AET - Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology

AET 110 Intro to Agricultural Equipment

This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials and environmental regulations, use of hand tools, service information resources, basic concepts, systems, and terms of agricultural equipment technology. Topics include familiarization with equipment systems along with identification and proper use of various hand and power tools, shop equipment, and lifting procedures. Students are also introduced to equipment repair orders, parts ordering, and repair estimating. Upon completion, students will be able to describe safety and environmental procedures, terms associated with agricultural equipment, document repair orders, order parts, and know how to use basic tools and shop equipment.

Credits

4.5

Clock Hours

80

AET 111 Electrical Systems I

This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students will be able to properly use wiring diagrams, and diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.

Credits

6.0

Clock Hours

102

AET 113 E Externship

Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.

Credits

1.5

Clock Hours

40

AET 114 Hydraulic Systems I

During this course, students will be exposed to the theory and fundamentals of a hydraulic system. Students will study hydraulic application safety, plumbing schematics, hydraulic fluid composition, and component identification. Students will learn the principles of how pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors function.

Credits

6.5

Clock Hours

114

AET 120 Engine Theory & Repair

Students will be introduced to gas, CNG (compressed natural gas), and diesel engine application, design, construction, theory, and operating principles. This course will also emphasize diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly of engines.

Credits

4.5

Clock Hours

80

AET 121 Fuel Systems

This course focuses on fuel system theory, design, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electronic fuel systems used in agricultural and construction equipment.

Credits

4.5

Clock Hours

80

AET 122 Electrical Systems II

This course covers electronic theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, diagnosis, repair and replacement of electronics, lighting, gauges, and control modules. Topics include networking and module communication, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students will be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair wiring, lighting, gauges, modules, and electronic components.

Credits

5.0

Clock Hours

88

AET 123 E Externship

Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.

Credits

3.0

Clock Hours

88

AET 130 Electronics & Accessories

This course will build upon the study of electricity by introducing the circuitry, diagnosis, and repair of electronic components. This course also covers theory, diagnosis, and repair of in cab climate control systems. Students will also be introduced to GPS and telematics.

Credits

5.0

Clock Hours

96

AET 131 Powertrain Theory I

In this course, students will develop an understanding of agriculture transmissions, clutches, and sliding gears. Students will be exposed to the design, operation, adjustment, and maintenance of powertrain systems.

Credits

9.0

Clock Hours

152

AET 132 E Externship

Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.

Credits

3.0

Clock Hours

88

AET 141 Powertrain Theory II

This course will focus on proper repair techniques and diagnosis of transmissions. Students will demonstrate skills working with differentials, torque converters, clutches, planetary drive axles, and power take-off units.

Credits

8.0

Clock Hours

136

AET 142 E Externship

Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.

Credits

3.0

Clock Hours

88

AET 143 Hydraulic Systems II

During this course, students will apply diagnostic steps to pinpoint hydraulic system failures. Students will learn how to check for pressure and flow on live applications to aid in diagnosing hydraulic control systems. Students will also be introduced to hydrostatic transmission systems and components.

Credits

6.0

Clock Hours

112