Title: Agricultural Power Systems (18402-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
  A Note About This Module
  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics Lab
  Demonstrate safe practices in the agricultural mechanics lab.
  Identify marked safety areas and posted evacuation routes.
  Explain the use of eye wash stations.
  Demonstrate knowledge of SDS.
  Use protective clothing and equipment.
  Demonstrate the use, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
  Explain the use of fire protection equipment.
  Demonstrate the safe use of standard and metric hand tools.
  Demonstrate the safe use of power tools and equipment.
Using Precision Measurement Tools
  Identify hazards associated with using and servicing farm machinery and equipment.
  (Optional) Identify hazards when operating or servicing a tractor.
  (Optional) Identify hazards when operating or servicing a combine.
  (Optional) Identify hazards when operating or servicing a hay baler.
  (Optional) Identify hazards when operating or servicing tillage equipment.
  Identify precision measuring tools.
  Demonstrate the use of precision-measuring tools.
Using Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids
  Describe safe use, handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of fuels and lubricants.
  Select fuels based on engine types.
  Explain the purpose of crankcase oil, its properties, and selection criteria.
  (Optional) Select gear oil/lubricant based on the application and manufacturer recommendations.
  (Optional) Select hydraulic fluid/oil based on the application and manufacturer recommendations.
  (Optional) Select bearing grease based on the application and manufacturer recommendations.
Understanding the Fundamentals of Engines
  Explain the basic operating principles of an internal combustion engine.
  Explain the interrelationship of parts during each stroke for an internal combustion engine.
  Explain the differences between a two-stroke and a four-stroke engine.
  Explain the differences between the spark-ignition gasoline and compression-ignition diesel engines.
  Research the use of batteries in powering agricultural equipment.
  Research alternative energies.
  Analyze alternative energy sources and potential environmental and economic benefits.
  Disassemble an engine.
  Reassemble an engine.
  Troubleshoot an engine.
  Select repair parts.
Identifying Fundamentals of Powertrains
  Explain the function and operating principles of the powertrain and its components.
  (Optional) Remove powertrain components.
  (Optional) Disassemble powertrain components.
  (Optional) Rebuild powertrain components.
Applying Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  Identify safety procedures when working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  Analyze the application of hydraulics and pneumatics in agriculture.
  Identify the components and connections in a hydraulic system and the fundamental principles of how hydraulic systems operate.
  Explain terminology and schematic symbols used for a hydraulic system and pneumatic system.
  (Optional) Explain hydraulic schematics.
  (Optional) Explain the difference between open and closed center systems and their advantages.
  (Optional) Replace hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses.
Understanding Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Electrical Systems
  Explain how electricity is used in agriculture.
  Identify electrical and electronic components used in agricultural machinery and equipment.
  Explain the application of safety switches on agricultural machinery and equipment.
  Troubleshoot and repair a charging system.
  (Optional) Troubleshoot and repair a safety system.
  (Optional) Repair an operating system.
Identifying the Functions of Electrical Controls
  Describe the function and importance of controls and control circuits in the operation of electrical equipment.
  (Optional) Identify the characteristics of automated and non-automated control systems.
Applying Protective Coatings
  Explain various paint application methods.
  (Optional) Prepare equipment for painting.
  (Optional) Apply protective coatings.
  (Optional) Prepare steam and/or high-pressure washer.
  (Optional) Clean equipment with steam cleaner and/or high-pressure washer.
Performing Welding/Cutting Operations
  (Optional) Perform grinding operations with a pedestal/bench grinder and/or portable/hand-held disc/angle grinder.
  Perform welding operations.
  Cut metals.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8018_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2022.xlsx
  8018 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8018 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8016 8018 8020 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf