Appendix A:  Training Plans for Field Crop Production 10

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Identifies the major types of potential farm hazards such as:    

·        moving vehicles

·        speed and power of machines and moving parts

·        center of gravity (roll over)

·        working with groups of people around machinery

·        clothing, gloves, and footwear

·        rotation parts ( PTO, belts, chains, etc.)

·        hot surfaces and fluids

·        high pressure hydraulics

·        other ______________________

Demonstrates personal safety habits when working around and operating farm machinery

Identifies and describes situations which warrant:

·        use of ear plugs

·        eye protection

·        dust protection for breathing

·        location and accessibility of fire and First Aid equipment

Maintains the tools and shop in a clean and safe condition

Identifies safety guards, shields, safety devices and warning signs used on farm equipment

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Describes proper clothing, and protective gear

Demonstrates the safety hazards associated with small tools, jacks, winches, and other lifting equipment

Describes three basic components of a fire

Describes the three classes or types of fire

Lists the classes of fire possible related to:

·        a truck or tractor

·        a farm shop

·        other potential areas

Reads and interprets the labels on a fire extinguisher

Selects the proper extinguisher for the type of fire

Performs basic emergency First Aid procedures to:

·        restore breathing

·        choking victims

·        bleeding cases

·        victims of shock

·        other _____________________

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Demonstrates the following communication skills:

·        reading and forwarding messages

·        reading and interpreting charts

·        calculating seed and chemical rates

·        interpreting manuals

·        other _____________________

Demonstrates effective communication through:

·        choice of words

·        simple instructions and answers

·        concise, specific language

Composes and passes on messages and information through:

·        telephone messages on written notes

·        messages left and retrieved through voice mail and answering machines

·        messages delivered or received through faxes

·        face to face messages and information

Locates, sorts, and summarizes specific information from manuals and a variety of publications

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Develops an individual career profile

Identifies basic personal and employability skills

Prepares a personal time management system

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Describes the kinds of plans used in field crop production

Develops a land management plan

Develops a farm plan

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Demonstrates preventative maintenance including:

·        checking oil

·        checking fuel levels

·        cleaning radiators

·        monitoring gauges

·        removing dust build-up

Interprets manuals of farm equipment

Identifies and describes the operational procedure and safety hazards for:

·        screwdrivers

·        wrenches

·        pliers and cutters

·        hammers, mauls, chisels and punches

·        other ____________________

Identifies and describes the characteristics of and the safety hazards associated with:

·        mechanical jacks and winches

·        hand jacks and winches

·        hydraulic lifting equipment

·        other lifting devices

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Identifies the transportation regulations for moving farm equipment on public roads in terms of:

·        licensing

·        insurance

·        operator’s qualifications

·        types of roads

·        other ___________________

Describes the transportation regulations for the equipment in terms of:

·        width, height and length requirements

·        lighting

·        slow moving signs

·        clear visibility

·        seasonal restrictions

·        other ___________________

Understands the need for emergency equipment

Describes examples of tools and emergency equipment for farm equipment in transport

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Describes and understands how the marketing system works for:

·        grains

·        oilseeds

·        specialty crops

·        contracts

·        open markets

·        the Canadian Wheat Board

Locates and interprets current market information

Identifies and describes the various kinds of markets used in crop production and lists the advantages and disadvantages of each

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Identifies and describes the various crops grown in the local areas of Saskatchewan

Describes the factors which influence crop selection in a given area including:

·        soil types

·        climatic conditions

·        frost free days

·        other

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Identifies the different types and functions of crop production machinery

Describes the basic mechanical

principles of crop production machinery

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Lists the items to be checked in a pre-start walk-around inspection in terms of:

·        fluids

·        greases

·        oil levels

·        filters (air and fluid)

·        lubrication

·        engine start-up procedures

·        other  __________________

Identifies and interprets various gauges and controls

Demonstrates basic operating procedures of crop production equipment in terms of:

·        starting equipment

·        shifting, clutching and braking

·        operating power take-offs

·        using hydraulic systems

·        other __________________

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Identifies the characteristics of various kinds of tillage equipment to indicate the function and use and advantages and disadvantages:

·        cultivators

·        discers

·        harrows

·        seeders

·        other __________________

Performs a pre-start check of tillage equipment

Demonstrates basic skills in operating tillage equipment

Anticipates and identifies problems which can occur when operating tillage equipment

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Describes major components and operating mechanisms of combine equipment

Performs a pre-start check of combine equipment

Demonstrate the operational procedures of combine equipment

Interprets gauges and controls of combine equipment

Anticipates and identifies problems which can occur when operating combine equipment

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Describes the basic components and operating mechanisms of swather equipment

Demonstrates a pre-start check of swather equipment

Explains and demonstrates the operational procedures of swathing equipment

Anticipates and identifies problems which can occur when operating swather equipment

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Describes the basic characteristics and operating mechanisms of forage equipment

Demonstrates a pre-start or field inspection of forage equipment

Demonstrates basic skills in operating forage harvesting equipment

Anticipates and identifies problems which can occur when operating forage harvesting equipment

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Describes local soil and climatic conditions in a pre-determined location

Identifies various crop varieties suitable for the area

Completes an analysis of machinery required for the particular crop(s)

Analyses availability of markets and sale outlets

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Understands the concept of leveling land for irrigation purposes

Identifies the parts and function of land leveling equipment

Demonstrates the operational procedures of land leveling equipment

Identifies the safety hazards when using land leveling equipment

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Identifies the components and junctions of irrigation pumping equipment

Performs a pre-start inspection

Demonstrates proper start-up procedures

Describes and demonstrates proper procedures for:    

·        starting the pump

·        pressurizing the system

·        setting the pressure and speed

Describes the corrective procedure for seized pumps

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