Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO140   19996-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99  
GCO140      19996-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Principles of Mechanics I
Principles of mechanics as applied to turf equipment. Maintenance, repair, and operation of turf and hand-held equipment. Emphasis on application of federal and shop safety procedures. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References:   REC140
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO140   19996-99999 Principles of Mechanics I
1. Identify commonly used turf equipment. (I)
2. Explain the selection and use of turf equipment. (I)
3. Maintain turf equipment in working condition. (I)
4. Diagnose problems and repair turf equipment. (I)
5. Identify common hand-held tools used on turfgrass. (II)
6. Diagnose problems and repair hand-held equipment. (II)
7. Operate turf and hand-held equipment. (III)
8. Keep accurate records of maintenance problems and repairs on turf and hand-held equipment. (IV)
9. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and shop safety procedures. (I, II, III, V)
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GCO140   19996-99999 Principles of Mechanics I
    I. Turf Equipment
        A. Types
          1. Mowers
          2. Tractors
          3. Spreaders
          4. Sprayers
          5. Cultivators
          6. Water injectors
          7. Power rollers
          8. Vacuums
          9. Topdressers
          10. Seeders
        B. Uses
          1. Purpose
          2. Location
        C. Selection
          1. Purpose
          2. Location
        D. Maintenance
          1. Cleaning
          2. Storage
          3. Safety
        E. Repair
          1. Diagnose problems
          2. Repair problems
          3. Safety
      II. Hand-held Equipment
          A. Types
            1. Hedgers
            2. Trimmers
            3. Weed eaters
          B. Maintenance
          C. Repair
          D. Safety procedures
        III. Equipment Operation
            A. Turf equipment
            B. Hand-held equipment
            C. Safety
          IV. Recordkeeping
              A. Problems
              B. Repairs
            V. Safety
                A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
                B. Shop safety procedures
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