Agricultural Technology: Heavy Equipment Operations and Safety, 1st edition

For courses in agricultural technology.

Heavy equipment essentials, for the Agricultural Technology professional

Agricultural Technology: Heavy Equipment Operations and Safety equips trainees with the skills required to handle heavy equipment safely and efficiently for careers in agriculture and construction. Focused on real-world readiness, it places special emphasis on safety, versatility and technical expertise. Key topics include equipment operation, safety and prestart inspections; types of machinery, attachments and applications; earthmoving, surveying and grading techniques; and GPS/GNSS technology for precision operations.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

• Interesting videos related to topics, such as careers in construction, are linked from QR codes.
• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.