Agriculture SHSM
Explore how you can set goals and reflect on your experiences in the OYAP or Agriculture SHSM to not only earn your specialized diploma but also achieve the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada at the same time!
Career Pathways
- Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers 8252
- Arborists 2225
- Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades, and related occupations 7201
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 7312
- Pet groomers and animal care workers 6563
- Storekeepers and parts persons 1522
- Agricultural equipment and supplies technical salespersons 6221
- Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers 8252
- Customer support representatives 6221
- Technical sales specialists 6221
- Veterinary equipment and supplies salespersons 6221
- Agricultural chemists 2112
- Agricultural inspectors 2222
- Agronomists 2123
- Chemical engineers 2134
- Mechanical engineers 2132
- Other professional occupations in physical sciences 2115
- Veterinarians 3114
- General farm workers 8431
- Greenhouse workers 8432
- Harvesting labourers 8611
- Other trades helpers and labourers 7612
- Pet groomer and animal care workers 6563
- Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers 8252
How you can link your SHSM experiences with Award Canada:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 26 weeks, I will dedicate one hour a week to developing my skills in crop management through SHSM experiences, focusing on sustainable farming practices.
Example Assessor: SHSM Lead
ORB Category: Environment/Nature
ORB Subcategory: Plant Study
Example log for ORB: Practiced crop rotation techniques on a local farm, learned the importance of soil health and water management.
Example SMART Goal: For 13 weeks, I will enhance my physical endurance by spending one hour a week engaging in physically demanding tasks such as harvesting, equipment maintenance, and livestock care during my SHSM placements.
Example Assessor: SHSM Lead Instructor or Placement Supervisor.
ORB Category: Gym/Personal Programs
ORB Subcategory: Strength Training
Example log for ORB: Participated in harvesting and equipment maintenance, building stamina and strength while working with farm machinery.
Example SMART Goal: I will volunteer one hour weekly assisting with farm operations at a local community farm, contributing to the sustainability of food production in my community.
Example Assessor: Community Farm Supervisor
ORB Category: Environmental
ORB Subcategory: Caring for public school or garden
Example log for ORB: Helped maintain the community farm, assisting with planting and irrigation setup for the growing season. Planted some carrots today.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Observe a skilled tradesperson in the agriculture sector, gaining first-hand experience through job shadowing. You will follow the daily tasks of a farmer, agronomist, or agricultural technician, learning essential skills such as soil analysis, equipment operation, or livestock care. As a team, reflect on your observations and discuss how these skills contribute to sustainable farming practices.
Example Assessor or Supervisor: SHSM Lead or Skilled Tradesperson
