Standards - Career & Technical Education

Utilize software used for agribusiness tasks related to business reports, word processing, publishing, presentations, and computer graphics.

Describe the importance of leadership in agricultural communication.

Differentiate among types of leaders in the agribusiness setting, indicating positive and negative aspects of each leadership style.

Discuss the reasons for an agricultural communications leader to follow rules and regulations, practice ethical standards, and convey expectations for others to do the same.

Explain how an effective leader uses time management techniques in the agricultural communication industry.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Identify specific tools used on agricultural engines and demonstrate their use.

Explain how a four-stroke engine operates.

Identify parts of a four-stroke engine.

Diagnose mechanical system problems in a four-stroke engine.

Repair mechanical system problems in a four-stroke engine.

Explain how the ignition system works in four-stroke engines.

Diagnose ignition system problems in a four-stroke engine.

Correct ignition system problems in a four-stroke engine.

Explain how the fuel system works in four-stroke engines.

Diagnose fuel system problems in a four-stroke engine.

Correct fuel system problems in a four-stroke engine.

Identify types of fuel and lubricants and indicate the proper uses of each one.

Explain how a two-stroke engine operates.

Identify parts of a two-stroke engine.

Diagnose mechanical system problems in a two-stroke engine.

Correct mechanical system problems in a two-stroke engine.

Explain how the ignition system works in two-stroke engines.

Diagnose ignition system problems in a two-stroke engine.

Correct ignition system problems in a two-stroke engine.

Explain how the fuel system works in two-stroke engines.

Diagnose fuel system problems in a two-stroke engine.

Correct fuel system problems in a two-stroke engine.

Identify two-stroke engine fuel and lubricant types and indicate the proper uses of each one.

Identify components of air and liquid cooling systems in engines and explain their functions.