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Susan Pheasant, Ph.D

Agriculture Business & Technology Institute. SALINAS VALLEY AMMONIA SAFETY DAY 2014. Susan Pheasant, Ph.D. May 2014. Director - Agriculture Business & Technology Institute Hartnell College, Salinas, California, USA. CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Agriculture Business & Technology

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Susan Pheasant, Ph.D

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  1. Agriculture Business & Technology Institute SALINAS VALLEY AMMONIA SAFETY DAY 2014 Susan Pheasant, Ph.D May 2014 Director - Agriculture Business & Technology Institute Hartnell College, Salinas, California, USA

  2. CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Agriculture Business & Technology Institute 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.

  3. CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Agriculture Business & Technology Institute Workforce education and preparation. Hands-on learning. Teaching advanced technologies. Valued partner with industry.

  4. CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Agriculture Business & Technology Institute

  5. STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, FOUNDATION Agriculture Business & Technology Institute • 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)

  6. ADVANCED DIESEL & AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Program Focus • Workforce development • Critical thinking • Technology knowhow • Sustainability and emission control (Tier IV) • Specialized contract education courses • SnapOn equipment and tools

  7. ADVANCED DIESEL & AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY At least 955 hours of instruction • 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

  8. 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 ADVANCED DIESEL & AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY NATEF Curriculum Diesel Engines Suspension & Steering Brakes Electrical/Electronic Systems Preventive Maintenance Inspection Drive Train Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Hydraulics

  9. WELDING TECHNOLOGY Program Focus • Basic Welding • Advanced Arc Welding • Gas and TIG Welding • MIG Welding • Stick Welding • Industrial Print Reading

  10. WELDING TECHNOLOGY Program Focus • Hazardous Material and Industrial Safety • Welding Fabrication • Sheet Metal Fabrication • Ornamental Ironwork • Tool Making • Pipe Welding • Hard Facing

  11. AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Program Focus • Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture • Hazmat and Industrial Safety • Industrial workplace skills • Mechanical Blueprint Reading • Basics of Electricity and Electronics

  12. AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Program Focus • Hydraulics and Pneumatics • Introduction to Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Maintenance • Agriculture Industrial Fabrication • Agricultural & Industrial Equipment Operation

  13. AGRICULTURE BUSINESS Program Focus • Introduction to Agriculture Business • Agriculture Computer Applications • Sales and Service in Agribusiness • Agriculture Marketing • Agribusiness Economics • Agriculture Laws & Regulations • Soil Science • Plant Science

  14. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION Program Focus • Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture • Agriculture Computer Applications • Agriculture Laws & Regulation • Pesticide Applicator Certification Training • Product Processing & Cooling

  15. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION Program Focus • Vegetable Crop Production • Vineyard Production & Management • Fertilizers & Plant Nutrition • Soil Science • Plant Science

  16. PEST CONTROL ADVISOR Pest Control Advisor – Program Focus Physical, biological sciences, and natural sciences Crop health Pest management systems and methods – including integrated pest management principles Production systems

  17. FOOD SAFETY Certificate Program Focus … and more to come • 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

  18. CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Agriculture Business & Technology Insitute OUR MISSION: Preparing skilled professionals for the dynamic California agricultural industry.

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