Explain the process and need for draining, replacing, and properly disposing of coolants.
Diagnose and correct cooling system problems in agricultural engines.
Demonstrate preventive maintenance procedures for servicing agricultural engines.
Research and share information about basic types of fuel and lubricants and differentiate their chief components, characteristics, and applications as related to agricultural equipment.
Demonstrate procedures for disassembling and cleaning agricultural engines.
Demonstrate procedures for inspecting agricultural engines for wear.
Demonstrate the procedure for measuring engine components.
Assemble an agricultural engine according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Explain the operation of an exhaust system on four-stroke and two-stroke engines.
Create a written estimate of repairs including total cost and itemization of parts, labor, and time.
Create an invoice itemizing work performed and parts used.
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 appropriate safety training courses and concepts required for performing maintenance on agricultural industrial equipment and machinery.
Examples: OSHA 10-hour course, NCCER safety, MSSC safety tools, lockout/tagout
Identify specific portable power tools and demonstrate their uses in agricultural industrial maintenance.
Examples: power drills, grinders, meters
Identify specific stationary power equipment and demonstrate its uses in agricultural industrial maintenance.
Examples: Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding machine, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding machine, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding machine
Read and interpret industrial manuals required for maintaining industrial machinery and equipment.
Apply recommended maintenance techniques for troubleshooting industrial maintenance issues in various types of machinery.
Examples: table saws, band saws, MIG welders, lifts
Interpret schematics for basic motor control circuits.
Demonstrate basic concepts and procedures for completing motor control circuits.
Identify and correct basic problems involving controls, sensors, and relays in electrical equipment.
Discuss and demonstrate the proper techniques for lubricating bearings.
Discuss the basic theory and application used in various drive systems, including belt, chain, clutch, braking, and gear reduction.
Explain and apply basic theory used in pneumatics, including pressure, volume, and compressor types.
Describe the components of hydraulic systems and their functions.
Discuss the theory and application of hydraulic systems.
Explain methods for troubleshooting problems in hydraulic systems.
Perform basic MIG and TIG welding techniques in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld positions.
Demonstrate plasma arc cutting techniques.
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.
