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Unit/Standard Number | Agricultural Mechanization CIP 01.0201 Task Grid | Proficiency Level Achieved: (X) Indicates Competency Achieved to Industry Proficiency Level
 | Secondary Competency Task List
100 | SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
101 | Develop short, mid and long-term project plans.
102 | Develop a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) based upon individual interests/career goals.
103 | Maintain complete and accurate records.
104 | Analyze records to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
105 | Conduct a research project using the scientific method.
200 | MANAGEMENT, ECONOMICS, AND MARKETING
201 | Discuss the historical significance of agriculture to US and global economic strength.
202 | Maintain accurate business and financial records.
203 | Identify possible types and sources of credit.
300 | DEMONSTRATE CORE SALES SKILLS
301 | Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data.
302 | Prepare a technical report.
303 | Use telephone communication techniques.
304 | Fill out business or government forms.
400 | SOLICIT CUSTOMERS AND ORDERS
401 | Analyze sales activities or trends.
402 | Prepare a list of prospective customers.
403 | Use product knowledge and customer's need to solicit an order from established or new customers.
404 | Access media advertising services.
500 | PROVIDE CUSTOMER INFORMATION
501 | Conduct a sales presentation.
502 | Demonstrate goods or services.
600 | COMPLETE A SALE
601 | Use sales techniques based on the customer.
602 | Compute financial data.
603 | Identify steps to arrange for trial installations of equipment.
604 | Negotiate term of sale or services with customer.
700 | SALE FOLLOW-THROUGH
701 | Identify steps to arrange a delivery schedule.
702 | Conduct training in product use.
703 | Provide customer service needs.
800 | MANAGE NATURAL RESOURCES
801 | Identify renewable and non-renewable natural resources.
802 | Define soil erosion and what causes soil erosion.
803 | Explain the hydrologic cycle.
804 | Identify the various types of land uses.
900 | HISTORICAL APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL POWER AND SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
901 | Describe and discuss the historical development of agricultural power and systems technologies.
902 | Identify global applications of agricultural power and systems technologies.
903 | Identify emerging technologies and their potential impact.
904 | Identify methods of changing appropriate technology for various applications (size, social and cultural).
1000 | DEMONSTRATE SAFETY
1001 | Define the dangers in an agricultural mechanics shop and work place.
1002 | List safety procedures that promote avoidance of shop hazards and accident reduction.
1003 | Identify safety colors used on signs and icons in the agriculture industry.
1004 | Identify and demonstrate wearing of personal protective equipment.
1005 | Identify and use proper fire fighting equipment.
1006 | Demonstrate positive safety attitudes and responsibilities.
1007 | Demonstrate safety rules and regulations.
1008 | Describe regulations, safety and consumer protection.
1009 | Demonstrate first aid methods and procedures using supplies in a first aid kit.
1100 | TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND HARDWARE
1101 | Identify, select, adjust, maintain and safely used common hand tools and power tools.
1102 | Identify various gauges and testers used in agricultural power equipment.
1103 | Demonstrate proper and safe use of air operated equipment.
1104 | Adjust, maintain and safely use electrical powered shop equipment.
1105 | Demonstrate the proper installation and application of common hardware items like nails, screws, bolts and rivets.
1106 | Demonstrate accurate use of measurement devices and techniques for calculating measurement including the metric system.
1200 | MATERIAL FABRICATION AND WELDING
1201 | Identify and select various types of metals.
1202 | Identify and select various types of welding and cutting equipment including oxyacetylene and plasma arc..
1203 | Select, adjust, operate and maintain oxy-fuel equipment with and without filler rods.
1204 | Identify and weld various joints to include fillet butt joint, vertical tee joint, double bevel joint and fillet tee joint.
1205 | Use soldering equipment.
1206 | Operate woodworking equipment/machinery.
1207 | Design a building for an application in agriculture using new technologies.
1208 | Repair sheet metal products.
1209 | Fabricate a product by hand.
1300 | PERFORM CORE MECHANICS SKILLS
1301 | Read blueprints and schematics.
1302 | Read work order, instructions, formulas or processing charts.
1303 | Maintain repair records.
1304 | Record details of repairs made and parts used.
1305 | Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time and parts used.
1400 | ENGINE SYSTEMS
1401 | Define mechanical power, work, torque, and horsepower.
1402 | Describe the purpose of drawbar power, Power Take-Off (PTO) power and brake power.
1403 | Define the purpose of a clutch and demonstrate how to remove and reinstall a clutch in a drive train.
1404 | Define the purpose of gears, bearings and seals.
