Ag Mechanics 1 is designed for students interested in a career in agricultural mechanics or metal technology. The class emphasizes hands-on learning through a series of projects in metal work including arc and gas welding, sheet metal work, hot and cold metal work, carpentry, and engine repair.
Ag Mechanics 2 will provide students with additional understanding of agricultural mechanics and metal technology, and the use of metal fabricating machinery. This class is useful both for students seeking employment upon high school graduation in the field of mechanics and for students planning to continue their education. Emphasis is on the use of power machinery as well as arc welding, gas welding, mig welding and tig welding. Time is allowed for the construction of personal projects.
Ag Mechanics 3 and 4 is designed to meet the needs of the advanced Agricultural Mechanical student in individualized learning and project design. It reinforces construction skills and consumer math skills. Basic math principles are taught through a series of individualized shop projects. Students will design and build Mechanical projects such as livestock equipment, outdoor furniture, trailers and truck beds.
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