Pathway
Agriculture Mechanic Technician
Agriculture Mechanic Technician youth apprentices gain skills related to the maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment including use of tools, materials, engines, parts, diagnostic tools, welding, hydraulics, electronics, and documentation. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.
Length of the Apprenticeship: One year or two years
Job Competencies
Level One (one year) - Required Occupational Competencies + 3 Additional Competencies
Level Two (two years) - Required Occupational Competencies + 10 Additional Competencies (Including previously completed Level One Additional Competencies)
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Required Occupational Competencies
- Select correct hand tools and light duty power tools required for job
- Operate hand tools, light duty power tools and stationary tools safely
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Use fasteners correctly
- Handle and store oils, grease, chemicals, cleaners, solvents, etc. according to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Test and maintain engines
- Operate, maintain, and repair engines and equipment safely
- Perform pre-inspection of equipment components
- Setup equipment and machinery
- Retrieve diagnostic trouble codes
- Check fluid levels and lubricate machinery and equipment
- Maintain vehicle and machinery appearance and cleanliness prior to inspection delivery
- Complete written documentation of work performed, and parts used
Additional Competencies
- Look up parts
- Use specific diagnostic tools
- Cut metal using an oxyacetylene torch and plasma arc torch
- Interpret hydraulic symbols and flow on a schematic drawing
- Maintain and repair basic hydraulic systems
- Inspect hydraulic components
- Repair and maintain system components
- Interpret electrical symbols and wiring schematics
- Apply basic electrical theory
- Repair failed components and/or repair of wiring
- Inspect and diagnose electrical/electronic components
- Maintain and repair electrical/electronic components
- Troubleshoot and install instrumentation and data acquisition system
- Dismantle defective machines and equipment 28.Reassemble machines and equipment
- Calibrate and monitor equipment
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.
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- SmallEngines
- Welding
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- Welding
- Four Cycle Small Engines
- Maintenance and Light Repair
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- Basic Equipment Fundamentals
- Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
The Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources can bridge into a registered apprenticeship.
College and University
- Major in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the Universities of Wisconsin.
- Enroll in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources program at the Wisconsin Technical College System.