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Program Overview
In the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program, you learn to repair and maintain agricultural equipment providing hands-on training on the latest technology. Due to the complexity of the industry, you will learn advanced technical skills to work on planting and harvesting equipment today. In addition, you will learn to maintain and repair diesel engine systems, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, GPS, air conditioning, materials handling equipment, and harvesting equipment. You will gain practical, hands-on training and applied skills such as repair, diagnostics and troubleshooting, which are critical for this industry utilizing our state-of-the-art, simulated shop environment from award winning faculty. Hands-on training is driven by local industry to ensure students gain the skills needed to be successful in industry. This program is geared for the hands-on learner who is seeking a minimal amount of time in college and is seeking an entry level position in the agriculture mechanics field. As a student in the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program at Madison College, you will:
- Train on agricultural equipment in the classroom and in the lab.
- Develop critical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Develop agricultural equipment service skills for entry-level employment at agricultural equipment employers.
In the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program, you have the opportunity to:
- Learn from experts in agricultural equipment.
- Get hands-on training with advanced agricultural technology.
- Gain technical knowledge in hydraulics, power trains, electronics, fuel systems, heating, air conditioning and engine service.
- Graduate from the Agricultural Equipment Technician program with a Technical Diploma.
Program Details
Students in the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program can attend full time.
Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Careers
Earning your associate degree in the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician program at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Ag Dealership Parts Person
- Ag Dealership Service Technician
- Ag Dealership Service Writer
- Field Service Technician
- Harvesting Operator/Technician
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Lead Technician
- Shop Foreman
- Service Writer Coordinator
- Customer Support Representative
- Ag Equipment Salesperson
- Consumer Products Salesperson
- Service Manager
- Ag Company Service Representative
- Ag Company Sales Representative
- Dealer Sales Manager
- Dealership Manager
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
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This program has a limited number of seats available. We encourage early applications to secure your spot, but the program has not historically reached full capacity. It shares this capacity with other programs that have similar curriculum.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Fall 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the program.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Agriculture Equipment Service Technician career.
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Career Outcomes
Agriculture Equipment Service Technician Program Outcomes
Agriculture Equipment Service Technician technical diploma graduates are prepared to:
- Follow and practice safety procedures in the workplace.
- Use and understand the tools that allow you to diagnose and repair problems accurately and efficiently.
- Diagnose and repair various types of components, equipment and machines, such as:
- electrical systems
- digital data systems
- hydraulic systems
- internal combustion engines
- powertrains/transmissions
- air conditioning systems
- Set up and maintain components, systems and equipment to their original level of performance.
Agriculture Equipment Service Technician Career Outcomes
Technical diploma program graduates are qualified for entry-level technician positions servicing and repairing agricultural equipment and machinery. Entry-level job titles may include:
- Ag Dealership Parts Person
- Ag Dealership Service Technician
- Ag Dealership Service Writer
- Field Service Technician
- Harvesting Operator/Technician
With additional education, including Madison College’s Agricultural Equipment Technology associate degree, and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Service Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Lead Technician
- Shop Foreman
- Service Writer Coordinator
- Customer Support Representative
- Agricultural Equipment Sales
- Consumer Products Sales
- Service Manager
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 6 8 Number of Surveys Sent 6 8 Number of Surveys Returned 4 8 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 0 3 Percent Available for Employment 0.0% 37.5% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 100.0% 62.5% Available for Employment
2023 2024 Graduates Employed 0 3 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 0 3 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 3.8 Number of Satisfaction Responses 2 4 Very Satisfied (4) 1 3 Percent Very Satisfied 50.0% 75.0% Satisfied (3) 1 1 Percent Satisfied 50.0% 25.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 4 8 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 0 3 Before Enrollment 0 1 Percent Before Enrollment 33.3% While Attending the College 0 2 Percent While Attending the College 66.7% After Training at the College 0 0 Percent After Training at the College 0.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 0 3 In College District 0 1 Percent In College District 33.3% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 33.3% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 33.3% Salary Trend 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 1 Average Monthly Wage $3,096 Average Hourly Wage $18.00 Average Work Hours per Week 57.5 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $14.00 Average Work Hours per Week 15.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Debell Tractor Clinic Technician Salem Mid-State Equipment Agricultural Service Technician Columbus * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
