Agricultural Electricity: Grades 10, 11, 12

Introduction to Agricultural Electricity

Safety with Agricultural Electricity

Careers and Licensing in Agricultural Electricity

Identifying and Using Equipment and Tools

Electricity Theory and Measurement

Using Electrical Plans and Diagrams

Selecting and Connecting Wire

Planning and Protecting Circuits

Installing the Service Entrance Panel (SEP)

Installing Outlet and Switch Boxes

Installing Switches and Outlets

Using Conduit

Selecting and Using Electric Motors and Appliances

Define terminology

Examine the importance of agricultural electricity

Discuss appropriate FFA activities and supervised experiences in agricultural electricity

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and importance of safety in agricultural electricity

Describe the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in agricultural electricity

Describe the meaning and use of grounding safety

Define terminology

Explain the meaning and importance of licensing in electrical careers

Discuss employment opportunities in agricutural electricity

Define terminology

Discuss the selection and use of tools for electrical work

Discuss the selection of cables, wires, conduit, and connectors

Discuss the selection of cables, wires, conduit, and connectors

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and kinds of electricity

Explain the measurement of electricity and how rates are calculated

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and use of plans in agricultural electricity

Discuss the meaning and use of circuit diagrams

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and importance of wire materials, size, and insulation

Discuss the meaning and importance of voltage drop

Discuss the meaning and importance of quality connections between wires

Define terminology

Describe the meaning and importance of protection devices in agricultural electricity

Discuss the types, design, and installation of circuits

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and importance of a service entrance

Discuss the meaning and importance of a distribution board

Describe the meaning and importance of grounding for a service entrance

Discuss the meaning and importance of the electric meter

Discuss the meaning and importance of emergency generators

Define terminology

Discuss the importance and use of outlet and switch boxes

Discuss the installation of boxes

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and importance of switches and outlets

Describe the proper selection and installation of switches and receptacles

Define terminology

Discuss the meaning and kinds of conduit

Describe the installation of conduit

Define terminology

Discuss the types and uses of electric motors

Discuss the meaning and importance of electrical appliances

Describe the importance of nameplates on motors and appliances

Discuss the maintenance and operating costs of electric motors and appliances

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

List uses of electricity in the agricultural industry, including animal and plant production (farming and ranching), supplies and services, and processing and marketing

Use a local directory to identify businesses that do work in agricultural electricity

Investigate the source of electrical power in the local area

Invite a resource person from a local electrical source, such as the electric power association, to speak to the class about the role of electricity in agriculture

List FFA activities available in agricultural electricity and explain the nature of the activities, including Career Development Events and Proficiency Awards

Plan and/or expand supervised experiences in agricultural electricity

Maintain records on FFA and supervised experience participation

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

List hazards associated with agricultural electricity

List safety practices that should be followed with agricultural electricity work

List precautions to take to prevent personal injuries

Distinguish between personal safety and grounding safety in working with electricity

Identify protective clothing and equipment that should be worn/used when doing work in agricultural electricity

Demonstrate how personal protective equipment is used

Demonstrate proper storage of personal protective equipment when it is not in use

List reasons for proper grounding safety

Identify the use of GFCI and AFCI in agricultural electricity

Identify locations where grounding protection is needed

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Research and report the licensing requirements to perform electrical work

Investigate electrician licensing requirements in Arkansas, including the role of the Arkansas Board of Electical Examiners

List requirements of experience and education needed for the classes of electrician license offered in Arkansas

List the mailing address and web site of the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners

List and distinguish between the electrical occupations, including master electrician, journeyman electrician, industrial maintenance electrician, residential master electrician, residential journeyman, and air conditioning electrician

Identify education, skill preparation and license needed for entering an electrical occupation in agriculture

Identify personal attributes for success in an agricultural electricity occupation

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Identify common electrical hand tools

Demonstrate the proper use of common electrical hand tools

Identify common electrical devices used in wiring, such as switches, boxes, and receptacles

