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Agricultural Technology

Expand your Agriculture Programs with Construction Career Pathways. NCCER has partnered with the National FFA Organization and the National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council) to bring industry-recognized curricula and credentials to agricultural education.

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This innovative collaboration is designed to empower students by aligning best-in-class construction curriculum with agriculture pathways to provide industry-recognized credentials for students interested in agricultural education courses.

This program was created to offer essential Agricultural Technology CTE training and to close critical credentialing gaps in agricultural education. By leveraging subject matter expertise and resources, this curriculum ensures high-quality standards for training and jointly endorsed credentialing. 

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction and agricultural education. 

Program overview

NCCER’s Agricultural Technology construction curriculum offers a turnkey solution with resources and testing that equips students enrolled in agricultural education courses with construction-focused curriculum and credentials, preparing them for high-wage, in-demand careers. 

NCCER brings standardization and national recognition through credentialing, ensuring students have a clear-cut path to career success. Program benefits include: 

  • Alignment with AFNR Standards
  • Stackable industry-recognized credentials  
  • Robust online learning experience in NCCERconnect 
  • Curriculum, instructor resources, and testing developed with support from subject matter experts 
  • A hands-on program that offers a blended learning solution
  • Plug and play solution offers efficient, ready-to-implement resources including lesson plans, videos, presentations hand-on activities and more

Industry-Recognized Credentials

Why Credentials Matter 

Learners who successfully complete the knowledge and performance components of the Agricultural Technology curricula will earn an NCCER credential. What are these credentials, and why are they important for both your program and your students?

What are NCCER Credentials?

  • NCCER credentials are an industry-recognized symbol of educational achievement. A credential is a verifiable representation of a learner’s progress, competence and qualifications.

Benefits of Offering NCCER Credentials

  • Offering official credentials from NCCER helps boost your program’s reputation through affiliation with the leading provider of construction education, helping to promote your program and garner more interest and participation from students and parents.
  • Providing NCCER credentials allows your school to vertically articulate with apprenticeships, postsecondary and industry programs that are also in the NCCER network, opening doors for beneficial partnerships and educational pipelines.
  • Credentials make your students and recent graduates more attractive candidates to hiring companies, allowing them to find employment easier while improving your program’s job placement rates.
Credentialing and Recognition

NCCER’s digital credentials provide modern, portable recognition of skills and training achievements. These credentials are securely stored in the NCCER Registry. Benefits include:

  • Secure and Accessible Storage: Safeguard records of credentials and certifications.
  • Documentation of Skills: Track and verify professional achievements.
  • Portable Credentials: Ensure credentials travel with the individual, offering industry-wide recognition.
  • Streamlined Management: Submit, review and manage training and certification information online for free.

How We Help Instructors and State & Local Leaders

Our support doesn’t stop at delivering curriculum. We work together with educators, schools and state decision-makers to:

  • Help navigate state curriculum adoption and credential approvals
  • Provide training and resources to help instructors get started with ease.
  • Assist Implementation and after with continued support and office hours
  • Connect educators with industry partners

Benefits for State and Local Leaders 

Adopting NCCER’s Agricultural Technology program helps states align agricultural education with modern workforce demands. It strengthens partnerships between schools and local employers, fosters community growth, and creates a pipeline of skilled talent ready to contribute to the agricultural economy.

Explore the Textbooks

Construction Introduction and Safety – Introduces essential construction principles and safety practices for agricultural and construction job sites. 

Heavy Equipment Operations and Safety – Trains students in safe and effective heavy equipment operation for construction and agriculture including GPS/GNSS technology.

Welding and Fabrication – Teaches welding and fabrication skills, including multiple welding techniques and safety protocols to launch a career in agriculture and construction fabrication.

NCCERconnect

Digital Learning

NCCERconnect: A Digitally Integrated Learning Solution
NCCERconnect transforms training with flexible, modern tools designed to optimize learning and streamline course delivery. 

Key Benefits: 

  • Maximize Classroom Efficiency: Learners gain 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of online training resources, including videos, interactive modules, an enriched eText, practice quizzes, and other engaging tools. 
  • Simplify Training and Customize Courses: Instructors can hit the ground running with prebuilt assignments, leverage robust classroom management tools, and monitor progress with an easy-to-use online gradebook. 
  • Adaptable for Any Learning Environment: Whether in blended, virtual, or traditional classrooms, NCCERconnect is designed to captivate and engage learners effectively. 

 

Benefits of Accreditation

NCCER accreditation provides organizations a full workforce development solution – to deliver standardized training and assessment programs for industry-recognized, portable credentials.

FAQs

How do I get started?

The first step to getting started is reaching out to our Workforce Development Solutions Team. They will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

What steps are needed for state approval?

Reach out to NCCER to discuss the approval process for your state. Our Workforce Development Solutions Team is available to provide support.

Do I have to create lesson plans?

No, NCCER provides pre-built instructor resources such as lesson plans and presentation decks, so you don’t have to create your own. Speak to how modules can be completed in any order, plug and play aspect NCCERconnnect has prebuilt assignments course tools for class management, track student participation and results through online gradebook 

Are these credentials recognized?  

Yes, these credentials and microcredentials are nationally recognized and accepted as the standard for the construction industry.  

What are the benefits of offering a CTE program?  

CTE programs increase graduation rates, giving students the ability to develop skills for a well-paying career and serve as an alternative to a traditional college track without accumulating debt. 

Why partner with NCCER on a CTE program? 

Construction CTE programs using NCCER lead to industry-recognized credentials. NCCER’s easy, robust, module-based curriculum is flexible and customizable, and includes instructor resources. 

Want More Information?

Learn how to become NCCER-accredited and implement this program. Call our Workforce Development Solutions Team at 888.622.3720 or click “Contact Us”.