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Fundamentals of Agriscience

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Fundamentals of Agriscience is an introductory course that provides students with a general overview of Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, the five pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and/or laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Fundamentals of Agriscience is an introductory course that provides students with a general overview of Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, the five pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and/or laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. Emphases of Fundamentals of Agriscience include introduction to agriculture, technology, The National FFA, leadership, forestry, soils, wildlife, plants, aquaculture, animals, woodworking, welding, small engines, electricity, and plumbing. It is strongly recommended that Fundamentals of Agriscience be a prerequisite for all other Grades 9-12 courses in the cluster.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Define agriculture and identify major divisions of the agriculture industry
  • Create a timeline listing major changes and accomplishments in the history of agriculture
  • Utilize technology to access, manage, and integrate agricultural information
  • Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to address agribusiness issues
  • Discuss the history and structure of agriscience education and its three-circle model
  • Identify components of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), including manageability, record keeping
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Agricultural Equipment Operators45-2091.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
  • Agricultural Workers, All Other45-2099.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers45-1011.00
  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals45-2093.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Routine tractors and small implements — operate safely under a senior operator's direction on a working farm.
  • Daily pre-shift inspections (fluids, tires, lights, hitches) — complete per the operation's checklist.
  • Hitching and unhitching of common implements — perform without supervisor prompting on routine equipment.
  • Personal protective equipment (rollover protection, hearing, respirators) — apply consistently.
  • Field maps and assignment sheets — read and follow on a defined parcel.
  • Refueling and basic lubrication — perform per the manufacturer's intervals.
  • Daily logs and acreage tallies — record accurately for the manager.
  • Routine PTO operation and safety — follow without exception.
  • Equipment storage and weather protection — execute per the operation's standards.
  • Two-way-radio communications with the boss and crew — use clearly during operations.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
72%
Placement Rate
64%