Appendix A:  Training Plans for Sheep Production 10

Learning Objectives

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D - Demonstrated

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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 __________________

Demonstrates personal safety habits when working around and operating farm machinery and livestock

Identifying 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

Describes proper clothing, and protective gear

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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 _____________________

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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

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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 sheep production

Develops a land management plan

Develops a farm plan

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Demonstrates the preventative maintenance:

·        checking oil and fuel levels

·        cleaning radiators

·        monitoring gauges

·        removing dust build-up

Interprets manuals of farm equipment

Identifies and describes the operational procedures 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

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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O - Observed

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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 ___________________

Understands the need for emergency equipment

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

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Describes and understands how the marketing system works for:

·        feed grain

·        sheep

Locates and interprets current market information

Identifies and describes the various kinds of markets used in sheep production.

Lists the advantages and disadvantages of each

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Learning Objectives

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Identifies the sheep’s behaviour patterns:

·        quietness/aggressiveness

·        herding habits

·        grazing

·        follow the leader

·        flocking instinct

·        habit formation

·        browsing

Identifies the sheep’s reaction to:

·        wind

·        loud noises

·        new setting

·        loud voices

·        aggressive actions

·        sun

·        dogs

·        water

·        other __________________

Demonstrates ability to look ahead and interpret a situation:

·        to avoid stress to the animal

·        to provide precautionary measures

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D - Demonstrated

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Demonstrates how to move sheep:

·        in groups

·        individually

Demonstrates how to:

·        throw a sheep

·        crutch a ewe

·        wean lambs

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Identifies the sicknesses and disorders among sheep

Describes the precautionary measures of prevention

Is able to perform basic animal first aid

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Identifies adequate water quality and supply