Demonstrate the selection of appropriate devices for an electrical job

Demonstrate the selection of an appropriate service entrance panel

Identify cables, wire, conduit, and connectors

Develop a display board identifying cables, wires, conduit, and connectors

Demonstrate the selection of appropriate cable, wire, conduit, and connectors for an electrical wiring job

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Identify how electricity is an interaction known as electromagnetism and harnessed to do work as electrical energy and electric power

Contrast Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC)

Relate electric fields to practical uses in electric motors and other agricultural devices

Describe the relationship between Volts (V), Watts (W), and Amps (A); relate these to Ohm's Law

Demonstrate the use of a multimeter

Calculate electrical load for a variety of agricultural devices used separately and in various combinations

Calculate electrical power costs

Solve an electrical cost problem

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Identify electrical symbols used in plans

Identify the kinds of circuits in an electrical plan

Identify the locations of switches, lights, outlets, and other common devices in an electrical plan as related to the service entrance panel

Perform the installations shown in an agricultural electrical plan

Identify the meaning of color in a circuit diagram, including red, black, blue, and green

Demonstrate the preparation of a circuit diagram for switches, receptacles, and lights

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

List the kinds of wire insulation and the uses of each

Visually observe the different wire insulation types

Describe how wire is sized and why size is important in electrical wiring

State relationships between wire size and amperage

Compare copper conductors to those made of other kinds of metal materials

List causes of voltage drop

Use a voltmeter to demonstrate voltage drop

List procedures to overcome problems with voltage drop

List ways wires may be connected

Demonstrate the construction of end, rattail, and tap splices

Demonstrate the use of connectors such as wire nuts

Demonstrate the use of appropriate insulation materials on splices

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

List the various circuit protection devices and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of each

Identify the meaning and use of surge arresters/suppressors/protectors

List and distinguish between the types of circuits, including feeder, branch, applicance, and individual circuits

Prepare and/or use a circuit diagram in planning and installing a circuit

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Identify the major parts (components) of a service entrance panel

List factors in the proper installation of a service entrance panel

Distinguish between 120V and 240V service

Discuss overhead clearance for service wires

Identify factors to consider in the location of a service entrance

Name the components of a distribution board

Identify breaker arrangement in a distribution board

Determine the size of distribution board needed by calculating the load for an agricultural structure

Identify why grounding is important with service entrance installation

Demonstrate proper way of grounding a service entrance

Demonstrate how to read an electric meter

Identify factors to consider in locating an electric meter

Determine the requirements of meter base location from the local electric power provider

Identify considerations in hooking up an emergency generator

List kinds, sizes, and sources of fuel for emergency generators

Identify circuits to be included with an emergency generator

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Name and identify the types of electrical boxes

Name the materials used in manufacturing boxes

Identify the different face plates for boxes

List the requirements for installing boxes

Demonstrate the proper installation of a switch box, outlet box, and light box using code standards

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

Identify the different kinds of outlets and switches

Explain the uses of the three kinds of switches

Discuss the capacity (amps) of switches and outlets

List factors to consider in selecting switches and receptacles

Demonstrate the installation of switches and receptacles following electric code regulations

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

List reasons conduit is used

Identify the different types of conduit

List the sizes of conduit and explain how the size of conduit to use is determined

Explain how the number of wires to be run in conduit is determined

Demonstrate how conduit is measured, cut, and bent

Demonstrate how conduit is connected to boxes and mounted to structures using conduit support hardware

Demonstrate how metallic conduit is grounded

Demonstrate how cable and/or wire is pulled in conduit

Prepare a list of terms with definitions

List the types of electric motors

List uses of electric motors

Explain how electric motors are classified on the basis of power

Calculate pulley/speed ratio on electric motors

List common electrical appliances used in agriculture

Indicate how appliances are classified on the basis of connection, such as permanently connected, cord-and-plug connected, and fastened in place

Classify appliances based on electrical power needs

List the information found on an electric nameplate

Identify uses of information on a nameplate

List common maintenance practices with electric motors

List benefits of performing maintenance practices on electric motors and appliances

Demonstrate common maintenance practices on electric motors and appliances