2023-2024 Course Information

AS32 Agricultural Mechanics II

Course Number	AS32
Course Title	Agricultural Mechanics II
Course Description	In this course, the topics of instruction emphasized are non-metallic agricultural fabrication techniques, metal fabrication technology, safe tool and equipment use, human resource development, hot/cold metal working skills and technology, advanced welding and metal cutting skills, working with plastics, plumbing, concrete and masonry, agricultural power and advanced career exploration/decision making. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. *Course enrollment must be limited to the recommended maximum to ensure safety in all classroom/laboratory settings.
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Updated
POL (Proof of Learning)	CTE State Assessment
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2018
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	20
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	Yes
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisite Course(s)	AS31 Agricultural Mechanics I
Career Cluster(s)	Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AGNR)
Pathway Level(s)	Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (PSTE) - Concentrator
Work-based Learning	Apprenticeship Business and Industry Field Trip Cooperative Education Entrepreneurial Experience Internship Job Shadowing Mentorship Pre-apprenticeship School-based Enterprise Service Learning Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	Certified Welders per Welding Code AWS D1.1 National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	The National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Electricians (47-2111) Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041) Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071) Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027)