6 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $40,390. See full occupation profile →
Course
Agriscience Exploration
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Summarize the history of the National FFA organizationExplain the degrees and types of FFA membership. (SAE)Explain the types of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projectsDemonstrate proper record-keeping through an electronic format for an SAE projectDescribe the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the lab/shopDemonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) with specific power tools
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CTE Lab in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the career clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to the career cluster using approved research methodology, inDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for the selected program of studyApply enhanced leadership and professional career skills
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Fundamentals of Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Define agriculture and identify major divisions of the agriculture industryCreate a timeline listing major changes and accomplishments in the history of agricultureUtilize technology to access, manage, and integrate agricultural informationApply problem-solving and decision-making skills to address agribusiness issuesDiscuss the history and structure of agriscience education and its three-circle modelIdentify components of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), including manageability, record keeping
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Intermediate Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the impact of various agricultural commodities on Alabama’s economyCollect and input data utilizing electronic record keeping systemsApply advancements in agriculture technology as they relate to industry standardsDescribe the three-circle model as used in agriscience educationIdentify potential hazards to Alabama wildlife, forests, and forest professionalsExplain basic forest management practices
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Orientation to Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the impact of agriculture on daily lifeExplain the history, mission, components, and benefits of FFAIdentify plant structuresDifferentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction in plantsDescribe the four major components of soil, including organic and mineral matterObtain and communicate information about basic nutrition requirements of plants, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P)
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Pre-Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Define and utilize terminology related to animal scienceIdentify requirements for optimal animal healthDescribe signs of poor health in animalsExplain the proper methods for handling and restraining large and small animalsIdentify the proper foods to meet the nutritional needs of livestockEvaluate desirable characteristics based on breed standards of specific companion animals and/or livestock