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Agricultural Systems Technology Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D60410

The Agricultural Systems Technology Diploma prepares individuals to maintain and repair specialized farm, ranch and agribusiness power equipment and vehicles.

The program includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion, electrical, steam, hydraulic and mechanical systems, and it covers the following applications:

  • Terrestrial and airborne crop-spraying equipment
  • Tractors and hauling equipment
  • Planting and harvesting equipment
  • Cutting equipment
  • Power sources and systems for silos
  • Irrigation and pumping equipment
  • Dairy, feeding and shearing operations
  • Processing systems

Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in a dealership as technicians qualified to be contributing members of the work team.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$3,648.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
48
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician
    34306.58
    Starting Salary
    48859.08
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Except Engines
    42011.06
    Starting Salary
    61239.27
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Aircraft Mechanic or Service Technician
    45279.40
    Starting Salary
    74561.47
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Agricultural Equipment Operator
    17463.52
    Starting Salary
    35883.85
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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