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Preparing for Sheep Production 10, 20, 30

The courses in the ATEC Program focus on the skills and abilities required at the technician level of sheep production.  Students are expected to achieve the basic competencies outlined throughout the course by: 

·        engaging in hands-on, practical experiences with knowledgeable experts in sheep production

·        monitoring progress using checklists at key points throughout the course.  These checklists should be self-assessed and verified by the farmers-trainers as well as by the teacher.

The key factor to successful achievement of the basic competencies is the contribution made by the co-operating farmer-trainer.  In order to establish a successful relationship, expectations should be discussed, defined and mutually agreed upon by the co-operating farmers-trainers and the teacher.   Teachers should refer to the “Guidelines for Work Study”, a section of the Practical and Applied Arts Handbook (2003), for specific direction.  

Teachers should also prepare an inventory of other community resources, work study opportunities and field trip or demonstration sites prior to implementing Sheep Production 10, 20, 30.

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