MR. BARHYDT
MR. BARHYDT![]()
MR. BARHYDT
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Mr. Andy BarhydtTeacher | FFA Coach
530.268.3700 ext. 4635 | 4640
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COURSES
COURSES![]()
Ag. Mechanics 1
AG MECHANICS I
Grade Levels: 9-12
Repetitions for Credit: No
Prerequisites: None
Graduation Credit: Elective-VPA/CTE/World Language
Ag Mechanics 1 is designed for students interested in a career in agricultural mechanics or metal technology. The class emphasizes hands-on learning through a series of projects in metal work including arc and gas welding, sheet metal work, hot and cold metal work, carpentry, and engine repair.
Ag. Mechanics 2/3/4
AG MECHANICS II
Grade Levels: 10-12
Repetitions for Credit: No
Prerequisites: Ag Mechanics I.
Graduation Credit: Elective-VPA/CTE/World Language
Dual Enrollment course with Sierra College: AGRI 213
Ag Mechanics 2 will provide students with additional understanding of agricultural mechanics and metal technology, and the use of metal fabricating machinery. This class is useful both for students seeking employment upon high school graduation in the field of mechanics and for students planning to continue their education. Emphasis is on the use of power machinery as well as arc welding, gas welding, mig welding and tig welding. Time is allowed for the construction of personal projects.
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AG MECHANICS III & IV
Grade Levels: 11-12
Repetitions for Credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Ag Mechanics II and upon instructor approval.
Graduation Credit: Elective-VPA/CTE/World Language
AgMech 3/4 is a course designed to meet the needs of students seeking careers in ag mechanics. In this course, students will experience a wide variety of construction and engineering techniques including construction skills (concrete, framing, plumbing, electrical) and agricultural welding (OFW, OFC, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and plasma torch.) Students will participate in specific training and then put those skills into action. The culminating project will be a large-scale public showcase project, a community service project, public art showcase, or an instructor-approved internship. Students will design and build their own projects, incorporating the skills they learned in AgMech 1 and AgMech 2. Additionally, students will explore a variety of avenues available to them after graduation. Field trips to colleges, businesses, job sites and expositions are planned, as well as bringing in industry speakers to supplement classroom training with industry experience. If a student has completed two years of math, including Integrated Math I or Algebra I, this class may count as a third year math requirement.
Small Engines
Grade Levels: 10-12
2 Semesters - Repeat for Credit: No
Prerequisites: C or better in Agriculture Mechanical Science I
Graduation Requirement: Elective
2 Semesters - Repeat for Credit: No
Prerequisites: C or better in Agriculture Mechanical Science I
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Small Engines / Power Systems is an applied course in agricultural mechanics with special emphasis on laboratory
activities involving small engines and compact equipment. The standards in this course address personal safety,
tool/part identification, principles of operation, system analysis, service and tune-up procedures, overhaul techniques,
troubleshooting, and measurements specific to gas-powered engines as well as exploration of careers in agricultural
power systems.
activities involving small engines and compact equipment. The standards in this course address personal safety,
tool/part identification, principles of operation, system analysis, service and tune-up procedures, overhaul techniques,
troubleshooting, and measurements specific to gas-powered engines as well as exploration of careers in agricultural
power systems.
Power Mechanics
Grade Levels: 11-12
Repeat for Credit: Yes; 1 year
Prerequisites: Small Engines & instructor approval
Repeat for Credit: Yes; 1 year
Prerequisites: Small Engines & instructor approval
Graduation Credit: Elective-CTE
Ag Power Mechanics is an applied course with special emphasis focusing on modern Diesel Engines (to include the principles and theories of running, testing, diagnosing, disassembly and assembly, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting), Hydraulic circuitry as applied to mobile hydraulic systems in agriculture and heavy machinery (component design and operation), Electrical as applied to heavy machinery (theory, troubleshooting, diagnosis using testing equipment, and repair) and the exploration of a wide range of careers in agricultural mechanics. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to pursue advanced training in Heavy Equipment. The course instruction will
integrate components of the FFA's Farm Power and Machinery Career Development Event competition. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intra-curricular FFA activities as well as the
development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. Students will also develop and maintain a professional portfolio throughout the course.
integrate components of the FFA's Farm Power and Machinery Career Development Event competition. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intra-curricular FFA activities as well as the
development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. Students will also develop and maintain a professional portfolio throughout the course.
