Overview

 

The Agriculture Technician (ATEC) Program develops students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in six major areas of agricultural production.  These six areas of production are:

·        field crop and irrigated field crop

·        cow/calf

·        feedlot

·        dairy

·        sheep

·        pork.*

 

*  Initially, pork will be developed as an ATEC program but may eventually be elevated to a designated trade.

 

The courses within each area of production are organized into three levels of knowledge, skills and abilities:  introductory, intermediate, and advanced.

 

Introductory level modules (Level 10) help students gain knowledge and build the skills and abilities that are used in the day-to-day operation of the particular production sector.  These modules form the basis of further learning.  The range of experience and knowledge of students at the introductory level will vary from very little, or none, to considerable.  Those students with prior knowledge and experience should be assessed and given credit for the core modules as quickly as possible.  Optional modules should be used to enhance students’ knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

Intermediate level modules (Level 20) build on the competencies developed at the introductory level.  These modules broaden or refine the knowledge, skills and abilities used in the particular production sector.  Optional modules are used to enhance learning and address individual interests and learning needs.  These modules also help students direct their learning toward related careers, job opportunities, and post-secondary education.

 

Advanced level modules (Level 30) demand that students acquire a higher level of knowledge, skills and abilities in the particular production sector.  These modules encourage development of employability skills which help students gain entry into the workplace or related post-secondary program.

 

If articulation agreements are established, these courses could provide the desirable background and skills for farm employment or entry into related programs at public and vocational colleges, technical institutes, apprenticeship programs, and universities in Saskatchewan.

 

All of the courses have been prepared with the guidance of Saskatchewan Learning and follow the outline, format and required dimensions of the Saskatchewan Learning Practical and Applied Arts curricula.

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