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   John Deere Tech
       Dealer and Student Information

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John Deere Tech dealer and student information - north dakota state college of science
CONTENTS
          3 Participant Responsibilities                                                        6 Contact Persons
          4 Introduction                                                                        7 Correspondence
          4 John Deere Tech Program                                                             7 College Expenses
          5 Course Descriptions                                                                 7 Student Tool List
          6 Student Admission and Selection                                                     8 Finding a Sponsor
            Procedure
                                                                                                8 Sponsor Approval of Student
          6 Eligible Dealer Locations
                                                                                                8 Student Release of Information Form

    John Deere Tech is a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied                                                          Program Coordinator/Instructor
    Science Degree. It is sponsored by the John Deere Company and John Deere                                                          Larry Ascheman
    dealers and is operated by North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton,                                                     John Deere Tech
    North Dakota. The purpose of this program is to upgrade the technical                                                             701-671-2213
    competency and professional development of incoming John Deere Dealer                                                             1-800-342-4325, ext. 3-2213
    Service Technicians.                                                                                                              Larry.Ascheman@ndscs.edu

    The material in this packet is intended solely for information puposes. The North Dakota State College of Science
    reserves the right to make changes in curricula, rules and fees whenever such changes are deemed necessary. The
    announcements in this material are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations on
    the institution or the state of North Dakota.

    The North Dakota State College of Science is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street,
    Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 800-621-7440.

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Participant Responsibilities
The John Deere Tech Program is a partnership between the John Deere Company, North Dakota State College of
Science, participating John Deere dealerships and participating students. Each has the following responsibilities in this
partnership:

North Dakota State College of Science                          John Deere Dealership
• Maintain a current curriculum approved by John Deere.        • Interview and select a student to sponsor.
• Provide classroom and laboratory facilities.                 • Appoint an in-dealership coordinator or supervisor to
• Provide teacher-coordinator and instructors; the               work with NDSCS’s teacher-coordinator in planning
  teacher-coordinator acts as a liaison between NDSCS            and monitoring the supervised occupational work
  and John Deere representatives.                                experiences.
• Provide equipment and tools.                                 • Pay trainee’s wages, commensurate with experience,
• Promote, advertise and recruit qualified students.             during periods of supervised occupational work
• Test, interview and screen students.                           experiences.
• Assist dealers with student selection.                       • Provide the sponsored student with uniforms in a
                                                                 manner consistent with other dealership employees.
• Maintain all student records.
                                                                 Students will wear uniforms (shirt and pants) at both
• Provide academic, financial aid, and counseling services
                                                                 school and work.
  and advisement.
                                                               • Provide work experience that will increase the students
• Visit students during supervised occupational work
                                                                 skill level.
  experiences to assure attainment of work experience
                                                               • Provide student ID and password to use with JD
  competencies.
                                                                 Pathways.
• Furnish program information to dealers, students and
  the general public when requested.                           Student
• Provide an Associate of Applied Science Degree in John       •   Demonstrate high school graduate or equivalent.
  Deere Tech.                                                  •   Apply for admission to NDSCS.
John Deere Company                                             •   Obtain and maintain a John Deere dealership sponsor.
• Encourage dealer cooperation and support.                    •   Complete entrance tests (ACT and DAT) and personal
                                                                   interview as required by the program coordinator.
• Provide training for the teacher-coordinator and
  instructors on John Deere equipment and consumer             •   Maintain NDSCS and John Deere academic standards
  products.                                                        and adhere to academic policies.
• Furnish NDSCS with John Deere materials for training 		      •   Wear John Deere uniforms and safety glasses while on
  (service manuals, including computer service reference,          campus and during supervised occupational work
  technical publications, etc.).                                   experiences at the sponsoring dealership.
• Furnish NDSCS with John Deere equipment for training         •   Participate in all learning activities and experiences at
  (equipment components, essential tools and complete              the scheduled times.
  equipment machinery).                                        •   Provide the sponsoring dealership with responsible and
• Participate in student selection process.                        productive employment.
• Participate in the coordinator-teacher and instructor 		     •   Pay for program costs - tuition, fees, books and
  selection process.                                               tools. Tools are required prior to the first supervised
                                                                   occupational experience. To meet this requirement,
• Monitor the John Deere program at NDSCS to assure
                                                                   tools are available for purchasing at an approximate
  success.
                                                                   cost of $4,700 at the NDSCS Bookstore on the day of
                                                                   John Deere Orientation.

