Ag Mechanics
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS AND TECHNOLOGY
ACTIVITY/COURSE CODES 5660
Agriculture Technology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Agriculture Technology course is designed as an introductory course to the Agriculture Mechanics Career Pathway. In addition it provides development of general mechanical skills which are required in all areas of Agricultural Education.
Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences in woodworking; metal working; welding; small engine repair; basic farm and homestead improvements; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.
This course is a component of the following Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Pathways:
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology
Environmental and Natural Resources Management
Horticulture
Plant and Animal Systems
OBJECTIVE:
Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student, upon completion of the prescribed number of instructional hours, will be able to successfully complete the following core competencies.
Credit: 1 units
Unit A: Introduction to Agriculture Technology
Lesson 1: Career Opportunities in Agriculture
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. List and discuss careers in the field of agriculture.
2. Proper complete a job application.
3. Discuss the importance of a resume`.
4. Prepare a resume` for an entry level position in the field of agriculture.
5. Discuss preparation for a job interview.
Unit B: Woodworking Technology
Lesson 1: Hand and Portable Power Tool Woodworking:
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use safety practices that should be observed in woodworking with hand and portable power tools.
2. Select and use hand and portable power tools
3. Select and use hand planes, scrapers, rasps, sanders, and abrasives.
4. Select and use wood chisels
5. Select and use drills
6. Select and use screwdrivers
7. Select and use wood screws and bolts
8. Select and use routers.
9. Perform gluing and clamping operations
Lesson 2: Power Woodworking:
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in power woodworking.
2. Identify and describe the parts, accessories, functions, and operating procedures of the following power equipment: table-saw, radial-arm saw, band-saw, jointer, planer, and drill press.
3. Demonstrate how to properly use the table-saw, radial-arm saw, band-saw, jointer, planer, and drill press.
Lesson 3: Carpentry:
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in doing carpentry work.
2. Select hardwood and softwood lumber by grades.
3. Stack. Season, and store lumber.
4. Calculate lumber volume by board footage.
5. Lay out a wood construction member by using measuring and marking tools and supplies.
6. Lay out and cut rafters and step stringers.
7. Select and use nails and fasteners
8. Identify and use hammers, wrecking bars, and moisture meters.
Unit C: Metalworking Technology
Lesson 1: Metals
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Relate the importance of metals.
2. Describe the properties of metals.
3. Explain how metals are structured.
4. Explain metal terminology.
5. Explain how steel is manufactured.
6. Explain the metal classification system.
7. Describe the characteristics used to identify metals.
8. Explain how to clean and preserve metals.
Lesson 2: Hot Metalwork
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in working hot metal.
2. Select equipment for hot metalwork.
3. Heat metal properly.
4. Cut hot metal.
5. Bend and shape hot metal.
6. Punch holes in hot metal.
7. Heat treat steel.
Lesson 3: Cold Metalwork
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in working cold metal.
2. Identify types of metal stock.
3. Identify metals which can be worked while cold.
4. Select and use cold metal layout tools.
5. Cut cold metal.
6. Shape cold metal.
7. File cold metal.
8. Drill cold metal.
9. Tap and thread cold metal.
10. Bolt and rivet metal.
11. Remove broken bolts from metal.
12. Saw cold metal with power tools.
Unit D: Welding
Lesson 1: Arc Welding
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in arc welding.
2. Select arc welding equipment and supplies
3. Identify and select electrodes for specific applications
4. Explain welding terminology and basic information.
5. Explain the fundamentals of arc welding
6. Prepare metal for welding.
7. Properly strike an arc and run a bead.
8. Properly run a Butt weld, Tee weld, and a Lap weld.
Lesson 2: MIG and (or) TIG Welding
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in MIG welding.
2. Explain the advantages of the MIG welding process.
3. Describe the equipment used in the MIG welding Process.
4. Identify the types of shielding gases used in MIG welding and explain their purposes.
5. Describe the types of electrode wire used in MIG welding.
6. Describe the types of metal transfer patterns used in MIG welding and relate their applications.
7. Describe and demonstrate the correct techniques for starting, controlling, and stopping a MIG weld.
8. Explain how to adjust the MIG welder and manipulate the MIG gun to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
9. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in TIG welding.
10. Explain the advantages and development of the TIG welding process.
11. Describe applications for the TIG welding process.
12. Explain how the TIG welding process works.
Lesson 3: Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in oxy-fuel gas welding.
