Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate at Olds College

What can you expect from the program?

If you want to get your hands on the newest and largest industry equipment in service come to Olds College. This comprehensive program will give you a thorough understanding of engines, hydraulics, braking, electrical, starting, charging, fuel systems and more. Our classrooms are discipline specific (i.e. motor lab, machinery lab) with small student to instructor ratio and personal workbenches. With our experienced Journeyperson certified, industry-trained instructors you will receive an education placing you at the forefront of the technical curve. Our extensive tool room exposes students to a wide range of tooling solutions for better problem solving. Our large workshops comfortably house industry equipment for overhaul projects.

The class atmosphere is filled with dedication but at the same time you will find yourself relaxed and informal. We have fun! The Steak Fry & Car Bash, volunteering with STARS, and our very popular Shop Night are all Ag Mech club functions!

What will you learn?

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Employ current Occupational Health and Safety and Industry safety standards and procedures in the workplace
• Communicate to achieve desired outcomes in industry
• Make decisions regarding the adjustment and repair of agricultural and heavy equipment systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in adjustment and repair of selected agricultural and heavy equipment systems to meet industry and government standards
• Diagnose common faults on agricultural and heavy equipment
• Maintain agricultural and heavy equipment
• Use advanced technologies on agricultural and heavy equipment

Your Future

Career Opportunities: Olds College has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates.