Title: Agricultural Power Systems, Advanced (18402-II)

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.
  Use standard and metric precision measuring tools.
Performing General Mechanical Maintenance
  Identify lab and maintenance safety procedures and protocols.
  Identify hazards associated with using and servicing farm machinery and equipment.
  Demonstrate safe use of maintenance tools and equipment.
  Maintain equipment.
Maintaining and Servicing Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  Explain safety considerations regarding chemical exposure (e.g., to fuels, solvents, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and veterinary chemicals) when working with farm equipment and machinery.
  Explain safety considerations when working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  Explain the fundamental operating principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  Explain the operation of open and closed center hydraulic systems.
  Calculate hydraulic pressure and force, using Pascal's law.
  Explain the importance of hydraulic system service and maintenance.
  (Optional) Use a flow meter and test gauge to measure the performance of a hydraulic system.
  (Optional) Repair a hydraulic component.
  (Optional) Repair a hydraulic-assist transmission.
  (Optional) Repair hydrostatic drives.
Maintaining and Servicing Electrical Systems
  Explain safety considerations when working with electrical systems and in proximity to electricity.
  Interpret electrical schematics.
  Use electrical diagrams to locate components on equipment.
  Test electrical components and devices.
Maintaining and Servicing the Ignition Circuit
  Explain the operation of the ignition circuit.
  Troubleshoot the ignition switch.
Maintaining and Servicing the Starting Circuit
  Explain the operation of the starting circuit.
  Troubleshoot the safety switch.
  Troubleshoot the starter solenoid.
  Troubleshoot glow plugs on diesel engines.
  Troubleshoot the starter.
  (Optional) Replace defective parts of the starting circuit.
Maintaining and Servicing the Charging Circuit
  Explain the operation of the charging circuit.
  Test the charging circuit.
  (Optional) Replace an amperage gauge.
  (Optional) Check the armature and fields of charging circuits.
Maintaining and Servicing Fuel Systems
  Explain the operation of the components of a fuel system.
  Explain the importance of proper fuel storage.
  Explain the operating principles and maintenance of carburetors.
  Repair various fuel systems.
  Explain the operating principles and maintenance of a high-pressure fuel injector.
  (Optional) Service diesel fuel systems.
  (Optional) Service fuel tanks and lines.
Maintaining and Servicing the Air Intake System
  Explain the importance of servicing and maintaining air intake systems.
  Explain how air filtration systems operate.
  Service air cleaners (dry and oil bath).
  (Optional) Inspect intake and induction systems.
Maintaining and Servicing the Cooling System
  Follow general safety precautions when maintaining cooling systems.
  Explain the operation of the cooling system.
  Check coolant levels.
  Test radiator coolant.
  (Optional) Flush radiator.
  (Optional) Inspect cooling system components for wear.
Maintaining and Servicing the Lubrication System
  Follow safety procedures for servicing lubrication systems.
  Explain the operation of lubrication systems.
  Check the engine crankcase oil level.
  Select appropriate lubricants based on quality and viscosity designations.
  Change lubricants and filters.
  Dispose of engine oils.
Testing, Servicing, and Repairing the Power Unit
  Test the power unit.
  Service the power unit.
  Repair the power unit.
  (Optional) Test engine compression.
Maintaining and Servicing the Powertrain
  Explain the theory of powertrain systems.
  Explain the operational theory of brakes (wet and dry), torsion dampers, and torque converters.
  Explain the operational theory of a final drive system.
  (Optional) Troubleshoot various powertrain systems.
  (Optional) Troubleshoot brakes (wet and dry), torsion dampers, and torque converters.
  (Optional) Troubleshoot final drives and differential systems.
  (Optional) Service power take-off drives.
Maintaining and Servicing Differentials, Transmissions, and Axles
  Follow safety procedures related to differentials, transmissions, and axles.
  Explain the operation of differentials, transmissions, and axles.
  Check the transmission or differential lubricant levels on equipment.
  Check tire pressure, wear, and defects.
  (Optional) Change the differential fluid(s).
  (Optional) Pack wheel bearings.
Maintaining and Servicing Storage Battery
  Follow general safety when servicing batteries.
  Use jumper cables to jump-start or charge a battery.
  Service battery.
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.
Applying Protective Coatings
  Prepare equipment for painting.
  (Optional) Clean equipment with a steam cleaner and/or high-pressure washer.
  Apply protective coatings.
Performing Administrative and Customer Sales Duties
  Maintain current inventory, using an electronic inventory system.
  Place orders using available resources.
  Complete work orders, invoices, and requisitions for repairs.
  Maintain clean and orderly customer and parts areas.
  Explain repairs and expenses to customers using written estimates.
  Complete an invoice.
Maintaining and Servicing Harvesting Machinery and Equipment
  Explain the operating fundamentals of harvesting equipment.
  (Optional) Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on harvesting equipment.
  (Optional) Set up harvesting equipment prior to and during in-field use to optimize performance according to conditions.
Maintaining and Servicing Tillage and Seeding Application Machinery and Equipment
  Explaining the fundamentals of machine operation, including tractor/implement compatibility.
  (Optional) Identify laws associated with tillage and seeding applications.
  (Optional) Set up tillage and seeding application equipment.
  (Optional) Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on tillage equipment.
  (Optional) Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on seeding equipment.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8020_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2020.xlsx
  8020 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8020 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8016 8018 8020 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf