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John Deere TECH
Campus Location: Calmar
Program Entry: Fall
Award: Associate of Applied Science
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 NICC. 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.
John Deere TECH
Admissions Requirements:
Submission of your official high school transcript with ACT score.
Submission of transcript from any college or university previously attended.
Completion of ACCUPLACER assessment if necessary.
In addition to the College admission requirements outlined, applicants to this program must secure a John Deere dealer sponsor prior to being accepted into the program. View the John Deere TECH Sponsorship Form (pdf).
John Deere TECH
Academic Requirements:
Minimum Credits: 80
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:531 | John Deere Implement | 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 |
| BCA:212 | Intro to Computer Business Apps | 3.0 |
| ENG:105 | Composition I OR | 3.0 |
| COM:723 | Workplace Communications | 3.0 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:534 | John Deere Hydraulics I | 3.5 |
| AGM:805 | John Deere Internship I | 9.0 |
| 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 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGM:542 | John Deere Information Technology | 3.5 |
| AGM:806 | John Deere Internship II | 9.0 |
| 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 Performance |
3.5 |
| SPC:112 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| * | Math/Science Elective | 3.0 |
*Electives
Math/Science Electives: MAT:102, MAT:744, transfer-level MAT; or transfer-level Science Elective
Note: Prior to the completion of Term 1, students are required to provide their program faculty with a copy of their First Aid/CPR certificate.
John Deere TECH
Employment Information:
Iowa Workforce Development Estimated Salary (Statewide)
$24,497 - $34,774 - Farm Equipment Mechanics
$33,508 - $45,490 - Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Excluding Engines
Iowa Workforce Development Estimated Annual Openings (Statewide)
135
Employers of NICC Alumni
Barker Implement, Albia, Leon and Knoxville, IA
Baumler Implement, West Union, IA
Bodensteiner Implement, Elkader, Waukon, Clermont, New Hampton and Dyserville, IA
Centerville Implement & Tractor, Centerville, IA
Clermeont Implement, Clermont, IA
Decorah Implement, Decorah, IA
Dyersville Equipment, Dyersville, IA
Ernie Williams Ltd., Buffalo Center, IA
Hanley Auto Body, Dubuque, IA
Harcourt Eqipment, Harcourt, IA
Horizon Equipment, Adair, IA
Hub City Implement, Oelwein, IA
Kibble Equipment, Kiester, MN
Mankato Implement, Mankato, MN
Monticello Equipment Co., Monticello, IA
North Country Equipment, Osage, IA
P&K Midwest, Mt. Vernon, IA
Phelps Implement, Greene, IA
Precision Ag, Msucatine, 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, IA
Sample Job Titles
Service Tech
View additional career information for the John Deere TECH program.
John Deere TECH
Additional Information:
Contacts
Lenny Graves
Dean of Career and Technical Education
800.728.2256, ext. 240
gravesl@nicc.edu
Duane Bouska
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 385
bouskad@nicc.edu
Neil Grube
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 392
gruben@nicc.edu
Matt Johnson
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 289
johnsonma@nicc.edu
Rodney Necker
John Deere TECH Instructor
800.728.2256, ext. 386
neckerr@nicc.edu
