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.
CONTENTS
There are eight lessons as follows:
- Engine Operation
- Hydraulics
- Machinery Components
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Tractors
- Equipment Maintenance
- 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.
