College Programs

Holt of California is proud to partner with some of the State's finest colleges for our technician and specialized training programs.

These programs are offered through the following colleges:
Butte College
Delta College
Merced College
Modesto Junior College
Yuba College 

Delta College

In addition to ThinkBIG, Delta College offers Degree and Certificate programs in Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology, Fluid Power Technology and Welding Technology. Business majors can also receive a comprehensive A.S. Degree in AG Business or a Basic Business Certificate.

Click to visit the San Joaquin Delta College home page.

AG Business & AG Mechanics
Students in this AG Business program will receive the knowledge, skills and training for employment in Agribusiness positions such as AG Accounting Assistants Agricultural Warehouse and Inventor Technicians, Crop Insurance Agent, and many more.

Upon successful completion of the Agriculture Mechanics Certificate, the student will demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and training for employment in equipment repair, maintenance and assembly as well as the ability to troubleshoot and make adjustment and necessary repairs to equipment.

To visit the Applied Science & Technology website for these programs click here. You may also contact Salvador Vargas at 209.954.5230 or E-mail Sal now.

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology
Diesel Technology is a program of specialized theory and laboratory exercises in general maintenance of diesel trucks, diesel engines, and the supportive equipment provided for their functional purposes. The subject matter is designed to help one secure employment in the truck and diesel industries.

Upon successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment for the following positions: technician for heavy equipment dealerships, technician for heavy equipment repair facilities, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, and technician for industrial engine dealers.

Click to visit the Diesel Technology website. You may also contact Ken Pekarek at 209.954.5241 or E-mail Ken now.

Fluid Power Technology
Fluid Power is concerned with the use of pressurized fluid in a confined system to accomplish work using liquid in a hydraulic system and air in a pneumatic system. Fluid power is widely used in agricultural machines, aircraft, and automobiles.

Click to visit the Fluid Power Technology website. You may also contact Rich Dettloff at 209.954.5537 or E-mail Rich now.

Welding Technology
Courses within the Welding Technology program will provide the necessary skills for preparation to enter the welding trades. The courses develop the necessary skills to use arc and gas techniques including the theory of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals, metallurgy of welding, design of welding components and related science.

Click to visit the Welding Technology website or you may contact Alex Taddei at 209.954.5239  

Merced College

Merced College has recently expanded their Diesel Technology and Mechanized Agriculture Degree and Certificate programs to include instruction on Caterpillar machines and On-highway truck engines. They also offer Degree and Certificate programs in AG Business and Welding Technology.

Click to visit the Merced College home page.

AG Business
The Agriculture Business Program at Merced College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the Agriculture Industry.

Click to visit the AG Business website. You may also contact Kim Donaher-Oh at 209.384.6298 or E-mail Kim now.

Diesel Technology & Mechanized AG
The Diesel Equipment Technology and Mechanized Agriculture programs at Merced College are designed to meet the need for trained mechanics in all phases of the diesel equipment industry and/or those involved with or related to the Mechanized Agriculture Field.

Click to visit the Diesel Technology website or the Mechanized AG website. You may also contact Darol Fishman at 209.384.6253 or E-mail Darol now.

Welding Technology
The Merced College Welding Technology Program prepares participants for employment in welding repair, job shop welding, and production welding. The program is also designed to retrain and update persons presently employed in welding and related trades.

Click to visit the Welding Technology website. You may also contact Steve Boyle at 209.384.6161 or E-mail Steve now.  

Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College has a full compliment of Degree and Certificate programs for Mechanized Agriculture, AG Welding & Fabrication, Welding Technology and well as AG Business.

Click to visit Modesto Junior College home page.

AG Business
This program will develop and expand the student's knowledge of Agriculture Business. The student will develop knowledge and skills to gain and hold entry-level jobs in Ag Business. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

Click for more information about the AG Business program, or contact Don Borges at 209.575.6449.

AG Welding & Fabrication or Mechanized Agriculture Power Mechanics
In this program, students will develop skills and knowledge to enter the mechanized agriculture field.

For more information about the AG Welding & Fabrication program contact Steve Amador or call 209.575.6215

Click for more information about the Mechanized Agriculture Power Mechanics program or contact Todd Conrado at 209.575.6214

1/4 Scale Tractor Competition
Modesto Junior College competes each year in the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers' 1/4 scale tractor event. The event is designed to give students real world skills as well as provide them with a way to apply information they have gained in the classroom.

To visit the MJC 1/4 Scale Tractor website click here.

Welding Technology
This program is designed to teach students welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Instruction is given in the various welding techniques, including flat, vertical, over head, and pipe. Related technical phases of welding are also covered.

Click to visit the Welding Technology website.

Yuba College

Yuba College offers Degree and Certificate programs in Diesel Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Welding as well as AG and General Business.

Click to visit the Yuba College home page.

Business Programs
Business Division programs include: Accounting, Business Computer Applications, Cooperative Work Experience Education, General Business, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, and Office Administration.

Click to visit the Business Division website. You may also contact Edward Davis at 530.741.6763

Diesel or Heavy Equipment Technician
The Diesel Equipment Technician certificate program is designed to provide students with the qualifications needed to fill entry-level positions in the diesel equipment and other related repair fields. The certificate program also provides additional training for those already employed who desire to improve their skills and abilities.

For more information contact Mike Morse at 530.741.6921

Welding Technology
Manufacturing Technology is a comprehensive program of instruction designed to develop knowledge of scientific principle, mathematical concepts, and technical skills. It includes laboratory experiences found in Machine, Welding, and related technologies. These experiences will enable the technician to enter industry with problem-solving skills in design, production planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection, and programming with computer aided controls.

For more information contact Dan Turner at 530.741.6932