USU offers both a one-year technology certificate and an associates degree in agricultural machinery technology. This program is the only one of its kind in the western United States and is endorsed by the Implement Dealers Association, which represents dealers and manufacturers of agricultural machinery throughout the region. In addition to coursework training, machinery dealerships and companies hold in-service training at USU where students can receive training and certification for repairs and operations of the latest agricultural equipment. Upon completion of these programs, employers are always seeking after students from USUs program, resulting in extremely high job placement.
The one-year certificate program is designed to familiarize students with the agricultural equipment industry. Certificate requirements include technical hands-on training on engines, power trains, hydraulics, DC electrical, and specialized forage, harvesting, tillage, planting, and spraying equipment.
The associates degree is a second-year continuation of the certificate program. Core curriculum includes equipment testing, diagnosis, and retailing of parts and equipment. Because it is an associates degree program, a minimum of six credits of general education courses are required. The associates degree also transitions very easily into a bachelors program in agricultural systems technology or agricultural education.
