Agriculture

The SHSM–Agriculture enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Depending on local circumstances, this SHSM may be designed to have a particular focus – for example, on agricultural equipment or animal and crop science.

AMDSB has a vibrant agriculture program at Mitchell District High School with a focus on animal science.

Schools that offer this SHSM:

• Mitchell District High School

Apprenticeship Training	College
Arborist	Agricultural Equipment & Supplied Technical Salesperson
Blacksmith	Customer Support Representative
Dairy Herdsperson	Farmer & Farm Manager
Farm Equipment Technician	Technical Sales Specialist
Fruit Grower	Veterinary Equipment & Supplies Salesperson
Horse Groomer	Winery & Viticulture Technician
Parts Person
Swine Herdsperson
University	Workplace
Agricultural Chemist	General Farm Worker
Agricultural Inspector	Greenhouse Worker
Agronomist	Harvesting Labourer
Chemical Engineer	Mechanic Helper
Mechanical Engineer	Pet Groomer & Animal Care Worker
Soil Scientist	Specialized Livestock Worker
Veterinarian

Required Components for the Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major

• A bundle of ten grade 11 & 12 credits that comprises:
  • Four agriculture major credits
  • Three other required credits from the Ontario curriculum, in English, mathematics, and a choice of business studies or science
  • Two cooperative education credits tied to the sector
• Six sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs (three compulsory and a choice of three electives)
• Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector
• Reach ahead experiences connected with the student’s post-secondary plans
• Development of Essential Skills and work habits are required in the sector, and documentation of them using OSP

Agriculture Pathways Chart

	Apprenticeship		College		University		Workplace
	Gr.11	Gr.12	Gr.11	Gr.12	Gr.11	Gr.12	Gr.11	Gr.12
SHSM Major Credits (2 in each grade)	BMI3C, TTJ3O, TDJ3O, TMJ3E	TDJ4O, CGR4M, BDV4C, TTJ4E, TMJ4E	TDJ3M, TTJ3C, BMI3C	TTJ4C, TDJ4M, CGR4M, BAT4M	SPH3U, TDJ3M, SCH3U, SBI3U	SCH4U, BAT4M, CGR4M, SPH4U, SBI4U	TMJ3E, TDJ3O, TTJ3O, TCJ3E	TMJ4E, TDJ4O, TTJ4E, TCJ4E
English	ENG3C		ENG3C		ENG3U			ENG4E
Math	MBF3C			MAP4C		MDM4U	MEL3E
1 Credit in Science or Business	BDI3C, SBI3C, SCH4C		BDI3C, SBI3C, SCH4C		SBI3U, SCH3U, SCH4U		BDI3C, SVN3E, SNC4E
Co-op 2 credits	2 Credit Co-op Tied to SHSM Sector
Certifications	Certifications - Compulsory (3) Standard First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level A, General WHMIS				Certifications - Electives (3) Basic Electrics, Basic Hydraulics, Chain Saw Safety, Equipment Operation Safety, Fall Protection, Grain Grading, Hazardous Atmosphere and Confined Spaces, Large Animal Handling, Level 1 Fundamentals of the Combine, Level 2 Theory of Combine Settings and Adjustments, Lift Truck Training, Livestock Medicine, Lockout Procedures, Nutrient Management, Personal Protective Equipment in Agriculture, Pesticide Handling and Safety

Sector-Recognized Certifications and/or Training Courses/Programs

Three Compulsory
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level A	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)		Standard First-Aid
Three electives from the list below
Chainsaw Safety	Electric - Basic	Equipment Operaton Safety	Fall Protection
Fundamentals of the Combine - Level 1	Grain Grading	Hazardous Atmospheres & Confined Spaces	Hydraulics - Basic
Large Animal Handling	Lift Truck Safety	Livestock Medicine	Lockout/Tagging
Nutrient Management	Personal Protective Equipment - Agriculture	Pesticide Handling & Safety	Safe Lifting
Small Engines Maintenance	Theory of Combine Settings & Adjustments - Level 2	Tractors & Other Self Propelled Equipment

Notice: elective certification & training offerings vary between schools

Bundle of Grade 11 & 12 Credits

SHSM Credits
	Apprenticeship		College		University		Workplace
	Gr.11	Gr.12	Gr.11	Gr.12	Gr.11	Gr.12	Gr.11	Gr.12
Agriculture Major may include maximum of 1 Cooperative Education Credit	4 cr.		4 cr.		4 cr.		4 cr.
English	1 cr.		1 cr.		1 cr.		1 cr.
Math	1 cr.		1 cr.		1 cr.		1 cr.
Business Studies or Science or Additional Cooperative Education Credit	1 cr.		1 cr.		1 cr.		1 cr.
Cooperative Education	2 cr.		2 cr.		2 cr.		2 cr.
Total Number of Credits	9 cr.		9 cr.		9 cr.		9 cr.