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Precision Agronomy Operator • Certificate of Completion

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: CC.ABM

Curriculum Code: ABM 250

Program Information:

Successful completion of this program provides students with introductory knowledge, skills, and certifications to obtain a position in the fertilizer and crop protection industry.

The Precision Agronomy Operator program utilizes the latest industry technologies including simulators, computer and application-based software, drones, guidance systems, and diagnostic testing to train students in precision agronomy, crop production, fertilizer and pest management.

Entry level positions upon graduation include tender operator, facility maintenance worker, and fertilizer and pesticide applicator positions.

This certificate program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet graduation requirements.

For Program Information Contact:

For information on the LLCC Agriculture Program contact Liz Bland at 217-786-2868 or liz.bland@llcc.edu, or contact Bill Harmon at 217-786-2573 or bill.harmon@llcc.edu.

 

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ABM 105Crop Production

4
AGR 109Agriculture Computer Applications

3
OR
ABM 207Precision Agriculture Technology

3
ABM 103Soils

3
ESI 101Employability Skills

2

Second Semester:

ABM 104Fertilizers

3
ABM 118Application Equipment

3
ABM 201Integrated Pest Management

3
AGR 208Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics

3
OR
AFO 208Applied Skills in Agricultural Mechanization

3

Course Requirements:

Required Program Courses

Please see your advisor for course planning.

ABM 103Soils

3
ABM 104Fertilizers

3
ABM 105Crop Production

4
ABM 118Application Equipment

3
ABM 201Integrated Pest Management

3
AGR 109Agriculture Computer Applications

3
OR
ABM 207Precision Agriculture Technology

3
AGR 208Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics

3
OR
AFO 208Applied Skills in Agricultural Mechanization

3
ESI 101Employability Skills

2
Total Credit Hours:24