John Deere Tech
Power-up Your Career
Our John Deere Tech program focuses on specialized training for diagnosing, servicing and repairing John Deere's agricultural equipment and machinery. As the first program of its kind in the United States, SCC has partnered with Deere and Company since 1989 to train entry-level technicians. You'll learn about engine and fuel systems, hydraulics, power trains, electrical and electronics systems, tillage and harvesting equipment, heating and air conditioning, and welding. Classes and labs take place on our Milford campus, while off-campus training happens at John Deere dealerships. This program prepares you for a career with a Fortune 500 company.
PROGRAM GOALS
Master John Deere Equipment Systems
You will learn to diagnose and service engine and fuel systems, hydraulics and power trains, electrical and electronics systems on John Deere equipment. You'll gain hands-on experience with tillage, seeding, harvesting, and construction and forestry equipment, as well as heating and air conditioning systems. This comprehensive training ensures you can handle the full range of technical needs in a dealership.
Develop Essential Technical Skills
You will learn specialized technical skills as well as the proper use of tools and shop equipment. These foundational skills will help you work safely and efficiently in a dealership environment while maintaining and repairing complex equipment.
Use John Deere Service Technologies
You will become proficient with John Deere's exclusive diagnostic tools, including Service Advisor software and digital parts catalogs. This technology-focused training will prepare you to quickly identify problems, locate parts and follow service department procedures that meet John Deere's high standards.
John Deere Tech
A.A.S.
Locations: Milford
The John Deere Tech program focuses on specialized training on diagnosing, servicing and repairing John Deere’s agricultural equipment and machinery. You will take classes and labs on the Milford campus and will train off-campus at a John Deere dealership.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$19,679
CREDIT HOURS
71
PROGRAM LENGTH
5 Terms
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
STARTING TERM
Fall / Spring
WHY SCC?
How does the John Deere tech program work with dealerships?
You will secure a sponsoring John Deere dealer before entering the program and will continue working for them after graduation. This partnership gives you unmatched training and a strong foundation for career success. You'll get classroom lectures from industry experts and real laboratory experiences on John Deere products at our Milford Campus, plus hands-on work at your dealership.
What kind of equipment will I learn on in the John Deere program?
You will learn using the latest John Deere tools and equipment. You'll work on a variety of equipment to make sure you're ready to work at your dealership. You’ll also be registered with John Deere University and have access to John Deere websites and resources, putting you on track to become an advanced technician.
How much hands-on experience will I get in the program?
The program is designed to give you plenty of hands-on experience. You'll spend 40% of your time in the classroom learning important theory and 60% in the lab working directly with equipment. During the summer term, you'll spend all your time working at your sponsoring dealership.
What is unique about SCC's John Deere Tech program?
Our John Deere Tech program was the first of its kind in the United States. The combination of expert instruction, newest equipment, dealership partnerships and access to John Deere University resources creates a comprehensive learning experience. Students graduate with both technical skills and professional abilities that make them valuable employees.
CAREER OUTCOMES
John Deere Service Technician
Service technicians diagnose, repair and maintain John Deere agricultural and construction equipment using computerized diagnostic tools and specialized knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems. They perform preventative maintenance and ensure equipment meets John Deere's quality standards.
John Deere Field Service Technician
Field service technicians travel to customer locations to perform on-site diagnostics, repairs and maintenance for John Deere equipment. They troubleshoot complex problems, communicate directly with customers, and often work independently with minimal supervision.
John Deere Shop Foreman
Shop foremen supervise technician teams at John Deere dealerships, manage workflow, assign tasks and handle challenging technical problems. They train new technicians, ensure quality control and serve as the technical authority within the service department.
Next Steps
Program Chair
Additional Resources
- Our John Deere Tech program is a cooperative effort between John Deere Co., the John Deere Dealership Network and SCC. It is designed to be completed in four semesters. Students are on campus participating in lecture/lab courses and are given a unique opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge they have learned on campus at their sponsoring John Deere dealership. During these Cooperative Education Experiences, students are paid, helping offset the costs of college. The program is fully accredited by the state of Nebraska and by the Higher Learning Commission. www.johndeerepowerup.com
- Students entering this program may qualify for the Scott Pathway Scholarship.
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