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Introduction
    The John Deere Tech program is an Associate of                    Classroom and laboratory instruction at NDSCS covers
    Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) that is designed to               the basics of each subject plus the latest developments in
    develop technically competent, professional John Deere            John Deere equipment. Work experience at the dealership
    equipment service technicians. The John Deere Company             is structured to relate to the most recent classroom
    sponsors the program, and North Dakota State College              subjects covered at NDSCS and includes projects to
    of Science, Wahpeton, administers and operates the                improve the student’s skill level.
    program.
                                                                      Students are required to obtain a sponsor from an
    Students receive state-of-the-art technical training on           authorized John Deere dealership. Students can request
    John Deere equipment and related products through                 assistance in locating a sponsoring dealer, and dealers
    a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on                  can request assistance in locating a student to sponsor.
    laboratory instruction, and supervised occupational work
    experience at a John Deere dealership.                            Dealers are responsible for providing students with
                                                                      employment and challenging repair projects during the
    The John Deere Tech program takes six semesters or                work experience periods. Students are responsible for
    approximately 24 months to complete. The six semesters            tuition, fees, textbook and tool costs.
    are divided into 10 terms, each approximately eight weeks
    in length. Students complete the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th,
    9th and 10th terms on campus. They complete the 1st,
    5th and 8th terms at a sponsoring John Deere dealership.

    John Deere Tech Program (24 months) (AAS Degree)
    CURRICULA (First Year)                                   AAS
                                                                      CURRICULA (Second Year)                                AAS
    SUMMER SEMESTER                                         Credits   SUMMER SEMESTER                                       Credits
    (1st Term)                                                        (6th Term)
    JDAT 105 Supervised Occupational Experience I             2       JDAT 225 John Deere Powertrains                         7
                                                                      HPER       Elective                                     2
    FALL SEMESTER                                           Credits
    (2nd Term)                                                        FALL SEMESTER                                         Credits
    JDAT 106 John Deere Time Service Management               2       (7th Term)
    JDAT 165 Introduction to John Deere Hydraulic Systems     4       JDAT 255 John Deere Electrical/Electronics              5
    MATH 120 Basic Mathematics I                              2       JDAT 116 John Deere Equipment Operation
    (3rd Term)                                                                   and Adjustment                               4
    DTEC 115 Introduction to Light and                                MATH 125 Basic Mathematics III                          2
               Medium Duty Engines                            4       (8th Term)
    JDAT 155 Introduction to Electrical/Electronics           4       JDAT 114 Supervised Occupational Experience III         5
    FYE 101    Science of Success                             1
                                                                      SPRING SEMESTER                                       Credits
    ENGL 105 Technical Communications                         3
                                                                      (9th Term)
    SPRING SEMESTER                                         Credits   DTEC 109     Air Conditioning for Diesel Technology     2
    (4th Term)                                                        MFGT 110     Industrial Shop Practices                  2
    JDAT 215 John Deere Engine Rebuild                        6       CIS 101      Computer Literacy                          2
    BADM 240 Sales                                            3       PSYC 100     Human Relations in Organizations           2
    MATH 123 Basic Mathematics II                             2       (10th Term)
    (5th Term)                                                        ENGL 110 College Composition I                          3
    JDAT 110 Supervised Occupational Experience II            5       JDAT 265 John Deere Tractor Hydraulic
                                                                                  Systems Diagnosis                           5
                                                                      JDAT 260 Introduction to Ag Management
                                                                                  Solutions (AMS)                             3

    Class schedule may change without notice.

