Introduction to Ag Mechanics
10 Credits, Year-Long Course (A-G, Area G)
Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics provides theory and hands-on experiences that provide opportunities for students to develop basic knowledge and skills in agricultural mechanics. Instructional areas include basic electricity, welding, construction, cold metal work, and operating agricultural equipment safely. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.
(CTE PATHWAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE-Ag Mechanics Pathway)
Intermediate Ag Mechanics
10 Credits, Year-Long Course (A-G, Area G)
Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics courses focuses on specialized skill development in welding, fabrication, equipment operation and repair. This course provides students an opportunity to learn the practices and technical practice of welding processes used in agricultural fields. Students will be exposed to mechanical, electrical and thermal power that are associated with the field of agricultural welding. Applied activities develop an understanding and skill development in metal joining and fabrication processes. Instruction will prepare students to select, operate, repair, fabricate and maintain a variety of agricultural machinery and equipment. Processes covered may include: Oxyfuel Cutting/Heating/Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Cutting, Safety and Metal Fabrication. Participation in FFA student organization activities and SAE projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.
(CTE PATHWAY CONCENTRATOR COURSE-Ag Mechanics Pathway)
Advanced Ag Mechanics
10 Credits, Year-Long Course (A-G, Area G)
This Advanced Agricultural Mechanics course may include advanced skill development in welding, fabrication, equipment operation and repair. This course challenges the student to apply and further advance their skills in the use of wood, electrical, masonry, cold metal, and welding in the construction of agricultural structures and equipment. Project planning, cost estimate, record keeping, and safety will be emphasized. This capstone course uses knowledge and skills they have gained over Introduction and Intermediate Ag Mechanics to combine all their skills together to create a medium or large sized project. Participation in FFA student organization activities and SAE projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.
(CTE PATHWAY CAPSTONE COURSE-Ag Mechanics)
