AGPR42B
Module 42B: Career Opportunities in Crop Production (Core)
Outcome
Explore occupations related to crop production.
Indicators
(a) Create a list of personal interests, skills and traits that could lead to a career in crop production.
(b) Investigate occupations related to crop production (e.g., agricultural economist, agrologist and soil and plant scientist).
(c) Research which crop production-related occupations are facing shortages and which are oversubscribed locally, regionally or provincially.
(d) Examine the roles, responsibilities, educational qualifications and personal and professional qualities common to people involved in crop production-related jobs.
(e)

Reflect upon personal suitability for a specific crop production-related occupation considering criteria such as:

  • initial and continuing education requirements;
  • duties and skills required for this occupation;
  • the work environment, including typical hours, shifts worked and locations;
  • current wages received in Saskatchewan and how these compare to the rest of Canada;
  • physical, mental and emotional stresses related to this occupation;
  • workplace hazards and safety considerations;
  • other occupations with which they interact;
  • apprenticeship and/or certification requirements in Canada and Saskatchewan; and,
  • future trends impacting the agriculture sector.
(f) Explore opportunities for underrepresented populations in the crop production industry.
(g) Research experience and qualifications for newcomers to enter the crop production industry.
(h) Communicate research findings related to crop production-related occupations through a display, brochure, video, presentation software, website or an oral presentation.
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