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K–12 Standards

Agricultural Electricity: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to Agricultural Electricity

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Examine the importance of agricultural electricity

    1. 1.

      List uses of electricity in the agricultural industry, including animal and plant production (farming and ranching), supplies and services, and processing and marketing1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Use a local directory to identify businesses that do work in agricultural electricity1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Investigate the source of electrical power in the local area1.2.3

    4. 4.

      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 agriculture1.2.4

  • 1.3

    Discuss appropriate FFA activities and supervised experiences in agricultural electricity

    1. 1.

      List FFA activities available in agricultural electricity and explain the nature of the activities, including Career Development Events and Proficiency Awards1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Plan and/or expand supervised experiences in agricultural electricity1.3.2

    3. 3.

      Maintain records on FFA and supervised experience participation1.3.3

Safety with Agricultural Electricity

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of safety in agricultural electricity

    1. 1.

      List hazards associated with agricultural electricity2.2.1

    2. 2.

      List safety practices that should be followed with agricultural electricity work2.2.2

    3. 3.

      List precautions to take to prevent personal injuries2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Distinguish between personal safety and grounding safety in working with electricity2.2.4

  • 2.3

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

    1. 1.

      Identify protective clothing and equipment that should be worn/used when doing work in agricultural electricity2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate how personal protective equipment is used2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate proper storage of personal protective equipment when it is not in use2.3.3

  • 2.4

    Describe the meaning and use of grounding safety

    1. 1.

      List reasons for proper grounding safety2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the use of GFCI and AFCI in agricultural electricity2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Identify locations where grounding protection is needed2.4.3

Careers and Licensing in Agricultural Electricity

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explain the meaning and importance of licensing in electrical careers

    1. 1.

      Research and report the licensing requirements to perform electrical work3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate electrician licensing requirements in Arkansas, including the role of the Arkansas Board of Electical Examiners3.2.2

    3. 3.

      List requirements of experience and education needed for the classes of electrician license offered in Arkansas3.2.3

    4. 4.

      List the mailing address and web site of the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners3.2.4

  • 3.3

    Discuss employment opportunities in agricutural electricity

    1. 1.

      List and distinguish between the electrical occupations, including master electrician, journeyman electrician, industrial maintenance electrician, residential master electrician, residential journeyman, and air conditioning electrician3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify education, skill preparation and license needed for entering an electrical occupation in agriculture3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Identify personal attributes for success in an agricultural electricity occupation3.3.3

Identifying and Using Equipment and Tools

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Discuss the selection and use of tools for electrical work

    1. 1.

      Identify common electrical hand tools4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the proper use of common electrical hand tools4.2.2

  • 4.3

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

    1. 1.

      Identify common electrical devices used in wiring, such as switches, boxes, and receptacles4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the selection of appropriate devices for an electrical job4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the selection of an appropriate service entrance panel4.3.3

  • 4.4

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

    1. 1.

      Identify cables, wire, conduit, and connectors4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a display board identifying cables, wires, conduit, and connectors4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the selection of appropriate cable, wire, conduit, and connectors for an electrical wiring job4.4.3

Electricity Theory and Measurement

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Discuss the meaning and kinds of electricity

    1. 1.

      Identify how electricity is an interaction known as electromagnetism and harnessed to do work as electrical energy and electric power5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Contrast Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC)5.2.2

    3. 3.

      Relate electric fields to practical uses in electric motors and other agricultural devices5.2.3

  • 5.3

    Explain the measurement of electricity and how rates are calculated

    1. 1.

      Describe the relationship between Volts (V), Watts (W), and Amps (A); relate these to Ohm's Law5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the use of a multimeter5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Calculate electrical load for a variety of agricultural devices used separately and in various combinations5.3.3

    4. 4.

      Calculate electrical power costs5.3.4

    5. 5.

      Solve an electrical cost problem5.3.5

Using Electrical Plans and Diagrams

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Discuss the meaning and use of plans in agricultural electricity

    1. 1.

      Identify electrical symbols used in plans6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the kinds of circuits in an electrical plan6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify the locations of switches, lights, outlets, and other common devices in an electrical plan as related to the service entrance panel6.2.3

    4. 4.

      Perform the installations shown in an agricultural electrical plan6.2.4

  • 6.3

    Discuss the meaning and use of circuit diagrams

    1. 1.

      Identify the meaning of color in a circuit diagram, including red, black, blue, and green6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the preparation of a circuit diagram for switches, receptacles, and lights6.3.2

Selecting and Connecting Wire

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

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

    1. 1.

      List the kinds of wire insulation and the uses of each7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Visually observe the different wire insulation types7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Describe how wire is sized and why size is important in electrical wiring7.2.3

    4. 4.

      State relationships between wire size and amperage7.2.4

    5. 5.

      Compare copper conductors to those made of other kinds of metal materials7.2.5

  • 7.3

    Discuss the meaning and importance of voltage drop

    1. 1.

      List causes of voltage drop7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Use a voltmeter to demonstrate voltage drop7.3.2

    3. 3.

      List procedures to overcome problems with voltage drop7.3.3

  • 7.4

    Discuss the meaning and importance of quality connections between wires

    1. 1.

