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Module 1: Farm Safety (Core)
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Identifies the major types of potential farm hazards: · 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 __________________
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Demonstrates personal safety habits when working around and operating farm machinery
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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
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Maintains the tools and shop in a clean and safe condition
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Identifies safety guards, shields, and other safety devices and warning signs used on farm equipment
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Describes proper clothing and protective gear
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Demonstrates the safety hazards associated with small tools, jacks, winches, and other lifting equipment
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Describes three basic components of a fire
Describes the three classes or types of fire
Lists the classes of fire possible in: · a truck or tractor · a farm shop · other potential areas
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Reads and interprets the labels on a fire extinguisher
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Selects the proper extinguisher for the type of fire
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Performs basic emergency first aid procedures to: · restore breathing · choking victims · bleeding cases · victims of shock · other _____________________
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Module 2: Communications (Core)
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Demonstrates the following communication skills: · reading and forwarding messages · reading and interpreting charts · interpreting manuals · other _____________________
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Demonstrates effective communication through: · choice of words · simple instructions and answers · concise, specific language
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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
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Locates, sorts, and summarizes specific information for manuals and a variety of publications
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Module 3: Career Exploration (Core)
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Develops an individual career profile
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Identifies basic personal and employability skills
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Prepares a personal time management system
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Module 4: Planning for Dairy Production (Core)
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Describes the kinds of plans used in dairy production |
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Develops a land management plan |
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Develops a farm plan |
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Module 5: Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)
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Demonstrates preventative maintenance: · checking oil · checking fuel levels · cleaning radiators · monitoring gauges · removing dust build-up
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Interprets manuals of farm equipment
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Identifies and describes the operational procedure and safety hazards for: · screwdrivers · wrenches · pliers and cutters · hammers, mauls, chisels and punches · other ____________________
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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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Module 5: Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)
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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 ___________________
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Describes the transportation regulations for the equipment in terms of: · width, height and length requirements · lighting · slow moving signs · clear visibility · seasonal restrictions · other ___________________
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Understands the need for emergency equipment
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Describes examples of tools and emergency equipment for farm equipment in transport
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Module 6: Marketing (Core)
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Describes and understands how the marketing system works for: · feed grain · dairy cattle
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Locates and interprets current market information
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Identifies and describes the various kinds of markets used in dairy production
Lists the advantages and disadvantages of each
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Module 7: Dairy Animal Behaviour (Core)
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Describes dairy cattle behaviour in terms of basic physiology and structure of the animal
Describes the concept of flight distance, herd instinct and techniques to minimize accidents and health hazards when handling dairy cattle
Describes vision, foot structure, and hearing of animals and how these structures affect the cattle’s behaviour
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Describes how the natural instincts of dairy cattle affect handling, facilities, feeding and operations around a dairy
Demonstrates handling practices that: · reduce noise stress · do not excite the animals · provide the best conditions for footing to reduce injury
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Identifies proper ways to restrain and handle a dairy animal using: · a halter · a rope · knot typing techniques · other ________________
Demonstrate the animal’s health associated with common handling techniques
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Module 8: Maintaining Dairy Facilities and Equipment (Core)
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