Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete all Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Understand superior customer service at a John Deere dealership.
- Use John Deere electronic service tools and software programs effectively.
- Demonstrate appropriate use and care of shop and personal tools.
- Apply fundamental industry skills and concepts to unfamiliar situations.
- Follow safe shop practices.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.
Human Relations
| CST 226 | Customer Service For Heavy Equipment Technicians | 3 |
Communication
| IN4. 164 | Technical Writing for CTE | 3 |
| or | |
| WR 115 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| or higher | |
Computation
| MTH 075 | Variables and Linear Equations | 4 |
| or | |
| AUT 290 | Math & Measurement for Transportation Technicians | 4 |
MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.
Program Courses
| HE 110 | First Aid and CPR | 1 |
| CST 112 | Employability Skills | 3 |
| CST 114 | Fundamental Shop Skills | 3 |
| CST 116 | Electrical & Electronic Systems | 10 |
| CST 126 | Steering, Suspension, and Brakes | 10 |
| CST 136 | Powertrain Systems | 10 |
| CST 214 | Mobile Hydraulics | 10 |
| CST 224 | Heavy Equipment/Diesel Engines | 10 |
| CST 234 | Diesel Engine Performance, Efficiency, and Ecology | 10 |
| CST 236 | Mobile Air Conditioning & Comfort Systems | 3 |
| MA3. 396B | Manufacturing Processes I | 2 |
| WE1. 280D | CWE Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology | 6 |
| WLD 170 | Welding I | 2 |
| WLD 171 | Welding II | 2 |
Refer to the list below for approved electives.
Approved Electives
Program faculty may approve elective courses to be taken in addition to above requirements.
Any WLD or MA3. course may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
Other elective courses may be approved by Construction and Forestry Equipment program faculty advisors.
Total Credit Hours: 92