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Precision Agriculture Technician
31-092-1
Technical Diploma (TD)
Part Time, Full Time
30 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
The Precision Agriculture Technician technical diploma will introduce you to systems used in the high-tech industry of precision agriculture. You’ll learn how Global Positioning Systems (GPS) works and how it is used in farming. Through the coursework, you’ll gain the necessary skills to set up and properly operate high-tech equipment using today’s modern technology. In addition, you’ll gain basic knowledge in crop production to help in the selection of management practices within precision agriculture.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Occupational Specific
(30 Credits)
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Agriculture Internship
10-006-115
2Credit
144
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10006115
- Credits: 2.00
Provides students the opportunity to complete 144 hours of work experience in cooperation with an employer and FVTC. Students will give weekly work experience reports. Work Experience site visits will be completed by FVTC staff.Â
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Agriculture Career Preparation
10-006-117
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10006117
- Credits: 1.00
Assists students with career planning and business skills related to obtaining employment. An independent work experience is planned with each student in cooperation with an employer and FVTC staff.Â
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Agricultural Crop Production
10-006-119
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10006119
- Credits: 3.00
Prepares students to recognize and implement basic crop production management techniques for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, small grains and general forages used on Wisconsin farms. Field preparation, fertility, seed selection, planting and in-season management of specific crops will be emphasized.
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Agronomy Equipment
10-006-150
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10006150
- Credits: 3.00
Provides students with an overview of various types of agronomy-related equipment including chemical and fertilizer applicators, planters and grain drills. Equipment operation, maintenance, calibration and safety will be emphasized. Both large and small equipment will be operated during the class.
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Precision Ag Overview
10-006-154
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10006154
- Credits: 3.00
Provides an overview of precision farming concepts and the tools of precision farming (GPS, GIS and VRT). Covers the introductory use of each of these tools in the processes of a precision farming system. Hands-on activities with real farm data will provide an initial experience in the use of these tools. Economic and environmental benefits will also be discussed.
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Precision Agriculture Advanced
10-006-159
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10006159
- Credits: 3.00
Explores future trends in the precision agriculture field. This course will expose students to new and emerging trends as they become available to the agriculture and precision farming industry. Students will learn how the technology works through hands-on activities and will also learn how to adapt the technology to current practices. Students will learn about unmanned aerial vehicles and FAA rules and regulations.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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GIS Applications
10-006-163
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10006163
- Credits: 3.00
Prepares students in the use of various Geographic Information Systems utilized in precision farming. Students will learn how to install and set up GIS software, transfer data, process field data, and create reports and/or prescription maps. Students will utilize hands-on computer exercises with real farm data to provide a practical experience.
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Intro to Service Maintenance & Principles
10-070-103
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10070103
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces students to service department functions, service related programs, and principles. Exposure to compact equipment with attachments. Students will learn assembly, pre-delivery, preventative maintenance inspection, along with basic maintenance techniques.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Ag Planting Equipment
10-070-120
3Credit
90
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10070120
- Credits: 3.00
Provides a comprehensive study of planting equipment. There will be extensive coverage of planting and seeding equipment. Units to be covered will include no-till drills, corn planters and seed metering units. Students will work with the seed metering test stand to rebuild and calibrate the seed meters.
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Ag DC Electrical Systems
10-070-131
3Credit
90
72
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10070131
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on DC electron flow theory, different types of circuits and troubleshooting the circuits. Students will also use schematics to diagnosis problems. Starting and charging systems will be covered.
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Precision Equipment Systems
10-070-137
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10070137
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces the student to the different precision farming GPS systems used on agriculture equipment. Students will learn proper set-up and installation of the systems. Students will work in the field with adjustments and settings as well as the GPS display and the different functions.