Seaweed Production NC II

TRAINING REGULATIONS
SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERY SECTOR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig City, Metro Manila
Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994
(Republic Act No. 7796)
Section 22, “Establishment and Administration of the National

Trade Skills Standards” of the RA 7796 known as the TESDA Act
mandates TESDA to establish national occupational skills
standards. The Authority shall develop and implement a
certification and accreditation program in which private industry
group and trade associations are accredited to conduct approved
trade tests, and the local government units to promote such trade
testing activities in their respective areas in accordance with the
guidelines to be set by the Authority.
The Training Regulations (TR) serve as basis for the:
1 Competency assessment and certification;

2 Registration and delivery of training programs; and
3 Development of curriculum and assessment instruments.
Each TR has four sections:
Section 1 Definition of Qualification – describes the qualification and defines the

competencies that comprise the qualification.
Section 2 The Competency Standards format was revised to include the Required
Knowledge and Required Skills per element. These fields explicitly state the
required knowledge and skills for competent performance of a unit of
competency in an informed and effective manner. These also emphasize the
application of knowledge and skills to situations where understanding is
converted into a workplace outcome.
Section 3 Training Arrangements - contain information and requirements which serve

as bases for training providers in designing and delivering competency-based
curriculum for the qualification. The revisions to section 3 entail identifying the
Learning Activities leading to achievement of the identified Learning Outcome
per unit of competency.
Section 4 Assessment and Certification Arrangements - describe the policies

governing assessment and certification procedures for the qualification.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERY SECTOR
Page No.
SECTION 1 SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION 1
SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 2 - 57
 Basic Competencies 2 - 18
 Common Competencies 19 - 28
 Core Competencies 28 - 56
SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS 58 - 112
3.1 Curriculum Design 57 -102
3.2 Training Delivery 102
3.3 Trainee Entry Requirements 103
3.4 List of Tools, Equipment and Materials 104
3.5 Training Facilities 110
3.6 Trainers’ Qualifications 111
3.7 Institutional Assessment 111
SECTION 4 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION 112

ARRANGEMENTS
COMPETENCY MAP 114
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 116
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 117
TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR
SECTION 1 SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION
The SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a

person must achieve to operate and maintain seaweed nursery, grow-out seaweed,
produce raw dried seaweed and market seaweed. These competencies are required to an
individual who will be engaged in seaweed production at economic scale, handling at least
one-fourth (1/4) to one (1) hectare of seaweed farm.
This Qualification is packaged from the competency` map of the Agriculture,

Forestry and Fishery Sector as shown in Annex A.
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
Code BASIC COMPETENCIES

500311105 Participate in workplace communication
500311106 Work in team environment
500311107 Practice career professionalism
500311108 Practice occupational health and safety procedures
Code COMMON COMPETENCIES

AGR321201 Apply safety measures in farm operations
AGR321202 Use farm tools and equipment
AGR321203 Perform estimation and basic calculation
Code CORE COMPETENCIES

AFF622305 Operate seaweed nursery
AFF622306 Grow-out seaweed
AFF622307 Produce raw dried seaweed
AFF622308 Market seaweed
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:
 Seaweed nursery operator

 Seaweed farmer/grower
 Seaweed trader
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TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR
SECTION 1 SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION
The SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a

person must achieve to operate and maintain seaweed nursery, grow-out seaweed,
produce raw dried seaweed and market seaweed. These competencies are required to an
individual who will be engaged in seaweed production at economic scale, handling at least
one-fourth (1/4) to one (1) hectare of seaweed farm.
This Qualification is packaged from the competency` map of the Agriculture,

Forestry and Fishery Sector as shown in Annex A.
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
Code BASIC COMPETENCIES

500311105 Participate in workplace communication
500311106 Work in team environment
500311107 Practice career professionalism
500311108 Practice occupational health and safety procedures
Code COMMON COMPETENCIES

AGR321201 Apply safety measures in farm operations
AGR321202 Use farm tools and equipment
AGR321203 Perform estimation and basic calculation
Code CORE COMPETENCIES

AFF622305 Operate seaweed nursery
AFF622306 Grow-out seaweed
AFF622307 Produce raw dried seaweed
AFF622308 Market seaweed
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:
 Seaweed nursery operator

