John Deere TECH
The John Deere TECH program is designed to upgrade the technical competence and professional level of the incoming John Deere dealership technician. It is supported by the John Deere Company and operated by Northeast Iowa Community College. You will receive classroom lecture and real life laboratory experiences on John Deere products at the Calmar campus and a unique opportunity to work at a John Deere dealership. Each specialized subject is studied in the classroom and laboratory on campus, followed by related work experience at the dealership. Classroom instruction covers the basics as well as the latest developments in all John Deere agricultural and consumer products.
Paying for the Program
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $17,538*
Program Supplies: $2,500 - 5,000
Career Outlook
Estimated annual salary range for Auto Tech, Mechanics and Transportation graduates based on EMSI. Salary range represents 10th percentile - median annual wage for related occupations within a 100-mile radius from the center distance between Calmar and Peosta Campuses.
View Career Details- Apply for admission.
- Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
- Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, ACT Compass® or ALEKS® test scores. ACCUPLACER® scores are valid for three years, and ALEKS® scores are valid for 18 months.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to the College admission procedures, applicants must secure a John Deere dealer sponsor prior to acceptance. View the John Deere TECH Sponsorship Form (pdf).
2019-2020 John Deere TECH Class Schedule
Fall
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:531 | John Deere AMS/Implement Technology | 3.5 |
| AGM:532 | John Deere Fundamentals and Safety | 3.5 |
| AGM:534 | John Deere Hydraulics I | 3.5 |
| AGM:536 | John Deere Electrical/Electronics I | 3.5 |
| ENG:105 | Composition I OR | 3.0 |
| COM:723 | Workplace Communications | 3.0 |
| SDV:179 | The College Experience | 3.0 |
Spring
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:543 | John Deere Combines | 4.0 |
| AGM:807 | John Deere Internship I | 8.0 |
Summer
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:516 | John Deere Heating and Air Conditioning | 2.0 |
| AGM:535 | John Deere Hydraulics II | 3.5 |
| AGM:538 | John Deere Power Train | 5.5 |
| PSY:111 | Intro to Psychology OR | 3.0 |
| PSY:112 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3.0 |
Fall
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:544 | John Deere Consumer Products/Engines | 4.0 |
| AGM:808 | John Deere Internship II | 8.0 |
Spring
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:504 | John Deere Welding | 1.0 |
| AGM:537 | John Deere Electrical/Electronics II | 3.5 |
| AGM:540 | John Deere Diesel Engines | 3.5 |
| AGM:541 | John Deere Diesel and Fuel Systems/Tractor Performance |
3.5 |
| AGM:542 | John Deere Information Technology | 3.5 |
| SPC:112 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| * | Math/Science Elective | 3.0 |
Prior to the completion of Term 1, students are required to provide their program faculty with a copy of their First Aid/CPR certificate.
Electives
Math/Science Electives: MAT:102, MAT:744, MAT:773, transfer-level MAT, transfer-level Science Elective
This Associate of Applied Science degree program requires a minimum of 15 credits of transfer-level general education electives from Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science. Three of these hours can include SDV:179 The College Experience. If The College Experience course is waived or transfers in for less than three credits, an additional general education elective is required.
The John Deere TECH program maintains formal articulation agreements with the institutions listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about transferring from NICC.
- University of Northern Iowa
- Bachelor of Arts-Technology Management: Transfer Guide
Christopher Carlson
Dean of Career and Technical Education
- Email: carlsonc@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2168
- Location: Peosta
Duane Bouska
Agriculture Faculty
- Email: bouskad@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1385
- Location: Calmar
Neil Grube
Agriculture Faculty
- Email: gruben@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1392
- Location: Calmar
Matthew Johnson
Agriculture Faculty
- Email: johnsonma@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1289
- Location: Calmar
Rodney Necker
John Deere Agriculture Technology Instructor
- Email: neckerr@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1386
- Location: Calmar