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 to bring industry-recognized curricula and credentials to agricultural education. This first-of-its-kind collaboration is designed to empower students by aligning 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.
“Together, we’re committed to strengthening agricultural education and empowering students to pursue high-demand, rewarding careers in agriculture and construction. This curriculum will provide real-world skills that can transform students’ futures and support vital industries.”
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 certifications and credentialing, ensuring students have a clear-cut path to career success. Program benefits include:
Alignment with AFNR Standards
- Stackable industry-recognized credentials
- Upgraded online learning experience in NCCERconnect
- Curriculum, instructor resources, and testing developed with support from subject matter experts
- Plug-and-play design for ease of use
- Agriculturally centric program
- Plug and play solution offers efficient, ready-to-implement resources
Why Credentials Matter
In a competitive job market, credentials go beyond verifying skills — they create opportunities. By integrating jointly endorsed credentials into agricultural education, we provide students with the qualifications and skills they need to succeed, whether they pursue careers in agriculture, construction or related fields. This approach:
- Enhances employability for students entering agriculture or related industries.
- Establishes a consistent, industry-recognized standard across programs nationwide.
- Attracts industry sponsors looking to invest in a skilled and certified workforce.
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
Our support doesn’t stop at delivering curriculum. We work together with educators, schools and state decision-makers to:
- Simplify the process of curriculum adoption and credential implementation.
- Provide training and resources for instructors to get started with ease.
- Help navigate state pre-approval requirements to ensure compliance.
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.
State Preapproval Made Simple
Our Workforce Development Solutions Team can guide you through the process and help you meet state-specific requirements. To get started, contact our Workforce Development Solutions Team.
Explore the Textbooks
Agricultural Technology: Construction Introduction and Safety – Introduces essential construction principles and safety practices for agricultural and construction job sites
Agricultural Technology: Heavy Equipment Operations and Safety (HEO) – Equips operators with the skills to safely and effectively handle heavy equipment in construction, agriculture and mining
Agricultural Technology: Welding and Fabrication Equips students with essential welding and metal fabrication skills for agricultural, construction and industrial applications.
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.
Expand Your Reach with HSBP
NCCER’s HSBP can help introduce AgTech to your school’s CTE offerings. Leverage the expert guidance and support of HSBP to build an AgTech program in your school and ensure consistency in delivering high-quality education.
FAQs
Just like all our programs, an organization would need to go through the accreditation process or be working with an accredited organization. For additional information, contact our Workforce Development Solutions Team.
Reach out to NCCER to discuss the approval process for your state. We can help provide support.
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.
Yes, these credentials and microcredentials are nationally recognized and accepted as the standard for the construction industry.
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.
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.
HSBP can help introduce Agricultural Technology to your school’s CTE offerings. Contact our Workforce Development Solutions Team to learn how.
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 the “Contact Us” button below.