 Seaweed farmer/grower
 Seaweed trader

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
2. Participate in 2.1 Team meetings are 2.1 Effective 2.1 Follow simple
workplace attended on time communication spoken language
meetings and 2.2 Own opinions are 2.2 Different modes 2.2 Perform routine
discussions clearly expressed and of workplace duties
those of others are communication following simple
listened to without 2.3 Written written notices
interruption communication 2.3 Participate in
2.3 Meeting inputs are 2.4 Organizational workplace
consistent with the policies meetings and
meeting purpose and 2.5 Communication discussions
established protocols procedures and 2.4 Complete work
2.4 Workplace systems related
interactions are 2.6 Technology documents
conducted in a relevant to the 2.5 Estimate,
courteous manner enterprise and calculate and
2.5 Questions about the individual’s record routine
simple routine work workplace
workplace procedures responsibilities measures
and matters 2.6 Ability to relate to
concerning working people of social
conditions of range in the
employment are asked workplace
and responded to 2.7 Gather and
2.6 Meetings outcomes provide
are interpreted and information in
implemented response to
workplace
requirements
3. Complete 3.1 Range of forms 3.1 Effective 3.1 Complete work
relevant work relating to conditions communication related
related of employment are 3.2 Different modes documents
documents completed accurately of 3.2 Basic
and legibly communication mathematical
3.2 Workplace data is 3.3 Written processes of
recorded on standard communication addition,
workplace forms and 3.4 Organizational subtraction,
documents policies division and
3.3 Basic mathematical 3.5 Communication multiplication
processes are used for procedures and 3.3 Gather and
routine calculations systems provide
3.4 Errors in recording 3.6 Technology information in
information on relevant to the response to
forms/ documents enterprise and workplace
are identified and the individual’s requirements
properly acted upon work
3.5 Reporting responsibilities
requirements to
supervisor are
completed according
to organizational
guidelines
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources May include:
1.1 Team members
1.2 Suppliers
1.3 Trade personnel
1.4 Local government
1.5 Industry bodies
2. Medium May include:
2.1 Memorandum
2.2 Circular
2.3 Notice
2.4 Information discussion
2.5 Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6 Face to face communication
3. Storage May include:
3.1 Manual filing system
3.2 Computer-based filing system
4. Forms May include:
4.1 Personnel forms
4.2 Telephone message forms
4.3 Safety reports
5. Workplace interactions May include:
5.1 Face to face
5.2 Telephone
5.3 Electronic and two-way radio
5.4 Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms,
non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols May include:
6.1 Observing meeting
6.2 Compliance with meeting decisions
6.3 Obeying meeting instructions

EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1 Prepared written communication following standard
format of the organization
1.2 Accessed information using communication equipment
1.3 Made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer
information effectively
1.4 Conveyed information effectively adopting the formal or
informal communication
2. Resource Implications The following resources should be provided:
2.1 Fax machine
2.2 Telephone
2.3 Writing materials
2.4 Internet
3. Methods of Assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
3.1 Direct Observation
3.2 Oral interview and written test
4. Context for Assessment Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
workplace or through accredited institution

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources May include:
1.1 Team members
1.2 Suppliers
1.3 Trade personnel
1.4 Local government
1.5 Industry bodies
2. Medium May include:
2.1 Memorandum
2.2 Circular
2.3 Notice
2.4 Information discussion
2.5 Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6 Face to face communication
3. Storage May include:
3.1 Manual filing system
3.2 Computer-based filing system
4. Forms May include:
4.1 Personnel forms
4.2 Telephone message forms
4.3 Safety reports
5. Workplace interactions May include:
5.1 Face to face
5.2 Telephone
5.3 Electronic and two-way radio
5.4 Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms,
non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols May include:
6.1 Observing meeting
6.2 Compliance with meeting decisions
6.3 Obeying meeting instructions

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
competencies and
workplace context
3.3 Observed protocols in
reporting using
standard operating
procedures
3.4 Contribute to the
development of team
work plans based on
an understanding of
team’s role and
objectives and
individual
competencies of the
members

