MJC Agriculture Mechanics and Irrigation Technology are dedicated to help students
obtain skills to assist with career placement or meeting educational needs of students
that are in pursuit of further education and advanced degrees.
Students have the opportunity to bring real-world agriculture situations into the
classroom on a daily basis. We pride ourselves on developing leaders for the agriculture
industry and look forward to serving community needs for years to come.
In this program, students will develop additional skills and knowledge to enter the diesel mechanics field. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
The Agriculture Mechanics curriculum at Modesto Junior College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the Agriculture Mechanics Industry. Students who complete this program will be highly skilled in the areas of Agriculture Mechanics, Welding. Metal Fabrication, Equipment Repair, Hydraulics and Electrical Systems. Student completers will be well suited for careers like farm technician, welder, fabricator, equipment mechanic and others. Students will also be prepared to transfer to a 4-year college or university to continue their preparation for careers in welding, metalurgy, engineering and teacher preparation. This program is well suited for the individual who would like to pursue a career as a high school Ag Shop teacher.
This program will develop job skills and knowledge in welding as it relates to agriculture equipment fabrication. Contact the Agriculture division office for advising assistance.
This program provides the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of welding in the agriculture repair industry. Contact the Agriculture division office for advising assistance.
In this program, students will develop additional skills and knowledge to enter the diesel mechanics field. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
In this program, students will develop skills and knowledge for the successful management of heavy equipment. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
This program will prepare students for jobs in the irrigation construction and installation industry. Training and skill development include; piping identification and installation, equipment operation, cost estimating, and plan interpretation. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
This program will prepare students for jobs in irrigation design. Training and skill development include; AutoCAD fundamentals, system hydraulics, site development and material selection. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
This program will prepare students for jobs in the irrigation management industry. Training and skill development include; water management, plant-water-soil relationships, salinity management, system evaluation and improvements. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
This program will provide students with the quickly evolving technical skills of the irrigation industry. Training and skill development include; the study of plant-soil-water relationships, water management and application, system design, evaluation and installation, pumping systems, and drainage. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as irrigation managers, pump testers and repair technicians, system designers, system installers, ditch tenders and other utility personal. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
This program will provide students with the quickly evolving technical skills of the irrigation industry. Training and skill development include; the study of plant-soil-water relationships, water management and application, system design, evaluation and installation, pumping systems, and drainage. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as irrigation managers, pump testers and repair technicians, system designers, system installers, ditch tenders and other utility personnel. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
In this program, students will develop skills and knowledge to enter the mechanized agriculture field. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.
