Following the curriculum workshops, we have stepped into the next phase of the Arborversity Horticulture Training Program: crafting the curriculum framework! As we begin developing this curriculum, we are seeking your feedback to ensure that the content we develop accurately represents the needs of public garden professionals. Thank you!

Please refer to this list of learning objectives related to safe lifting techniques (also repeated in the questions, below). To develop these learning objectives, we referred to information provided in the workshops regarding common tasks, challenges, and existing training at public gardens and arboreta, as well as suggestions from AI. Once finalized, we will use these learning objectives to guide the development of other curriculum content and materials, ensuring that what we create is relevant and applicable to public garden professionals.

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* 1. Rank the learning objectives in order of practical application, with those most applicable at the top. In other words, which of these learning objectives would have the greatest impact on you / your team’s ability to do your jobs well?

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* 2. When should an employee ideally achieve these learning objectives?

  Before starting the role Within the first week Within the first month Within the first three months Within the first year As they advance (beyond the first year)
By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the importance of proper lifting techniques for personal safety and team efficiency.
By the end of this course, you will be able to assess the weight, size, and shape of objects before lifting to determine the safest approach.
By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate correct body mechanics, posture, and hand placement for lifting, carrying, and lowering objects.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify situations where assistance, mechanical aids, or alternative methods are needed.
By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize common lifting mistakes and understand strategies to avoid them.
By the end of this course, you will be able to apply safe lifting principles in a variety of scenarios, including team lifts and volunteer coordination.
By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate and model safe lifting practices to colleagues, volunteers, or team members.
By the end of this course, you will be able to integrate safety awareness into routine work planning and task execution.
By the end of this course, you will be able to consider long-term health and sustainability when handling materials, reducing strain and risk over time.

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