Use and maintenance of farming machines
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01BTERA01 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Törmä, Juhani |
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| Teacher Team: | Törmä, Juhani |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to name the most important machinery used in farming and will be able to explain the central terminology and concepts of the field of agricultural machinery. Students will be able to connect different machines and trailers to a tractor and use them correctly and safely. They will be aware of the dangers involved in using the machines and of relevant traffic regulations. Students will be competent in preparing in advance for periodical maintenance of tractors and other machines and with the help of manuals, know how to service them correctly and safely, including waste management. Students will also be able to list the most essential properties of fuels and lubricants and know how to use them properly.
Student's Workload
Workload of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies and exercises 27 h
- of which tractor driving exercises 54 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Familiarizing oneself with the basic farming machinery
- Using tractors with machines/trailers connected to them
- Work safety
- Knowledge and skills in maintenance of farm machinery
- Traffic legislation and farm machinery
- Fuels and lubricants
Recommended or Required Reading
- Oikea voitelu 2003. Mobil
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures (60 %)
- Assignment and other independent study (40 %)
Assessment Criteria
Level 5: Students will be able to recognize the maintanance principles of engines, transmissions, axles, wheels and hydraulics and can complete those tasks. They can guide the safe working methods and recognize the hazards while working with machines. They also know the legislation of the road traffic. They can evaluate what kind of fuel and grease can be used in agricultural machines. They take part eagerly to the studies.
Level 3: Students can recognize the maintanance principles of engines, transmissions, axles, wheels and hydraulics and can complete part of those tasks. They can use safe working methods and recognize the hazards while working with machines. They also know the legislation of the road traffic. They know what kind of fuel and grease is used in agricultural machines. They take part to the studies.
Level 1: Students can recognize the maintanance principles of engines, transmissions, axles, wheels and hydraulics and can complete those tasks while guided. They can use safe working methods and recognize the hazards while working with machines. They also know the legislation of the road traffic. They know what kind of fuel and grease is used in agricultural machines. They take part to the compulsory studies.
Criteria of driving with tractor
Driving backwards and turning with tractor-trailer combination: Accepted / Disqualified
Coupling of farming equipment on tractor: Accepted / Disqualified
Coupling of the front loader and use of equipment: Accepted / Disqualified
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in exercises
- Approved assignments
- Performance in using tractors and machinery
- Exam
Work Placement
None
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