People who work in the power, structural and technical systems pathway apply knowledge of engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls to the field of agriculture. They design agricultural structures as well as machinery and equipment. They develop ways to conserve soil and water and to improve the processing of agricultural products.

Courses Offered within the Pathway

• Agricultural Science and Technology –
  Revision of Agricultural and Environmental Science

• Agricultural Science and Technology for the Workplace - New Course (2 Unit Course)

• Agricultural Mechanics and Technology -
  Revision of Agricultural Mechanics

• Agricultural Mechanics and Technology for the Workplace I -
  New Course (2 Unit Course)

• Agricultural Mechanics and Technology for the Workplace II -
  New Course (2 Unit Course)

• Agricultural Power Mechanics - New Course

• Agricultural Structural Mechanics – New Course

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance – New Course

• Soil and Water Conservation – New Course

• Agribusiness and Marketing –
  Revision of Agricultural Business Management

Sample Occupations

Agricultural Engineers	Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians
Agricultural Equipment Technicians	Machine Operators
Electronics Systems Technicians	Machinists
Equipment Parts Manager	Remote Sensing Specialists
Equipment Sales and Service	Soil Conservationists
GPS Technicians	Welders

Employment of individuals in the power, structural and technical systems pathway is expected to grow about the same as the average for all occupations through 2010.

Increasing demand for agricultural products, continued efforts for more efficient Agricultural production and increasing emphasis on the conserving of resources should result in good job opportunities in the coming years.