Agriculture
Farm Supervisor
The following are examples of job functions for a Farm Supervisor that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment
- Maintaining records including, but not limited to: quality control and production records, financial records, plant inventory, propagation, schedules, safety compliance, and pesticide/fertilizer records
- Developing work schedules and establishing procedures for farm workers and labourers
- Performing equipment and material requisition
- Coordinating with farm owner(s) on work plans/programs, and making recommendations for improvements, land preparation, fertilizing, planting crops, and cultivation
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Farm Supervisor
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Excel, Word)
- Automated Milking System (AMS) including evaluating data collected from the AMS for livestock health and performance
- Smartphones connected to AMS to receive relevant alerts
- Digital interfaces of other tools and equipment at the farm including webcams, digicams, devices, means of transport, and other tools with built-in detectors or electronic components
- Tools and applications for monitoring farm operations
- Gmail, MS Outlook, mobile devices for communication and collaboration
- ZOOM, WebEx, GoToMeeting, and similar applications to set up online/ video calls with stakeholders (owners and staff) to report on-farm activities
- MS Outlook, Gmail, and mobile devices, etc. to communicate, collaborate and share information with staff and owners, and other stakeholders
- Smartphones connected to AMS to receive relevant alerts Internet, and web platforms for:
- basic research/ fact checks of conditions of farm animals, equipment
- possible vendors and products
- online purchases
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Farm Supervisors
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 10 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 4 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 4 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 6 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 8 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 3 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
Herdsperson
The following are examples of job functions for a Herdsperson that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Formulating feeding programs
- Overseeing breeding programs
- Maintaining records including, but not limited to: livestock records, quality control records, production records, and work records and logs
- Barn and robot maintenance
- Managing automated milking systems
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Herdsperson
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Excel, Word)
- Automated Milking System (AMS)
- Smartphones connected to AMS to receive relevant alerts
- Digital interface of other tools and equipment at the farm, for example, barn and robot maintenance
- MS Outlook, Gmail, and mobile devices, etc. communicate, collaborate and share information with staff and owners, and other stakeholders
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Herdspersons
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 8 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 4 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 1 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 2 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 4 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 3 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 2 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||