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Author unknown.  (1980).  Dairy Farm Management, Albany NY: Delmar Publishers.

 

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.  (1996).  Dairy technician: Training curriculum, skill profile and performance standards.  Edmonton AB: Author.

 

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.  (1996).  Alberta Cattle Nutrition Course, Level 2

Edmonton AB: Author.

 

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.  (1996).  Alberta Animal Health Course – Level 2

Edmonton AB: Author.

 

Canadian Rural Information Service.  E-mail: cris@em.agr.ca.  Web site: www.agr.ca/policy/cris

Telephone:  1-888-757-8725.  Mailing address:  930 Carling Avenue, Ottawa ON K1A 0C5

 

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References

 

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.  (1996).  Dairy:  Training curriculum, skill profile and performance standards.  Edmonton AB: Author.

 

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Appendix A:  Training Plans for Dairy Production 10

 

Module 1:  Farm Safety (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

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 __________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, and other safety devices and warning signs used on farm equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 1:  Farm Safety (Core)

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

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 in:

·        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 _____________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 2:  Communications (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Demonstrates the following communication skills:

·        reading and forwarding messages

·        reading and interpreting charts

·        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 for manuals and a variety of publications

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 3:  Career Exploration (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Develops an individual career profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifies basic personal and employability skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepares a personal time management system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 4:  Planning for Dairy Production (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Describes the kinds of plans used in dairy production

 

 

 

 

 

Develops a land management plan

 

 

 

 

 

Develops a farm plan

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 5:  Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Demonstrates preventative maintenance:

·        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

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 5:  Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 6:  Marketing (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

Describes and understands how the marketing system works for:

·        feed grain

·        dairy cattle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Locates and interprets current market information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifies and describes the various kinds of markets used in dairy production

 

Lists the advantages and disadvantages of each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Module 7:  Dairy Animal Behaviour (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O

D

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 


Module 8:  Maintaining Dairy Facilities and Equipment (Core)

 

Student’s Name ___________________________   Farmer-Trainer___________________________

 

 

Learning Objectives

4if Student:

A - Assisted

O - Observed

D - Demonstrated

 

Completion

Date

 

 

Comments

A

O