10070187Occupational Experience 1 - Agricultural Equipment Technology
Course Information
Description
Students receive on-the-job experience in the areas of implement repair and service. Areas covered include, but are not limited to, tillage, planting and hay harvesting machines. Students also will be exposed to the operation and function of the dealership service department. Prerequisite: second-semester standing.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Examine service department policies and procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    through your supervisor performance evaluation
    Criteria
    you examine service department policies and procedures

  2. Use service departments' time cards and work orders
    Assessment Strategies
    through supervisor evaluations of on-site performance
    Criteria
    you use company time cards and work orders

  3. Use service manuals and tech manuals
    Assessment Strategies
    through supervisor evaluations of on-site performance
    Criteria
    you use service manuals and tech manuals

  4. Adhere to workplace safety regulations and procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation with the work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    you comply with the sponsoring company's safety regulations and procedures

  5. Develop good communication skills in the workplace
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluations by the work-site supervisor
    Criteria
    you explain why good communication skills are needed in the workplace

  6. Perform planter service
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    through the completion of required forms and repair orders when the job or task is complete
    Criteria
    you observe planter wear
    you select parts to be removed and replaced
    you select correct repair parts
    you remove worn parts for planters
    you install new parts for planters
    you test units to verify unit performs to manual standards
    you remove row unit bearings and bushings
    you replace row unit bearings and bushings to restore row unit to operational condition

  7. Perform hay tool service and set-up
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation by the work-site supervisor
    through completion of required forms and and repair orders
    Criteria
    you observe hay tool wear
    you select parts to be removed and replaced
    you set up new hay tool machines
    you adjust hay harvesting machine for proper operation
    you remove worn parts
    you install new hay tool parts
    you set up new hay tools
    you adjust units to verify unit performs to manual standards

  8. Test, service and repair charging, starting and lighting systems
    Assessment Strategies
    through evaluation by the work-site supervisor through completion of required forms and repair orders
    Criteria
    you test the charging and starting systems
    you select the failed component for repair or replacement
    you check the electrical system for opens, shorts and grounds
    you use amp, volt and ohm meters as well as other basic electrical test equipment