Ag Equipment Technician I
Hybrid-based
ONET: 49-3041.00
3
Years
67
Skills
675h
Related instructions
6000h
On-the-job training
Curriculum
- Intro to Agri-Power
- Hay and Seeding Systems
- Power Unit Systems
- Agri-Air Conditioning
- Field Study & Conference Internship
- Combine Operation & Repair
- Transverse and Axial Combines
- Agriculture Diesel Electricity
- Wheeled Tractor Systems
- Agriculture Power Units
- Complete Tractor Overhaul
- Agriculture Hydraulic Systems Diagnosis
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
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