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Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication

Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication

This is a class that will center around teaching students the basics of engine technology and the principles of troubleshooting and repairing these engines. The class will feature an in depth look of all aspects that surround the small engine industry. The students will have the opportunity to work on brand new Briggs and Stratton engines that were donated by Briggs and Stratton, Inc. Once they have learned the classroom material, they will embark on becoming certified as a Master Service Technician through Briggs and Stratton’s online testing platform. This is an industry recognized certification that many small gas engine shops require their employees to have completed. Upon completing certification, students will have the opportunity to experience first hand what it is like to work in a small gas engine shop by participating in an instructor lead business-modeled program in which they will service tractors and small gas engine powered equipment. The class will also touch on the basics of tillage equipment, surveying, electrical principles, and many other topics.

Class Rules:

  • Be IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE the tardy bell rings
  • NO food or drinks
  • NO cell phones
  • Come to class PREPARED to learn
  • Stay ON TASK and DO YOUR ASSIGNMENTS
  • Be respectful AT ALL TIMES

Shop Rules:

ALWAYS WEAR THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

•PUT THE TOOLS BACK WHERE THEY GO IN OUR TOOLBOX AT THE END OF CLASS EVERYDAY

•KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN

•ONLY WORK ON YOUR PROJECT

•ONLY USE YOUR TOOLS, DO NOT ROB TOOLS FROM ANOTHER TOOL BOX

•ONLY USE YOUR PROVIDED WORK SPACE AND TABLES, DO NOT USE ANOTHER GROUP’S AREA

KEEP UP WITH ALL HARDWARE AND PARTS FOR YOUR TRACTOR IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER

DO NOT LEAVE THE SHOP WITHOUT PERMISSION

 

Class Outline:

 

Fall Semester

  • Week 1
    • Shop Safety
  • Week 2
    • Tools
    • Measuring Instruments
  • Week 3-4
    • Fasteners
    • Gaskets & Sealants
    • Fuel, Lubricants and Fluids
  • Weeks 5-7
    • Engine Construction
    • Principles of Operation
  • Week 8
    • 2-Stroke Engines
  • Week 9
    • 4-Stroke Engines
  • Week 10
    • Measuring Engine Performance
  • Week 11
    • Carburetion
  • Week 12
    • Governor Systems
  • Week 13
    • Ignition Systems
  • Week 14
    • Lubrication Systems
    • Cooling Systems
  • Week 15
    • Electrical Systems
  • Week 16
    • Final Exam

Spring Semester

  • Weeks 1-2
    • Review of Fall Semester topics
  • Weeks 3-6
    • Test run & disassemble engines
  • Weeks 7-10
    • Reassemble engines & test run
  • Weeks 11-15
    • Certification Exams
      • Master Service Technician
  • Weeks 16-18
    • Service small gas engine equipment
    • Service tractors
  • Week 19
    • Final Exam

Contact Cody Berry

School Phone:
(936) 875-9235
Conference Time:
7th period - 2:40 - 3:30