Standard

Updated: 02/2005

EHO 170 – Horticulture Equipment Operations

Course Description

This course will allow students to gain significant experience in the safe operation of horticulture equipment. Students will gain experience in the operation of tractors and attachments, skid-steer equipment, trenchers, landscape maintenance equipment and any other equipment relevant to the landscape industry. The course will combine lectures, demonstrations and lab activities on equipment use, operation and safety in the field.

Competency Areas	Hours
Basic Safety Precautions for Equipment Operation	Class	3
Identify All Basic Components of Equipment	D. Lab	0
Perform Basic Maintenance Activities on Equipment	P. Lab/O.B.I.	6
Safe and Effective Operation of Equipment	Credit	5

Prerequisite:	Provisional Admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

Equipment Safety		10	0	0
Safety Rules	Demonstrate knowledge of all safety precautions applicable for each type of machinery.
Safety Equipment	Recognize and understand use of all personal protective equipment required while operating machinery.
Machine Safety Features	Identify and know the function of all safety features on the equipment
Equipment Parts and Controls		10	0	0
Component Identification	Identify and explain the use and operation of all controls and maintenance components
Basic Daily Maintenance		10	0	0
Daily Checks	List and understand all daily maintenance functions that should be performed for each machine
Equipment Operation		0	0	60
Maintenance	Perform daily maintenance
Operation	Demonstrate safe operation of equipment

Suggested Resources

Operators Manual for Equipment Being Operated.