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Grade 11, University/College Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe working practices as they relate to the green industries;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of the business and regulatory environment of the green industries;
D3. identify careers in the green industries, and describe the skills, education, and training required for entry into these occupations.
D1. Health and Safety
D2. Business and Regulatory Environment
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 identify the personal protective clothing and equipment needed to perform various green industry tasks safely, and use as required to ensure their own and others’ safety in the work environment (e.g., eye and ear protection; hand, head, and foot protection; sun protection; equip- ment guards);
D1.2 demonstrate an understanding of environ- mental and site-related hazards (e.g., land condi- tions; weather conditions; crew competence and organization; presence of utility lines, glass struc- tures, hanging limbs, chicots) and apply appro- priate safety measures for avoiding them (e.g., roping off an area, setting up caution signs, remov- ing hazards, implementing traffic control measures);
D1.3 demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe procedures for using and maintaining mat- erials, tools, and equipment (e.g., avoid moving parts and pinch points; perform a circle check of vehicles and equipment; check condition of materi-
als, hydraulic systems, and protective equipment; check oil and fuel levels);
D1.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe procedures for handling plants and/or ani- mals (e.g., dethorning plants, using ergonomic lift- ing techniques or devices, using hand protection, securing loads correctly for transport, understand- ing animal perception, avoiding actions that startle animals, using chutes and restraining devices);
D1.5 identify potentially hazardous situations in the workplace by conducting and documenting personal and workplace safety audits;
D1.6 identify sources of information about work- place hazards and how to avoid them (e.g., Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS], Passport to Safety);
D1.7 outline and comply with legislation for pro- tecting the health and safety of workers in the green industries (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, local by-laws, fire prevention regulations).
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify a variety of industry-related organi- zations (e.g., local growers’ associations; govern- ment departments; non-governmental organiza- tions), and demonstrate an understanding of their role with respect to the green industries;
D2.2 explain principles, concepts, and practices related to the marketing and distribution of com- modity products and/or services (e.g., product branding; advertising approaches such as health- and lifestyle-related campaigns; market opportunities and challenges such as exports and international/ interprovincial competition; distribution considera- tions such as shipping of live plants and animals, warehouse requirements, and product life);
D2.3 outline and comply with legislation and guidelines governing the quality and safety of green industry products and services (e.g., prod- uct quality regulations, grading standards, inspec- tion requirements, voluntary guidelines such as the Landscape Ontario guidelines for the landscaping industry).
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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