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Course Descriptions
DTEC 109         Air Conditioning for Diesel Technology (2 credits)                                 JDAT 260         Introduction to Ag Management Solutions (AMS) (3)
A lecture, discussion and lab-type course covering the design and principles of operations          A lab/lecture course designed to introduce the students to John Deere’s Ag Management
of various air conditioning systems, including agriculture, construction and trucking               Solution systems (AMS). Basic GPS equipment guidance systems operation and
equipment. Work in lab consists of leak detecting, evacuation, reclaiming, charging,                diagnostics will be utilized. Types of GPS signals and their applications currently
component comprehension, electrical systems and troubleshooting for various units. This is          used by John Deere Company will be covered. AMS display set-up and application usage
a half-semester course. (F, S)                                                                      on current John Deere equipment will be performed. Prerequisite: JDAT 255. (S)
DTEC 115          Introduction to Light and Medium Duty Engines (4)                                 JDAT 265        John Deere Tractor Hydraulic Systems Diagnosis (5)
A theory and lab course covering rebuilding of heavy duty gas and light- and medium-                A lab/lecture course covering the operation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of the hydraulic
duty diesel engines. Students will troubleshoot, disassemble, rebuild and assemble an               systems found on John Deere utility, row-crop and four-wheel-drive tractors. (S)
engine during this class. Learning modules include: measurement fundamentals, basic
engine operating principals, cylinder and piston service, cylinder head rebuilding and              MFGT 110          Industrial Shop Practices (2)
valve reconditioning, crankshaft and bearing service, and lubrication and cooling systems.          An introduction to the procedures and practices used to develop fundamental industrial
Engines designed for the use of alternative fuels such as LPG and CNG are also covered.             shop skills. Students enrolled in this class will learn and apply a variety of practical skills
This class is a prerequisite for DTEC 215, CIH 215 and JDAT 215. This is an eight week              used to aid in any entry level industrial mechanical service occupation. The topics covered
course. It is offered the first and second eight weeks of both semesters. (F, S)                    in this course are: general shop safety; Oxy-fuel torch and MIG welding set-up and
                                                                                                    operation; basic metallurgy and material identification; identification of SAE and ISO metric
JDAT 105         Supervised Occupational Experience I (2)                                           measuring systems; fastener types/grades identification/applications; identification of
The student will receive on-the-job experience at a John Deere dealership prior to the              twist drills and 4 systems of sizes; identification/application of hand taps; hack saw blade
first-semester, on-campus classes. This will mainly consist of shadowing personnel in the           identification/installation; metal working file identification/operation; drill press/hand drill
three areas of the service department. Two weeks will be spent in the set-up area, two              safety/identification/operation; drill grinding gage application; practical use of micrometers/
weeks in the combine area and two weeks in the tractor area. This work experience will be           dial caliper/dial indicator/depth micrometer; Heli-coil insert identification/installation; broken
supervised by the NDSCS John Deere Tech coordinator. (Su)                                           bolt removal practices; soldering application; and mechanical/hydraulic arbor press safety
                                                                                                    and operation.
JDAT 106        John Deere Time Service Management (2)
This course covers operational policies followed by the dealership service department.              BADM 240        Sales (3)
Included will be discussion on time service management, publications, tech manuals, DTAC            A basic course in the principles and psychology of selling with an emphasis on techniques
and service advisor. (F)                                                                            and human relations in the selling situation. The steps of a sale including feature-benefit
                                                                                                    analysis, handling objections, and closing the sale are included. Students participate in
JDAT 110        Supervised Occupational Experience II (5)                                           exploring product knowledge, understanding and analyzing the consumer, and investigating
The student will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow          the competition using experiential exercises. (F, S, O)
the student to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned during the previous on-
campus instructional period. This work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS John              ENGL 105       Technical Communications (3)
Deere Tech coordinator. (S)                                                                         This course concentrates on business correspondence, informal report writing, technical
                                                                                                    communication, job preparation, and oral presentation. (F, S, Su, O)
JDAT 114        Supervised Occupational Experience III (5)
The student will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow          ENGL 110          College Composition I (3)
the student to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned during the previous on-        An introduction to college-level writing as a process of drafting, revising and editing. This
campus instructional period. This work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS John              course emphasizes critical reading, writing, thinking and research skills as students write
Deere Tech coordinator. (F)                                                                         for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students will receive guided instruction in the
                                                                                                    writing process as they begin writing based on personal experiences. An introduction to
JDAT 116         John Deere Equipment Operation and Adjustment (4)                                  proper crediting of source material and research will occur toward the end of the course.
This course will cover the operation and adjustment of various types of John Deere equipment.       Prerequisite: Placement test. (F, S, Su, O) ND:ENGL
Students will operate and field adjust this equipment for optimum performance. (F)
                                                                                                    MATH 120       Basic Mathematics I (2)
JDAT 155          Introduction to Electrical/Electronics (4)                                        A review of whole numbers, fractions and decimal numbers in conjunction with the
A lab/lecture demonstration and performance type of course, which covers the principles             fundamental application of ratios, rates, unit rates, proportions and percents in solving
of electricity. These types of learning styles will be applied to electrical circuits, batteries,   everyday problems. The application of business and consumer mathematics such as simple
starters and alternators. It will include Ohm’s Law, schematic reading, test instruments,           and compound interest, purchasing and checkbook reconciliation. (F, S, Su)
starter testing and repair and alternator testing and repair. Applications and testing of solid
state devices will be covered in this course. The student will have hands on approach to            MATH 123        Basic Mathematics II (2-3)
learning electrical fundamentals as well as repairing and troubleshooting electrical problems       This course introduces statistical data reading and calculating. Problem solving applications
on John Deere equipment. (F)                                                                        involving U.S. and Metric measurements. Application of direct measurement, perimeter,
                                                                                                    area, and volumes and fundamental geometry. (F, S, Su)
JDAT 165         Introduction to John Deere Hydraulic Systems (4)
This course is a study of hydraulic system fundamentals and various components used                 MATH 125        Basic Mathematics III (2)
in a typical John Deere hydraulic system. Disassembly and reassembly of John Deere                  Basic concepts and features of beginning algebra with emphasis on critical thinking
components will take place to aid in the understanding of component and system                      and problem solving. Topics include properties of real and rational numbers, arithmetic
operation. Various John Deere components will be bench tested to help the student                   operations of numbers and expressions, translating verbal expressions to variable
understand how the components contribute to the overall operation of the system and                 expressions, formula manipulations and application of word problems. (F, S, Su)
will be used to evaluate the students’ performance. Experiments will be performed on
lab equipment to aid in the understanding of basic hydraulic principles. Online delivery            CIS 101           Computer Literacy (2)
methods from John Deere Company along with table exercises and/or machine tests will be             This course is designed to provide non-Computer Science majors with an introductory-
utilized to prepare student for John Deere University Hydraulic Systems Certification. (F, S)       level course in computer usage. It is a hands-on course and provides an overview of
                                                                                                    microcomputer applications including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
JDAT 215        John Deere Engine Rebuild (6)                                                       Microsoft PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. (Credit awarded for CIS 101 or CSCI 116, not
A lab/lecture course covering diesel engines used in John Deere equipment. Students                 both.) (F, S, Su, O) ND:COMPSC
will disassemble, reassemble, adjust and test these engines. The proper use of technical
manuals will be stressed. (S)                                                                       PSYC 100         Human Relations in Organizations (2)
                                                                                                    An examination of human relations in business and industry with emphasis on how people
JDAT 225        John Deere Powertrains (7)                                                          can work effectively in groups to satisfy both organizational and personal goals. Motivation,
A lab/lecture course covering the power train used in John Deere tractors. Students will            emotional and mental health, communication techniques and coping with stress are
disassemble, reassemble, adjust and test these components. Proper use of technical                  explored. Activities are used to encourage the application of concepts to enhance personal
manuals will be stressed. (Su)                                                                      growth and insight and to increase social skills. (F, S, Su-upon demand, O) ND:SS
JDAT 255          John Deere Electrical/Electronics (5)                                             FYE 101          Science of Success (1)
A lab/lecture course covering electrical and electronic fundamentals applied to John                This is a practical one-credit course meant to help provide the tools and skills necessary to
Deere equipment. This course includes the study of Ohm’s Law and series and parallel                get a strong start in the transition to the NDSCS campus and to college life. Topics covered
circuits. The proper use of digital multimeters and other testing equipment also will be            in the class include time management, money management, study skills, wellness, and
covered. Techniques of circuit diagnosis will be demonstrated with electrical schematics.           much more. (F, S, O)
The function, operation and testing of semiconductors and transistors are covered.
Microprocessor operation, including inputs and outputs, are explained and studied.                  HPER Electives (See College Catalog for details)
Tractor circuits including lighting, accessory, safety, instrumentation and gauges are
tested. Electronic monitoring systems for planting and harvesting equipment are covered.
Prerequisite: JDAT 155. (F)

