, and learn how to perform maintenance and repairs to agricultural electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machines/equipment. The AAS can be completed in 2 years; the Certificate can be completed in 2 semesters. Employment after graduation may include Ag Equipment Mechanics, Customer Support Representatives, Ag Machinery Sales and Service Reps, Farmhands, and Landscaping & Lawn Servicers. Certificate: 31 hours/ approx. $6600.
Established in 2000
CIP: 01-0201 Agricultural Mechanization, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (371012 )
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (373011 )
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
- Agricultural Equipment Operators (452091 )
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (493041 )
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (499071 )
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery (499043 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
64 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,214.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,339.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA grants
Application Procedure
Complete an application for admission, send official high school transcripts or GED scores, complete the placement exam, and meet with an advisor to complete the registration process. Can complete financial aid application if desired. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Agricultural Mechanization AAS (Includes Certificate)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
The programs prepare students for employment in the agricultural mechanic and technology professions. Students will learn basic concepts of animal/plant/soil sciences, understand safe and proper operations of agricultural equipment, and learn how to perform maintenance and repairs to agricultural electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machines/equipment. The AAS can be completed in 2 years; the Certificate can be completed in 2 semesters. Employment after graduation may include Ag Equipment Mechanics, Customer Support Representatives, Ag Machinery Sales and Service Reps, Farmhands, and Landscaping & Lawn Servicers. Certificate: 31 hours/ approx. $6600.
Established in 2000
CIP: 01-0201 Agricultural Mechanization, General.
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
-
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (371012 )
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (373011 )
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
-
Agricultural Equipment Operators (452091 )
-
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
-
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
-
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (493041 )
-
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (499071 )
-
Maintenance Workers, Machinery (499043 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
64 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,214.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,339.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA grants
Application Procedure
Complete an application for admission, send official high school transcripts or GED scores, complete the placement exam, and meet with an advisor to complete the registration process. Can complete financial aid application if desired. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit