Did my presentation today for the OSHA 501 Trainer Course. I passed the presentation part of the course. Written test is tomorrow. I didn't do that bad. But I need to work on some areas to tweak my presentation. I need more "SPICE". Shoot, if I knew that I would have eaten donni' denanche. lol :)

No Test Out and Hard Chairs.

I was hoping to test out today.  I don't know if the instructor actually knows the policy regarding students wanting to test out.  If he does know, but has decided to go off the reservation.  I wasn't upset about it.  It's just I know the subject material.  I've taken OSHA 511 and 30 hour.  I will be taking OSHA 501 on Monday thru Thursday, next week.  I'll have to talk to Bert about this. 

What really bothered me were those hard plastic fold up chairs they have in the classroom.  I don't know how anyone in the academy administration can sit on those chairs for 8 hours a day.  It didn't help having a sore back from yesterday's inspection and assembly activity with the new ranch equipment. 

Good news though, I passed all four tests today.  I have 11 more to go. 

I'm going to stop by OSHA Consultation next week to find out which Construction Companies here on island have not been cited the last 5 years.  I'm on the OJT program now.  I'd rather find a company that has an outstanding safety program.  Than training with a company who doesn't have a sincere safety program. 

I was not able to test out this morning. The instructor wanted me to ask the Education Director's permission to test out. He doesn't know that I am also an instructor and do know the exact policy of the Trades Academy regarding students testing out. Oh well, I'll just go chat with the Education Director on Monday, when I'm at the main office taking OSHA 501. :)

Getting ready to head out to my Field Safety Class. I will test out this morning. I'm looking at 16 modules to complete. That's 16 tests of 10 to 20 questions/test. I know I'll pass this! :)

Later's Gators...heading down to HomeDepot to coordinate the delivery of my new ranch equipment and supplies, for tomorrow. It Begins! <><

Rhoda's Fish.

My appointment with the VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor was fruitful yesterday.  My entitlement for VocRehab was approved.  I'm back in the program after an 8 year hiatus.  The VA will help me with my ranch in regards to equipment and supplies.  That was approved, so I'll be heading down to my favorite hardware store-HomeDepot, to drop of the map to the liaison.  They'll deliver my order today or tomorrow. 

I'll also continue with my Safety Courses at the GCA Trades Academy.  The VA will pay for classes that may not be covered under the Guam Transportation Training Program.  While undergoing continuing training and OJT with Trades Academy, I'll be getting a nice stipend.  It's a lot more than I was making as an Electrician Helper working in construction.  After OJT, I'll be heading to the University of Guam this fall semester to finish off my degree.  So I can use that to obtain my Certified Safety Professional rating.  The VA will cover the tuition and school related expenses as well. 

I'll be getting a new computer system next month, not to mention, more equipment and supplies for the ranch. 

And, I learned yesterday that the GCA Trades Academy would like me to take the Assessment Program to get my journey man license as an Electrician.  The assessment program is in two parts the performance test and written test.  An experienced un-credentialed skilled worker will be able to participate in the Assessment Program and not have to go and take unnecessary courses just to get their technical rating upgraded.  So I'm on the list with the Academy and it's a new grant too.  So I'm not paying for anything. 

Wow, Qualified Journeyman Electrician and Safety Technician.  Not bad, huh. 

Going back to the VocRehab, I was asked if I can open up my ranch for other Veterans to see how I operate.  My ranch will become a model site for other Veterans to follow.  And since I took the Organic Inspectors Certification Class last year at the university.  I will be applying for Organic Certification, one of the first ranches on Guahan to do so.  I have a planned long term goal, that I will not repeat here.  It's something this island needs.  It's going to be a big part of my future ranch operations. 

My wife, Rhoda, had a dream the other night.  That she shared with me during our chat last night.  I will share it with you all here. 

Rhoda (2/2/2011 10:12:54 PM): maybe GOd showed me that dream so I can understand you

 i was fishing
 i had 3 fishing line
all of them get's a fish even without a bait

 i had a hard time keeping the fish
 because the 3 baits are eaten

 BUT, since the line is not durable
because that fishing activity was unplanned
 so i was unprepared to get the BIG FISH

God's message to me
 In order to get the BIG blessings
we have to PREPARE
PREPAring the RANCH
is a way to BIG blessing

that's why I said I understand if you couldn't come
 go ahead and prepare the ranch
 so we can tithe bigger


The Blessings from the ranch operations, VA Stipend and Voc Rehab, my VA disability % upgrade (in a couple of months), and course instructor at the Trades Academy are coming to past.  I'm really excited for the new year!  I am so thankful to God for what is coming down the pipe. 

Things are looking good. Think Positive.