Credit will be given for attendance/completion of manufacturer specific training provided by participating dealers and course work available to apprentices and preapprentices. Preapprentice candidates enrolled in agricultural mechanics or other career technical education (CTE) high school or other online resources. Adult education programs will also be given credit for work, micro-credentials and other certifications earned while preparing for competency tests.
The following is a non-exclusive list of related training providers and course work available to apprenticeship candidates. As the program grows and expands, we anticipate adding specialized mentor support and seminars focused on ensuring all have the opportunity to master even the most challenging skills.
Level 1
Metrix Learning (online) – New York Wired for Education, 251 Fuller Rd., Suite 150, Albany, NY 12203. Contact Christine Peng at 518-462-1780 or mailto:christine.peng@metrixlearning.com to register.
Competencies
- 101 Business Math
- 102 Internet
- 104 Business Writing, Academic Skills
- 202 Getting Information, Active Listening
- 204 Time Management
- 1101 Problem Solving
Cost of $60 for unlimited use
Metrix Learning offers a certificate of completion for each module completed.
- OSHA/Caresafe (online) – Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Go to https://www.careersafeonline.com/index.php/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/187-osha-10-hour-training to register.
Competencies
- 103, 303-306. 801-802
Cost $25
The course has a brief assessment as each module is completed. Once all modules are completed, there is a comprehensive final assessment. The student can print a certificate upon success completion of the test and will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry wallet card by mail within 4-6 weeks.
- National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (online) – Penn State University, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, 246 Agricultural Engineering Building, University Park, PA 16802. Call 814-865-7685 or e-mail NSTMOP@psu.edu. https://extension.psu.edu/national-safe-tractor-and-machinery-operation-program.
Competencies
- 205, 303-304, 801-802, 1004
Cost $50 which includes all materials
This training which takes approximately 24 hours is conducted through independent study with learning support available from Charles Kessler or Steve Smith who register the students for the course and provide guidance for its completion.
After students complete the training and pass the 50-question written knowledge test with a minimum score of 70%, they are permitted to take the operating skills and pre-op/driving tests which are also administered by Mr. Kessler or Mr. Smith. After successfully completing both the classroom and driving components, students receive a formal certificate.
- EETC – Equipment & Engine Training Council (online) – 3880 PressWallace Drive, York, SC 29745. Contact Eric Sides at 888-406-1810 or eetc@eetc.org. https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx (cost $250)
Competencies
- 408-601 Four Stroke Basics Online Course
- 608-611 Mechanical Systems Study Guide
- 1203 Driveline/Hydraulics Study Guide
- 1301-1312 Electrical Online Course
Cost of membership for each dealer is $60 annually with an additional $12 charge for each apprentice using the program. Study guides are $49, tests are $49, and certification is $29.50. Some of these courses and certifications extend to other levels. Most of the administration for the courses and the purchase of materials can be done on at https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx. The employer and the student both need to register. Learning support is available to help the apprentice get started.
For level 1, the up-front costs to the dealer for two apprentices would be dealer membership of $60, two student memberships for $24, four study guides for $196, four online courses at no charge, eight tests for $392, and eight certificates for $236 for a total of $908. Note that some of this content runs into other levels and would not have to be purchased another time.
Level 2
- EETC – Equipment & Engine Training Council (online) – 3880 PressWallace Drive, York, SC 29745. Contact Eric Sides at 888-406-1810 or eetc@eetc.org. https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx
Competencies
- 402, 410, 412-415 Four Stroke Basics Online Course
- 501-509 Compact Diesel Study Guide
- 607 Mechanical Systems Study Guide
- 1201-1210 Driveline/Hydraulics Study Guide
- 1302-1314 Electrical Online Course
Cost of membership for each dealer is $60 annually with an additional $12 charge for each apprentice using the program. Study guides are $49, tests are $49, and certification is $29.50. Some of these courses and certifications extend to other levels. Most of the administration for the courses and the purchase of materials can be done on at https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx. The employer and the student both need to register. Learning support is available to help the apprentice get started.
For level 2, the up-front costs to the dealer for two apprentices would be two study guides for $98, two tests for $98, and two certificates for $59 for a total of $255. Note that some of this content continues from other levels and would not have to be purchased another time.
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Study Guide (online) – National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, N.E. Suite 401, Leesburg, Virginia 20176. Connect to the online training and the testing information at https://www.asecampus.com/ihtml/application/student/interface.ase/index.htm
Competencies
- 701
Cost for the test is $19. You can download a copy of the study guide at no charge. The certificate meets EPA standards but does not qualify as a technical certification from the ASE certification program.
- Introduction to HVAC – Associated Builders and Contractors, 135 Shellyland Rd, Manheim, PA 17545. Contact Cindy DeWire, Director of Apprenticeship at 717-653-8106 for information about the course and to register.
Competencies
- 703-704
Cost for the course is $XXXXXXX. This is a classroom centered course that runs approximately 7.5 hours and is conducted at the ABC Training Center just outside of Mt. Joy.
- National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (online) – Penn State University, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, 246 Agricultural Engineering Building, University Park, PA 16802. Call 814-865-7685 or e-mail NSTMOP@psu.edu. https://extension.psu.edu/national-safe-tractor-and-machinery-operation-program.
Competencies
- 803
Cost $50 which includes all materials (already paid for level 1 courses)
This training which takes approximately 24 hours is conducted through independent study with learning support available from Charles Kessler or Steve Smith who register the students for the course and provide guidance for its completion.
After students complete the training and pass the 50-question written knowledge test with a minimum score of 70%, they are permitted to take the operating skills and pre-op/driving tests which are also administered by Mr. Kessler or Mr. Smith. After successfully completing both the classroom and driving components, students receive a formal certificate.
- Precision Agriculture and Its Components – independent study. http://www.aces.edu/anr/precisionag/PrecAgLessons/#prettyPhoto/0/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhAfZhFxHTs. Download and read the two articles and discuss with learning support staff who will evaluate your understanding.
Competencies
- 901
Cost is $25 paid to Northeast Equipment Dealers Association through the learning support staff.
- Welding – Lancaster County Career and Technical Center, 1730 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street PA 17584. Contact Kirk Schlotzhauer, Director of Continuing Education at 717-629-1001 or start the registration program yourself at https://lancasterctc.edu/higher-education-adult/apply-now/
Competencies
- 1001-1003
Cost is $735 for the course with an additional $200 for materials. This is a classroom/lab centered program that will be offered at the LCCTC at 432 Old Market St, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Each class runs for a total of 200 hours. The Basic Welding training will cover the required techniques and skills to pass an AWS D1.1 3G Certification.
- Metrix Learning (online) – New York Wired for Education, 251 Fuller Rd., Suite 150, Albany, NY 12203. Contact Christine Peng at 518-462-1780 or mailto:christine.peng@metrixlearning.com to register.
Competencies
- 1002-1008 Problem Solving
Cost of $60 for unlimited use (already paid for level 1 courses)
Metrix Learning offers a certificate of completion for each module completed.
Level 3
- EETC – Equipment & Engine Training Council (online) – 3880 PressWallace Drive, York, SC 29745. Contact Eric Sides at 888-406-1810 or eetc@eetc.org. https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx
Competencies
- 401, 416 Four Stroke Basics Online Course
- 504-512 Compact Diesel Study Guide
- 602-602, 606 Mechanical Systems Study Guide
- 1206-1213 Driveline/Hydraulics Study Guide
- 1315-1314 Electrical Online Course
Cost of membership for each dealer is $60 annually with an additional $12 charge for each apprentice using the program. Study guides are $49, tests are $49, and certification is $29.50. Some of these courses and certifications extend to other levels. Most of the administration for the courses and the purchase of materials can be done on at https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx. The employer and the student both need to register. Learning support is available to help the apprentice get started.
For level 3, the up-front costs to the dealer for two apprentices would be $0 since the costs associated with them would have been purchased at other levels and would not have to be purchased another time.
- National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (online) – Penn State University, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, 246 Agricultural Engineering Building, University Park, PA 16802. Call 814-865-7685 or e-mail NSTMOP@psu.edu. https://extension.psu.edu/national-safe-tractor-and-machinery-operation-program.
Competencies
- 807
Cost $50 which includes all materials (already paid for level 1 courses)
This training which takes approximately 24 hours is conducted through independent study with learning support available from Charles Kessler or Steve Smith who register the students for the course and provide guidance for its completion.
After students complete the training and pass the 50-question written knowledge test with a minimum score of 70%, they are permitted to take the operating skills and pre-op/driving tests which are also administered by Mr. Kessler or Mr. Smith. After successfully completing both the classroom and driving components, students receive a formal certificate.
Level 4
- EETC – Equipment & Engine Training Council (online) – 3880 PressWallace Drive, York, SC 29745. Contact Eric Sides at 888-406-1810 or eetc@eetc.org. https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx
Competencies
- 403-413 Engine Failure Analysis Online Course
Cost of membership for each dealer is $60 annually with an additional $12 charge for each apprentice using the program. Study guides are $49, tests are $49, and certification is $29.50. Some of these courses and certifications extend to other levels. Most of the administration for the courses and the purchase of materials can be done on at https://www.eetc.org/default.aspx. The employer and the student both need to register. Learning support is available to help the apprentice get started.
For level 4, the up-front costs to the dealer for two apprentices would be for two tests for $98 and two certificates for $59 for a total of $157. Note that some of this content continues from other levels and would not have to be purchased another time.