10070100Introduction to Agricultural Equipment
Course Information
Description
Includes a discussion of the job requirements, skills needed, career options and employment opportunities in agricultural equipment repair and maintenance. Introduces basic mechanics, shop procedures, safety practices, tools and using service resources.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits while in a shop environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, long sleeved top, uniform type pants or jeans
    Clothing is not loose or ripped
    Jewelry does not interfere with shop tasks
    Hair is tied back to prevent accident with moving equipment
    Clear shop area for safely raising and supporting vehicle or equipment
    Identify safety items and hazards

  2. Examine proper use of all shop tooling
    Assessment Strategies
    Test, Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Rationalize proper use of hand, power and special tooling
    Demonstrate the proper use of a torque wrench and any torque accessories

  3. Explain the requirements and working conditions for employment in the Ag Equipment Industry
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Describe employment opportunities in the agricultural mechanics industry.
    Describe education and experience requirements for employment in the agricultural mechanics industry
    Describe earning and working conditions in the agricultural mechanics industry
    Describe employability skills necessary for employment in the agricultural mechanics industry

  4. Identify types of fasteners and fittings
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill demonstration and/or written product
    Criteria
    Identify of fasteners and fittings to join parts, plumb parts and fluids
    Measure and identify bolts, fittings, and nuts
    Look up torque tightening specifications accurately

  5. Utilize OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) electronic service and parts information
    Assessment Strategies
    Test, Scenario
    Criteria
    Interpret service manuals
    Identify specific service procedures within service and parts manuals
    Items located in the manual correctly identify general information, technical information and specifications, and parts information

  6. Demonstrate the proper way to jack, lift and/or crib equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Demonstrate safety while using jacking, lifting and/or cribbing tools
    Use overhead crane to lift components off equipment being serviced
    Conduct initial checks before going under a piece of equipment
    Properly return jacking, lifting, cribbing equipment to storage areas when finished

  7. Explain procedures for identifying, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Describe procedures for storage and disposal of flammable materials
    Describe storage and disposal procedures for hazardous materials