Agricultural Power Mechanics (Period 2)

Course Description

Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Ag. Mechanics and Tech.

The courses in Agricultural Mechanics are designed to qualify the student completing the courses for job entry into farm, business, or industrial phases of agricultural mechanics or to continue advanced training in post high school education. A combination of subject matter and activities is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in selling, selecting, and servicing agribusiness technical equipment and facilities, including computers, specialized software, power units, machinery equipment, structures, and utilities.

Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with agricultural power units; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; and planning and participating in FFA activities.