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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-1999 |
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REC140 1999 Fall – 2012 Fall |
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2.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.7 Load Occ |
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Principles
of Mechanics I |
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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. |
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Cross-References:
GCO140
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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REC140 1999
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Principles of Mechanics I |
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Identify commonly used turf equipment. (I) |
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Explain the selection and use of turf equipment. (I) |
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Maintain turf equipment in working condition. (I) |
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Diagnose problems and repair turf equipment. (I) |
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Identify common hand-held tools used on turfgrass. (II) |
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Diagnose problems and repair hand-held equipment. (II) |
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Operate turf and hand-held equipment. (III) |
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Keep accurate records of maintenance problems and repairs
on turf and hand-held equipment. (IV) |
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Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and shop safety procedures. (I, II, III, V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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REC140 1999
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Principles of Mechanics I |
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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 |