Standards - Career & Technical Education

Interpret instructions for resolving forestry maintenance issues.

Apply recommended techniques for trouble-shooting maintenance problems with forestry equipment and machinery.

Demonstrate proper use of hand tools used in forestry industrial maintenance.

Demonstrate the use of specific portable power tools used in forestry industrial maintenance.

Discuss the proper technique for lubrication of bearings in machinery and equipment used in the forestry industry.

Differentiate between the basic theories and applications used in the various drive systems of forestry equipment, including belt and chain drive, clutch drive, braking, and gear reduction.

Troubleshoot the logics of a programmable logic controller (PLC).

Use appropriate instruments to measure flow, pressure, temperature, and motion, and record results.

Discuss electrical theory including Ohm’s Law, AC, and DC.

Interpret basic motor control circuit schematics for machinery and equipment used in the forestry industry.

Explain procedures for troubleshooting motor control circuits.

Troubleshoot basic issues involving controls, sensors, and relays in machinery and equipment used in the forestry industry, and discuss ways to handle problems in manufacturing facilities and in the field.

Apply basic theories and methods to troubleshoot pneumatic systems used in forestry machinery.

Identify the components of hydraulic systems in machinery used in the forestry industry.

Discuss the theory and application of hydraulic systems.

Discuss ways to troubleshoot issues in hydraulic systems.

Demonstrate basic MIG welding techniques.

Demonstrate basic TIG welding techniques.

Demonstrate basic plasma arc welding techniques.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Define agriculture and identify major divisions of the agriculture industry.

Identify major agricultural commodities in the local area, state, nation, and world.

Describe various agricultural organizations and their roles in the agricultural industry.

Create a timeline listing major changes and accomplishments in the history of agriculture.

Utilize technology to access, manage, and integrate agricultural information.

Identify technological advances that enhance the agriculture industry.

Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to address agribusiness issues.

Discuss the history and structure of agriscience education and its three-circle model.

Examine the history of the National FFA Organization.

List legislation which mandates or supports agricultural education.