The Agricultural Mechanics pathway prepares students for careers related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment used by the agriculture industry. Basic agricultural mechanics skills and safety, cover woodworking, electrical systems, plumbing, cold metalwork, concrete, and welding technology. It also deals with metal fabrication, small engines, agriculture power and technology, and agriculture construction. If your student is interested in the Agricultural Mechanics pathway, contact your student's counselor!
Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics - This course provides individualized instruction in developing basic shop skills. Instruction includes shop safety, tool identification, woodworking and carpentry skills, metalwork, electrical wiring, painting, plumbing, concrete work, basic tool repair, introduction to arc welding, project plan and drawing for shop projects and individual projects students may build and take home.
Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics - This is a more in-depth study of shop skills. Curriculum focus includes wood, electrical, metal, painting, plumbing, concrete, tool repair, arc welding, and metal cutting using an acetylene gas or plasma cutting torch. Leadership and employability skills are emphasized.
Advanced Agricultural Mechanics: Ag Welding & Fabrication - Students apply practical knowledge and skills in welding (oxyacetylene, Arc, & MIG), cutting (oxyacetylene torch, plasma arc), metal work, measurement, tools, project design and layout, safety, equipment, engines, work and power, advanced electrical, cold metal and layout, and concrete as well as career development, record keeping and portfolios.
Advanced Agricultural Mechanics: Design & Fabrication - This course trains advanced students for entry-level positions in metal fabrication, specialty welding shops, and post-secondary education agricultural mechanics. Students will prepare working drawings, figure billing of materials, and plan and construct/fabricate projects. They will develop advanced skills in welding (oxyacetylene, arc, and MIG), cutting (oxyacetylene torch and plasma arc), metalworking, measurement, tool and equipment use and maintenance, project design, career options & development, record keeping, safety, and critical thinking.
