About this Course
<div><b>Briefly describe what this course offers...</b></div><ul><li>Exam Readiness: Practice with the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format.</li><li>Dual Specialization: Training for both General Crop Farming and Livestock Farming.</li><li>Workplace Safety: Mastery of Japanese safety standards for machinery and chemicals.</li><li>Industry Language: High-frequency Japanese vocabulary used specifically on Japanese farms.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><b>Detailed Description / Syllabus</b></div><div><b>1. General Crop Farming (耕種農業)</b></div><ul><li>Cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers.</li><li>Soil management, pest control, and harvesting techniques.</li><li>Sorting, packing, and shipping standards for the Japanese market.</li></ul><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>2. Livestock Farming (畜産農業)</b></div><ul><li>Breeding and health management of cows, pigs, and chickens.</li><li>Feeding, cleaning barns, and milking protocols.</li><li>Biosecurity and disease prevention measures.</li></ul><div><b>3. Safety & Machinery Management (安全衛生)</b></div><ul><li>Safe operation of tractors, mowers, and power sprayers.</li><li>Preventing heatstroke and common farm injuries.</li><li>Emergency response and basic first aid.</li></ul><div><b>4. Technical Japanese (農業日本語)</b></div><ul><li>Understanding verbal instructions from Japanese farm supervisors.</li><li>Reading signs, chemical labels, and work schedules.</li></ul><div><b>Course Outcomes</b></div><ul><li>Pass the Agriculture Skill Assessment Test (General or Livestock).</li><li>Meet the language requirements for the SSW-1 Visa application.</li><li>Gain the practical skills needed to work immediately on a Japanese farm.</li><li>Understand Japanese labor laws and worker rights.</li></ul>