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of team May include:
1.1 Work activities in a team environment with enterprise
or specific sector
1.2 Limited discretion, initiative and judgment maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a
team environment
2. Sources of information May include:
2.1 Standard operating and/or other workplace
procedures
2.2 Job procedures
2.3 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications
and instructions
2.4 Organizational or external personnel
2.5 Client/supplier instructions
2.6 Quality standards
2.7 OHS and environmental standards
3. Workplace context May include:
3.1 Work procedures and practices
3.2 Conditions of work environments
3.3 Legislation and industrial agreements
3.4 Standard work practice including the storage, safe
handling and disposal of chemicals
3.5 Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality
guidelines

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Operated in a team to complete workplace activity
1.2 Worked effectively with others
1.3 Conveyed information in written or oral form
1.4 Selected and used appropriate workplace language
1.5 Followed designated work plan for the job
1.6 Reported outcomes
2.1 Access to relevant workplace or appropriately
simulated environment where assessment can take
place
2.2 Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
3.1 Observation of the individual member in relation to
the work activities of the group
3.2 Observation of simulation and or role play involving
the participation of individual member to the
attainment of organizational goal
3.3 Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion
of issues and strategies in teamwork
4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a
simulated workplace setting
4.2 Assessment shall be observed while task are being
undertaken whether individually or in group

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
competencies and
workplace context
3.3 Observed protocols in
reporting using
standard operating
procedures
3.4 Contribute to the
development of team
work plans based on
an understanding of
team’s role and
objectives and
individual
competencies of the
members

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
3. Maintain 3.1 Trainings and career 3.1 Work values and 3.1 Appropriate
professional opportunities are ethics (Code of practice of
growth and identified and availed of Conduct, Code of personal
development based on job Ethics, etc.) hygiene
requirements 3.2 Company 3.2 Intra and
3.2 Recognitions are policies Interpersonal
sought/received and 3.3 Company skills
demonstrated as proof operations, 3.3 Communicati
of career advancement procedures and on skills
3.3 Licenses and/or standards
certifications relevant 3.4 Fundamental
to job and career are rights at work
obtained and renewed including gender
sensitivity
3.5 Personal hygiene
practices

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Evaluation May include:
1.1 Performance Appraisal
1.2 Psychological Profile
1.3 Aptitude Tests
2. Resources May include:
2.1 Human
2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
3. Trainings and career May include:
opportunities 3.1 Participation in training programs
3.1.1 Technical
3.1.2 Supervisory
3.1.3 Managerial
3.1.4 Continuing Education
3.2 Serving as Resource Persons in conferences and
workshops
4. Recognitions 4.1 Recommendations
4.2 Citations
4.3 Certificate of Appreciations
4.4 Commendations
4.5 Awards
4.6 Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or certifications 5.1 National Certificates
5.2 Certificate of Competency
5.3 Support Level Licenses
5.4 Professional Licenses

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Attained job targets within key result areas (KRAs)
1.2 Maintained intra - and interpersonal relationship in
the course of managing oneself based on
performance evaluation
1.3 Completed trainings and career opportunities which
are based on the requirements of the industries
1.4 Acquired and maintained licenses and/or
certifications according to the requirement of the
qualification
2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 Case studies/scenarios
3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Simulation/Role-plays
3.4 Observation
3.5 Third Party Reports
3.6 Exams and Tests
4. Context for Assessment Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE : 500311107
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
promoting career growth and advancement.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1. Integrate 1.1 Personal growth and 1.1 Work values and 1.1 Appropriate
personal work plans are pursued ethics (Code of practice of
objectives with towards improving the Conduct, Code of personal
organizational qualifications set for the Ethics, etc.) hygiene
goals profession 1.2 Company policies 1.2 Intra and
1.2 Intra- and interpersonal 1.3 Company Interpersonal
relationships are operations, skills
maintained in the procedures and 1.3 Communicati
course of managing standards on skills
oneself based on 1.4 Fundamental
performance rights at work
evaluation including gender
1.3 Commitment to the sensitivity
organization and its 1.5 Personal hygiene
goal is demonstrated in practices
the performance of
duties
2. Set and meet 2.1 Competing demands 2.1 Work values and 2.1 Appropriate
work priorities are prioritized to ethics (Code of practice of
achieve personal, team Conduct, Code of personal
and organizational Ethics, etc.) hygiene
goals and objectives. 2.2 Company 2.2 Intra and
2.2 Resources are utilized policies Interpersonal
efficiently and 2.3 Company skills
effectively to manage operations, 2.3 Communicati
work priorities and procedures and on skills
commitments standards 2.4 Managing
2.3 Practices along 2.4 Fundamental goals and
economic use and rights at work time
maintenance of including gender
equipment and facilities sensitivity
are followed as per 2.5 Personal hygiene
established procedures practices
2.6 Time
management

