Farm Operations Manager
Competency-based
ONET: 11-9013.00
103
Skills
134h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Agriculture)
- Wild Pig Management (9 video series) Plus Instruction
- Introduction to Welding and General Welding Safety
- Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Exam
- Farm Safety Training; Agritourism, Animal Handling, ATVS/UTVS, Children on the Farm, Confined Spaces, Crop Storage & Handling, Farm Building, Farm Machinery, Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials, Lock Out/Tag Out
- AgSafe: Agricultural Safety Training Materials
- Introduction to Farming Basics
- Cow/Calf Course for Producers
- Transportation for Farmer/Rancher
- Small Engines Basics: 5 Modules
On-the-job training
- Operate in the workplace in a safe and effective manner
- Adhere to safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
- Perform machine operation, including start- up, emergency, and normal shutdown and manual functions to effectively and safely meet production and maintenance requirements (with operator present)
- Monitor machine operation and verify that performance meets production requirements
- Locate, interpret, and store machine operation and maintenance documentation
- Perform planned and unscheduled machine maintenance procedures in accordance with a company-approved maintenance plan
- Identify and use vehicle and farm equipment safety features including roll protection, occupant restraints, warning lights and signals
- Safely connect and adjust tools and implement using draw bar and three-point hitch attachments
- Store and maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe use
- Demonstrate proper three point of contact entry and exit procedures for equipment
- Plan lifting activities to avoid stress injuries
- Lockout defective or damaged equipment and plan repair or replacement procedures
- Select and use appropriate PPE for tasks
- Safely handle and store flammable and reactive liquids
- Demonstrate use of fire suppression equipment appropriate to electrical, flammable liquid, and flammable solid material fires
- Demonstrate basic first aid and CPR
- Identify unsafe behavior of visitors or patrons on the farm and take steps to prevent accident or injury
- Monitor, troubleshoot, install, and repair basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Adhere to mechanical power transmission safety rules
- Safely examine, troubleshoot and repair power transmission
- Lubricate equipment using correct lubricants and as recommended by manufacturer's guidance
- Perform a preventive maintenance procedure for a given machine to extend machine life and minimize downtime
- Perform predictive maintenance on a given machine to extend machine life and minimize downtime
- Read and interpret technical drawings of parts and assemblies
- Use hand tools to inspect, adjust/tighten and assemble/disassemble equipment and support preventive maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting activities
- Use hoists and other tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment
- Select and use troubleshooting methodologies to find malfunctions in machine systems to return the system to reliable, productive use in the shortest time possible
- Adhere to fluid power systems safety rules
- Interpret basic fluid power schematics and identify schematic symbols, process flow and operation of the components and systems
- Start up and shut down a hydraulic system and adjust system pressure
- Service a hydraulic filter to maximize hydraulic fluid cleanliness
- Add, change and properly dispose of waste hydraulic fluid
- Install and test components in a basic hydraulic circuit
- Troubleshoot a basic hydraulic circuit or rotary actuator circuit
- Adhere to pneumatic systems safety rules
- Service a pneumatic filter through inspection, drainage, and changes
- Install and maintain pneumatic conductors
- Start up and shut down a reciprocating air compressor and adjust operating pressure
- Troubleshoot a basic pneumatic system
- Test and adjust belt drive systems to operational specifications
- Test and adjust chain drive systems to operational specifications
- Diagnose and replace worn bearings
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems
- Adhere to electrical power and control system safety rules for electrical power and control systems
- Interpret electrical control and power schematics to ensure the operation of the components and system
- Adjust limit switches and electronic sensors
- Measure voltage, current and resistance in an electrical circuit to verify system operation and power levels
- Select, install, and test fuses and circuit breakers
- Install and test DC electric motors
- Install and test AC electric motors
- Test and repair machine electrical ground
- Replace electrical control wiring using terminal attachment
- Connect and test a DC power supply to ensure proper operation
- Perform maintenance welding to manufacture or repair parts, equipment, and other materials
- Adhere to safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations for welding
- Use an acetylene torch properly while using appropriate safety equipment and precautions to cut steel parts
- Perform basic welding with stick or wire welder and achieve necessary strength, resilience, shape and size requirements
- Prepare parts to be welded including degreasing, cleaning, grinding and inspecting
- Inspect welds for integrity and functionality
- Maintain the health and productivity of livestock
- Identify and demonstrate use of hand tools for fence and enclosure maintenance
- Install and maintain field enclosures and gates
- Install and maintain barbed wire fencing
- Install, test, and maintain electric fencing
- Install and maintain mesh wire fencing
- Construct geometrically sound brace and corner posts
- Conduct regular field evaluations of livestock
- Identify common livestock ailments and provide appropriate treatment
- Recognize signs of livestock sickness requiring veterinary intervention
- Monitor the growth and health of young livestock
- Maintain thorough records of births and associated data
- Perform tagging and identification functions for livestock tracking and record keeping
- Calculate proper dosage and administer topical and oral livestock medicines
- Locate and apply safety and precautionary information for livestock medications
- Safely move and quarantine sick animals for treatment
- Prepare and implement livestock feeding plan to ensure proper nutrition for growth and production
- Evaluate forage and grazing availability and determine when supplemental feeding is necessary
- Maintain permanent livestock catch pens
- Layout and assemble temporary livestock enclosures with panels or other reusable fencing
- Construct and maintain livestock shelters
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on barns and storage buildings
- Scout property for signs of invasive animal species and determine when trapping or abatement is necessary
- Safely approach and move around livestock
- Demonstrate safe loading and transport of livestock
- Safely use chemical treatments for soil, vegetation, and pest management
- Locate and follow safety and PPE information for chemicals
- Calculate chemical mixing and dilution ratios according to manufacturer labels and safety recommendations
- Apply chemical treatments for the control of noxious weeds and invasive plant species
- Collect soil samples and follow procedures for submitting to soil laboratory for evaluation
- Interpret and apply recommendations from soil testing to improve forage and commodity growth
- Perform ground speed and volume calculations to determine chemical application for broad area applications
- Conduct research to identify effective and cost-efficient commercial products for control of plant and animal pests
- Communicate with county extension and research institutions for expert recommendations on chemical treatments
- Safely utilize various forms of chemical application (Spin spread, backpack spray, tank spray, boom spray)
- Scout fields and pastures for pests and determine when chemical treatments are necessary
- Use GPS tools to measure areas for chemical applications
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair gasoline and diesel engines
- Diagnose common malfunctions of carbureted gasoline engines
- Conduct basic maintenance of small gasoline engines including oil, fuel, and filter changes
- Monitor and fill DEF fluid in diesel engines
- Legally use off-road fuels for cost efficiency
- Change parts on diesel and gasoline engines following manufacturer instructions
- Track and record profitability data
- Locate and track market price information for commodities and livestock
- Maintain records of expenses according to project
- Maintain records of income according to project
- Plan production activities to align harvest and sale timing with anticipated demand
- Implement soil and water conservation practices
- Identify and abate common causes of erosion
- Plan chemical treatments to avoid soil contamination and runoff
- Determine when irrigation is cost efficient and apply irrigation in accordance with conservation practices
- Monitor fueling stations and equipment for leaks or spills and implement safe cleanup protocols when necessary
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