TRACTOR MECHANIC WEEK WISE NSQF SYLLABUS (SPILT UP)

WEEK. NO. 32

1. Reference Learning Outcome :-Overhaul Brake system of Tractor in the workshop. (NOS:AGR/N1129)
2. Duration :- Professional Skill 28 Hrs.; Professional Knowledge 09 Hrs. (for above learning out come)

TRADE THEORY (Professional Knowledge ) :- 

• • Braking Systems – Braking fundamentals Principles of braking, Drum & disc brakes,
  • Lever/mechanical advantage, Hydraulic pressure & force, Brake fade.
  • Braking systems – Brake type used on tractor.
  • Braking system components-
  • Park brake system, Brake pedal, Brake lines, Brake fluid, Bleeding, Master cylinder, Divided systems, Tandem master cylinder, Power booster or brake unit, Hydraulic brake booster, Applying brakes, Brake force, Brake light switch
  • Drum brakes & components – Drum brake system, Drum brake operation, Brake linings & shoes, Backing plate, Wheel cylinders Disc brakes & components-Disc brake system, Disc brake operation, Disc brake rotors, Disc brake pads, Disc brake calipers, Proportioning valves, Proportioning valve operation, Brake friction materials.

TRADE PRACTICAL (Professional Skills  With Indicative Hours) :- Job no. & Name of the Practical

• 94. Overhauling brakes including cleaning and inspection of all components, relining shoes, setting and actuating shoe clearance. (6 hrs.)
• 95. Inspection spring of both shoe and lever. (5 hrs.)
• 96. Inspecting and setting parking brakes. (5 hrs.)
• 97. Inspecting and setting

WEEK. NO. 33

1. Reference Learning Outcome :-Overhaul Major Assemblies of Power Tiller and carryout Field Operation. (NOS:AGR/N1108)
2. Duration :- Professional Skill 21 Hrs.; Professional Knowledge 04 Hrs. (for above learning out come)

TRADE THEORY (Professional Knowledge ) :- 

• • Description, working principle & use of power tiller (two-wheel tractor) power unit.
  • Method of power transmission to wheel from engine.
  • Main clutch assembling working procedure steering Clutch/brakes mechanism method of power transmission to implement (Rotation).
  • Hitching of M.B. Plough, trailer disc harrow.

TRADE PRACTICAL (Professional Skills  With Indicative Hours) :- Job no. & Name of the Practical

• 102. Overhauling power tiller transmission system includes main clutches, steering clutch/brakes mechanism-gear box and wheel hub testing for field operation without implements and with implements. (13 hrs.)
• 103. Driving practice with trolley/trailer. (8 hrs.)

WEEK. NO. 34

1. Reference Learning Outcome :-Overhaul Implements of Tractor. (NOS:AGR/N1119)
2. Duration :- Professional Skill 15 Hrs.; Professional Knowledge 06 Hrs. (for above learning out come)

TRADE THEORY (Professional Knowledge ) :- 

• • Tractor equipment: -Description, function of harrows, cultivators, seed drills & tractor trailer.
  • Hitching of equipment.
  • Danger in overloading & incorrect field operation.
  • Average life of Agriculture implements.
  • Description and function of tractor accessories such as Draw bar, top link & Belly Pulley.
  • Setting of draw bar to correct height.
  • Use of Hydraulic lift. Maintenance of tractor accessories.

TRADE PRACTICAL (Professional Skills  With Indicative Hours) :- Job no. & Name of the Practical

• 104. Checking implements such as ploughs, harrows, cultivators, seed drills, tractor trailer, & P.T.O. units etc. for serviceability before use. (5 hrs.)
• 105. Lubricate them as required. Hitching practice (single & three points). (5 hrs.)
• 106. Exercise in driving a tractor with different implements. (5 hrs.)

WEEK. NO. 35

1. Reference Learning Outcome :-Overhaul Charging and Starting System of Tractor. (NOS:AGR/N1129)
2. Duration :- Professional Skill 28 Hrs.; Professional Knowledge 05 Hrs. (for above learning out come)

TRADE THEORY (Professional Knowledge ) :- 

• • Tractor Electrical Maintenance:
  • Lighting arrangement in tractors (As applicable).
  • Description of charging circuit.
  • Operation of alternator, regulator unit ignition warning lamp troubles and remedy in charging system.
  • Fault finding in electrical system.
  • Description of starter motor circuit, common troubles and remedy in starter circuit.
  • Description of lighting circuit.
  • Charging & discharging of lead acid battery.

TRADE PRACTICAL (Professional Skills  With Indicative Hours) :- Job no. & Name of the Practical

• 107. Practice on removing alternator from vehicle dismantling, cleaning checking for defects, assembling and testing for motoring action of alternator & fitting to vehicles. (11 hrs.)
• 108. Practice on removing starter motor vehicle and overhauling the starter motor, testing of starter motor. (11 hrs.)
• 109. Servicing storage batteries, tracing lighting circuit fault rectification. (6 hrs.)