CLUSTER Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
CONCENTRATION Power, Structure and Technical Systems
WVEIS CODE SN 0110
ONET Codes & Occupations
49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
47-4031.00 - Fence Erectors
41-2022.00 - Parts Salespersons
49-3042.00 - Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
47-2031.01 - Construction Carpenters
47-2031.02 - Rough Carpenters
47-3012.00 - Helpers--Carpenters
47-2152.01 - Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters
47-2152.02 – Plumbers
47-3015.00 - Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
47-2111.00 - Electricians
47-3013.00 - Helpers—Electricians
51-4121.06 - Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Sample of job titles upon completion of the concentration:
Mechanic, Service Technician, Tractor Mechanic, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Mechanic, Farm Equipment Mechanic, Service Mechanic, Shop Mechanic, Harvester Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Field Mechanic, Equipment Technician, Field Technician, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Construction Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Parts Salesperson, Parts Counterman, Fence Installer, Fence Laborer, Fence Erector, Fence Builder, Wood Fence Erector, Carpenter, Construction Worker, Carpenter Helper, Carpenter Apprentice, Plumber's Helper, Apprentice, Apprentice Electrician, Electrical Apprentice, Electrician's Helper
Sample of job titles upon completion of additional education (if applicable):
Mechanic, Service Technician, Tractor Mechanic, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Mechanic, Farm Equipment Mechanic, Service Mechanic, Shop Mechanic, Harvester Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Field Mechanic, Equipment Technician, Field Technician, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Construction Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Parts Specialist, Parts Advisor, Parts Salesman, Irrigation Technician, Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Welder, Welder-Fitter, Fabricator, Maintenance Welder, Mig Welder, Sub Arc Operator
REQUIRED COURSES
WVEIS Code Course
0101 Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
0112 Fundamentals of Agriculture Mechanics
0134 Agricultural Experience Program
Select One Specialization (if applicable)
0113 Agriculture Structures
0114 Agriculture Equipment and Repair
SKILL SETS
Career Preparation Skills
Safety
Leadership Development
Customer Service
Literacy and Numeracy
Measurements and Calculations
Foundational Carpentry
Foundational Plumbing
Foundational Electrical Wiring
SMAW & MIG Welding
Oxy Fuel Cutting, Welding and Brazing
Planning Structures
Framing
Electrical Wiring
Plumbing
Fencing
Part Sales
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Repair
Power, Structure and Technical Systems Entrepreneurship
Power, Structure and Technical Systems Financial Record Keeping
Career Preparation, Safety, Leadership Development, Customer Service and Literacy and Numeracy skill sets should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.
Knowledge Objectives
SN.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· career paths.
· goal development and achievement.
· attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.
· communication in varied contexts.
Performance Objectives
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SN.10 / Students will
· relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.
· explain methods of goal development.
· discuss methods of time management and task coordination.
· practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc.
· investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction.
· develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs.
· prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter.
· create an employment portfolio for use when applying for projects.
· Practice simulated job interviews
Safety
This skill set aligns with the NCCER Core Curriculum.
Click on the link below to access the :
http://www.nccer.org/core-curriculum?pID=86 then click on the C-Core.pdf link.
Leadership Development
Knowledge Objectives
SN.19 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· public speaking.
· parliamentary law.
· leadership concepts.
· characteristics of effective teams and organizations.
Performance Objectives / Students will
· develop and deliver speeches.
· participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure.
· attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national).
· volunteer in community service opportunities.
· participate in career development events.
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Customer Service
Knowledge Objectives
SN.25 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· customer needs assessment.
· quality standards for services.
· evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Performance Objectives
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SN.27
SN.28
SN.29
SN.30 / Students will
· confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
· keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
· check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
· determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.
· refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
Literacy and Numeracy
Knowledge objectives
SN.31 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex
· real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area
· improve their thinking and reasoning skills.
Performance Objectives
SN.32
SN.33
SN.34
SN.35 / Students will
· utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects
· demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects
· demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects
· analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects
Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources WVEIS 0101
Knowledge Objectives
0101.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· types of agribusiness ownership.
· return on investment.
· methods of marketing agricultural commodities, products and services in domestic and international markets.
· the Four Ps (product, place, price and promotion).
Performance Objectives
0101.2
0101.3
0101.4 / Students will
· create an advertisement for an agricultural product.
· research local supply and demand of agricultural products.
· create a plan for their own agricultural enterprises.
Skill Set / Foundations of Animal Systems
Knowledge Objectives
0101.5 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal systems.
· common and scientific names of major animal species.
· breeds of livestock.
· basic anatomy of animals.
· livestock terminology (steer, heifer, barrow, gilt, etc.).
· animal cells.
· animal health disorders.
· bio-security in the animal industry.
· common types of feedstuffs.
· animal welfare and animal rights.
· facilities needed to house and produce animal species safely and efficiently.
· effects of animal agriculture on the environment.
Performance Objectives
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0101.7
0101.8
0101.9 / Students will
· diagram a typical animal cell and identify the organelles
· practice administering injections.
· perform a basic health exam on a live animal.
· debate the issues associated with animal welfare and animal rights.
Skill Set / Foundations of Biotechnology
Knowledge Objectives
0101.10 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· agricultural biotechnology.
· genetic engineering.
· historical impact of biotechnology on agriculture.
· applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
· ethical, legal and social issues of biotechnology.
