Agriculture Mechanics
6 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
AGM 220 FARM POWER, MACHINERY, AND SAFETY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-MA 108 L
Introduces the safe and proper operation of wheel and track type tractors, their implements and their role in the agriculture industry. Also introduces the evaluation of agricultural machinery and tractor power performance and emphasis on management, selection, and efficient operation of agricultural machinery.
AGM 221 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE MECHANICS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces basics in safety, tools, rope work, plumbing, concrete, blueprint reading, electrical, woodworking, metalworking and agriculture mechanics careers. Designed for students who seek to develop basic mechanical skills.
AGM 222 AGRICULTURAL SAFETY
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Involves safety practices and principles related to accident causation and prevention with tractors, machinery, livestock and environmental disposal and safe practice.
AGM 223 AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL POWER
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- AGM 221
- Transfers to
- CSU
Explores the basic operation and repair of modern diesel, natural gas, biofuel, and co-gen engines. Principles and theories are studied by running, testing, diagnosing, disassembling and reassembling components, systems, and engines. Additional emphasis will be placed on current California State Air Quality Control Standards.
AGM 224 SMALL GAS ENGINES
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces the operation, construction, maintenance, repair, and adjustments of two-cycle and four-cycle engines. Designed for persons without prior experience in small engines. Theory and practical work, including safety, customer service, and the care and use of specialized tools used in small engine repair and maintenance will be covered. Examples of the types of engines to be used will include lawn mower, power saw, pump, conveyor, self-propelled small carts, and any other small engines. Laboratory required.
AGM 252 WORK EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE MECHANICS
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides opportunities for students in Agriculture Mechanics to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.