Agricultural Technology: Construction Introduction and Safety, 1st edition

For courses in agricultural technology.

Construction essentials, for the Agricultural Technology professional

Agricultural Technology: Construction Introduction and Safety covers construction principles, safety practices and essential skills needed for a successful career in agriculture and construction. It highlights skills such as math, tool use, rigging and leadership and includes a Basic Safety module aligned with OSHA’s 10-hour program. Instructors who are OSHA 500 certified can issue 10-hour OSHA cards to trainees who successfully complete the program.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

• Interesting videos related to topics, such as careers in construction, are linked from QR codes.
• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.