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
2. Evaluate 2.1 Terms of maximum 2.1 OHS procedures 2.1 Practice of
hazards and tolerable limits which and practices and personal hygiene
risks when exceeded will regulations 2.2 Hazards/risks
result in harm or 2.2 Personal hygiene identification and
damage are practices control skills
identified based on 2.3 Hazards/risks 2.3 Interpersonal
threshold limit values identification and skills
(TLV) control 2.4 Communication
2.2 Effects of the 2.4 Threshold Limit skills
hazards are Value -TLV
determined 2.5 OHS indicators
2.3 OHS issues and/or 2.6 Organization
concerns and safety and health
identified safety protocol
hazards are reported 2.7 Safety
to designated consciousness
personnel in 2.8 Health
accordance with consciousness
workplace
requirements and
relevant workplace
OHS legislation
3. Control 3.1 Occupational Health 3.1 OHS procedures 3.1 Practice of
hazards and and Safety (OHS) and practices and personal hygiene
risks procedures for regulations 3.2 Hazards/risks
controlling 3.2 PPE types and identification and
hazards/risks in uses control skills
workplace are 3.3 Personal hygiene 3.3 Interpersonal
consistently followed practices skills
3.2 Procedures for 3.4 Hazards/risks 3.4 Communication
dealing with identification and skills
workplace accidents, control
fire and emergencies 3.5 OHS indicators
are followed in 3.6 Organization
accordance with safety and health
organization OHS protocol
policies 3.7 Safety
3.3 Personal protective consciousness
equipment (PPE) is 3.8 Health
correctly used in consciousness
accordance with
organization OHS
procedures and
practices
3.4 Appropriate
assistance is
provided in the event
of a workplace
emergency in
accordance with
established
organization protocol

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
4. Maintain 4.1 Emergency-related 4.1 OHS procedures 4.1 Practice of
OHS drills and trainings and practices personal
awareness are participated in as and regulations hygiene
per established 4.2 PPE types and 4.2 Interpersonal
organization uses skills
guidelines and 4.3 Personal 4.3 Communication
procedures hygiene skills
4.2 OHS personal practices
records are 4.4 OHS indicators
completed and 4.5 Organization
updated in safety and
accordance with health protocol
workplace 4.6 Safety
requirements consciousness
4.7 Health
consciousness

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Safety regulations May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act
1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements
1.7 ECC regulations
2. Hazards/Risks May include but are not limited to:
2.1 Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise,
vibration, temperature, radiation
2.2 Biological hazards - bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites,
mites, molds, fungi, insects
2.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapors
2.4 Ergonomics
2.4.1 Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive
force, awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct
pressure, varying metabolic cycles
2.4.2 Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
3. Contingency May include but are not limited to:
measures 3.1 Evacuation
3.2 Isolation
3.3 Decontamination
3.4 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
4. PPE May include but are not limited to:
4.1 Mask
4.2 Gloves
4.3 Goggles
4.4 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
4.5 Face mask/shield
4.6 Ear muffs
4.7 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
4.8 Anti-static suits
5. Emergency-related May include:
drills and training 5.1 Fire drill
5.2 Earthquake drill
5.3 Basic life support/CPR
5.4 First aid
5.5 Spillage control
5.6 Decontamination of chemical and toxic
5.7 Disaster preparedness/management
6. OHS personal records May include:
6.1 Medical/Health records
6.2 Incident reports
6.3 Accident reports
6.4 OHS-related training completed

