§119.25. Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics (One-Half Credit).
Source: The provisions of this §119.25 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 4953.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
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(1) The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace. The student is expected to:
- identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of mechanized agriculture;
- apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation of mechanized agriculture;
- demonstrate knowledge of personal and mechanical safety practices in the workplace;
- identify employers' expectations, appropriate work habits, and good citizenship skills; and
- plan and manage supervised agricultural experience programs.
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(2) The student identifies and safely uses tools and equipment. The student is expected to:
- identify and use hand and power tools; and
- select and use measuring and marking devices.
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(3) The student identifies and performs basic electric wiring skills. The student is expected to:
- identify basic principles of electric wiring and wiring terminology;
- perform basic electric wiring skills; and
- maintain electric motors.
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(4) The student performs basic plumbing skills. The student is expected to:
- identify plumbing tools and fixtures;
- install pipe and plumbing fixtures; and
- maintain water systems.
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(5) The student performs basic concrete construction skills. The student is expected to:
- estimate materials and construct forms; and
- reinforce, place, finish, and cure concrete.
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(6) The student performs basic carpentry skills. The student is expected to:
- identify building materials;
- plan cost-effective construction;
- apply basic carpentry skills; and
- apply paints and preservatives.
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(7) The student identifies fencing methods. The student is expected to:
- select fencing materials; and
- plan and construct fences.
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(8) The student performs cold and hot metal skills. The student is expected to:
- identify types of metal;
- cut, file, shape, and drill metal;
- select and operate oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment; and
- select and operate electric-arc welding equipment.
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