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Module 37:  Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Identifies the dangers and hazards associated with lifting equipment

 

Identifies unsafe, worn, or defective parts on any lifting equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates the ability to repair any lifting equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Identifies and explains:

·        licensing

·        insurance

·        Dangerous Goods Transportation Act

·        width, height, and length requirements

·        lighting

·        use of slow moving signs

·        clear visibility rules

·        seasonal restrictions

·        emergency equipment required in crisis of transporting machinery on public roads

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtains and knows the government and municipal guidelines for transporting farm equipment, trucks, or machinery on public roads

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 38:  Cattle Anatomy (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Describes the processes of rumination and digestion

 

Describes the digestive system functions and nutritional requirements of:

·        newborn calves

·        weanlings

·        feeder cattle

·        breeding animals

·        mature cows and bulls

 

Describes the effects that the different food types have on the reproduction and growth of cattle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepares and assesses feeding programs for various stages of the animal’s development

 

Completes feed analysis reports to prepare a feeding plan at different stages of development of the animal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifies the symptoms of common digestive diseases and disorders

 

Prepares a chart listing the digestive diseases and disorders, and their causes, prevention, medication and their remedies

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 39:  Culling and Breeding Plans (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Identifies the common health and/or physical qualities leading to culling cows and bulls

 

 

Reflects on and refers to breeding records when making decisions about culling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Completes an evaluation of an animal’s physical problems for a recommendation about treatment or shipping the animal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 40:  Specialized Livestock Equipment (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Identifies and prepares a list of specialized livestock equipment, and describes the major components

 

 

Identifies safety procedures and demonstrates proper operation and maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates the operation of:

·        weigh scales

·        feed mills

·        front end loaders

·        bale shredders

·        tub grinders

·        forage harvester

·        feed wagons

·        other _____________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 41:  Cattle Behaviour (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Identifies cattle behaviour in terms of herd instinct and flight distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates how to handle each animal differently according to the animal’s characteristics taking into consideration the risk to the animal’s health associated with common handling techniques

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 42:  Marketing Beef Cattle (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Describes the different marketing options and lists the advantages and disadvantages of each

 

Uses the correct terminology specific to marketing beef cattle (shrinkage, yield, backgrounders, feeders, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describes the grading system and categories

 

Lists all the factors that affect profit margins and how this influences marketing cattle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describes the different ways to transport cattle

 

Knows the rules and regulations on transporting cattle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designs and operates a marketing plan taking into consideration all of the above components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 43:  Pasture Management (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Uses the proper terminology for pasture management:

·        stocking rates

·        cow/calf units

·        rate of gain

·        forage production

·        others _____________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifies the environmental issues associated with pasture management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Completes a cost analysis of grazing cattle with all its components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifies the different concepts of pasture management and grazing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 44:  Animal Identification (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Demonstrates various methods of identifying animals

 

Compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of each method

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates the application of various methods in a safe way for the animal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designs a system of recording and filing the animal identification for each animal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 45:  Code of Ethics in Animal Practice (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

  

if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Knows and understands the Code of Ethics for Animal Practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates the use of the Code of Ethics for Animal Practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Working with Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization’s (SAFRR) Green Certificate Program is considered optional but recommended in order for students to receive high school credit as well as certification through the SAFRR Green Certificate program.  By having students enrol in the SAFRR Green Certificate Program, SAFRR can assist teachers with the identification of co-operating farmers-trainers as well as possible symposiums, field trips or demonstration sites. 

 

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