Northeast’s Ag Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship program prepares students for a career through an Earn as you Learn model.
What You'll Earn As An Apprentice
- A Rewarding New Career
- Paid Employment
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Licenses and Certifications
- National Apprenticeship Credential
- NSC Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Training
- EPA Section 609 MVAC Certification
- Additional Dealership Training
What You'll Learn As An Apprentice
- Inspect mechanical components of farm equipment to identify problems
- Service farm equipment to maintain functionality
- Repair defective engines or engine components
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- Rewire electrical or electronic systems
- Repair non-engine components
Hands-On Learning Opportunities and Courses
In the apprenticeship program students gain paid, on-the-job training experience working alongside experienced professionals. In addition to hands-on learning opportunities at a jobsite, students build their knowledge in the classroom. Classroom instruction in the ag diesel mechanic apprenticeship includes the following workforce training:
- Safety & Introduction to Diesel Technology Shop Procedures
- Basic Preventative Maintenance
- Contextualized Writing & Communication
- Basic Electrical
- Introduction to Mechanical Systems
- Basic Hydraulics
- Introduction to Electronics
- Basic Air Conditioning
- Dealer Specific Training
Program Details
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where businesses can develop and prepare their future workforce and individuals can obtain paid work experience along with classroom instruction.
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403 hours of classroom instruction and approximately 2.5 years of on-the-job learning.
Courses are available in-person on the Norfolk campus. On-the-job training is offered at an employer site.
Contact our apprenticeship department at apprenticeship@northeast.edu or call (402) 844-7121 to learn more about getting started.
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Upon completion apprentices are awarded a National Apprenticeship Credential, NSC Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Training, and EPA Section 609 MVAC Certification.
Coursework is completed in the first year of training. Classes begin 3 days per week during June and July. Subsequent courses are held 4-5 sequential days in December and March. All classes are in-person at the Norfolk campus.
Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour (plus bonuses)
