Agricultural Mechanics Technology I (2013)

Other Georgia CTAE: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster sets

• Animal Science Technology/Biotechnology (2013)
• Basic Agricultural Science (2013)
• General Horticulture and Plant Science (2013)
• Agribusiness Management and Leadership (2013)
• Forest Science (2013)
• Plant Science & Biotechnology
• Small Animal Care (2013)

Explain the role of the Agriculture Education program and the FFA in personal development.2.1

Demonstrate knowledge learned through a SAEP.2.2

Designs, implements, and documents SAE by recording steps, skills acquired, and financial information. 2.3

Develop leadership and personal development skills through participation in the FFA.2.4

Explore the history and background of the FFA.2.5

Explore career opportunities in Agricultural Mechanics through the FFA and Agriculture Education Program.3.1

Explore the professional organizations associated with agricultural mechanics skills and related occupations.3.2

Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.3.3

Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.3.4

Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations related to agricultural mechanics.3.5

Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, and diverse workplace to be able to work independently, interpret data, and apply team work skills. 3.6

Identify and eliminate potential hazards in the agricultural mechanics laboratory and/or work setting.4.1

Discuss the importance of safety in agricultural occupations.4.2

Describe features of a safe work environment in various agricultural mechanical locations.4.3

Select safety equipment and procedures for various agriculture related activities. 4.4

Demonstrate safety procedures and appropriate behavior while working in the agriculture classroom, labs, and/or work sites.4.5

Distinguish the areas identified by various safety colors and the importance of the coding.4.6

Describe the meaning of each safety color.4.7

Identify and describe personal protective equipment required for various activities conducted in the agricultural mechanics laboratory and industry.4.8

Recognize potential hazards related to working with electricity, electric arc welders, hand tools, portable and stationary power equipment, power machinery, fasteners and fuels, lubricants, solvents, paints and other chemicals used in agricultural mechanics.4.9

Safely operate all hand tools, power tools, and equipment in the agricultural mechanics laboratory.4.10

Identify common woodworking hand tools, layout tools and measuring tools.5.1

Demonstrate the proper care and use of hand tools, layout tools and measuring tools.5.2

Select and demonstrate appropriate techniques for restoring worn, damaged, or abused tools to good working condition.5.3

Describe and identify common woods; including hardness and uses. 6.1

Examine wood materials and assess the characteristics of assigned industry grades.6.2

Classify common dimensions of wood materials.6.3

Identify screws, nails, bolts, and other fasteners.6.4

Select appropriate screws, nails, bolts, and other fasteners for various uses.6.5

Compare different types of wood glues and their recommended uses. 6.6

Display proper techniques for making basic glue joints. 6.7

Identify proper woodworking and agricultural construction preserving/finishing materials.6.8

Describes and identifies the basic principles of electrical theory. 7.1

Describes types of electrical circuits.7.2

Defines electrical terms.7.3

Describes the relationship between watts, volts, amps and resistance.7.4

Explains the purpose of the National Electrical Code.7.5

Identify electrical symbols used in electrical schematics and floor plans.7.6

Create electrical schematics that use appropriate electrical symbols and follow National Electrical Code requirements.7.7

Identify tools commonly used in the electrical industry.8.1

Demonstrate the proper use of electrical tools.8.2

Identify types of electrical cable used in agricultural applications. 8.3

Calculate load for specific circuit applications and describe potential hazards of overloads on a circuit.8.4

Select conductors for circuit applications based on given load, location, temperature and distance parameters8.5

Compare and contrast switches, receptacles, lighting outlet devices, grounding conductors, solderless connectors and related materials for use in agricultural and residential electric circuits.8.6

Demonstrate proper use of tools for preparing conductors, mounting electrical enclosures and connecting devices for branch and feeder circuits.8.7

Install branch circuit enclosures, conductors and devices and explain how each installation is completed in accordance with the National Electrical Code.8.8

Define terms associated with shielded metal arc welding.9.1

Describe the parts of an arc welder.9.2

Compare alternating current, direct current and transformer rectifier welders and list advantages and disadvantages for each.9.3

Compare the direct current electrode negative and direct current electrode positive weld processes and explain the application of each.9.4

Select electrodes based upon type of metal to be welded, material thickness, and weld position.9.5

Select amperage and adjust welders for optimum weld performance.9.6

Demonstrate proper welding techniques for various welded joints and weld positions. 9.7

Identify metal fabrication equipment and demonstrate the ability to set-up, adjust and use metal fabrication equipment to cut, shear, punch, break and bend metal.9.8

Identify metals and alloys used in metal fabrication based on their metallurgical properties.9.9

Describe the parts of an oxy-fuel welding and cutting outfit including parts of the regulator, torch body, hose fittings, welding tips and cutting attachments.10.1

Describe the role of oxygen in the welding and cutting process. 10.2

Describe the role of fuels in the welding and cutting process.10.3

Compare and contrast different fuels used with oxygen in oxy/fuel welding and cutting. 10.4

Demonstrate and explain the safe set-up and shut down procedures for using the oxy/acetylene welding and cutting outfit.10.5

Perform welding and cutting operations to industry standards.10.6

Identify and compile a list of common small engine components.11.1

Explain how a small engine operates and compare the similarities and differences between four stroke-cycle engines and two stroke-cycle engines. 11.2

Interpret service and parts manuals for small engines and identify operating instructions and safety procedures for operating small engines.11.3

Identify tools commonly used for small engine service and repair.11.4

Describe the importance of regularly servicing small engines.11.5

Create and display a maintenance calendar utilizing small engine owner's manuals. 11.6

Perform basic service procedures according to manufacturer’s recommendations.11.7

Compare proper maintenance procedures using service manuals from a variety of small engine manufacturers.11.8

Identify operating instructions and safety procedures for proper operation of agricultural machinery.12.1

Identify common types of machinery used in the agricultural industry.12.2

Describe the functions and purposes of common types of machinery used in the agriculture industry. 12.3

Compare and contrast the operating instructions and safety procedures for operating a tractor between various manufacturers.12.4

Operate the tractor and or lawn equipment safely as recommended by the manufacturer.12.5