John Deere TECH
John Deere TECH
Subject Area: Auto Tech, Mechanics and Transportation
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Minimum Credits: 78
Location: Calmar
Entry: Fall
Description
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 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.
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Enrollment Process
- 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.
In addition to the College admission procedures outlined, applicants must secure a John Deere dealer sponsor prior to acceptance. View the John Deere TECH Sponsorship Form (pdf).
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Academic Requirements
Fall Course Title Credits AGM:531 John Deere AMS/Implement Technology 3.5 AGM:532 John Deere Fundamentals and Safety 3.5 AGM:533 John Deere Combines 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:534 John Deere Hydraulics I 3.5 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:542 John Deere Information Technology 3.5 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:539 John Deere Consumer Products/Engines 3.5 AGM:540 John Deere Diesel Engines 3.5 AGM:541 John Deere Diesel and
Fuel Systems/Tractor Performance3.5 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.
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Employment Information
With an annual income range of $31,388 - $43,691 and a projected growth of 4.0%, the career outlook for John Deere TECH graduates is growing.
Source: 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. Growth rate based on projections from 2017-2021.
Future Ready Iowa is an initiative led by the governor to build Iowa’s talent pipeline by meeting the goal of 70 percent of all Iowans to have a two- or four-year college degree, industry recognized certificate or other credential that meets employer need by 2025. Northeast Iowa Community College has the programs necessary to meet this goal.
Employers of NICC Alumni
Barker Implement, Albia, Leon and Knoxville, IA
Baumler Implement, West Union, IA
Bodensteiner Implement, Elkader, Waukon, Clermont, New Hampton and Dyersville, IA
Centerville Implement & Tractor, Centerville, IA
Clermont Implement, Clermont, IA
Decorah Implement, Decorah, IA
Dyersville Equipment, Dyersville, IA
Ernie Williams Ltd., Buffalo Center, IA
Hanley Auto Body, Dubuque, IA
Harcourt Equipment, Harcourt, IA
Horizon Equipment, Adair, IA
Hub City Implement, Oelwein, IA
Kibble Equipment, Kiester, MN
Monticello Equipment Co., Monticello, IA
North Country Equipment, Osage, IA
P&K Midwest, Mt. Vernon, IA
Phelps Implement, Greene, IA
Precision Ag, Muscatine, IA
Precision Equipment, Mediapolis, IA
Regancrest, Waukon, IA
Rowley Equipment, Rowley, IA
Ryerson's Implement, Story City and Nevada, IA
Schenkelberg Implement, Carrol, IA
SEMA Equipment Inc., St. Charles, Plainview, Wanamingo and Spring Valley, MN
Southard's, Grinnell, IA
Trimark, New Hampton, IA
Van Wall Equipment, Madrid and Perry IA
Waukon Implement, Waukon, IA
Ziegler Cat, Mason City, IAView additional career information for the John Deere TECH program.
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Transfer Information
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
- University of Northern Iowa
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Contacts
Lenny Graves
Dean of Career and Technical Education
800.728.2256, ext. 240
gravesl@nicc.eduDuane Bouska
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 385
bouskad@nicc.eduNeil Grube
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 392
gruben@nicc.eduMatt Johnson
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 289
johnsonma@nicc.eduRodney Necker
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 386
neckerr@nicc.edu