Critical Competencies

Below, click "Yes" to a handful of competencies that you view as critical (most important) to learn for a career in the agriculture industry.
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  1. My Level:
    Secondary
    Postsecondary


  1. Work productively with a group or independently.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explore various career interests/options.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify organizational structures and chains of command in AFNR businesses.
    Yes
    No


  1. Maintain production and agribusiness records.
    Yes
    No


  1. Budget resources, as applied to the AFNR business, including capital, human, financial and time.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify financial concepts associated with production and profit.
    Yes
    No


  1. Investigate the meaning and methods of marketing in AFNR.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of biosecurity to the animal industry.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of a balanced ration for animals.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the male and female reproductive organs of the major animal species.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify land uses, capability factors and land capability classes.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify facilities needed to house and produce each animal species safely and efficiently.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain how modern equipment and handling facilities enhance the safe and economic production of animals.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the process of soil formation through weathering.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe interactions between groundwater and surface water.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and nonpoint source pollution.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe the functions of wetlands and differentiate types of wetlands.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of wetland management, creation, enhancement and restoration programs.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of recycling.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and explain environmental and safety concerns about the food supply.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain techniques and procedures for the safe handling of food products.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify quality and yield grades of food products.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and explain common weights and measures used in the food products and processing industry.
    Yes
    No


  1. Define ecosystem and related terms.
    Yes
    No


  1. Demonstrate techniques used to identify rock, mineral and soil types.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify characteristics of a healthy wildlife habitat.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe climatic factors that influence natural resources.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify the components and the functions of plant stems.
    Yes
    No


  1. Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and pathways of delivery.
    Yes
    No


  1. Prepare bills of materials to accompany plans and sketches.
    Yes
    No


  1. Construct and/or repair with wood and metal.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and demonstrate safe use and maintenance of tools.
    Yes
    No


  1. Service filtration systems and maintain fluid levels on power units and equipment.
    Yes
    No


  1. Perform pre-operation inspection according to manufacturers’ specifications and/or prevailing industry standards.
    Yes
    No





Dale Gruis
Instructor
Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
IA