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Ag. Mechanics CDE

Ag. Mechanics CDE. Dr. Agnew’s House of Pain. Ag. Mech.’s Purpose. Technology Advances in the U.S. Employers want productive workers Skills and a degree of technical ability are needed!!!!. Ag. Mech.’s Purpose. The students who successfully compete are at an Advantage. Benefits include

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Ag. Mechanics CDE

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  1. Ag. Mechanics CDE Dr. Agnew’s House of Pain

  2. Ag. Mech.’s Purpose • Technology Advances in the U.S. • Employers want productive workers • Skills and a degree of technical ability are needed!!!!

  3. Ag. Mech.’s Purpose • The students who successfully compete are at an Advantage. • Benefits include • Financial Gain • More likely for advancement • Are more competitive (through out life)

  4. Ag. Mech.’s Purpose • Each area of the Ag. Mech. CDE is a problem or a need encountered in the workplace. • The Solving of practical problems allows the students to test the problem solving skills in a potential job environment.

  5. Ag. Mech.’s Format • Team Make-Up • Three to Four members • Ranked by top three scores in competition • Less than 3 not eligible

  6. Ag. Mech.’s Format • Five Areas of Accomplishment • Mastery of Subject Material • Effective Communication skills • Problem solving techniques • Understanding of Modern Technology • Working as a teammate

  7. Ag. Mech.’s Format • Equipment • Safety equipment and other Materials • Style ‘B’ eye protection • Non-Flammable clothing • Clipboard • 2 number 2 pencils • Calculator (silent) • Eraser

  8. Ag. Mech.’s Format • Five Different Event Areas • Machinery and Equipment Systems • Industry and Marketing Systems • Energy Systems • Structural Systems • Environmental-Natural Resource Systems

  9. Machinery and Equipment Systems • Covers • Repair and maintenance • Materials handling • Adjustments • Fabrication • Processing

  10. Industry and Marketing Systems • Covers • Customer relations • Accounting • Communications • Reading and Interpreting regulations • Manufactures recommendations

  11. Energy Systems • Covers • Mechanical power • Electrical power • Chemical power • Wind power • Engine operation • Trouble shooting

  12. Structural Systems • Covers • Structures • Storage • Concrete masonry • Plumbing • Construction • Building materials

  13. Environmental-Natural Resource Systems • Covers • Water Quality • Sustainable agricultural practices • Soil and Water conservation • Waste handling

  14. What’s it Good For??? • Skills else where untested • Self confidence • Chance to test mind in difficult situations • To win (Bragging Rights!!!!)

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