Delta Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Agricultural/John Deere Technology

The John Deere Tech curriculum, designed by John Deere and Northwest Mississippi Community College, addresses the full range of technological advances in agricultural mechanization, focusing on both John Deere’s Agricultural and it Commercial & Consumer Equipment product lines. Students learn about diesel engine systems, powertrains, hydraulics, machine setup and adjustment, as well as high-tech AMS electronics, schematics and diagnostics computers. Students also gain practical experience and expertise working with the computer-assisted resource materials used throughout the John Deere service network, such as Service ADVISER. The program also emphasizes communication skills and other non-core disciplines essential to a successful career in ag service.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Median Pay $49,000 *BLS

Class Types:

  • Contace for more information.

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Agricultural/John Deere Technology-Agricultural/John Deere Technology

This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to select, operate, maintain, service and use agricultural power units, machinery and equipment. The program covers internal combustion engines service and overhaul, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, power trains, air conditioning, grain harvesting equipment, spray equipment, row crop planting systems, cotton harvesting equipment, hay harvesting equipment, compact engines equipment servicing, cutting and welding, and service repair center management and operations. The Associate of Applied Science degree will be granted to students who complete the curriculum.

Example of Class Types

Contace for more information.

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes only

Pre-requisites required:
1) Meet all Northwest Mississippi Community College admission requirements. The following must be on file in the Registrar’s Office before registration: A completed application for admission, An official copy of ACT or SAT scores (ACT required for Mississippi residents), An official copy of a transcript from an accredited high school that includes a graduation date; or an official copy of GED scores; or an official copy of college or military transcript(s) from all colleges attended; or if attending another college full-time and attending Northwest part-time, attending an evening class or during a summer semester, a letter of good standing from the full-time college attended, 2) Minimum ACT composite score of 15 or be eligible to take Intermediate Algebra and English Composition I, 3) Obtain and maintain sponsorship with a qualified John Deere dealership*. Please contact one of the instructors for details about sponsorship.4)Dealer Approval Form5)Out of State Fees Scholarships

Length of Program
5 semester Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
1) Meet all Northwest Mississippi Community College admission requirements. The following must be on file in the Registrar’s Office before registration: A completed application for admission, An official copy of ACT or SAT scores (ACT required for Mississippi residents), An official copy of a transcript from an accredited high school that includes a graduation date; or an official copy of GED scores; or an official copy of college or military transcript(s) from all colleges attended; or if attending another college full-time and attending Northwest part-time, attending an evening class or during a summer semester, a letter of good standing from the full-time college attended, 2) Minimum ACT composite score of 15 or be eligible to take Intermediate Algebra and English Composition I, 3) Obtain and maintain sponsorship with a qualified John Deere dealership*. Please contact one of the instructors for details about sponsorship.4)Dealer Approval Form5)Out of State Fees Scholarships

Skills Needed
Mechanical, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Northwest Community College
Senatobia Campus

Contact
Jeremy Massey
662-560-4185
jmassey@northwestms.edu
Perk Johnston
662-562-3702
pjohnston@northwestms.edu