Program Overview
The Diesel & Ag Power Technology Program at Lake Land College prepares students to diagnose, service, and maintain diesel industry products, including agriculture machinery and heavy equipment. Through hands-on training and internships, students develop real-world skills for entry-level positions as technicians and parts counter clerks in the growing diesel industry. The program emphasizes diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and precision planting technologies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Diesel & Ag Power Technology Program at Lake Land College equips students with the knowledge and skills to diagnose, service, and maintain various diesel industry products. Graduates are prepared for roles in agriculture machinery dealerships as technicians and parts counter clerks.
Objectives:
- Train students to work on multiple diesel industry products using recommended procedures, special tools, and technical information.
- Provide hands-on training opportunities to develop real-world skills.
- Prepare students for entry-level positions in the diesel industry.
Program Description:
- Focus on diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, power trains, air conditioning, and precision planting technologies.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Hands-on training on current machines brought in from local dealers.
- Use of interactive manuals and diagnostic equipment.
- Practical experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, mobile-operated equipment.
Faculty:
- Anthony (Woody) Reinhart, Instructor
Unique Approaches:
- Encouragement for students to bring in personal equipment for diagnosis and repair.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Agriculture dealership mechanical and technicians
- Industrial technicians
- Heavy equipment technicians
Opportunities and Outcomes:
- Growing field with projected 5% job growth through 2024.
- Employment opportunities with agriculture equipment dealers, heavy truck dealers, and industrial consumer equipment companies.
