Northeast’s Chemical Applicator Apprenticeship program prepares students for a career in chemical application 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
- Commercial Applicator License
- Commercial Driver's License
What You'll Learn As An Apprentice
- Prepare dry ingredients for application
- Apply dry fertilizer to fields
- Prepare chemicals for application
- Treat ground with chemicals
- Operate sprayer equipment and fertilizer spreaders
- Clean and maintain equipment
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 grow their knowledge in the classroom. Classroom instruction in the chemical applicator apprenticeship includes:
- AGRI 5175 Maintenance
- AGRI 5180 Product Costs & Liability Concerns
- AGRI 5185 Spraying Process & Equipment Operation
- AGRI 5190 Fall Fertilizer & VRT Application
- AGRI 1280 Crop Chemicals
- AGRI 5195 Liquid Rowcrop Application
- AGRI 5200 Weed Science & Pesticide Mode of Actions
- TRDR 5140 Basic CDL Training
Program Details
256.5 hours of classroom instruction and approximately 1.5 years of on-the-job learning.
There is some online coursework and some in-person coursework 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.
Learn more about current job opportunities.
Upon completion apprentices are awarded a National Apprenticeship Credential, a Commercial Applicator License, and a Commercial Driver's License.
Most of the courses are offered online during the first 8 weeks of the fall and spring semesters with 4-5 days in-person on the Norfolk campus during both the fall and spring semesters.
Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Time Management, Complex Problem Solving
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour (plus bonuses)
