Agricultural Equipment Technician in Parkland College (Yorkton), Canada

Agricultural Equipment Technician in Parkland College (Yorkton)

Why Parkland College?

• Parkland College has developed strong ties to the businesses, industries and community it serves.
• Many businesses in the area provide practicum opportunities and actively recruit our grads because they know they are educated to their own recommended standards.

Move the World

Agricultural Equipment Technicians diagnose, repair, modify, overhaul, service and maintain some of today’s most technologically advanced machines—tractors, combines, cultivators, seeders, sprayers.

This one-year certificate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic will give you the skills necessary to assemble, repair, service, and maintain various agricultural equipment. You will spend most of your classroom time in our new large shop with our experienced industry-trained instructors where you will receive an education placing you at the forefront of the technical curve. With our small class sizes, you will gain a thorough understanding of:

• air conditioning, heating and electrical
• engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, power trains
• gas welding
• harvest, hay and forage equipment
• onboard computer and global positioning systems (GPS)
• seeding, tillage, sprayers and applicators
• shop procedures and safety

Career Opportunities

Agricultural Machinery 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. Your skills are also transferable to other industries, including mining-manufacturing and construction.

Career opportunities include:

• Diagnostic and repair technician
• Equipment maintenance and servicing
• Construction companies
• Heavy equipment repair facilities
• Agricultural equipment dealerships
• Parts, sales and distribution
• Company service representative
• Farm worker/equipment repair

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