Title: (Optional) Examine metalworking operations as they relate to the plant systems pathway.
Course: Introduction to Plant Systems (18051) > Section: Incorporating Mechanical Skills Related to the Plant Systems Pathway

Examination may include

- identifying and using tools and equipment, following all safety procedures according to manufacturer specifications, using industry standards and instructor guidelines
- identifying applicable PPE
- identifying metals by physical properties
- identifying metalworking tools, equipment, and supplies
- identifying the processes involved in changing the physical property of metals
- identifying and selecting tools, equipment, and supplies for tool fitting
- reconditioning an agricultural mechanics tool
- identifying arc and gas welding tools, equipment, and supplies
- using the arc and gas welding equipment following all safety procedures, using industry standards and instructor guidelines
- explaining the procedures for down-hand welding
- estimating a bill of materials
- constructing an approved metalworking project using all safety procedures, following industry standards and instructor guidelines
- preparing and applying a finish following all safety procedures, using industry standards and instructor guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is metalworking used in agriculture?
- What safety measures must be taken when working with metals?
- What steps are involved in changing the physical property of metals?
- What are the appropriate procedures for each application of tool fitting?
- What are the steps involved in reconditioning an agricultural mechanics tool?
- Why is tool reconditioning important?
- What safety precautions should be taken when arc welding?
- What steps should be followed when arc welding?
- What safety precautions should be taken when gas welding?
- What is the procedure for correctly performing down-hand welding?
- What steps are involved in constructing a metalworking project?