2. Select oxy-fuel gas equipment and supplies.
3. Set up oxy-fuel gas welding equipment.
4. Operate an oxy-fuel gas welding torch.
5. Describe the basic oxy-fuel gas welding techniques.
6. Fuse weld without a rod.
7. Braze weld steel.
8. Oxy-fuel gas weld cast iron.
9. Hardsurface with oxy-fuel gas welding equipment.
10. Cut with oxy-fuel gas welding equipment.
Unit E: Small Engines
Lesson 1: Small Engine Maintenance
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in working with small engines.
2. Identify the major parts and systems of small engines.
3. Describe the general operation of two- and four-cycle engines.
4. Conduct recommended maintenance procedures on small engines.
5. Solve minor engine problems.
6. Prepare small engines for storage.
Lesson 2: Small Engine Adjustment and Repair
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify tools for small engine repair.
2. Disassemble and reassemble a small engine.
3. Clean carburetors.
4. Replace and adjust ignition points.
5. Replace, lap, and adjust valves.
6. Replace piston rings.
7. Replace rod bearings.
8. Service rope starters
Unit E: Farm and Homestead Improvement
Lesson 1: Plumbing
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in doing plumbing work.
2. Select plumbing equipment and supplies.
3. Select pipe.
4. Select fittings.
5. Measure steel and wrought iron pipe.
6. Cut and ream pipe.
7. Thread metal pipe.
8. Install metal pipe.
9. Distinguish between PVC and CPVC pipe.
10. Identify PVC and CPVC fittings.
11. Proper cut, clean, and glue PVC and(or) CPVC pipe.
12. Repair leaky faucets valves.
13. Clean traps and drains.
14. Proper install a sink.
15. Properly install a toilet.
Lesson 2: Electricity
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in doing electrical work.
2. Define terminology used in electrical work.
3. Describe the components of a wiring system
4. Describe the types of electric motors and explain how to maintain them.
5. Explain how electrical devices should be grounded.
6. Explain how to maintain a wiring system.
7. Explain how to make electrical splices and connections
8. Select electrical boxes, outlets, and switches.
9. Install and replace switches, outlets, and fixtures.
10. Wire a circuit with an outlet
11. Wire a circuit with several outlets.
12. Wire a circuit with a light and a single pole switch.
13. Wire a circuit with a light and two three way switches.
Lesson 3: Masonry
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in doing masonry work.
2. Identify tools used in concrete work.
3. Select ingredients for mixing concrete.
4. Make a workable masonry mix.
5. Prepare forms for concreting.
6. Pour concrete.
7. Finish concrete.
8. Calculate concrete and block for a job.
9. Lay masonry block.
Lesson 4: Painting and Preserving
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and use the safety practices that should be observed in doing painting and preserving work.
2. Explain terminology used in painting and preserving work.
3. Select and identify paint from label data.
4. Describe the methods of applying paint and identify painting equipment and supplies.
5. Explain and demonstrate how to prepare surfaces for painting.
6. Explain and demonstrate how to apply paint to wood and metal.
7. Identify and describe uses for wood preservatives and wood finishing materials.
8. Properly apply wood preservatives and finishing materials.
UNIT F Supervised Experience in Agriculture
Lesson 1. Determining the Benefits of an SAE
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the importance of goals and career ladders.
2. Define supervised agricultural experience.
3. Explain the benefits of supervised agricultural experience programs.
Lesson 2. Determining the Kinds of SAE
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the difference between entrepreneurship and placement SAEs.
2. Describe research and experimentation SAEs and exploratory SAEs.
3. Explain the characteristics of a good SAE program and student responsibilities.
Lesson 3. Researching Possible SAE Programs
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify career interest areas in agriculture.
2. Identify skills needed for career success.
3. Explain opportunities for SAE programs.
Lesson 4. Planning Your SAE Program
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify the steps in planning an SAE Program.
2. Identify the parts of an annual SAE program plan.
3. Discuss the function of a training plan and /or agreement in an SAE program
Lesson 5. Implementing SAE Programs
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of keeping records on an SAE program.
2. Explain the types of financial records needed to support a chosen SAE program.
3. Identify standards to follow in keeping records on an SAE program.
UNIT H: Developing Leadership Skills in Agriculture
Lesson 1. Exploring the History and Organization of FFA
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized.
2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, parts of the emblem, and the organizational
structure of the FFA.
3. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed.
4. Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and its committee structure.
Lesson 2. Discovering Opportunities in the FFA
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe how the FFA develops leadership skills, personal growth, and career success.
2. Identify major state and national activities available to FFA members.
Lesson 3. Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEs
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain the four FFA degree areas.
2. Identify the FFA proficiency awards.
3. Explain various team and individual Career Development Events.
Lesson 4. Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities
Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officers.
2. Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFA leader.