POWER, STRUCTURAL, & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

SURVEY OF AGRICULTURE - Grades 9-12

A foundation course for all agricultural programs of study. Topics covered include general agriculture, FFA, leadership, supervised agricultural experiences, animal systems, agribusiness systems, food products and processing systems, biotechnology, natural resource systems, environmental service systems and power, structural and technical systems.

Credit Fulfills: Career-Focused Elective

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS - Grades 10-12

The Ag Mechanics course encompasses the study of agricultural equipment, power systems and precision technology, as well as wood working, metal working, welding and project planning for agricultural structures. 

Credit Fulfills: Career-Focused Elective   

AGRICULTURAL METALS - Grades 10-12

This course covers safety, technical information, tool fitting, sheet metal, hot and cold metal work, as well as an introduction to oxy acetylene welding and cutting and arc welding. It will also cover cold metal, hot metal, fabrication concepts, reading and implementing blueprints as they relate to metal work, arc welding, gas welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, and careers related to metal work. Safety practices and performance skills will be emphasized in each area. 

Credit Fulfills: Career-Focused Elective

AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES - Grades 10-12

Students will be introduced to basic practices used in farm building and construction of facilities for the farm. A more in-depth look will be given to the technical areas of the agriculture structural industry. Topics will include FFA, SAEs, safety, planning, tools, basic construction, surveying, concrete and masonry structures, basic carpentry, plumbing, electricity, metal fabrication, and painting and finishing. 

Credit Fulfills: Career-Focused Elective