West Virginia Career Development Events

Use of Technology in WV Career Development Events The use of all electronic devices; including but not limited to cell phones, BlackBerries, PDAs, MP3 players, programmable calculators; are prohibited during all West Virginia Career Development Events. If an event requires the use of calculators, the event coordinator will provide exact specifications on the type(s) of devices (including functions) that will be permitted. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in the elimination of the entire team from competition. A letter will be sent to the school principal and superintendent by the state staff detailing the reasons for the dismissal. Use of Reference Materials in WV Career Development Events Students participating in West Virginia Career Development Events are prohibited from bringing reference materials, paper, and/or other aids into the contest area unless the materials/aids are specified by the event coordinators in the official rules and regulations. The exception, all students are permitted to use a standard clipboard. Cover sheets will be provided for all contestants in all contests. Contestants participating in contests with oral reasons will be provided two sheets of unlined white paper to take notes. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in the elimination of the entire team from competition. A letter will be sent to the school principal and superintendent by the state staff detailing the reasons for the dismissal. Teams of Less than Three Members Students may compete in a Career Development Event even if their school does not have a full team (3 or 4 members). If a school has less than 3 team members, the students are only eligible for individual awards. A school may enter only one team (maximum 4 students) per event. (Passed 11/6/2006) Agricultural Mechanics The 2007 agricultural mechanics contest at the State Agriculture Career Development Events will include the following: Small engines – parts and tool identification Arc welding – weld beads with E6013 electrode; categories may include: flat, fillet, lap and/or butt. Oxyacetylene - may include cutting, welding and/or brazing; categories may include: flat, fillet, lap and/or butt. Tool Conditioning - may include twist drill bits, cold chisel, center punch, wood chisel, hammer, and screwdriver. Electricity - electrical circuits, receptacle devices, switching devices and appliances. Written test – T/F and multiple choice. Look at the Reference List The written test may emphasize all aspects of agricultural mechanics; small engines, diesel engines, and/or other aspects of engines and machines (e.g., field capacity of machines, piston displacement, economics), metal fabrication (e.g., arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, metal identification), and basic tool conditioning and usage (wood and metal tools) will be included. Since participants will demonstrate their expertise in basic shop skills, they will be required to bring leather shoes or boots, coveralls, gloves or other appropriate clothing, eye & ear protection, and their own helmets. They will not be allowed to weld while wearing canvas shoes. Individuals who fail to bring the required items will not be allowed to participate in the contest. In addition, each participant should have a clipboard, two sharpened #2 pencils, and an electronic calculator. To break ties that might occur between individuals and teams; The highest written examination scores, then The highest welding scores, then The highest small engine scores, then The highest tool conditioning scores. If all else fails, the flip of a coin. References: Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications. Delmar Machinery Maintenance (FMO). Deere & Company Service Publications Briggs & Stratton materials Briggs & Stratton Manual for models # 92500-92599. National Electrical Code (2002 edition). NFPA. National FFA Agricultural web site: http://web.missouri.edu/~pavt0689/natcon.html Power Tool Safety and Operation. Hobar.
	Sample Test Questions Provided by WV Agricultural Education Teachers Sample questions have been saved in a rich text format (rtf). You should be able to open it with Word (all versions) and WordPerfect by left clicking directly on the words "Set 1", etc. If the file does not open by left clicking on it, right click on the hyperlink, and follow the instructions on saving the "target" to your computer. Then open it with any word processing program, including Word Pad. Word Pad is on every Windows computer (Start, Programs, Accessories, Word Pad). (Disclaimer: The questions were not proof read and the answers, if provided, were not checked for accuracy.)
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