Engineering I - Machinery & Equipment BSC105

Become a confident operator of tools and machinery. Keep your tools and machinery in perfect working order always! An introductory subject which aims to developyour ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery, with particular reference to professional gardening, agriculture and horticulture. Learn the use and operation of tools, equipment and machines to keep them running smoothly by yourself.

Keep your tools and machinery in perfect working order always! This course gives you the knowledge anddevelops your ability to independently manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery used in professional gardening, agriculture and horticulture.

CONTENT

There are eight lessons as follows:

1. Engine Operation
2. Hydraulics
3. Machinery Components
4. Hand Tools
5. Power Tools
6. Tractors
7. Equipment Maintenance
8. Specific Workplace Requirements

AIMS

• To explain the operation of different types of motors, including petrol and electric engines.
• To explain the principles of hydraulics in relation to agricultural and horticultural use.
• To explain the operation of the main components of machinery commonly used in agriculture and horticulture including cooling, lubrication, fuel distribution, ignition and transmission systems.
• To explain the safe and effective operation of different hand tools commonly used in agriculture or horticulture.
• To determine the safe and appropriate operation of power tools in horticultural and agricultural situations.
• To explain the safe and appropriate operation of a tractor in horticultural and agricultural situations.
• Explain the maintenance procedures for different equipment commonly used in agriculture and horticulture, including hand tools, power tools and tractors.
• To determine appropriate equipment for minimum work requirements in an agricultural or horticultural workplace.
• An introductory subject which aims to develop an ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery, with particular reference to agriculture and horticulture. Learn the use and operation of tools, equipment and machines.