College Admissions Office
Milford Campus
(402) 761-8243
1-800-933-7223 ext. 8243
Bill August, Program Chair
Milford Campus
(402) 761-8281
1-800-933-7223 ext. 8281
baugust@southeast.edu
DEERE CONSTRUCTION AND
FORESTRY EQUIPMENT TECH
Bill August - Program Chair
AAS, Diesel Technology
Southeast Community College
40+ Years Experience
1-800-933-7223 Ext. 8281
baugust@southeast.edu
Keith Tempel - Instructor
AAS, Diesel Technology-Truck
Southeast Community College
15+ Years Experience
1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8296
ktempel@southeast.edu
Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment Tech Program
Welcome
Overview | Mission | Requirements | Student Responsibility | Cooperative Education |
Why not “BUILD YOUR CAREER AT SCC” in the Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech Program! It is a program developed to train service technicians for Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealerships. The program is the result of a cooperative effort between John Deere Construction Equipment Company and Southeast Community College.
It is a seven-quarter program designed to teach students all facets of Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment; from backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, motor graders, scrapers, to articulated trucks. The students will be on campus the first two quarters (6 months) followed by a quarter (3 months) of work experience in a sponsoring Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealership. Quarters four and five will be on campus followed by another quarter of work experience at the student’s sponsoring dealership. The seventh quarter will be on campus prior to graduation. Wages earned during these periods of work experience help offset the student’s educational cost.
We invite you to learn more about what this program has to offer.
- Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Overview
The Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech Program is a seven quarter (21 month) program. The student is on campus participating in lecture/lab courses during five of those seven quarters. The other two quarters involve a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate the knowledge they have learned on campus at their sponsoring Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealership.
During these Cooperative Education experiences the student is paid; helping offset the costs of college. All tuition, fees, books, required tools, and related costs are the responsibility of the student.
The Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Program at Southeast Community College is fully accredited by the State of Nebraska and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Upon successful completion of the program the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Mission
Program Mission Statement:
The mission of the Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech program is to prepare individuals for employment as high quality entry-level technicians with Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealers.
Program Goals:
- Provide technical training in the area of Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment; specifically engines, power trains, hydraulic & hydrostatic systems, electrical/electronic systems, fuel systems, heating & air-conditioning systems, basic welding, and basic machine operation.
- Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Dealership.
- Provide students with safe working habits so as not to injure themselves, others, or personal property.
- Instill in the student a sense of punctuality and time management
Requirements
- It is not necessary for you to have a potential dealer sponsor at this point, please contact the college regarding sponsorship. If any dealers are interested in sponsoring you, please indicate so on your application.
- Complete the Candidate Application and return it to SCC-Milford Campus. The students accepted for this class will be chosen on a first come first served basis
- All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. Deere Pre-tests will be in the areas of writing, reading, and math. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call the SCC-Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8202 for an appointment.
- Applicants with satisfactory test scores will be contacted to proceed with their interview with a Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealership. Those applicants, who did not achieve satisfactory scores, will be notified as soon as possible regarding their status and recommendations for correcting deficiencies.
- You will be notified by mail whether or not you have been selected for the program. Those selected will also receive additional information from SCC-Milford Campus regarding registration and orientation.
Student Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain sponsorship with John Deere Construction & Forestry dealership.
- Attain a minimum grade of 2.0 in program course to continue.
- Maintain attendance standards according to college policy.
- Wear uniforms and safety glasses while on campus and during cooperative work experience at the dealership.
- Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
- Provide sponsoring dealer with responsible and productive employment.
- Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, and tools.
Cooperative Education
Students at Southeast Community College are employed by area businesses and industries and have the opportunity to "learn whle doing" through the College's Cooperative Education Experience.
Students will work in positions related to their career goals. Student objectives are established through mutual agreement by the student, the employer, and the cooperative education experience coordinator.
Progress is evaluated at designated time(s) during the period of employment.
How Cooperative Education Works
Southeast Community College's Cooperative Education Experience is designed for students who have completed specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Coordinators work closely with employers and students to determine the optimum Cooperative Education arrangement.
The student registers for the Cooperative Education Experience and earns college credit while being paid a salary for the cooperative experience; the salary is set by the employer and agreed upon by the student.
Cooperative Education Benefits
- A unique opportunity to apply what is learned on campus to "Real World" situations in the student's sponsoring dealership.
- The student will earn a wage which will help offset college expenses.
- Regular Coop Ed visitations by program instructors to insure Student Success.
- Good Student Coop Ed experience + Good Sponsor Coop Ed experience = Full Time Employment
Program Mission Statement:
The mission of the Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech program is to prepare individuals for employment as high quality entry-level technicians with Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealers.
Program Goals:
- Provide technical training in the area of Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment; specifically engines, power trains, hydraulic & hydrostatic systems, electrical/electronic systems, fuel systems, heating & air-conditioning systems, basic welding, and basic machine operation.
- Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Dealership.
- Provide students with safe working habits so as not to injure themselves, others, or personal property.
- Instill in the student a sense of punctuality and time management
Requirements
- It is not necessary for you to have a potential dealer sponsor at this point, please contact the college regarding sponsorship. If any dealers are interested in sponsoring you, please indicate so on your application.
- Complete the Candidate Application and return it to SCC-Milford Campus. The students accepted for this class will be chosen on a first come first served basis
- All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. Deere Pre-tests will be in the areas of writing, reading, and math. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call the SCC-Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8202 for an appointment.
- Applicants with satisfactory test scores will be contacted to proceed with their interview with a Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealership. Those applicants, who did not achieve satisfactory scores, will be notified as soon as possible regarding their status and recommendations for correcting deficiencies.
- You will be notified by mail whether or not you have been selected for the program. Those selected will also receive additional information from SCC-Milford Campus regarding registration and orientation.
Student Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain sponsorship with John Deere Construction & Forestry dealership.
- Attain a minimum grade of 2.0 in program course to continue.
- Maintain attendance standards according to college policy.
- Wear uniforms and safety glasses while on campus and during cooperative work experience at the dealership.
- Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
- Provide sponsoring dealer with responsible and productive employment.
- Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, and tools.
Cooperative Education
Students at Southeast Community College are employed by area businesses and industries and have the opportunity to "learn whle doing" through the College's Cooperative Education Experience.
Students will work in positions related to their career goals. Student objectives are established through mutual agreement by the student, the employer, and the cooperative education experience coordinator.
Progress is evaluated at designated time(s) during the period of employment.
How Cooperative Education Works
Southeast Community College's Cooperative Education Experience is designed for students who have completed specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Coordinators work closely with employers and students to determine the optimum Cooperative Education arrangement.
The student registers for the Cooperative Education Experience and earns college credit while being paid a salary for the cooperative experience; the salary is set by the employer and agreed upon by the student.
Cooperative Education Benefits
- A unique opportunity to apply what is learned on campus to "Real World" situations in the student's sponsoring dealership.
- The student will earn a wage which will help offset college expenses.
- Regular Coop Ed visitations by program instructors to insure Student Success.
- Good Student Coop Ed experience + Good Sponsor Coop Ed experience = Full Time Employment