Course Description
Students will learn basic skills needed to select, operate, maintain, service, sell and use
agricultural power units, machinery, equipment, structures, and utilities. It includes instruction in
agricultural power units; the planning and selection of materials for the construction of
agricultural facilities; and the mechanical practices associated with irrigation, drainage, run-off,
water conservation, erosion control, and farm welding, including oxy-fuel and arc welding, and
other agricultural mechanization applications. The course will also include field or laboratory
applications of concepts being taught.
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Core Standards of the Course
Standard 1
Students will develop an understanding of the role of FFA in Agricultural Education Programs.
Objective 1
Explain FFA officer duties and responsibilities.
- Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officers.
- Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFA leader.
Objective 2
Plan and organize an FFA meeting.
- Explain how to plan a meeting and develop the order of business.
- Describe how to set up the meeting room.
- Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting.
Standard 2
Students will understand the benefits of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.
Objective 1
Keep and use SAE records.
- Explain how SAE records are organized.
- Identify the procedures to making entries in the SAE records.
- Explain how to summarize and analyze the SAE records.
Objective 2
Make long-range plans for expanding SAE Programs.
- Identify the factors that should be considered in expanding an SAE program.
- Explain how placement and ownership SAE programs may be expanded.
Standard 3
Students will identify hazards in Agricultural Mechanics.
Objective 1
Identify the three conditions necessary for combustion.
Objective 2
Explain how to prevent fires in agricultural mechanics.
Objective 3
Identify the different classes of fires and the different types of fire extinguishers.
Objective 4
Describe the proper use of fire extinguishers.
Objective 5
Describe the different types of burns that can occur in agricultural mechanics.
Standard 4
Students will demonstrate safe practices when working in laboratories and other enclosed facilities and when operating and working around laboratory equipment, materials, and chemicals.
Objective 1
Explain how to create a safe place to work.
Objective 2
Describe what each safety color means and where it is used.
Objective 3
Describe how to select appropriate protective clothing and devices for personal protection.
Standard 5
Students will demonstrate basic electrical wiring skills and knowledge about electricity.
Objective 1
Explain electricity and identify safety practices that should be observed in doing electrical work.
Objective 2
Explore the science of electricity.
Objective 3
Measure electrical voltage, amperage and resistance.
Objective 4
Identify electrical tools and equipment.
Objective 5
Compare single-phase and three-phase systems.
Objective 6
Prepare and use schematics.
Objective 7
Wire circuits.
Objective 8
Repair and replace electrical cord.
Standard 6
Students will maintain battery systems that supply energy to engines and accessories.
Objective 1
Charge the battery with a battery charger.
Objective 2
Clean and maintain the battery terminals, cables, and battery box.
Objective 3
Replace fuses, circuit breakers, and light bulbs.
Objective 4
Use electrical test light to identify properly operating circuits.
Objective 5
Wire direct current electrical circuits.
Objective 6
Install a battery.
Standard 7
Students will repair, recondition, and safely operate hand and power tools.
Objective 1
Safely use portable and stationary power tools.
Objective 2
Sharpen, recondition, maintain, and properly store tools.
Standard 8
Students will plan and construct with concrete.
Objective 1
Plan a job using concrete.
Objective 2
Select concrete tools.
Objective 3
Prepare the site for the concrete pour.
Objective 4
Place, finish, and cure concrete.
Objective 5
Lay out the footings of a building.
Objective 6
Construct buildings or building components with concrete.
Objective 7
Build, set, and remove concrete forms.
Objective 8
Determine the amount of materials required to install a fence.
Standard 9
Students will safely operate and maintain agricultural equipment.
Objective 1
Conduct a pre-operation inspection of a tractor.
Objective 2
Observe warm-up and cool-down procedures of engines and machines.
Objective 3
Inflate tires to proper air pressure for optimum performance.
Objective 4
Describe the principles of operation of the internal combustion engine.
Objective 5
Identify engine systems and their respective functions.
Objective 6
Perform recommended periodic service jobs and maintain records of equipment maintenance and repair.
Objective 7
Use various equipment and machinery operator and repair manuals.
Objective 8
Pack bearings and remove and replace grease seals.
Objective 9
Properly lubricate equipment before operation and storage.
Objective 10
Select, maintain, repair and operate small engines.
- Schedule and replace fluids and filters.
- Troubleshoot engine problems.
- Clean and adjust carburetor for optimum performance.
- Adjust throttle and choke linkages.
- Service battery.
- Service fuel strainer.
- Service crankcase breathers.
Standard 10
Students will service and maintain engine and drive systems.
Objective 1
Service cooling systems.
- Test antifreeze.
- Inspect and replace hoses.
- Service fan belts.
- Replace thermostat.
- Replace water pump.
- Inspect for leaks.
- Flush cooling system.
- Clean exterior of radiator.
Objective 2
Service drive assemblies.
- Follow general preventive maintenance program.
- Replace belts.
- Recognize malfunctions of drive assemblies.
- Clean and lubricate drive parts.
- Replace gaskets.
- Replace and adjust chains.
- Clean sprockets, chains, and gears.
Objective 3
Service hydraulic systems.
- Check hydraulic system for leaks.
- Inspect and replace lines/hoses of the hydraulic system.
- Drain, clean, flush, and refill hydraulic system.
Standard 11
Students will select, maintain, and safely operate oxyfuel, shielded metallic arc welding (SMAW), and gaseous metallic arc (GMAW) welding systems.
Objective 1
Weld mild steel in horizontal and vertical positions.
Objective 2
Weld butt welds in horizontal and vertical positions.
Objective 3
Weld fillet welds in horizontal and vertical positions.
Objective 4
Weld lap welds in horizontal and vertical positions.
Objective 5
Estimate and calculate the cost of welding materials.
Standard 12
Students will fabricate with metal.
Objective 1
Cut threads with taps and die tools.
Objective 2
Cut, thread and assemble steel pipe.
Objective 3
Connect flare and compression fittings.
Objective 4
Prepare grinding and sharpening equipment.
Objective 5
Fabricate shop projects using metal.
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