Performance Objectives
0101.11
0101.12
0101.13 / Students will
· extract DNA from plant material.
· debate the issues associated with biotechnology.
· research current agricultural products impacted by biotechnology practices.
Skill Set / Foundations of Food Products and Processing
Knowledge Objectives
0101.14 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· the history of the animal processing industry.
· the importance of food labeling to the consumer.
· quality and yield grades of food products.
· foods derived from meat, egg, poultry, fish and dairy products.
· products derived from fruits and vegetables.
· products derived from grains, legumes and oilseeds.
· common weights and measures in the food products and processing industry.
· methods of food preservations.
Performance Objectives
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0101.17 / Students will
· grind and mix pork with seasoning to produce sausage.
· compare and contrast various food labels.
· make cheese.
Skill Set / Foundations of Natural Resources
Knowledge Objectives
0101.18 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· natural resources.
· ecosystems.
· morphological characteristics used to identify trees.
· morphological characteristics used to identify wildlife.
· morphological characteristics used to identify aquatic species.
· different kinds of streams.
· characteristics of a healthy forest.
· characteristics of healthy wildlife habitat.
· the uses of tree species.
· the uses of aquatic species.
Performance Objectives
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0101.20
0101.21
0101.22 / Students will
· identify common tree species.
· identify common wildlife species.
· identify common aquatic species.
· assess a stream for quality.
Skill Set / Foundations of Plant Systems
Knowledge Objectives
0101.23 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· parts of a plant.
· functions of plant parts.
· photosynthesis.
Performance Objectives
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0101.25
0101.26
0101.27
0101.28
0101.29 / Students will
· diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions.
· identify the components and functions of plant roots.
· identify the components and the functions of plant stems.
· identify the components and the functions of plant leaves.
· identify the components and the functions of plant flowers.
· identify agriculturally important plants by common names.
Skill Set / Foundations of Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Knowledge Objectives
0101.30 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· units of weight, volume, and temperature.
· basic math practices used in Power, Structural and Technical Systems.
· the basic hand tools and their proper uses in an agricultural setting.
Performance Objectives
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0101.37
0101.38 / Students will
· add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.
· use a ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure.
· add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
· add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.
· convert decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals
· convert fractions to decimal and decimals to fractions.
· properly and safely use hand tools.
· construct a project using hand tools.
Fundamentals of Agriculture Mechanics WVEIS 0112
Knowledge Objectives
0112.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without a calculator.
· the use of a ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure
· addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions
· addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals, with and without a calculator.
· converting decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals
· converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
· recognizing and using units of weight, volume, and temperature
Performance Objectives / This is a knowledge based skill set. There are no performance objectives
Skill Set / Foundational Carpentry
Knowledge Objectives
0112.2 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· accurately measuring materials
· safely making cuts
Performance Objectives
0112.3
0112.4 / Students will
· measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
· cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Skill Set / Foundational Plumbing
Knowledge Objectives
0112.5 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· basic tools for plumbing
· how to prepare surface for tool use
· uses of plastic pipe plumbing
· uses of copper tubing plumbing
· fixtures used for agricultural plumbing
Performance Objectives
0112.6
0112.7
0112.8
0112.9
0112.10 / Students will
· assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment
· prepare surfaces for tool use and plumbing
· properly measure, cut and join plastic piping
· properly measure, cut, and join copper piping
· properly join fixtures
Skill Set / Foundational Electrical Wiring
Knowledge Objectives
0112.11 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· watts, voltage, and amperage
· the difference between conductors and insulators
· the units of measurement used to measure electricity
· the characteristics of series and parallel circuits
· how to install breakers, switches, and sockets
Performance Objectives
0112.12
0112.13
0112.14
0112.15
0112.16 / Students will
· measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
· strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
· layout and connect 2 way switches
· layout and connect 3 way switches
· layout and connect branch circuits
Skill Set / SMAW & MIG Welding
Knowledge Objectives
0112.17 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· common safety hazards of welding
· specific PPE needs of welding
· how to avoid welding fumes
· how to prepare base metal for welding
· types of welding joints (butt, fillet, lap, etc)
· characteristics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
· how welding electrodes are coded
· factors for electrode selection
· how to set up a welder before use
· the difference between Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
· the uses of GMAW and FCAW
· how to set up a MIG welding machine
Performance Objectives
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0112.19
0112.20
0112.21
0112.22
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0112.26
0112.27
0112.28
0112.29
0112.30
0112.31
0112.32
0112.33
0112.34
0112.35 / Students will
· weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
· ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
· clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
· operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
· monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
· examine work-pieces for defects and measure work-pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
· recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
· lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
· chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
· weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
· prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
· select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
· remove rough spots from work-pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
· position and secure work-pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
· guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across workpieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
· clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
· cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives.
· preheat work-pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
Skill Set / Oxy Fuel Cutting, Welding and Brazing
Knowledge Objectives
0112.36 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· the use of oxy-fuel cutting, welding, and brazing equipment
· how to set up oxy-fuel equipment
Performance Objectives
0112.37
0112.38
0112.39
0112.40
0112.41 / Students will
· light and adjust and oxy-fuel tip for cutting, welding, and brazing
· properly shut down oxy-fuel equipment
· perform oxy-fuel cutting
· perform oxy-fuel welding
· perform oxy-fuel brazing
Agriculture Structures WVEIS 0113