Roy Rodriguez - Instructor
Contact Info
roy.rodriguez@visd.net
361-788-9288 ext. 33618 Rm76
Conference Period
9:45-10:15
Juan David Castillo - Instructor
Contact Info
juandavid.castillo@visd.net
361-788-9288 ext. 33618 Rm
Conference Period
9:45-10:15
Ag Equipment Design & Fabrication
(Business & Industry Endorsement)
Grade: 10-12
Course Duration: 36 Weeks
Credits: 2 (Double Block @ Career & Technology Institute)
Course Sequence:
Principles of Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal
Technologies
Agricultural Equipment Design
and Fabrication
Practicum in AFNR
Certifications Available:
340 AWS D1.1 Structural Steel or
higher
Fees:
$16 - SkillsUSA Membership (Optional - If Competing)
Required Clothing & Equipment
Clothing:
Denim Jeans (No holes or frays)
100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
Leather Boots or Shoes
Personal Protective Equipment (Assistance w/ PPE may be requested.)
Welding Hood
Face Shield
2 Pairs Safety Gloves
2 Pairs Welding Gloves
Face Shield
Equipment: (Assistance w/ equip may be requested.)
4 1/2" Angle Grinder
Course Description:
In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment. To prepare for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural equipment design and fabrication. To prepare for success, students reinforce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and technical skills in a variety of settings. Students will have the opportunity to earn an American Welding Society (AWS), and 3G or higher (D1:1).
Topics of Study:
Student Oriented-Able to operate all equipment safely
Oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Flux-cored Arc Welding
Metal Inert Gas Welding