Demonstration should include
- following all safety procedures, guidelines, and manufacturer specifications
- using all required PPE
- using hand tools (including specialty tools, fasteners, and measuring tools) common in agricultural mechanics
- explaining the use, hazards, precautions, and maintenance associated with each tool.
Hand tools may include, but are not limited to,
- end wrenches
- socket set components
- wrenches
- screwdrivers
- pliers
- hammers
- punches and chisels.
Teacher Resource: Equipment for CTE Programs, Virginia Department of Education (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/equipment/index.shtml)
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to use the proper hand tool for each job? Why might you choose to use one tool over another?
- When a wrench is used, why should it always be pulled toward the body?
- Why is it necessary to keep hand tools clean and free of grease?