Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication

Course Syllabus


Instructor: Mr. Lemmons joe.lemmons@leanderisd.org

Agriculture Science Dept. 512-570-2300 Ext. 42379

Vandegrift High School Conference: 8th period

Goals and Objectives for the Course. (TEKS) The student will be able to:

  • Understand and demonstrate the employability skills of a successful employee to meet current industry standards and society.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in the working Ag Mechanics environment

  • Demonstrate the use of measuring and marking devices.

  • Demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment including hand-held power tools, metal working tools and hand tools

  • Demonstrate the different metal joining technology and processes as it relates to agriculture mechanics and the fabrication industry.

  • Understand and demonstrate the planning and performing of construction techniques of metal projects.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in fabricating metal projects such as trailers and other projects up to and including wiring, paint prep, wood decking, welding, and other means of metal work. Transportation- type projects are to be in compliance with local, state and federal U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.

  • Demonstrate proficient welding techniques using the following electrodes:

    • SMAW (arc welding) process using the following electrodes running on DCEN

      • E6010

      • E6011

      • E7018

    • GMAW - ER70S-6 (MIG)

    • FCAW - Innershield NR-211-MP (Flux Core MIG)

  • Identify and demonstrate arc welding methods including fillet and bevel welds – AWS SENSE

    • Demonstrate the following weld joints: lap, t-joint, butt

    • Demonstrate the following fillet welding positions: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F

    • Demonstrate the following groove welding positions: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

  • The student demonstrates principles of design and fabrication related to agricultural machinery and equipment.

    • The student is expected to:

    • (A) develop project construction plans

    • (B) select appropriate construction and finish materials for different types of agricultural equipment

    • (C) estimate materials and costs needed for construction with an emphasis on renewable and eco-friendly materials

    • (D) construct one or more agricultural equipment projects using measuring and mechanical skills

    • (E) integrate a logical order of operations into the construction of an agriculture equipment project

    • (F) use computer-aided design (CAD) software.

    • Utilize computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery using the CAD drawings created

    • Understand the CNC process and the safe use of equipment

  • The student demonstrates principles of equipment design and fabrication related to agricultural structures.

Supplies Needed

§ Laptop/ Charger

§ Folder/Binder for handouts

§ Pen/Pencil

§ Notebook Paper


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Clothing Requirements:

Certain clothing/ protective wear is required for this course. Lockers are assigned to you, so you can store the items. All of the items can be found at a local Walmart, Academy, or your home!

YOU MUST PROVIDE THESE ITEMS:

  • Full Leather Shoes or Work Boots. NO open toe, tennis shoes, Vans, Converse, or deck shoes (Sperry’s) are to be worn!

  • Long Sleeve, Thick Cotton Shirts (ex: Wrangler or Dickies Work Shirt)

  • Denim Jeans –with no frayed spots in them

  • Locking pliers (Vise Grips™ 10R, 10WR or 10CR)

  • 5 gallon bucket for all PPE

Provided in class, but a recommended purchase:

  • Welding Hood

  • Safety Glasses

  • Arc Welding Gloves (not TIG gloves)

Daily Classroom Expectations and Guidelines:

  • Have a positive attitude each day!

  • Be on time, and ready to work.

  • No Horse playing will be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary action.

  • Respect yourself, others and property.

  • Wear the required safety clothing/ attire while in the Ag Lab.

Consequences; not in any specific order:

  • Verbal/ Non Verbal Warning

  • Grade Deduction

  • Parent Phone Call

  • Principal Referral

  • Removal from Course

Grading Categories:

Class work Daily work, quizzes, & lab completion - 35%

Tests Projects, designs and tests, notebooks- 35%

Participation, Engagement in process throughout class time, fabrication- 30%


GRADES CAN COUNT 2 or 3 times in some cases.

  • Test/ Notebook

  • Quizzes

  • Daily/ Ag Mech Lab Participation

  • Failure to follow Ag Metal Lab dress code will result in a 50 recorded in the grade book for that day. Repeated occurrences will result in discipline referral.


-Participation grades include class and lab activities and are a major part of the course.

-Your grade will be a reflection of the participation you give in class and Ag Mechanics Lab. Repeated choices not to participate will lead to steps of removal from this course.

Remember: Take Pride in your work and Pay Attention to details of ALL projects big or small

Late Work:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qCrFR7z4-hSmry9nzqtee6ZouaSbplpIrQWsyo49z30/edit

Continuous Improvement: Opportunities for continuous improvement will be given each grading period on daily grades only- for a maximum grade of 70. If you receive below at 70 on a test grade, you have the opportunity to retest with the highest grade earned is a 70. You must come to the retest opportunity announced or meet with me about an alternate time. If you choose not to retest during the opportunity provided, you will not be able to retest.​