This course will introduce students to measuring devices commonly used in agricultural mechanics. Students will demonstrate proper tool usage techniques as well as the ability to accurately read measuring devices such as calipers, beakers, micrometers, dial indicators.

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Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Identify shop tools and usage.
  2. Determine proper measuring tools for various tasks.
  3. Demonstrate proper measuring tool usage.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to read and record measurements with precision.
Institutional Outcomes

3. Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, safety awareness, and/or workplace specific skills related to agricultural mechanics.

Course Content Outline
  1. Measuring Tools and Uses
    • Measuring distance
    • Measuring volume
  2. Shop Tool Identification and Use
    • Shop tool identification
    • Shop tool use