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Susan Pheasant, Ph.D

Agriculture Business & Technology Institute

May 2014

Director - Agriculture Business & Technology InstituteHartnell College, Salinas, California, USA

SALINAS VALLEY

AMMONIA SAFETY

DAY 2014

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OUR VISION: To be the leading institution for education and preparation for the local and national

agricultural workforce by providing hands-on learning, teaching advanced technologies and serving as a valued partner with industry.

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Workforce education and preparation.

Hands-on learning.

Teaching advanced technologies.

Valued partner with industry.

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TECHNOLOGY

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TECHNOLOGY

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STUDENTS,FACULTY,

ADVISORY COMMITTEES,FOUNDATION

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• Advanced Diesel and Automotive Technology• Welding Technology• Agriculture & Industrial Technology• Agriculture Production• Agri Business• Food Safety• Horticulture Technician• Pest Control Advisor• Refrigeration (in the works)

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• Workforce development• Critical thinking• Technology knowhow • Sustainability and emission control (Tier IV)• Specialized contract education courses• SnapOn equipment and tools

ADVANCEDDIESEL &

AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY

Program Focus

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• Diesel engine: 195 hours• Suspension & steering: 90 hours• Brakes: 105 hours• Electrical/electronic systems: 210 hours• Preventive maintenance: 105 hours• Drive train: 90 hours• Climate control: 90 hours• Hydraulics: 70 hours

ADVANCEDDIESEL &

AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY

At least 955 hours of instruction

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• 100: Introduction to ADT• 101: Engine Rebuild• 110: Electrical &Fundamental Electronics• 111: Electronic Systems &Controls• 120: Climate Control• 121: Preventive Maintenance• 130: Brakes• 131: Steering &Suspension• 140: Power Drive Train• 141: Automatic Transmissions

ADVANCEDDIESEL &

AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY

NATEF Curriculum

1. Diesel Engines 2. Suspension & Steering 3. Brakes 4. Electrical/Electronic Systems 5. Preventive Maintenance Inspection 6. Drive Train 7. Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning 8. Hydraulics

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• Basic Welding• Advanced Arc Welding• Gas and TIG Welding• MIG Welding• Stick Welding• Industrial Print Reading

WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Program Focus

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• Hazardous Material and Industrial Safety• Welding Fabrication• Sheet Metal Fabrication• Ornamental Ironwork• Tool Making• Pipe Welding• Hard Facing

WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Program Focus

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• Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture• Hazmat and Industrial Safety• Industrial workplace skills• Mechanical Blueprint Reading• Basics of Electricity and Electronics

AGRICULTURE AND

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Program Focus

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• Hydraulics and Pneumatics• Introduction to Agricultural Machinery &

Equipment Maintenance• Agriculture Industrial Fabrication• Agricultural & Industrial Equipment Operation

AGRICULTURE AND

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Program Focus

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• Introduction to Agriculture Business• Agriculture Computer Applications• Sales and Service in Agribusiness• Agriculture Marketing• Agribusiness Economics• Agriculture Laws & Regulations• Soil Science• Plant Science

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS

ProgramFocus

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• Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture• Agriculture Computer Applications• Agriculture Laws & Regulation• Pesticide Applicator Certification Training• Product Processing & Cooling

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

ProgramFocus

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• Vegetable Crop Production• Vineyard Production & Management• Fertilizers & Plant Nutrition• Soil Science• Plant Science

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

ProgramFocus

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Pest Control Advisor – Program Focus1. Physical, biological sciences, and natural sciences2. Crop health3. Pest management systems and methods –

including integrated pest management principles4. Production systems

PESTCONTROL

ADVISOR

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• Introduction to Food Safety• Agricultural Practices for Food Safety• Food Safety Management• Facility Management for Food Safety• Environmental Effects on Food Borne Pathogens• Introduction to Food Microbiology• Agriculture Laws & Regulation

FOODSAFETY

Certificate ProgramFocus

… and more to come

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OUR MISSION: Preparing skilled professionals for the dynamic California agricultural industry.

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