Agricultural Mechanics FETAC Level 5

Course details

This programme has been designed to enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to under-stand mechanical principles applied to engines, machines, hand and power tools including focus, torque, pressure, power, horse-power, gears and belt speed and to be able to make compassion between diesel and petrol engines. On completion participants will be able to describe the component system associated with a tractor engine being able to assess a range of fuel, oil and grease lubrication and use hand and power tools for nuts and bolts. Carrying out a range of basic electrical maintenance and performing 50 hour and 500 hour service

Credit Value

• 10 Credits

Progression

• Major Award in Agriculture 5M2373

Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements

• Participants applying for this award should hold a level 4 and/or have relevant life and work experience. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration.

Certification

• Agricultural Mechanics FETAC Level 5

Assessment

• 60% Skills Demonstration and 40% Examination

Programme Content

• Mechanical principles
• Diesel and petrol engines
• Component systems of a tractor
• Fuels, Oils and grease lubrication
• Hand and power tools
• Electrical Maintenance
• 50 Hour and 500 Hour Services
• Health and Safety