Mission Statement: Garden City Community College exists to produce positive contributors to the economic and social well-being of society.

Workforce Development
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John Deere

Program Costs

GCCC Tuition & Fees (based on 68 credit hours)

In-State Tuition ($88 / cr hr) $5,984
Border State Tuition ($102 / cr hr) $6,936
Out-of-State Tuition ($107 / cr hr) $7,276
Course Fees $3,215

Books

Books for JDAT Coursework $875
Books for Gen Ed Coursework $565

Housing

Units $2,625
Apartments $3,025
Broncbuster Housing $3,325
All housing plans include a 19 meal plan, laundry facilities and all student housing privileges

Tools

Toolbox & Tools (estimated) $5,000
List of required tools will be provided by program personnel

Course Fees

Course # Course Title Fee
JDAT 102 Powertrains I $185
JDAT 103 Hydraulics I $545
JDAT 104 Electrical I $70
JDAT 105 Air Quality / HVAC $190
JDAT 107 Internship I $65
JDAT 108 Internship II $65
JDAT 109 Harvesting Systems $80
JDAT 120 Powertrains III $275
JDAT 122 Powertrains II $270
JDAT 123 Hydraulics II $250
JDAT 124 Electrical II $195
JDAT 202 Engine Systems $690
JDAT 203 Fuel Systems $100
JDAT 204 Special Topics $50
JDAT 213 Hydraulics III $185

TOTAL: $3,215

Total Costs

In-State Total $18,964
Border-State Total $19,916
Out-of-State Total $20,256

Required Tool List

Quantity Description
1 Safety glasses, meets Z87 specifications
1 Combination Pliers
1 6" Needle Nose Pliers
1 7" Diagonal Pliers
1 Slip Joint Plier, 4-5" capacity
1 Internal/External Snap Ring Pliers Kit reversible (not interchangeable) tips
1 4" Vise Grips Pliers w/cutter
1 6" Vice Grip Needle Nose Pliers
1 10" Vise Grip Pliers w/cutter
1 Allen Wrench Set, English
1 O- Ring Tool pick
1 Penlight (LED recommended)
1 16" Rolling Head Bar
1 1 lb. Ball Peen Hammer
1 "Dead Blow" Hammer, 2 or 3 lb.
1 .0015"-.030" Feeler Gauge Set
1 Gasket Scraper(minimum 1" wide, short length)
1 8" x 5/16" Round File w/handle
1 Set screwdrivers, flat tip, 1/4 to 3/8 tip width
1 No.1 Phillips Screwdriver
1 No.2 Phillips Screwdriver
1 No.3 Phillips Screwdriver
1 No.4 Phillips Screwdriver
1 Telescope Magnet
1 Air Conditioning Duct Thermometer
1 Brass Drift (3/4) Diameter)
1 Center Punch
1 1/8"Pin Punch
1 5/32" Pin Punch
1 1/4 Pin Punch
1 3/8" Cold Chisel
1 1/2" Cold Chisel
1 3/4" Cold Chisel
1 Air Chuck (for inflating tires)
1 Electric Pliers, Wire Crimper /Cutter/ Stripper
1 Combination wrenches (3/8 to 1 1/4")
1 Metric Combination Wrench Set (8mm to 24mm)
1 1/4 Drive Set (1/4" to 1/2") including Ratchet, Short Extension, Drive Handle & Universal Joint (6 Point Sockets)
1 3/8 Drive Socket Set(3/8" to 7/8") including Long Handle Ratchet, 4" & 6" extensions, Long Flex Handle, Speed Handle & Universal Joint (12 Point sockets)
1 1/2" Drive Socket (3/8" to 1 5/16") including Long Handle Ratchet 3" & 6" Extensions Approximately 24" Flex Handle, & Universal Joint (12 Point sockets)
1 1/4" Drive Metric Socket Set 6 Point (4 mm to 15mm)
1 3/8" Drive Metric Socket Set (8mm to 19mm)12 Point
1 1/2 Drive Metric Socket Set (10mm to 32mm) 12 Point
1 3/8 to 1/4 Adapter
1 1/4 to 3/8 Adaptor
1 3/8 to 1/2 Adaptor
1 1/4 to 3/8 Adaptor
1 1/2 Drive Torque Wrench (250 ft. lb.)
1 Twist Drill Index 1/16" to 1/2" by 64ths
1 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench (100 ft. lb.)
1 Flat Nose Snap Ring Pliers(14" Long/ 1 1/2 Opening/wide jaw)
1 Flat Nose Snap Ring Pliers (14" Long/ 1 1/2" Opening/Narrow jaw)
1 Pistol Grip Air Gun w/ rubber tip
1 Ear Protection
1 Thread Pitch Gage (English)
1 Thread Pitch Gage (Metric)
1 6 Point Flare Nut Wrench 1/4'" - 3/4"
1 1/2" Drive 3/4" Flare Nut Socket (6 Point)
1 1/2" Drive 5/8" Flare Nut Socket (6 Point)
1 Metric Allen Wrench Set
1 20" Rolling Head Bar
1 16" Pinch Bar
1 30" Pry Bar
1 Tire Pressure Gauge (100 psi capacity)
1 Machine Hammer (3 lb. or 4lb.)
1 3/8" Drive Impact Flex Socket Set (7/16" to 3/4" 6 point)
1 Metric Combination Wrenches (25mm to 32mm)
1 Bearing Race Punch(MAC PB37L or equivalent)
1 Seal Puller Snap on (YA 105 or equivalent)
1 Telescoped Handled Mirror
1 DC volt-ohm-amp meter with 10 amp capability