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 and effective tool use (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 identify common hand tools used in horticulture and describe their primary uses.
By the end of this course, you will be able to select the appropriate tool for a given task, considering efficiency, safety, and environmental conditions.
By the end of this course, you will be able to inspect tools before use to check for damage, defects, or safety concerns.
By the end of this course, you will be able to follow best practices for safe tool use, including posture, grip, and spacing around others.
By the end of this course, you will be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task and tool.
By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate safe behaviors when working around others, including communication and awareness of surroundings.
By the end of this course, you will be able to clean, store, and maintain tools to extend their useful life and ensure they’re ready for the next use.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify when to report damaged tools or remove them from use.
By the end of this course, you will be able to support a culture of safety by modeling good tool practices and reinforcing expectations with peers and volunteers.

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