INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Agricultural – Swine Herdsperson claim-verification table
Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026. Numerical, regulatory and time-sensitive information is qualified and linked to its authority.
| Type | Claim | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Agricultural – Swine Herdsperson is listed under Ontario trade code 640S. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | Agricultural — Swine Herdsperson performs the following duties: | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | Reads and interprets Code of Practices, Swine Canadian Quality Assurance procedures, Agriculture Safety Audit Procedures, and veterinarian recommendations/prescriptions;; Performs herd health and comfort maintenance;; Performs breeding/gestation procedures;; Performs farrowing procedures;; Manages nursery stock;; Performs manure management procedures;; Operates and maintains farm systems, vehicles, and equipment;; Operates and maintains farm mechanical equipment.. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Training | The Ontario apprenticeship is currently inactive. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Certification | Skilled Trades Ontario identifies Agricultural – Swine Herdsperson as inactive and not accepting new apprenticeship registrations indefinitely. Confirm any status change directly before planning. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Wages | Ontario hourly rates of $17.60, $21.15 and $32.50 convert to $35,200, $42,300 and $65,000 at 2,000 paid hours. | Open source ↗ | Verified calculation |
Wage calculations are broad employee estimates, not guarantees or business-income forecasts. Training delivery, fees, job opportunities and employer requirements can change.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Agricultural – Swine Herdsperson ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway
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