1405 | List and describe the operation of two-and four-stroke engines.
1406 | Demonstrate the use of specialized tools for small engines such as wheel pullers, cylinder honing tools and micrometers
1407 | List and repair a manual transmission used in a tractor.
1408 | List the principles of operation for spark and compression ignition engines.
1409 | Demonstrate the use of measuring and calibration devices.
1410 | List and Identify the components and function of engine parts.
1411 | Disassemble and reassemble an engine using all diagnostic tools.
1412 | Troubleshoot an engine and return it to working order.
1413 | Select engine coolants, lubricants, fuels, engine additives, electrical components and drive systems needed for various applications.
1414 | Identify the various types of diesel engines used in agricultural power.
1415 | Identify the components of a diesel engine.
1416 | Identify the components and describe their function.
1417 | List the engine diesel systems and their components.
1418 | Disassemble and reassemble a diesel engine.
1500 | VEHICLE AND FARM EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
1501 | Identify and describe Ag Equipment and their operations.
1502 | Locate and use a repair manual to diagnose malfunctions of various Ag equipment.
1503 | Test a vehicle to determine installation, service or repair needed.
1504 | Service vehicle with water, fuel or oil.
1600 | MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
1601 | Review operating and service manuals and schedules and conduct procedures as needed.
1602 | Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting.
1603 | Adjust or set mechanical controls or components.
1604 | Select, measure, use and calibrate testing devices and the machines.
1605 | Move or fit heavy objects.
1606 | Perform disassembly and assembly procedures.
1607 | Select, connect, engage and operate machinery and power units.
1608 | Lubricate machinery, equipment or parts.
1609 | Demonstrate the correct selection and use of agricultural machinery and equipment systems.
1610 | Demonstrate the use of auxiliary systems including hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics.
1611 | Conduct troubleshooting procedures.
1612 | Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures.
1613 | Repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures or equipment.
1700 | ENERGY SYSTEMS
1701 | Identify the parts and functions of specific energy systems to include electrical power, solar power, wind power, mechanical power and chemical/carbon-based power systems.
1702 | Perform energy system maintenance, testing and evaluation.
1703 | Discuss and explain the operating principles for energy systems.
1704 | Explain and describe the principles of power transmission, heat transfer, evaporation, fluid movement, conductivity, satellite transmission, conservation and regulations.
1705 | Identify computer applications, remote sensing and automatic controls to manage systems.
1706 | Identify and investigate emerging technologies and their economic impact on energy systems.
1707 | Identify appropriate industry standards for energy systems.
1800 | STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
1801 | Explain a site evaluation and determine elevation, slope and cut and fill requirements.
1802 | Interpret plans and drawings for structures with consideration to building codes, regulations and inspection requirements.
1803 | Develop an itemized bill of materials, determine costs, delivery and storage requirements and construction time.
1804 | Layout a structure foundation, erect batter boards and frames and/or forms.
1805 | Identify and evaluate building construction materials, methods and styles.
1806 | Calculate ventilation, insulation, heating, cooling, lighting, electrical, water and waste handling needs.
1807 | Calculate, mix and finish concrete and masonry units.
1808 | Design and construct wall and roofing systems.
1809 | Design, form and pour stepping stones for a garden.
1900 | DEMONSTRATE WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION
1901 | Select lumber for a specific application for an agricultural structure.
1902 | Identify and select proper roofing materials.
2000 | PLUMBING, IRRIGATION, AND WATER SYSTEMS
2001 | Identify the various plastic and metal components and their functions within water supply, waste and vent systems.
2002 | Cut, assemble and pressure test components within various types of water supply systems.
2003 | Determine pump and pipe size based on water requirements, head and friction losses for water and irrigation systems.
2004 | Construct and identify the components in agricultural irrigation systems based on crop, greenhouse or landscaping needs.
2005 | Identify the requirements of a safe water supply and treatment procedures that may be needed.
2100 | ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS
2101 | Identify environmental problems and use equipment and tools needed to measure the problems in livestock, crop handling, processing, nursery and landscaping, aquaculture, forestry and agribusiness industries.
2102 | Use various map types and aerial photos for land use, soil, watershed, wildlife and natural resource management and conservation.
2103 | Use global positioning systems, remote sensing and collection equipment for various applications.
2104 | Read legal land descriptions and determine land areas using maps and on-site measuring techniques.
2105 | Identify, construct and evaluate storage and waste disposal systems and procedures.
2106 | Assemble environmental and natural resource systems equipment and structures.