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Student Admission and
    Selection Procedure
    Students enroll in the John Deere Tech program at the                 High School or GED Transcripts
    beginning of summer semester. Students are accepted into              Applicants must demonstrate completion of high school
    the program upon completion of admission into NDSCS.                  or GED equivalency. Students should contact their high
    Students should do the following:                                     school guidance office and request that their transcript be
                                                                          submitted to NDSCS Enrollment Services.
    Apply for admission to NDSCS through the Enrollment
    Services office. Enrollment Services will not accept faxed            Orientation
    applications for any program.                                         All freshmen must complete an orientation. Once a student
    • Submit high school transcripts or GED to Enrollment 		              is admitted to NDSCS, Enrollment Services will schedule
      Services.                                                           orientation for the student. Orientation includes a tour of
    • Complete Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) with a minimum            the NDSCS campus, financial aid counseling, scheduling
      score of 80% and ACT minimum test score of 18 and                   (academic advising) and registration.
      personal interview as required.                                     Sponsor Approval
    • Visit NDSCS and complete orientation (testing, academic             Applicants must complete an interview with and secure
      advising and scheduling, and registration).                         approval of a sponsor. The applicant is responsible for
    • Secure approval from a John Deere sponsor.                          obtaining a sponsor. Applicants should take the Dealer
    • Scholarships are available. Students must return the 		             Approval Form to a potential sponsor. Complete the
      scholarship application form to be eligible.                        approval form and return it to Enrollment Services if it is
                                                                          determined that the dealer will grant sponsorship. If the
    Admissions                                                            dealer decides not to grant sponsorship, then the student
    Students should contact the NDSCS Enrollment Services                 should contact the NDSCS coordinator for assistance in
    office (701-671-2205) for an application package or                   securing a sponsor.
    complete and return the “Student Request for Admission”
    form in this packet. Enrollment Services will send                    Scholarship Availability
    information on the college, the John Deere program and                A general scholarship application must be completed to be
    financial aid. Students should complete the applications              eligible for scholarships.
    and return them to NDSCS promptly. Assessment tests will
    be required prior to admission into the John Deere program.

