Please contact the Modesto Junior College Agriculture Department for more information.
Faculty Advisor:
Todd Conrado
(209) 575-6214
conradot@mjc.edu
A.S. Degrees:
Please contact the Modesto Junior College Agriculture Department for more information.
Faculty Advisor:
Todd Conrado
(209) 575-6214
conradot@mjc.edu
The Diesel Certificate program is designed to get highly skilled diesel technicians into the workforce as quickly as possible. Students completing the program are highly qualified for employment in a wide range of diesel repair industries. These industries may include Agriculture, On Highway Truck, Heavy Construction, Forestry, Material Handling, and more.
Basic Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate
Class # | Class Name | Units |
AgM289 | Small Engine Repair | 3 |
AgM 241 | Diesel Engine Principles | 3 |
AgM 210 | Agriculture Welding | 3 |
AgM 280 | Mobile Hydraulics | 3 |
AgM 243 | Heavy Machinery Electrical Systems | 3 |
AgM 216 | Agriculture Occupational Safety | 3 |
Total Units | 18 |
Advanced Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate
Class # | Class Name | Units |
AgM 221 | Equipment Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
AgM 215 | Machinery Management | 3 |
AgM 242 | Diesel Engine Overhaul | 3 |
AgM 240 | Truck/Tractor Power Frames | 3 |
AgM 245 | Diesel Engine Fuel Systems | 3 |
Total Units | 15 |
Heavy Machinery Management Certificate
Class # | Class Name | Units |
AgM 200 | Intro to Mechanical Tech | 3 |
AgM 214 | Equipment Service & Safety | 1 |
AgM 215 | Machinery Management | 3 |
AgEc 200 | Ag Accounting & Analysis | 3 |
AgEc 220 | Ag Business Management | 3 |
AgEc 225 | Ag Computer Applications | 3 |
Total Units | 16 |
Each certificate area is able to be completed in one semester. Successful completion of the Basic Heavy Equipment Certificate is not required for entry into the Advanced Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Students can transfer into the AS degree program at any time.
In addition to some of the most sought after and respected diesel certificates in the state, we also have many internships,. scholarships, part-time jobs and work programs available.