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D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
D1. Health and Safety
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 and foot protection, head protection, sun protection, equipment guards);
D1.2 demonstrate an understanding of environ- mental and site-related hazards (e.g., land condi- tions, weather conditions, dangerous plants and animals, utility lines, glass structures, hanging limbs, chicots) and apply appropriate safety measures for avoiding them (e.g., roping off danger areas, removing hazards, setting up traffic controls);
D1.3 demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe procedures for using and maintaining materials, tools, and equipment (e.g., avoid mov- ing parts and pinch points; perform a circle check of vehicles and equipment; check condition of mater- ials, 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).
D2. Career Opportunities
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 describe careers (e.g., arborist, florist, herder, greenhouse worker, forester) in the sectors of the green industries and the education, training, and certification required for entry into these occupations;
D2.2 identify ways of acquiring knowledge and experience in green industry occupations (e.g., through part-time work experience, cooperative edu- cation, guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing);
D2.3 identify the size of the labour force and the employment opportunities available in the green industries in their local community;
D2.4 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 postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe working practices as they relate to the green industries;
D2. identify careers in the green industries, and describe the skills, education, and training required for entry into these occupations.
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