Appendix B:  Training Plans for Field Crop Production 20

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Identifies potential farm hazards

Explains why these areas need cautionary attention

Describes the use of safety guards, shields and other safety devices used on farm equipment

Locates, reads, and comprehends warning messages on farm equipment

Describes the kind of proper clothing and protective gear (footwear, gloves, glasses, breathing devices, hearing devices) necessary to observe farm safety

Identifies the farm jobs that require these cautionary equipment

Demonstrates safe practice when using manual or power tools

Identifies safety precautions when using jacks and winches

Describes hazards associated with manual or power tool and other lifting equipment

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Identifies various fire hazards in a farm environment

Describes fire prevention strategies on farms

Identifies the different types of fires that can occur on a farm

Demonstrates basic First Aid skills required on a farm

Identifies the steps in handling emergency procedures that require police, ambulance and fire fighters

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Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills when:

·        reading and forwarding messages

·        reading and interpreting farm products

·        interpreting manuals

·        interpreting other types of communication

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication by using:

·        appropriate choice of words

·        simple instructions and answers

·        concise, specific language

Identifies the information and communication needs on the farm

Receives and passes on messages accurately in the following ways:

·        telephone messages with written notes

·        messages left and retrieved through voice mail or answering machines

·        messages delivered or received through faxes

·        face to face messages and information

·        e-mail or other computer generated messages

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Locates, sorts, and uses information contained in a variety of publications

Locates, sorts, and uses information retrieved from the Internet or other electronic sources

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Develops an individual career profile by identifying:

·        specific areas of interest

·        life experiences

·        areas of expertise

·        relevant experiences

·        strengths and abilities

·        activities and interests

·        dislikes or areas that need improvement

·        academic and non-academic strengths

·        other __________________

Researches career clusters and the range of occupational opportunities related to field crop production

Demonstrates use of time management skills

Prioritizes and prepares a personal time management system

Identifies more advanced personal and employability skills

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Identifies the kinds of plans used in a crop production operation

Develops the plans necessary to operate this type of farm

Develops a:

·        land management plan

·        farm management plan

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Demonstrates skills in machinery maintenance such as:

·        checking oil

·        checking fuel levels

·        cleaning radiators

·        cleaning filters

·        monitoring gauges

·        preventing dust build-up on screens or filters

·        other _____________

Identifies and describes a variety of different types of tools and their uses

Demonstrates correct selection and use of each tool

Distinguishes between a safe practice and an unsafe practice

Identifies and describes the characteristics of the common farm mechanical, hydraulic, and hand jacks and winches

Compares and contrasts the uses and efficiencies of the direct vertical, automotive, floor type, and any other type of lifting device

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Identifies the dangers and hazards associated with common lifting equipment

Describes the need for having emergency equipment which is required if the farm machinery has a crisis while in transport

Describes the transportation regulations for farm equipment and crops on public roads

Identifies and explains licensing, insurance, operator’s qualifications and the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act for handling all types of farm equipment on public roads

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Describes how marketing information is used in producing agricultural commodities

Describes the steps involved in marketing crops

Describes the various kinds of markets used in crop production

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Identifies the major components of seeding and cultivation equipment

Demonstrates a routine inspection and maintenance of cultivation and seeding equipment

Identifies the types of working patterns for tillage including:

·        back and forth

·        round

·        angled

·        width of turn strips

·        irregular shaped fields

Demonstrates how to minimize time wastage while achieving optimum coverage and care of the equipment

Describes the proper operating speed, depth of shovels, angle of penetration, and wing and machinery levels when operating cultivation and seeding equipment

Identifies and discusses the hazards with the operation of cultivation and seeding equipment

Demonstrates the ability to turn cultivation and seeding equipment

Describes and demonstrates:

·        turning radius

·        tractor-implement clearance

·        cornering methods

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O - Observed

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Describes the ways in which cultivation and seeding equipment can become plugged

Identifies methods for unplugging equipment

Describes and demonstrates filling and maintaining seeding equipment including:

·        pre-fill procedures

·        cleaning seed boxes

·        clearing tubes

·        preparing seed for filling

·        using of proper hoists

·        backing up and hooking up to seeding equipment

Describes how to protect the seed and seeding equipment from climate conditions

Describes and demonstrates how to monitor and maintain the depth adjustment of seeding equipment

Identifies and describes accurate seeding techniques 

Describes some of the causes and effects of seeding problems

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Describes the reason for the different types of fertilizer

Describes the safety procedures for handling the different types of fertilizer

Demonstrates how to handle fertilizer with the correct protective clothing and gear

Describes the storage requirements for the different types of fertilizer

Identifies the problems associated with storage

Describes the hazards associated with handling fertilizer

Describes the first aid and treatment procedures for fertilizer accidents 

Describes the different types of fertilizer applicators

Identifies the safety measures for operating the applicators

Describes and demonstrates how to service and maintain fertilizer applicators

Demonstrates the ability to operate a fertilizer applicator

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Describes the major components of swathers and combines

Performs basic routine inspections and maintenance procedures

Interprets the operating manuals

Demonstrates the ability to operate a swather including:

·        canvas speed

·        cutting height

·        operating of header

·        machine speed

Demonstrates the proper driving techniques for swathers including:

·        steering

·        speed

·        other

Describes why swathers become plugged

Demonstrates how to unplug swathers

Describes the major components and gauges of combines

Demonstrates the ability to operate a combine

Identifies and describes the safety procedures when working a combine

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Describes the early detection of weed infestation by describing the visual characteristics of newly emerged crop plants that distinguishes them from weeds

Describes techniques that minimize the spread of weeds

Describes integrated pest management

Identifies common insect pests found in crops

Describes the signs of damage and what to look for in monitoring crops

Identifies the damage done by non-insect pests

Describes ways in which farm practices could be changed to prevent problems.

Describes the environmental issues associated with the control of weeds and other pests

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Describe how to prepare gravity type irrigation systems for operation

Describes and demonstrates how to use eye judgement or surveying techniques to ensure that field pattern of ditches is efficient

Demonstrates how to make field ditches by adjusting the depth of the ditch for heavy or light soils

Demonstrates how to evaluate and monitor the water flow and condition of the ditches

Demonstrates the correct procedures to shut down the system and to operate a ditch filler

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Describes pipe type irrigation systems using:

·        appropriate implements

·        placement and hook-up pumping equipment

·        placing of pipe in field location

Demonstrates how to apply and control water flow to ensure the irrigation is done effectively and efficiently

Demonstrates how to evaluate and monitor the water flow

Demonstrates the proper procedure to shut down the irrigation system

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Learning Objectives

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O - Observed

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Demonstrates how to safely move irrigation pipe system

Demonstrates how to lay out and connect the pipe system

Demonstrates how to monitor and maintain the hand move type irrigation system during operation

Demonstrates the proper procedures to shut down the system

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Learning Objectives

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Describes the technology used in three-point hitches and front-end loaders

Describes and demonstrates the operation of hydraulics

Describes the hazards associated with operating front-end loaders and three-point hitch equipment

Demonstrates the precautions to be taken when operating the equipment

Demonstrates the start-up checks, maintenance and service of tractor attachments

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Learning Objectives

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Interprets and uses the operator’s manual for maintenance and repair of various components of forage production equipment

Demonstrates the ability to operate forage production equipment

Describes the types of problems that can occur with forage production equipment

Identifies the hazards of operation.

Demonstrates safe operational practices

Identifies the source of a plugging problem in forage equipment

Demonstrates the proper procedures for transporting forage equipment

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