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Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Technological Education
D3.2 describe the education, training, and certifi- cation required for employment in various occupations in the green industries;
D3.3 describe areas of specialization within the green industries (e.g., lighting systems, water fea- tures, irrigation systems, sawmill operation, sod farming, nursery production, dairy herd inspection) and the qualifications required to work in
these areas;
D3.4 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);
D3.5 identify the scope and strength of the labour force within the green industries regionally, nationally, and internationally;
D3.6 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);
D3.7 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the green industries, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., initiative, ethical conduct, accountability, entrepreneurship, customer service);
D3.8 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, reports, assignments, Ontario Skills Passport Work Plan), and explain why having a current portfolio is important for career development and advancement.
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