MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 1 - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
PERCENT OF TEST:
42% AGRICULTURAL MECHANICAL SKILLS
-Metal Fabrication
-Building Construction
38% AGRICULTURAL POWER AND MACHINERY
-Tractors
-Small Engines
15% ELECTRICAL POWER AND PROCESSING
5% AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS RELATED MATHEMATICS
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS BASED UPON DIVERSE TRADE OR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE SPECIFIC APPROVAL AREA BEING TESTED. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 11/2007
Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
25% GRIND VALVES & SEATS IN A SMALL ENGINE
-Set Up Equipment
-Remove Valves
-Clean Valves And Ports
-Grind Valves And Seats
-Replace Valves
-Adjust Valves
-Test Run Engine
-Follow Safety Standards
25% TIME AND REPLACE A BATTERY TYPE DISTRIBUTOR ON A LARGE TRACTOR
-Time Engine
-Install Distributor
-Determine Firing Order
-Start & Time Engine With Timing Light
-Follow Safety Standards
12.5% CUT A PIECE OF METAL WITH ACETYLENE TORCH
-Adjust Torch
-Cut Metal Accurately & Cleanly
-Close Tanks & Bleed Gauges
-Follow Safety Standards
12.5% WELD METAL SECTIONS WITH ELECTRIC ARC
-Prepare Metal
-Adjust Machine
-Select Rod
-Perform Horizontal, Vertical Or Butt Weld
-Follow Safety Standards
25% DIESEL – FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
-Change Fuel Filter
-Bleed System of Air
-Start & Test Running Engine
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 1 - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT CANDIDATE MUST BRING:
Safety Glasses Must Be Worn At All Times
Appropriate Working Attire - Work Shoes
Pen and/or Pencil
All necessary tools and supplies needed to perform task
will be provided. Ear protection will be available.
Candidate may leave if test is completed prior to 4 hours.
A break will be allowed.
SAFETY RULES ARE EXPECTED TO BE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS.
IF NOT OBSERVED, EXAMINER WILL STOP THE TEST AT THAT AREA OF TESTING.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS
ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.
UPDATED: 11/2007