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Forestry And Ag Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 03.0511

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The mission of the program is to equip the student with a background of knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and maintenance/repair procedures utilized in the Forestry and Agricultural industry. The skilled student would be able to gain an entry position into the forestry and agricultural industry. The program would provide technical instruction and skill development for the student to become knowledgeable as a forestry worker, agricultural technician or operator of equipment.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $642.53Show moreShow less

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture and ForestryFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Hohenwald, Tennessee

    813 West Main, Hohenwald, Tennessee, 38462-2201

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningCoordinationOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceGeographyLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementMechanicalProduction and Processing

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionFar VisionMultilimb CoordinationInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningVisualizationStatic StrengthFlexibility of ClosureDynamic StrengthTrunk StrengthStaminaControl PrecisionReaction TimeArm-Hand SteadinessDepth PerceptionResponse OrientationRate Control

Tasks

  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervi
  • Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlin
  • Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protecti
  • Develop contracts related to operations.
  • Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.
  • Operate and manage drone technology for aerial surveys and mapping, wildlife monitoring, and forest health assessments.
  • Write reports on forestry or conservation activities.
  • Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  • Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression offic
  • Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brus
  • Create field maps using geographic information systems technology.
  • Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks.
  • Control hydraulic tractors equipped with tree clamps and booms to lift, swing, and bunch sheared tre
  • Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness, and according to establi
  • Operate remote-controlled logging machines and drones for dangerous or hard-to-reach tasks.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMap creation softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInventory management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemOffice suite softwareWord processing software

Tools

Aerial bucket trucksAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAltimetersAmphibious excavatorsAquatic weed harvestersAxesBackhoesBasal area factor BAF prismsBoatsBrush hooksBrush trucksBulldozersCalipersChain sawsBackpack sprayersBrush hogsClaw hammersDibblersDirectional compassesDump trucksElectronic measuring devicesEpicormic knivesFire plowsFire trucksFour wheel drive 4WD vehiclesGeodetic ground global positioning system GPS receiversHand sawsCable skiddersDelimbers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Forest and Conservation Technicians19-4071.00
  • Forest and Conservation Workers45-4011.00
  • Logging Equipment Operators45-4022.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Manual tools and approved herbicides — apply independently to thin stands and suppress invasive undergrowth across multiple forest units.
  • Seasonal conservation workers — assist in orienting and guiding crew members during tree seedling planting and recreational facility maintenance tasks.
  • Resource utilization and accident prevention regulations — explain requirements accurately to visitors and contractors during routine park or forest patrols.
  • Patrol schedules and incident reports — manage independently across assigned zones, documenting resource damage, violations, and wildlife activity.
  • GIS and digital mapping systems — compile and update forest tract data from field surveys, producing draft maps for supervisor review.
  • Fire suppression support activities — coordinate assigned crew roles during initial attack operations following established incident command protocols.
  • Analytical or scientific software — enter and interpret vegetation density, growth, and treatment data to support district resource assessments.
  • Time management across concurrent projects — balance patrol duties, treatment schedules, and reporting deadlines with limited supervisory oversight.
  • Public inquiries about conservation programs — respond clearly and professionally using knowledge of local ecology, regulations, and agency policy.
  • CAD and presentation software — prepare basic visual aids and maps to support team briefings on treatment plans and project outcomes.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
83%
Placement Rate
83%