Agricultural Foundations - Major #1021

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Foundations prepares students for the agricultural workforce. The certificate provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills needed in the current agricultural workforce. The courses in this program cover principles of agriculture, agricultural technologies, safety, tools, equipment operation, effective communication, and employability.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Students will be able to demonstrate safe use and/or operation of tools and equipment common to in the agriculture industries.
  2. 2. Demonstrate an understanding and application of professional workplace behaviors & skills in the agriculture industries.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Certificate of Achievement Requirements 

12 units

AG 150
Agriculture Technical Literacy

2 units
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This is a digital literacy course focusing on developing basic computer skills utilized in agriculture. Students will learn basic word applications, spreadsheet skills, PowerPoint, and email skills needed for communicating in an agricultural setting. The class will also cover accessing information on the internet, reading digital maps, and navigating agribusiness applications. (A)
Course Details:

          AG 151
          Agriculture Systems

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
          This is a foundational agricultural systems class that will cover the basics of agricultural trends and their impacts on the agricultural industry. The course will also encompass policies, legislation and the supply chain. Additionally, the course will give a general overview of crop production and animal production systems. (A)
          Course Details:

                  AG 152
                  Agricultural Safety

                  2 units
                  Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                  Students will receive technical training and familiarization with basic agricultural tools and safety practices. The topics covered in the course are OSHA safety in agricultural settings, basic lock-out tag-out procedures, proper personal protection equipment, local and federal rules and regulations, and proper hygiene. (A)
                  Course Details:

                          AG 153
                          Equipment Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                          Students will be familiarized with electronic and mechanical agricultural equipment operation. The course covers troubleshooting agricultural equipment, hardware and software. (A)
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                                  AG 154
                                  Workplace Effectiveness

                                  2 units
                                  Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                                  In this course students will learn the elements of proper communication, work ethic, workplace etiquette, problem-solving, and time-management skills required in the agricultural industry. (A)
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                                          Total: 12 units