Power Structural Technical Systems 1 Objectives 1 To

Power, Structural & Technical Systems 1

Objectives 1. To gain a basic understanding of the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Pathway. 2. To discover career options available within the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Pathway. 3. To explore the working environment, educational requirements, skills needed and salary of careers available within the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Pathway. 2

Pathway Overview Ø Careers focus on the application of science, engineering and mechanical application to develop and operate agriculture machines Ø Duties include: • working with electronics • designing and managing machinery and equipment • studying engineering principles 3

Agricultural Engineer Ø Career description: • solve agricultural problems involving power and machinery, building structures, soil and water conservation and processing of agricultural products • design agricultural machinery and equipment 4

Agricultural Engineer Ø Career description: • design agricultural structures such as crop storage and animal shelters • develop environmental and land reclamation projects • develop ways to conserve soil and water 5

Agricultural Engineer Ø Education/training: • bachelor’s degree in physical science, mathematics or some area of engineering Ø Median salary: • $71, 090 6

Global Positioning System Technician Ø Career description: • create maps as requests are made • use global positioning technology to locate precise reference points 7

Global Positioning System Technician Ø Career description: • calculate mapmaking information • verify accuracy of maps • identify and compile database information 8

Global Positioning System Technician Ø Education/training: • associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as cartography or agriculture systems management is required Ø Median salary: • $37, 900 9

Electronics System Technician Ø Career description: • test electronics units • analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment • assemble, test and maintain electronic components or circuitry 10

Electronics System Technician Ø Career description: • calibrate and maintain electronic equipment and systems • use computers and computer systems • service, repair, calibrate and regulate devices and equipment 11

Electronics System Technician Ø Education/training: • bachelor’s degree in a related field such as electrical engineering is required Ø Median salary: • $49, 170 12

Communications Technician Ø Career description: • set-up, rearrange or remove switching and dialing equipment for communications systems • service or repair communication equipment on customers' property 13

Communications Technician Ø Career description: • analyze test readings, computer printouts and trouble reports • determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods • install equipment in new locations or install wiring in buildings 14

Communications Technician Ø Education/training: • vocational school in a related field is required Ø Median salary: • $54, 710 15

Welder Ø Career description: • use hand-welding or flamecutting equipment to join metal components • monitor the fitting and welding processes • lay out, position and secure parts prior to assembly • exposure to health hazards possible 16

Welder Ø Education/training: • welding certification provided through vocational school is typically required § training offered at high schools, vocational schools and community colleges Ø Median salary: • $35, 450 17

Machinist Ø Career description: • set up and operate machine tools to make precision parts and instruments • fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments • apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures 18

Machinist Ø Career description: • monitor the technical specifications of machines throughout the machining process 19

Machinist Ø Education/training: • apprenticeship programs, onthe-job and vocational or technical college training is preferred Ø Median salary: • $39, 910 20

Equipment Parts Manager Ø Career description: • sell spare and replacement parts and equipment • determine replacement parts needed for customers • fill telephone orders for parts • develop relationships with customers 21

Equipment Parts Manager Ø Education/training: • high school diploma typically required • moderate on-the-job training Ø Median salary: • $29, 350 22

Remote Sensing Specialist Ø Career description: • test and analyze geological samples, crude oil or petroleum products • manage well exploration and drilling activities • make notes, sketches, maps and cross sections • participate in a variety of geological and other surveys 23

Remote Sensing Specialist Ø Career description: • partake in prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling and underground mine survey programs • plot information using aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions and other databases 24

Remote Sensing Specialist Ø Education/training: • bachelor’s degree in a related field such as environmental management is required for many positions Ø Median salary: • $43, 120 25

Discussion Questions 1. Describe the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Pathway and the careers available within the pathway. 2. What education and training requirements are needed for most careers in this pathway? 3. What are the working conditions for most careers in this pathway? 26

Discussion Questions 4. Describe the average earnings of some careers in this pathway and why they differ from other careers. 5. List three character traits you possess which would make you successful in a career in this pathway. 27

Resources U. S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Washington, D. C. : Jist Works, 2013. http: //online. onetcenter. org/ 28

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