Intro to Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Introduction to Power, Structural and Technical Systems is a one-year occupational preparation course. The students will gain knowledge in FFA, Leadership, identifying hand tools, and shop safety. In addition they will learn the fundamentals of engines, power trains, hydraulics and electricity. While taking the course they will acquire skills in plumbing, masonry, carpentry, leveling and measuring land, welding (arc, mig and gas), reconditioning tools and understanding precision agricultural management. It is recommended that the student have Agriculture Mechanics and Basic Animal Science II before taking this class.

Agricultural Structural Systems is a one-year occupational preparation course. Students will learn skills in FFA, leadership, careers, plumbing, concrete and masonry operations, carpentry, and electricity. They will also learn how to use selected hand tools, precision measuring tools and testing equipment. The course also includes instruction in safety, welding (arc, mig and gas), small engines and farm equipment repair and maintenance. It is recommended that students take Introduction to Power, Structural and Technical Systems before taking this class.

The purpose of this course is to allow students to use the information they have learned in the classroom and apply it in actual job settings. Students will have on the job training in various areas of Agriculture.

The leadership development course is a one-year occupational course designed to acquaint students with the skills needed to participate effectively in business and social organizations and to provide skills essential for serving as leaders in various organizations. The course will develop the student's communication, public relations, leadership, and decision-making skills. The mission of this course is to enhance the leadership, personal growth, and career success of today's students. This course is open to all students interested in developing their leadership and communication skills.

This course is designed to assist students in developing the knowledge for entry level horticulture employment opportunities and advancement in areas such as floriculture (the study of flowers), landscape design, greenhouse operation, nursery plant production, turf management and crop production. Students will receive instruction in growing plants in a greenhouse and outside plots. The greenhouse and outside plot work will be performed by the students, therefore, the students get practical training in plant production and management.

Students will learn how to make floral arrangements such as center pieces, bud vases, holiday and special occasion designs. Skills such as bow making, corsage making and floral conditioning will be practiced. In the greenhouse the students will learn how to grow plants, plant seeds, proper watering practices and the proper management practices that are necessary to rear plants. The students will grow and learn how to market their projects.

This course includes instruction in forest protection and harvesting, fish pond ecology and management, planning and operation of a hunting and fishing preserve, wildlife ecology and management, soil and water management systems, service and operation of large power equipment and leadership training. Students may request to take this class for 4 Credits from Dabney Lancaster Community College through Dual Enrollment.

Beginning with a solid foundation in lab and shop safety practices, the student moves into the basic skills and knowledge needed to repair small engines including: Repairing Alternating and Direct Current Starters, Repairing Magnets and Solid State Ignition Systems, Repairing Battery Ignition Systems, Examining Functions and Types of Fuel Systems, Repairing Valves on 4-Cycle Engines.

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