Power, Structural and Technical Systems

People who work in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems pathway apply knowledge of engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls to the field of agriculture. They design agricultural structures as well as machinery and equipment. They develop ways to conserve soil and water and to improve the processing of agricultural products.

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- Equipment Technician compare
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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Welding TD
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Wind Energy Technology AAS
  
  Agriculture Power Equipment AAS
  
  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
  
  Outdoor Power Equipment Technician TD
  
  Agriculture Equipment Service Technician TD
  
  Precision Agriculture Technician TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
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  Wind Energy Technology AAS
  
  Nuclear Technology AAS
  
  Energy Management Technologist AAS
- Moraine Park Technical College
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  Wind Energy Technology AAS
  
  Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Apprenticeship A
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Agriculture Equipment Technician TD
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Energy Management Technology AAS
  
  Solar Energy Technology AAS
  
  Environmental Engineering - Waste & Water Tech AAS
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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  Agricultural Power & Equipment Technician TD
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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  Agricultural Power & Equipment Technician TD
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Green Bay
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  Environmental Policy & Planning B
  
  Environmental Sciences B
  
  Environmental Science And Policy M
- UW-Madison
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  Agricultural And Applied Economics B
  
  Agricultural Business Management B
  
  Agronomy B
  
  Animal Sciences B
  
  Dairy Science B
  
  Food Science B
  
  Forest Science B
  
  Horticulture B
  
  Poultry Science B
  
  Soil Science B
  
  Wildlife Ecology B
  
  Nutritional Sciences B
  
  Plant Pathology B
  
  Zoology B
  
  Environmental Sciences B
  
  Environmental Studies B
  
  Life Sciences Communication B
  
  Environment And Resources D
  
  Forestry D
  
  Environmental Chemistry And Technology D
  
  Plant Breeding And Plant Genetics D
  
  Agricultural And Applied Economics D
  
  Agronomy D
  
  Animal Sciences D
  
  Food Science D
  
  Horticulture D
  
  Nutritional Sciences D
  
  Plant Pathology D
  
  Wildlife Ecology D
  
  Zoology D
  
  Dairy Science D
  
  Soil Science D
  
  Agroecology M
  
  Conservation Biology & Sustainable Develop M
  
  Life Sciences Communications M
  
  Water Resources Management M
  
  Agricultural And Applied Economics M
  
  Agronomy M
  
  Animal Sciences M
  
  Dairy Science M
  
  Environment And Resources M
  
  Environmental Chemistry And Technology M
  
  Food Science M
  
  Horticulture M
  
  Nutritional Sciences M
  
  Plant Breeding And Plant Genetics M
  
  Plant Pathology M
  
  Soil Science M
  
  Wildlife Ecology M
  
  Zoology M
  
  Forestry M
- UW-Milwaukee
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  Conservation & Environmental Science B
  
  Freshwater Sciences D
  
  Freshwater Sciences & Technology M
- UW-Oshkosh
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  Environmental Studies B
- UW-Parkside
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  Sustainable Management (Collaborative) B
  
  Environmental Studies B
- UW-Platteville
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  Agricultural Business B
  
  Animal Science B
  
  Ornamental Horticulture B
  
  Reclamation* Environment And Conservation B
  
  Soil And Crop Science B
  
  Agricultural Education B
  
  Environmental Engineering B
- UW-River Falls
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  Agricultural Business B
  
  Agricultural Engineering Technology B
  
  Agriculture Studies B
  
  Animal Science B
  
  Conservation B
  
  Crop And Soil Science B
  
  Dairy Science B
  
  Environmental Science B
  
  Horticulture B
  
  Sustainable Management (collaborative) B
  
  Agriculture Education B
  
  Community Planning B
  
  Agricultural And Applied Economics M
  
  Agricultural Education M
- UW-Stevens Point
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  Fisheries And Water Resources B
  
  Forestry B
  
  Resource Management B
  
  Soil And Waste Resources B
  
  Wildlife Ecology and Management B
  
  Natural Resources M
  
  Nutritional Sciences M
- UW-Stout
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  Food Science And Technology B
  
  Sustainable Management (collaborative) B
  
  Food And Nutritional Sciences M
- UW-Superior
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  Sustainable Management (collaborative) B
- UW-Whitewater
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  Environmental Science B
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Alverno
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  Environmental Science B
- Beloit College
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  Environmental Science B
  
  Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other B
  
  Geology/earth Science, General B
- Carroll University
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  Environmental Science B
- Carthage College
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  Environmental Science B
- Concordia University Wisconsin
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  Environmental Science B
  
  Natural Sciences B
- Edgewood College
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  Natural Sciences B
- Lawrence University
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  Environmental Studies B
  
  Geology/earth Science, General B
- Northland College
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  Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General B
  
  Environmental Science B
  
  Environmental Studies B
  
  Forestry, General B
  
  Geology/earth Science, General B
  
  Hydrology And Water Resources Science B
  
  Natural Resources Management And Policy B
  
  Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies B
  
  Pre-veterinary Studies B
  
  Wildlife And Wildlands Science And Management B
- Ripon College
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  Environmental Biology B
  
  Environmental Studies B
  
  Physical Sciences B
- St. Norbert College
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  Environmental Science B
  
  Geology/earth Science, General B
  
  Natural Resources Management And Policy B
- Viterbo University
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  Natural Sciences B
- Wisconsin Lutheran College
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  Environmental Science B
  
  Environmental Studies B

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Marine Repair Technician

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Power, Structural and Technical Systems

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II or other math course

Science

Physics or other science course

Social Studies / Sciences

World History

Career and Technical Courses

Structural Systems

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Trigonometry or other math course

Science

Chemistry or other science course

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Power Systems

Internship in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

	9	10	11	12
English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II or other math course	Trigonometry or other math course
Science	Earth or Environmental Science	Biology	Physics or other science course	Chemistry or other science course
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History	World History
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Introduction to Power, Structural and Technical Systems	Structural Systems	Power Systems Internship in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition

Math

Algebra

Science

Physics Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government

Career and Technical Courses

Power, Structural and Technical Systems

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Calculus

Science

Earth Science Biological Science

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Geography

Career and Technical Courses

Technical Systems

Advanced Applications of Technical Systems

English / Language Arts

Technical Writing

Math

Statistics

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Power, Structural and Technical Systems Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 15	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition	Speech/ Oral Communication	Technical Writing
Math	Algebra	Calculus	Statistics
Science	Physics Chemistry	Earth Science Biological Science
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government	American History Geography	Political Science
Career and Technical Courses	Power, Structural and Technical Systems	Technical Systems Advanced Applications of Technical Systems	Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization	Complete Power, Structural and Technical Systems Major (4-Year Degree Program)