Farming Engineering Machinery & Equipment
Our Online Courses Australia Farming Engineering Machinery & Equipment course will help you develop the ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the agriculture and horticulture industries.
Machines are powered by engines and engines can need a variety of systems to support their operation. These systems include: Cooling systems to stop the engine from overheating, lubrication systems to prevent wear and tear on moving parts (reduce friction between parts and allow movement with less energy loss), ignition systems to provide a spark of electricity to ignite petrol, and transmission systems to transmit power and movement from the point of production to the point of use (e.g. Wheels of a tractor).
We recommend this course for anyone who is already working in the farming industry or anyone wanting to commence a career within the industry.
The aims of this course are:
- To explain the operation of different types of motors, including petrol and electric engines.
- To explain the principles of hydraulics in relation to agricultural and horticultural use.
- To explain the operation of the main components of machinery commonly used in agriculture and horticulture including cooling, lubrication, fuel distribution, ignition and transmission systems.
- To explain the safe and effective operation of different hand tools commonly used in agriculture or horticulture.
- To determine the safe and appropriate operation of power tools in horticultural and agricultural situations.
- To explain the safe and appropriate operation of a tractor in horticultural and agricultural situations.
- To explain the maintenance procedures for different equipment commonly used in agriculture and horticulture, including hand tools, power tools and tractors.
- To determine appropriate equipment for minimum work requirements in an agricultural or horticultural workplace.
Career Prospects
- Mechanic.
- Engineering Tradesperson.
- Maintenance Engineer.
- Energy Engineer.
- Environmental Engineer.
- Electrical Engineer.
- Specialise in different areas of Engineering.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered 100% online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a login and password, providing access to OCA's e-learning centre. For a full demo of the OCA student experience from enrolment to graduation click here.
Recognition and Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an OCA Certificate of Achievement in Farming Engineering Machinery & Equipment. There are no pre-requisites to this course.
Units of Study
This course has 8 units of study.
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1. Engine Operation.
- The Development of Engines.
- Measurements & Mechanical Principles.
- Understanding the Petrol Engine.
- How an Engine Works.
- Engine Efficiency.
- Understanding Electricity.
- Curcuits.
- Measuring Electricity.
- OHM's Law.
- Power.
- Electricity & Engines.
- Comparison of Electric & Petrol Engines.
2. Hydraulics.
- What is Hydraulics.
- A Simple Hydraulics System.
- Tractors.
- Hydrolic System Valves.
- Measuring Pressure.
- Calculating Friction Loss.
- Calculating Discharge or flow.
- Water Hammer.
- Submersible Pumps.
- Irrigation - Measuring Water Available to Plants.
- Estimating Water.
- The Water Needs of Turf Grasses.
3. Machinery Components.
- Engine Systems.
- Examples of Mechanisation.
4. Hand Tools.
- Hard Work Solutions.
- Manual Tools & Equipment.
- How To Manually Handle Objects in the Garden.
5. Power Tools.
- Types of Tools (Drills, Grinders, Power Saws, Compressors, Hedge Trimmers, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters, Mowers, Mulchers & Rotary Hoes).
- Power Tool General Safety.
- Engine Troubleshooting.
- Tool Maintenance.
6. Tractors.
- Choosing a Tractor, Accessories & Implements.
- Tractor Engine Fault Finding.
7. Equipment Maintenance.
- Cleaning & Sharpening Tools.
- Storage.
- Maintenance Procedures & Scheduling.
- Training Equipment Operators.
- Rules for Operators.
- Engine Oil Additives.
8. Specific Workplace Requirements.
- Machinery Specifications Detail.
How Long Does The Course Take?
This short course should take approximately 100 hours.
Each unit should take approximately 10-12 hours. Maximum six months access to this online course.
Course Costs
Purchase this course online and complete it at your own pace in your own time.
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Pay Now Cost$499
Payment Plan
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$50 Deposit
$50/Week for 12 Weeks
Total Payment Plan Cost $650
