AMC Skills Forge

Cultivate your expertise. Advance Canadian agriculture.

Conestoga College

Strong in robotics, automation, and production optimization.

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Foundations of Ag Equipment Manufacturing
Foundation
Manufacturing processes, quality basics, intro to automation.
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Robotics & Automation for Ag Machinery Production
Specialist
Integration of robotics, PLCs, and smart factory systems.

Great Plains College

Rural equipment servicing and workforce readiness.

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Ag Equipment Assembly & Field Service Essentials
Foundation
Assembly workflows, equipment readiness, safety procedures.
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Advanced Diagnostics & Customer Support Systems
Specialist
Telematics tools, troubleshooting, repair documentation, on-farm support practices.

Humber College

Sales, business development, and global ag markets.

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Consultative Sales in Ag Manufacturing
Foundation
Product-value communication, dealership sales operations, buyer needs analysis.
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Global AgTech Market Strategy & Export Readiness
Specialist
Trade standards, competitive positioning, international growth planning.

Niagara College

Sustainability and product innovation.

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Sustainable Manufacturing for Ag Technologies
Foundation
Carbon footprint reduction, materials efficiency, ESG practices.
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Ag Equipment Innovation & Commercialization Strategy
Specialist
Prototype validation, field testing, regulatory pathways, market launch readiness.

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Precision agriculture and connected machinery.

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Precision Ag Systems for Machinery Developers
Foundation
GPS guidance, sensors, ISOBUS basics, VRA compatibility.
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Smart Equipment Integration & Data Ecosystems
Specialist
Machine connectivity, telemetry, predictive maintenance, data security.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Applied trades, equipment production skills.

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Applied Welding & Fabrication for Ag Equipment
Foundation
Structural joints, agricultural materials, QA basics.
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CNC Machining for High-Performance Components
Specialist
Component optimization, tolerancing, dynamic systems machining.

University of Waterloo

Engineering excellence and advanced simulation.

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CAD & Digital Design for Ag Machinery
Foundation
3D modeling, structural analysis fundamentals, design for manufacturability.
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AI-Driven Machinery Simulation & Optimization
Specialist
Digital twins, algorithmic design improvements, performance testing.