    Eligible Dealer Locations
    John Deere agricultural equipment dealers located in the following states are                  •    Idaho            •   South Dakota
    eligible to sponsor students at NDSCS and anywhere in the U.S. if spots are open.
                                                                                                   •    Minnesota        •   Utah
    Students should contact a local John Deere dealer to see if the dealer is interested           •    Montana          •   Washington
    in sponsoring a student. They can contact the NDSCS coordinator for a list of                  •    North Dakota     •   Wisconsin
    approved John Deere dealers.                                                                   •    Oregon           •   Wyoming

    Contact Information
    Dealers and students should direct all inquiries to the following contact persons.

     North Dakota State College of Science Primary Contacts:                                       John Deere Primary Contact:
     Jennifer Sanchez      Larry Ascheman             Terry Marohl          Jenny Schmitt              Justin Scammey
     Enrollment Services   Program Coordinator        Department Chair      Program Assistant          Manager, College Partnerships
     701-671-2205          John Deere Tech            Diesel Technology     Diesel Technology          913-310-8232
     Jennifer.Sanchez      701-671-2213               701-671-2308          701-671-2330               Fax: 309-749-1304
     @ndscs.edu            800-342-4325 ext. 3-2213   Terry.Marohl@         Jenny.Schmitt@
                           Larry.Ascheman@ndscs.edu   ndscs.edu             ndscs.edu

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Correspondence
All correspondence should be directed to the following address:
John Deere Tech Program
Enrollment Services
North Dakota State College of Science
800 Sixth St. N.
Wahpeton, ND 58076

College Expenses
Contact the Director of Enrollment Services for tuition         NOTE: All tuition, fees, room and board costs are tentative
costs. Out-of-state students in a partnership program will      and are subject to change. Personal costs are rough
pay the in-state tuition rate. The exception is Minnesota       estimates of personal spending. Contact the NDSCS
students who pay the agreed-to reciprocity rate.                Enrollment Services office for a current information sheet.

