•   Tractor techonology and agricultural machinery BE22OT30-3003 02.09.2024-25.10.2024  3 credits  (BE24DA-E, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    - can practically use and service tractors and common field machines
    - knows the most common field machines in the agricultural industries
    - has an understanding of cost-effective, safe and sustainable machine use
    - has an idea of future development opportunities of field machines
    Prerequisites
    No previous knowledge required
    Content of the study unit
    Theory part (physics and mechanics as well as rational, sustainable and safe machine use)
    Practical skill test / test in tractor handling
    Practical tractor handling exercises at the Västankvarn farm
    Practical farm work with emphasis on current field work at the Västankvarn farm
    Workshop exercises at the Västankvarn farm including tractor service
    Practically applied theory of tractor technology and field machines
    The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Failed tractor driving level test and/or failed written exam
    Further information
    Because of no specific previous knowledge required in the course it´s necessary to introduce and start the course with a practical level examination and skill test in tractor driving and handling for all participants (students)

    The result of the practical examination, in the beginning of the course, is an important base for further small group division and practical training
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Lars Fridefors

    Learning material

    Course references and study material on the moodle site.
    Main course reference: Neuman L., & Sörkvist L., Fältmaskiner i lantbruket - från bearbetning till skörd, 2020, L & L:s förlag.

    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Practical training
    Practical driving test

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Practical tractor driving test, grade approved or failed
    Written exam, grade 0 - 5

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    02.09.2024 - 25.10.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 03.11.2024

    Group(s)
    • BE24DA-E
    • ÖH24BEA-LED-R
    Seats

    5 - 30

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Bioeconomy

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Lars Fridefors, Bio Ekonomi

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in bioeconomy

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    Practical training at Västankvarn Farm in Inkoo and at Total Farm in Snappertuna, Raseborg.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Practical tractor driving level test and practical training at Västankvarn 6th of September at 8:30 - 11:45.
    Written exam 24th of October at 12:30 - 15 in room C287

    Timing and attendance

    Course Introduction at Västankvarn Farm in Inkoo 11th of September at 8:30 - 11:45
    Practical service/technical work at Total farm, Snappertuna, Raseborg 2nd of October, 2024

    Student's schedule and workload

    27 h / credit, totally 81 h.

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Failed tractor driving level test and/or failed written exam

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Approved tractor driving level test and fulfillment of course learning objectives on an acceptable level.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Approved tractor driving level test and fulfillment of course learning objectives on a good level.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Approved tractor driving level test and fulfillment of course learning objectives on an excellent level.