Operator and Technician Training with John Deere

About this course

Developed with expertise from John Deere, these courses are designed to advance your skills in operating and maintaining heavy machinery, particularly wheel loaders and pull scrapers, and the vital roles of technicians. These detailed, short video lessons will guide you through effective equipment operations and implementing best practices for earthmoving operations.

In one course, deep dive into technician training to learn more about hands-on problem-solving skills and the physical and mental challenges of working with large machinery. Learn everything from diesel engine basics to customer service. In two pull scraper courses, you’ll better understand the operation and maintenance of pull scrapers, teaching you how to handle these powerful machines effectively. Finally, in an intermediate course on wheel loaders, you’ll learn about efficient operations and proper maintenance. With John Deere's expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary for career advancement and operational excellence in the construction industry.

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Learning Plan Outline

Technician Training

11 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

So You Want to Be a Technician

In Order To Fix Something, You First Have to Understand It

Diesel Engine Basics

Explaining Aftertreatment and Emissions

Understanding Drivetrain and Transmission

The Basics of Hydraulic Systems

The Basics of Electrical Systems

How Air Conditioning Works

7 Steps to Machine Diagnostics

Common Pitfalls for New Technicians

Why Customer Service Can Make or Break Your Career

Wheel Loader Level 2

10 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

How to Take Care of Your Machine (So It Can Take Care of You)

Make the Most of Your Automation Control Features

How to Manage Wheel Spin

Make the Most of Your Transmission Controls

How Ride Control Will Make Your Life Easier (And Why it’s Okay to Use)

What to Do Before You Start Digging

How to Move the Most Dirt with Your Bucket

The Right Bucket for the Job

The Most Efficient Way to Load a Truck

Understanding the Material You’re Working With

How to Operate a Pull Scraper - Level 1

5 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

What’s a Scraper?

The Components of a Pull Scraper

The Walkaround

The Walkaround (Cab)

The Walkaround Checklist

How to Operate a Pull Scraper - Level 2

9 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

A Complete Cycle with a Pull Scraper

The Goal of Scraping

How to Make a Cut with a Pull Scraper

How to Improve Your Cut with a Pull Scraper

How to Haul with a Pull Scraper

How to Unload with a Pull Scraper

Pitfalls to Avoid with Pull Scrapers

How to Use Pre-Programmed Settings to Do Your Job Better

Advanced Pull-Scraper Technologies

About these courses

Developed with expertise from John Deere, these courses are designed to advance your skills in operating and maintaining heavy machinery, particularly wheel loaders and pull scrapers, and the vital roles of technicians. These detailed, short video lessons will guide you through effective equipment operations and implementing best practices for earthmoving operations.

In one course, deep dive into technician training to learn more about hands-on problem-solving skills and the physical and mental challenges of working with large machinery. Learn everything from diesel engine basics to customer service. In two pull scraper courses, you’ll better understand the operation and maintenance of pull scrapers, teaching you how to handle these powerful machines effectively. Finally, in an intermediate course on wheel loaders, you’ll learn about efficient operations and proper maintenance. With John Deere's expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary for career advancement and operational excellence in the construction industry.

Learning Plan Outline

Technician Training

11 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

So You Want to Be a Technician

In Order To Fix Something, You First Have to Understand It

Diesel Engine Basics

Explaining Aftertreatment and Emissions

Understanding Drivetrain and Transmission

The Basics of Hydraulic Systems

The Basics of Electrical Systems

How Air Conditioning Works

7 Steps to Machine Diagnostics

Common Pitfalls for New Technicians

Why Customer Service Can Make or Break Your Career

Wheel Loader Level 2

10 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

How to Take Care of Your Machine (So It Can Take Care of You)

Make the Most of Your Automation Control Features

How to Manage Wheel Spin

Make the Most of Your Transmission Controls

How Ride Control Will Make Your Life Easier (And Why it’s Okay to Use)

What to Do Before You Start Digging

How to Move the Most Dirt with Your Bucket

The Right Bucket for the Job

The Most Efficient Way to Load a Truck

Understanding the Material You’re Working With

How to Operate a Pull Scraper - Level 1

5 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

What’s a Scraper?

The Components of a Pull Scraper

The Walkaround

The Walkaround (Cab)

The Walkaround Checklist

How to Operate a Pull Scraper - Level 2

9 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

A Complete Cycle with a Pull Scraper

The Goal of Scraping

How to Make a Cut with a Pull Scraper

How to Improve Your Cut with a Pull Scraper

How to Haul with a Pull Scraper

How to Unload with a Pull Scraper

Pitfalls to Avoid with Pull Scrapers

How to Use Pre-Programmed Settings to Do Your Job Better

Advanced Pull-Scraper Technologies

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