Hutchinson Community College

On-the-job Training

• Orientation
• Motor Overhaul
• Fuel System
• Repair to Electrical System
• Repair to Power Transmission
• Repairs to the Cooling System
• Safety
  • Student will demonstrate safe work practices
  • Student will have an adequate knowledge of safety skills and procedures of basic machine operation and diagnostics
• Hydraulics
  • Student will be able to calculate hydraulic pressure and flow using Pascal's law
  • Student will be able to demonstrate the theory of operation of an open and closed centre hydraulic system
  • Student will be able to demonstrate the theory of hydraulic pump and motor operation
  • Student will be able to demonstrate the theory of closed center, constant and variable pressure hydraulic system operation
  • Student will be able to diagnosis problems of an open and closed center hydraulic system
  • Student will be able to disassemble and repair a hydraulic component following tech manual instructions and specifications
  • Student will be able to utilize a flow meter and test gauges to measure performance in a hydraulic system
  • Student will be able to identify the symbols on an ISO hydraulic diagram and locate the components on equipment
  • Student must score a minimum of 80% on the Hydraulics - Methods & techniques - Assessment
• Electrical Systems
  • Student will be able to use Ohm's law to demonstrate/predict DC electrical behavior
  • Student will be able to measure the voltage and current flow in electrical circuits
  • Student will demonstrate proficient use of a digital multi-meter
  • Student will be able to recognize and test electrical components and devices
  • Students will be able to identify the symbols on an ISO electrical diagram and locate the components on equipment
  • Student will be able to use ISO schematics in diagnostic procedures
  • Student will be able to follow diagnostic and repair procedures
  • Student must score a minimum of 80% on the Electrical - Methods & Treatment - Assessment
• Mobile Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Student will be able to describe the fundamentals of operation of a mobile HVAC system
  • Student will be able to perform tests, repairs, and retrofit procedures
  • Student will be able to explain the theory of operation of HVAC systems
  • Student will be able to use test gauges and thermometers in measuring the performance of the HVAC system
  • Student will be able to demonstrate the safe handling of refrigerants
  • Student will be able to charge and verify proper operation of various refrigerant systems
• Engines and Fuel Systems
  • Student will be able to disassemble and reassemble an engine using recommended procedures
  • Student will be able to describe the theory of operation of internal combustion engines
  • Student will be able to utilize a dynamometer to measure engine performance and diagnostic testing procedures
  • Student will be able to describe the theory of operation of various types of fuel systems
  • Student will be able to perform diagnostic and repair procedures on various fuel systems
• Powertrains
  • Student will be able to demonstrate understanding the theory of power-train systems
  • Students will be able to explain the theory of operation of mechanical, partial-powershift, full-powershift, and infinitely variable transmissions
  • Student will be able to diagnose, disassemble, and reassemble various power-train systems
  • Student will be able to demonstrate understanding of final drive systems
  • Student will be able to diagnose, disassemble, and reassemble various final drive and different systems
• Harvesting Systems
  • Student will be able to describe the fundamentals of various harvesting systems.
  • Student will be able to perform maintenance, diagnostic, and repair procedures on various harvesting equipment
  • Student will be able to set up an d adjust harvesting equipment prior to in-field use to optimize performance according to conditions
• Tillage, Seeding and Chemical Application Systems
  • Student will be able to describe the fundamentals of machine operation including proper tractor compatibility
  • Student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of primary and secondary tillage practices
  • Student will be able to set up and adjust various tillage, seeding, and chemical application equipment prior to field use
  • Student will be able to perform maintenance, diagnostic, and repair procedures on various tillage, seeding, and chemical application equipment
• Service Department Policies and Procedures
  • Student will demonstrate understanding of their role in service department operation and profitability
  • Student will be able to properly complete a time card and work order
  • Student will be able to communicate the complaint, the cause, and the correction of work performed
  • Student will be able to locate and utilize all service information resources
  • Student will be able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards customer relations
  • Student will have an awareness of continuing education opportunities
• Internship
  • Student will apply their knowledge and skills learned during the previous school term
• Optional Competencies
  • Student will have knowledge of the legal limitations with respect to repairing fuel systems
  • Student will be able to set up and adjust tillage, seeding and chemical application equipment prior to and in-field use to optimize tractor & implement performance according to conditions
  • Student will have knowledge of laws associated with tillage, seeding, and chemical applications
  • Student will be able to demonstrate use of protective apparatus when diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing chemical application equipment
• Advanced Technology
  • Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in using service manager software
  • Student will be able to explain what service manager software will be used for on the job
  • Student will be able to identify software & hardware requirements
  • Student will be able to install software, perform updates to software and load new data disks
  • Student will be able to load old or historical data disks
  • Student will be able to understand when/how to be connected to the network
  • Student will be able to understand the license agreement
  • Student will be able to properly setup, calibrate and diagnose equipment using service manager software
• Precision Farming
  • Student will be able to explain an Ag GPS system and how it works
  • Student will be able to describe precision farming and what the information is used for
  • Student will be able to identify AMS products currently available, their purpose and function
  • Students will be able to locate support, setup and optimization information on guidance and documentation products
  • Student will be able to demonstrate proper setup of guidance and documentation products
  • Students will be able to perform basic diagnostic procedures