This course focuses on the fundamentals of agricultural mechanics. Students learn basic terminology used in the agricultural mechanics industry. Agricultural Mechanics I is a shop/laboratory oriented course that emphasizes basic knowledge and application of shop safety rules and proper uses of tools and materials.
Topics include safe work practices, agricultural tools, electric wiring, concrete, carpentry, paints and preservatives, and metal skills.
Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are supervised agricultural experiences (projects). Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are INTEGRAL components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
Academic Information
Class work/Homework/Class Participation (50%)
Tests & Quizzes (50%)
Final VOCATS Exam (25%)
SAE Project (3 Test Grades)
*There will be very few to no homework in this class, except on days before a test. Students should finish their study guides and study for the exam on the evening before their test.
Course Outline
Unit A: Leadership (FFA) & Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Unit B: Shop Safety Practices & Tool Safety
Unit C: Construction Principles
Unit D: Welding Principles