ES2S72 - Farm Mechanisation 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Farm Mechanisation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Pete Dunford | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100978 - farm management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This unit provides an introduction to the application of machinery and equipment in a range of land-based activities. It is designed to be as flexible as possible in its
application and to provide a basis for further study of specialised mechanisation operations. The emphasis throughout this unit is to provide sufficient technical knowledge to allow the learner to critically analyse machinery and equipment performance, select according to specified circumstances and prepare a plan for an appropriate mechanised operation.
To develop the ability to select the optimum machinery and equipment for a given task.To provide students with an in depth understanding of mechanised operations.Develop an in depth understanding of machinery and equipment costings.
Content Summary
Machinery selection: Cultivation equipment, Tractor selection (Horse power, Power take off requirement, hydraulic requirements), Grassland Machinery, Harvesting equipment, Harrowing equipment, Sprayers, Drills, Telescopic Handler Mechanised
Operations: Cultivation, Harrowing, Drilling, Field Maintenance, Fertiliser application, Slurry and Manure handling and spreading, Spraying, Feeding, Bedding, Drying, Milking
Cost: Cost and efficiency of machinery and equipment, fuel efficiency, future cash flow, finance.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 10 |
| External visits | 8 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Plan and evaluate mechanised operations. |
| LO2 | Prepare costings for machinery and equipment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | The learner will review and select agricultural machinery and equipment for a given task. | 0 | 1250 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | The learner will plan mechanised operations for a given task and prepare basic costings. | 0 | 3750 | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |