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D3. Career Opportunities
By the end of this course, students will:
D3.1 describe careers in the green industries (e.g., landscape architect, forest manager, horticultural- ist, farm manager, turf manager, botanist, veteri- narian) and the education, training, and certifi- cation required for entry into these occupations;
D3.2 identify ways of acquiring knowledge and experience in green industry occupations (e.g., through part-time work experience, cooperative education, guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing);
D3.3 identify the size and composition of the labour force and the career opportunities avail- able in the green industries in their local and regional communities;
D3.4 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the green industries (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecond- ary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
D3.5 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for suc- cess in the green industries, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, writing, document use, computer use, oral communication, numeracy, thinking skills);
D3.6 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the green industries (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability, initiative, customer service);
D3.7 maintain an up-to-date portfolio that includes pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in areas related to the green industries (e.g., Passport to Safety certificate, technical reports, competency checklists, Ontario Skills Passport Work Plan), and explain why having a current portfolio is important for career development and advancement.
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