Instructional Services

Career and Technical
Education Center

Box 70, Middle Settlement Road
New Hartford, NY 13413

Mary Annette Danella, Principal
(315) 793-8647
FAX (315) 793-8540
mdanella@oneida-boces.org

Mechanical Science (Agricultural Mechanics)

One or Two Year Program
Agricultural Mechanics students learn to repair many types of farm and construction equipment. Equipment repairs include: bulldozers, backhoes, farm tractors and some smaller engines, including both gasoline and diesel engines.

A student completing this program may work as a heavy equipment mechanic, agricultural mechanic, parts salesperson, construction or farm equipment operator.

Course Content

  • Heavy equipment repair (construction/farm)
  • Theory of internal combustion engines (gas/diesel)
  • Metal and welding skills
  • Agricultural business skills
  • Shop management
  • Diesel and gasoline engine rebuilding

Starting Salary Range
$6.50-$10.00 per hour

 

 

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