Student Tool List
Students are responsible for purchasing or providing their own tools. Below is a list of required tools for the program.
These tools can be purchased from NDSCS at a substantial discount through the Bookstore.

QTY    DESCRIPTION                       PART #      FG.BY        QTY    DESCRIPTION                            PART #      FG.BY
 1     6-pc. Adapter Set                 1206GS      Snap-On        1    3-pc. Pliers Set                       PL300ACP    Snap-On
 1     Pry Bar                           1650        Snap-On        1    Micrometer Blue Point 0-1”             MICB1A      Snap-On
 1     3/8” Dr. Metric Socket Set        212FMY      Snap-On        1    Dial Caliper 0-6” Range                PMTB133     Snap-On
 1     1/2” Dr. Ratchet and Socket Set   317MPC      Snap-On        1    Bronze Drift Punch 13/16”              PTPPB826A   Snap-On
 1     1/2” Dr. Metric Socket Set        318SWMY     Snap-On        1    Bearing Driver                         PPC20LB     Snap-On
 1     Awl, Orange Stubby                6ASAAO      Snap-On        1    Punch and Chisel Set                   PPC710A     Snap-On
 1     1/2” Drag Link Socket             A26A        Snap-On        1    Wire Stripper                          PWC9        Snap-On
 2     Air Line Adapter, Male            AHC24MA     Snap-On        1    Torque Wrench (5-75 lbs/ft)            QD2FR75     Snap-On
 1     Soft Grip Mini Pick Set           SGASA204A   Snap-On        1    Torque Wrench (50-250 lbs/ft)          QD3R250     Snap-On
 1     Hex Wrench Set, Silver 15 pc.     AW1015DK    Snap-On        1    Screwdriver                            SDD224O     Snap-On
 1     Hex Wrench Set, Gold 14 pc.       AWM140DK    Snap-On        1    6-pc. Screwdriver Set                  SGDX60      Snap-On
 1     Hammer, Ball Pein 16 oz.          BP16B       Snap-On        1    18” Pry Bar                            SPB18A      Snap-On
 1     Scraper, Carbon Black 1 1/2”      CSA14C      Snap-On        1    Snap Ring Pliers, Angle Jaws 8 7/8”    SRP2        Snap-On
 1     Circuit Tester                    CT4G        Snap-On        1    Retaining Rings Pliers 7 7/16”         SRPC7000    Snap-On
 1     Socket Driver, Flat Tip           F31E        Snap-On        1    Snap Ring Pliers, Angle Jaws 7 7/16”   SRP4        Snap-On
 1     Feeler Gauge, Bent Blade          FB300A      Snap-On        1    1-1/4” 12 Pt. Shallow Socket           SW401       Snap-On
 1     Feeler Gauge. US/Metric           FB325A      Snap-On        1    Torqometer, Dial 3/8” Dr.              TE25A       Snap-On
 1     3/8” Dr.-6mm Socket Shallow       FM6         Snap-On        1    1/4” Dr. Driver                        SGT4        Snap-On
 1     3/8” Dr.-7mm Socket Shallow       FM7         Snap-On        1    Locking Pliers                         VPSG10WR    Snap-On
 1     Tire Gauge                        GA355       Snap-On        1    Tip Cleaner                            WE250-101   Snap-On
 1     Air Chuck, Dual Foot              GA356       Snap-On        1    Spark Lighter                          WE250-103   Snap-On
 1     Tape Measure 10’                  GA427A      Snap-On        1    Ear Protector                          YA160A      Snap-On
 1     Safety Glasses                    GLASS20BK   Snap-On        1    Soapstone Marker                       YA247-2     Snap-On
 1     Hammer, Dead Blow 48 oz.          HBFE48      Snap-On        1    Welding Gloves                         YA427A      Snap-On
 1     Rubber Tipped Blowgun             JT13        Snap-On        1    AMC and GM Terminal Tool               YA500GM     Snap-On
 1     Tool Box Roll Cab 40”             KRA2106A    Snap-On        1    1/4” Dr. Set, Metric General Service   144TMPB     Snap-On
 1     5/16 Comb Wrench                  OEX10B      Snap-On        1    3/8” General Service Set, 22 pc.       222AFSP     Snap-On
 1     14-pc. Comb Wrench Set            OEX714K     Snap-On        1    Hammer 48 oz.                          BH123D      Snap-On
 1     6mm Comb Wrench                   OEXM6B      Snap-On        1    Dial Indicator                         6410        Central
 1     7mm Comb Wrench                   OEXM7B      Snap-On        1    Fluke Multimeter                       87-5        Fluke
 1     Metric Comb Wrench Set            OEXM710B    Snap-On        1    Welding Glasses                        3621        MFASCO
 1     8mm Comb Wrench, Short            OEXM8B      Snap-On        1    Flashlight - Mini Mag                  M2A036      Acme
 1     9mm Comb Wrench, Short            OEXM9B      Snap-On        1    Lifting Brackets                       OTC#7100    Acme
 1     Scraper                           PK53        Snap-On