      List ways wires may be connected7.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the construction of end, rattail, and tap splices7.4.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the use of connectors such as wire nuts7.4.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the use of appropriate insulation materials on splices7.4.4

Planning and Protecting Circuits

  • 8.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Describe the meaning and importance of protection devices in agricultural electricity

    1. 1.

      List the various circuit protection devices and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of each8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the meaning and use of surge arresters/suppressors/protectors8.2.2

  • 8.3

    Discuss the types, design, and installation of circuits

    1. 1.

      List and distinguish between the types of circuits, including feeder, branch, applicance, and individual circuits8.3.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare and/or use a circuit diagram in planning and installing a circuit8.3.2

Installing the Service Entrance Panel (SEP)

  • 9.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions9.1.1

  • 9.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of a service entrance

    1. 1.

      Identify the major parts (components) of a service entrance panel9.2.1

    2. 2.

      List factors in the proper installation of a service entrance panel9.2.2

    3. 3.

      Distinguish between 120V and 240V service9.2.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss overhead clearance for service wires9.2.4

    5. 5.

      Identify factors to consider in the location of a service entrance9.2.5

  • 9.3

    Discuss the meaning and importance of a distribution board

    1. 1.

      Name the components of a distribution board9.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify breaker arrangement in a distribution board9.3.2

    3. 3.

      Determine the size of distribution board needed by calculating the load for an agricultural structure9.3.3

  • 9.4

    Describe the meaning and importance of grounding for a service entrance

    1. 1.

      Identify why grounding is important with service entrance installation9.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate proper way of grounding a service entrance9.4.2

  • 9.5

    Discuss the meaning and importance of the electric meter

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate how to read an electric meter9.5.1

    2. 2.

      Identify factors to consider in locating an electric meter9.5.2

    3. 3.

      Determine the requirements of meter base location from the local electric power provider9.5.3

  • 9.6

    Discuss the meaning and importance of emergency generators

    1. 1.

      Identify considerations in hooking up an emergency generator9.6.1

    2. 2.

      List kinds, sizes, and sources of fuel for emergency generators9.6.2

    3. 3.

      Identify circuits to be included with an emergency generator9.6.3

Installing Outlet and Switch Boxes

  • 10.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions10.1.1

  • 10.2

    Discuss the importance and use of outlet and switch boxes

    1. 1.

      Name and identify the types of electrical boxes10.2.1

    2. 2.

      Name the materials used in manufacturing boxes10.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify the different face plates for boxes10.2.3

  • 10.3

    Discuss the installation of boxes

    1. 1.

      List the requirements for installing boxes10.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the proper installation of a switch box, outlet box, and light box using code standards10.3.2

Installing Switches and Outlets

  • 11.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions11.1.1

  • 11.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of switches and outlets

    1. 1.

      Identify the different kinds of outlets and switches11.2.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the uses of the three kinds of switches11.2.2

  • 11.3

    Describe the proper selection and installation of switches and receptacles

    1. 1.

      Discuss the capacity (amps) of switches and outlets11.3.1

    2. 2.

      List factors to consider in selecting switches and receptacles11.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the installation of switches and receptacles following electric code regulations11.3.3

Using Conduit

  • 12.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions12.1.1

  • 12.2

    Discuss the meaning and kinds of conduit

    1. 1.

      List reasons conduit is used12.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the different types of conduit12.2.2

    3. 3.

      List the sizes of conduit and explain how the size of conduit to use is determined12.2.3

    4. 4.

      Explain how the number of wires to be run in conduit is determined12.2.4

  • 12.3

    Describe the installation of conduit

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate how conduit is measured, cut, and bent12.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate how conduit is connected to boxes and mounted to structures using conduit support hardware12.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate how metallic conduit is grounded12.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate how cable and/or wire is pulled in conduit12.3.4

Selecting and Using Electric Motors and Appliances

  • 13.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions13.1.1

  • 13.2

    Discuss the types and uses of electric motors

    1. 1.

      List the types of electric motors13.2.1

    2. 2.

      List uses of electric motors13.2.2

    3. 3.

      Explain how electric motors are classified on the basis of power13.2.3

    4. 4.

      Calculate pulley/speed ratio on electric motors13.2.4

  • 13.3

    Discuss the meaning and importance of electrical appliances

    1. 1.

      List common electrical appliances used in agriculture13.3.1

    2. 2.

      Indicate how appliances are classified on the basis of connection, such as permanently connected, cord-and-plug connected, and fastened in place13.3.2

    3. 3.

      Classify appliances based on electrical power needs13.3.3

  • 13.4

    Describe the importance of nameplates on motors and appliances

    1. 1.

      List the information found on an electric nameplate13.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify uses of information on a nameplate13.4.2

  • 13.5

    Discuss the maintenance and operating costs of electric motors and appliances

    1. 1.

      List common maintenance practices with electric motors13.5.1

    2. 2.

      List benefits of performing maintenance practices on electric motors and appliances13.5.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate common maintenance practices on electric motors and appliances13.5.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
Agricultural Electricity

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