Ag Course of Study - Ag Technology

Natural Resources PathwayAgricultural Mechanics Suggested High School Course of Study Lit & Comp.………...1.0 World Lit & Comp...1.0 World History………1.0 American Government…….1.0 Math………...

Natural Resources Pathway

Agricultural Mechanics

Suggested High School Course of Study

Lit & Comp.……… 1.0 World Lit & Comp 1.0 World History………1.0 American Government…….1.0 Math……… 1.0 Math……… 1.0 Science……… 1.0 Science……… 1.0

PE / Health… ……… 1.0 Electives… ……….2.0 Elective……… 1.0 Ag Science II………1.0

Ag Science I……… 1.0

American Lit & Comp…… 1.0 English……… … 1.0 American History… ………1.0 Electives……… 5.0 Math……… 1.0 Ag Construction…… …… 1.0 Science……… 1.0 Ag Structures………1.0 Personal Finance …… 0.5

Elective……… 1.5

Ag Power & Mechanization 1.0

Suggested Electives

 Speech / Debate

 Biology II

 Algebra/Geometry II

 Intro to CAD

 Foreign Language I&II

 Probability & Statistics

 Chemistry II

 Physics

 Intro to Engineering

 Agribusiness Mgmt

Suggested Technical Skill Assessments

 Agricultural Mechanics

Possible Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs through CCC Ag Program

Exploratory

- Help construct picnic table

- Practice different welds

- Complete blueprints of project

Placement

- Work in small engine repair

- Work in local welding shop

- Work for local implement dealer

Ownership

- Operate small engine repair shop

- Construct a project for own use

- Operate farm welding service business

- Operate GPS mapping service

Career

Opportunities

Agricultural Educator

Agricultural Engineer

Agriculture Operations

Specialist

Agriculture Systems

Manager

Agricultural Welder

Biofuels Researcher

Diesel Mechanic

Equipment Sales

Farmer / Rancher

Heavy Equipment

Technician

Power Equipment

Manufacturing

Precision Agriculture

Specialist

Small Engine Repair

Career Outlook

Expect 9% increase in

employment in Ag

Mechanics in next 6

years The largest area

of need is in GPS and

GIS Systems

Salary

Expectations

H.S Diploma: $31,000

A.S Degree: $36,000

B.S Degree: $54,000

Natural Resources Pathway

Agricultural Mechanics

The following opportunities are for students looking to continue their education beyond high school Only Missouri colleges / training centers are listed.

Certificate Programs:

 North Central Missouri College – Agriculture & Natural Resources

 Northwest Missouri State University – Farm Operations

 Ozark Technical College – Diesel Technology

Associate’s Degree:

 Crowder College – Agriculture

 Linn State Technical College – Heavy Equipment Technology

 North Central Missouri College – Agriculture Power Machinery Operation

 Ozark Technical College – Diesel Technology

 State Fair Community College - Agriculture

Bachelor’s Degree:

 Northwest Missouri State University – Technology in Agriculture

 University of Central Missouri – Ag Mechanization

 University of Missouri – Agricultural Systems Management