The graduate of the Agricultural Equipment Technician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) repair, diagnose and maintain by skill and knowledge gained through training and experience any of the working parts of diesel engines as well as the various components of mobile farm machinery; (2) use, competently, both hand and power tools in order to carry out repairs according to manufacturer's specifications; (3) read and understand work orders, prepare estimates, and interpret technical manuals; (4) write service reports, diagnose the cause of failures and keep service analysis records; (5) utilize the knowledge and may advance to service representatives or supervisory positions; (6) be familiar with the work in related trades such as Heavy Equipment Technician, Machinist and Welder; and (7) perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by industry. Advanced Education and Technology has prepared this course outline in partnership with the Agricultural Equipment Technician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. This course outline contains the following sections: (1) First Period Technical Training; (2) Second Period Technical Training; (3) Third Period Technical Training; and (4) Fourth Period Technical Training.