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793-121 Farm Power and Machinery Management | |
Credit Points | 10 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Mr T Clift |
Semester | 1, repeat 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of practical classes |
Subject Description | The objective of this subject is to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to the safe use and management of farm machinery. The content includes: Machinery selection and evaluation. Power and its transmission including internal combustion engines, electric motors, hydraulics, transmission components and systems. Tractors - their performance, selection, operation and matching to equipment. Cultivation, distribution, harvesting and materials handling machinery. Fuels, lubricants and alternative energy sources. The maintenance and safe use of farm machinery and workshop equipment. |
Assessment | Internal students - Two assignments of 2000 words (25% each); practical test (10%); examination (40%). External students - Two assignments of 3000 words (50% each). |
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