Overview
This event tests both technical and agricultural mechanics skills. A team of three or four members must demonstrate their ability to work with others while solving problems. During the event, members complete a written exam and demonstrate problem-solving and hands-on performance skills. The event takes a “systems” approach and emphasizes machinery and equipment systems, related industry and marketing systems, energy systems, structural systems and environmental/natural resource systems.
State winning team advances to the national competition that is held during the National FFA Convention in late October.
Genuine Judging Card Scan sheet #105481 is required for this contest!
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2026 Proposed ATMS Skill Areas
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2026 Proposed ATMS Skill Areas
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2025 ATMS Skill Areas
2025 ATMS State Tool List
The 2025 State ATMS CDE will include the following Skill Areas:
(The skills within each area will be limited to those described below)
Individual:
Machinery and Equipment
Boom Sprayer
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Install, operate, maintain, adjust and evaluate machine systems for field conditions.
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Identify safe machinery operational practices.
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Identify the recommended service and maintenance operations from the operator’s manual
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Install, operate, maintain, adjust and evaluate machine systems for field conditions.
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Identify functions of machinery components.
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Adjust and/or calibrate chemical application, fertilizing
Electricity – Motors and Controls
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Select motors based upon type of application.
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Interpret electric motor nameplate data.
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Interpret power (horsepower, kilowatt), power factor, torque and other motor selection criteria.
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Identify and describe basic principles of controls including thermostats; humidistat; photoelectric; magnetic relays; programmable controllers; timers and other time-delay equipment and pressure, motion, limit, float switches
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Connect and operate electrical motors to power source.
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Change the direction of electric motor rotation.
ENR – Plumbing and Water Management (PVC Materials)
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Select tools and materials based on application
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Cut and assemble plastic pipe
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Install drainage systems or components.
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Install components of irrigation systems for specific applications
Team:
Small Engines - single or multi cylinder engines (roughly 30 HP or less?) OHV engines
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Perform recommended periodic service jobs (as found in operator’s manuals).
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Use measuring tools and test instruments such as micrometer and telescoping gauges, dial indicator,
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Remove, service and replace components.
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Test and service batteries, charging, lighting, warning and cranking systems
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Select and use engine overhaul equipment, including valve, cylinder, piston, seal and bearing tools.
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Service and maintain fuel, air intake and exhaust, cooling and lubrication systems
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Structures
Welding – SMAW (6010, 6011, 7018)
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Select arc welding machines and accessories.
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Read drawings and welding symbols.
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Test weld quality.
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Select, assemble and check welding equipment and supplies.
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Operate welding equipment and accessories for metal joining operations
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Read metal-working plans and prints
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