Business Development Centre

Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate

A project of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

Online Modules

Considering a career in agriculture and don’t know where to start? Landed a job on a farm in Ontario and lookingfor an overview of how an operation works and ways to keep yourself safe? Want to showcase some newagricultural knowledge and transferable skills on your resume to position yourself above the competition? Whether you are new to agriculture or looking for a refresher course, the Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety andAwareness Certifi cate will help to set you up for success working on a farm.

Course Objective

This online Certificate includes several e-learning modules designed to provide:

• Careers in the Agricultural Sector
• Agricultural Worker Health and Safety Regulations
• Agricultural Workplace Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Farm Equipment Operation and Safety
• Livestock Operations
• Crop Operations

Who should take the Courses?

The courses are directed at individuals in Ontario that are new to the agriculture industry or in need of a refresher course.

They are self-directed online courses structured to be completed at your own pace over a couple of days or all at once. These modules will provide the base knowledge that will give you more confidence in your abilities and
knowledge of agriculture to prepare you for success.

The modules can be completed individually at any time and will take approximately 8-10 hours to complete. All modules must be completed to obtain the certificate. Quizzes are placed throughout the modules to test your
progress.

Enrollment is easy through this online registration process, and no previous education in the agri-food industry is necessary.

Fee

Register online for $99+HST

Contact the Business Development Centre directly to register a group of high school or post-secondary education students at a discounted rate of $79+HST. Phone: 1-866-222-9682

 

 

This project was funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative.