AET - Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology

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 should be able to describe safety and environmental procedures, terms associated with agricultural & diesel equipment, document repair orders, order parts, and know how to use basic tools and shop equipment. Completion of the PTI 101 Workshop is encouraged

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 should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, and diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.

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.

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 are taught the principles of how pumps, valves, cylinders, and motor's function.

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.

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

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 should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair wiring, lighting, gauges, modules, and electronic components.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

During this course, students are taught how to apply diagnostic steps to pinpoint hydraulic system failures. Students are taught 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.