John Deere Agricultural Equipment Technician A Guide to Course Content

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1 John Deere Agricultural Equipment Technician A Guide to Course Content Note: Regular Agricultural Equipment Technician apprentices see AET guide to course content pamphlet. Agricultural Equipment Technicians set up, diagnose, repair, overhaul, maintain, and service agricultural equipment. Training Requirements: To graduate from each level of the apprenticeship program, an apprentice must successfully complete the required technical training and compile enough on-the-job experience to total at least 1800 hours each year. Total trade time required is 7200 hours and at least 4 years in the trade. There are four levels of technical training delivered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon: Level One: 12 weeks Level Two: 8 weeks Level Three: 12 weeks Level Four: 8 weeks The information contained in this pamphlet serves as a guide for employers and apprentices. The pamphlet briefly summarizes the training delivered at each level of apprenticeship training. An apprentice spends approximately 15% of the apprenticeship term in a technical training institute learning the technical and theoretical aspects of the trade. The hours and percentages of technical and practical training may vary according to class needs and progress. The content of the technical training components is subject to change without notice. 06/15

2 Level One - 12 weeks Basics and Shop Orientation hand tools, measuring tools, shop equipment identify fasteners, hand and power tools locate and use service information support, block and lift equipment threading and drilling operations professionalism, time management, job information and shop safety Basic Electrical Ohm s law and electron theory electrical components schematics service wet-cell batteries troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and use of multi-meters wiring harnesses and connectors Air Conditioning and Heating Systems air conditioner system operation safe handling of refrigerants and lubricants refrigerant recovery, recycling, charging and testing systems diagnosing mobile air conditioner operation heating systems climate control systems Diesel and Gas Fuel Systems gasoline and diesel fuel supply systems diesel fuel injectors air induction systems compression and leak-down tests Power Trains I tractor splitting and safety operation, repair and adjustment of traction clutches and linkages non-driving steering axle operation, repair and adjustment Machinery Basics, Seeding and Tillage introduction to machine basics, safety, and power transmission seeding and tillage equipment operation, pre-delivery and service operation of hydraulic and electrical components on seeding and tillage equipment basic global positioning systems and components applied to seeding and tillage Basic Hydraulic Systems theory and principles of hydraulics operation of pumps, pressure, flow and directional control valves read hydraulic diagrams and schematics identify components and service systems service and repair hydraulic cylinders, motors, couplers and accumulators Related Subjects applied trade measurement and math skills communication skills

3 Gas and Arc Welding basic oxy-acetylene equipment filler rod welding in various positions cutting torch operation basic arc welding equipment weld a variety of metal thicknesses using different types of rods and in various positions Lifestyles/Recreation Skills awareness of current lifestyles and attitude of wellness promote physical fitness and preventative care exposure to dry land and aquatic lifetime activities encouragement to take personal responsibility for development and ongoing maintenance of their physical health and fitness Level Two - 8 weeks Engine Operation and System Components theory of operation and introduction to engine systems operation of two and four-stroke engines cooling and lubrication systems intake and exhaust systems test, disassemble, inspect and assemble small diesel engines Electrical Systems electrical systems and testing equipment components, operation and repair of ignition systems components, operation and repair of charging systems components, operation and repair of starting systems Sprayers and Applicators theory of operation of sprayer systems pre-delivery, inspection, repair and calibration of sprayer systems safe handling of spray products safety procedures for anhydrous ammonia basic principles of global position systems as applied to sprayers Machinery Harvesting, Hay and Forage diagnose, inspect, repair, and adjust balers (round, square), bale processors, forage harvesters, mower conditioners, bale wagons, and mix mills theory of combine operations diagnose, inspect, repair, and adjust combine harvesting equipment (conventional, rotary) electrical and hydraulic principles as they apply to combines Power Trains II components, operation, repair and adjustment of hydraulic brake systems differentials, final drives, planetary drives, and MFWD axles Lifestyles/Recreation Skills continuation of concepts from Level 1 awareness of current lifestyles and attitude of wellness promote physical fitness and preventative care exposure to dry land and aquatic lifetime activities encouragement to take personal responsibility for development and ongoing maintenance of their physical health and fitness

4 Level Three - 12 weeks Electrical Systems electrical system wiring, circuits, and testing operation and testing of microcomputers, sensor circuits, output devices and on-board diagnostic procedures interpret schematic drawings perform diagnostic procedures on electrical/electronic circuits Hydraulics Systems open and closed centre hydraulic systems test and diagnose hydraulic pumps (gear, vane, piston), control valves (pressure regulating, priority, flow dividers, directional, steering, brake), hydraulic cylinders, rockshafts hydrostatic transmission systems Power Trains III components, operation, repair and adjustment of gear transmissions components, operation, repair and adjustment of hydraulic assist and power-shift transmissions inspect, test, repair, adjust and calibrate power train components Diesel Fuel Systems diagnose diesel injection and fuel system malfunctions remove, repair and replace injection system components diagnose, inspect and repair intake and exhaust systems, inter/after coolers and turbochargers MIG Welding basic MIG welding equipment welding in various positions weld a variety of metal thicknesses in various positions Personal Finance introduction to personal finance and financial planning explore topics of savings, credit, mortgages, taxes, inflation, RRSP s Standard First Aid/CPR course covers standard first aid procedures CPR procedures and demonstrations automated external defibrillator (AED) procedures and demonstrations Level Four - 8 weeks Advanced Engine Theory and Overhaul test, diagnose, inspect, and perform major overhaul procedures on large displacement engines use computers to diagnose faults and test engine systems diagnose diesel fuel systems, injectors, injection pumps, governors and electronic engine controls for fuel system control Electrical System Diagnosis review electrical principles, theories, systems and components describe operations of the communications systems (CAN, ISOBus) used on agricultural equipment use of various computer systems for diagnostic evaluation and adjustments diagnose and repair faulty communication system

5 Hydraulics Systems and Diagnosis comprehensive review mobile hydraulic systems perform major diagnostics of hydraulics systems and components Tractor Performance Power Trains perform tractor pre-delivery identify methods, components and procedures for ballasting tractors perform tractor dynamometer testing introduce the theory of continuously variable transmissions describe the theory and operation of clutches, steering, brakes, differentials, MFWD, standard and powershift transmissions identify the steps used in a diagnostic procedure Machinery Diagnosis review operation, adjustment and diagnostic procedures for seeding, tillage, hay and forage, harvesting, material handling equipment and sprayers