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Finding a Sponsor
    Note: You may speak to any dealership at any time                   • The dealership may choose to formally interview you as
    about the John Deere Tech Program. You are accepted                   a candidate for the John Deere Tech Program.
    into the program only after official acceptance occurs,             • Be prepared:
    after all assessments, applications and dealer sponsorship                – Be neat and clean in appearance.
    forms have been approved by the North Dakota State                        – Be confident of your goals and skills.
    College of Science and John Deere.
                                                                              – Complete your part of the John Deere Tech
    Key points to remember:                                                     application as neatly as possible before the
    • John Deere dealerships are independent businesses.                        interview.
      They are not employees of John Deere.                             • Your first priority should be convincing the dealer that
    • When looking for a sponsor, you are looking for a JOB –             you will make a good employee.
      act and dress accordingly.                                        • You may speak to the dealer (owner), general manager
    • North Dakota State College of Science and the John                  or service manager.
      Deere Tech Coordinator will provide assistance and                • If you are not sure whom to see, ask for the dealer first,
      guidance and identify interested dealerships.                       then the service manager.
    • We do not assign you a dealership.                                If you are sure that you want to be in the John Deere Tech
    • As a John Deere Tech student you will be an employee              Program, be confident and get busy right now. Don’t
      and a student, although the two should never conflict.            be discouraged if your first attempt doesn’t land you a
    • Some dealerships may choose not to participate.                   sponsor!

    Sponsor Approval of Student
    Directions to the Student                                           Directions to the Dealer
    Fill in your name and address in the lines below. Then, take this   _____ I agree to provide sponsorship for the above student in
    Sponsor Approval Form to the John Deere dealer for approval of            the John Deere Tech Program at NDSCS.
    the sponsorship.
                                                                        Dealership_________________________________________________
    Student’s Name____________________________________________
                                                                        Street Address_____________________________________________
    Street Address_____________________________________________
                                                                        City, State, Zip_____________________________________________
    City, State, Zip_____________________________________________
                                                                        Phone ____________________________________________________
    Phone_____________________________________________________
                                                                        Authorizing Representative___________________________________
                                                                        Date______________________________________________________

    Student Release of Information Form
    I hereby grant permission to North Dakota State College of          Student Signature __________________________________________
    Science to share my high school transcripts, pre-admission test     Street Address _____________________________________________
    results, interview data, and college grades and progress reports
    with the sponsoring dealership and the John Deere Company.          City, State, Zip _____________________________________________
                                                                        Date ______________________________________________________
                                                                        Return this completed form to:
                                                                        NDSCS Enrollment Services
                                                                        800 Sixth St. N.
                                                                        Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002

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