What Does a Farm Equipment Mechanic Do?
Farm Equipment Mechanics repair, overhaul and maintain a variety of agricultural equipment such as tractors, tillage, seeding and harvesting equipment. Job -Related Skills, Interests and Values • Repairing and servicing engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems and electrical and electronic systems in agricultural equipment • Diagnosing and fixing problems with equipment • Communicating with customers, owners and service managers • Using hand and power tools as well as various testing equipment to check systems • Keeping up with changes in technology affecting agricultural equipment What Preparation and Training Do You Need? You should preferably complete Grade 12 with a secondary school diploma, with credits in Math, English and Science, as well as technical credits in electrical systems or mechanical repair. You must complete an apprenticeship of @9000 hours, a combination of on-the-job and in-school training prior to writing an examination for your Certificate of Qualification. What