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Attained job targets within key result areas (KRAs)
1.2 Maintained intra - and interpersonal relationship in
the course of managing oneself based on
performance evaluation
1.3 Completed trainings and career opportunities which
are based on the requirements of the industries
1.4 Acquired and maintained licenses and/or
certifications according to the requirement of the
qualification
2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 Case studies/scenarios
3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Simulation/Role-plays
3.4 Observation
3.5 Third Party Reports
3.6 Exams and Tests
4. Context for Assessment Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting

COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
UNIT CODE : AFF321201
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to perform safety measures effectively and efficiently. It
includes identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place
in performing safety measures.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
of Variables
1. Determine 1.1 Work tasks are 1.1 Different work 1.1 Identifying work
areas of identified in line with tasks in farm tasks in farm
concern for farm operations operations operations
safety 1.2 Place for safety 1.2 Place and time 1.2 Determining
measures measures are for place and time
determined in line with implementation for
farm operations of safety implementation
1.3 Time for safety measures of safety
measures are 1.3 Different hazards measures
determined in line with in the workplace 1.3 Reading labels,
farm operations 1.4 Types of tools, manuals and
1.4 Appropriate tools, materials and other basic
materials and outfits outfits safety
are prepared in line 1.5 Preparation of information
with job requirements tools, materials 1.4 Identifying
and outfits effective/function
al tools,
materials and
outfit
1.5 Preparing tools,
materials and
outfits
1.6 Discarding
defective tools,
and materials
2. Apply 2.1 Tools and materials 2.1 Uses and 2.1 Using tools and
appropriate are used according to functions of tools materials in the
safety specifications and 2.2 Outfits and how workplace
measures procedures to wear it. 2.2 Wearing of
2.2 Outfits are worn 2.3 Expiration/shelf outfits
according to farm life of materials 2.3 Observing
requirements 2.4 Proper disposal expiration/shelf
2.3 Effectivity/shelf of expired life of materials
life/expiration of materials 2.4 Disposing of
materials are strictly 2.5 Environmental expired materials
observed rules and 2.5 Following
2.4 Emergency regulations emergency
procedures are 2.6 Emergency procedures
known and followed to procedures

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
of Variables
ensure a safework 2.7 Hazards 2.6 Identifying and
requirement identification and reporting of
2.5 Hazards in the reporting hazards in
workplace are 2.8 Communication workplace area
identified and reported skills
in line with farm 2.9 OSHS
guidelines
3. Safekeep/ 3.1 Used tools and outfit 3.1 Procedures of 3.1 Cleaning used
dispose tools, are cleaned after use cleaning used tools and outfit
materials and and stored in tools and outfits 3.2 Labelling and
outfit designated areas 3.2 Label and storing unused
3.2 Unused materials are storage unused materials
properly labeled and materials 3.3 Disposing waste
stored according to 3.3 Disposal of materials
manufacturers wastes materials
recommendation and 3.4 Manufacturers
farm requirements recommendation
3.3 Waste materials are on keeping
disposed according to materials
manufacturers, 3.5 Environmental
government and farm rules and
requirements regulations

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Work tasks Work task may be selected from any of the subsectors:
1.1 Crop Production
1.2 Post-harvest
1.3 Agri-marketing
1.4 Farm Equipment
2. Place May include:
2.1 Stock room/storage areas/warehouse
2.2 Field/farm/orchard
3. Time May include:
3.1 Fertilizer and pesticides application
3.2 Feed mixing and feeding
3.3 Harvesting and hauling
4. Tools, materials and outfits May include
4.1 Tools
4.1.1 Wrenches
4.1.2 Screw driver
4.1.3 Pliers
4.2 Outfit
4.2.1 Masks
4.2.2 Gloves
4.2.3 Boots
4.2.4 Overall coats
4.2.5 Hat
4.2.6 Eye goggles
5. Emergency procedures May include:
5.1 Location of first aid kit
5.2 Evacuation
5.3 Agencies contract
5.4 Farm emergency procedures
6. Hazards May include:
6.1 Chemical
6.2 Electrical
6.3 Falls

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
4. Maintain 4.1 Emergency-related 4.1 OHS procedures 4.1 Practice of
OHS drills and trainings and practices personal
awareness are participated in as and regulations hygiene
per established 4.2 PPE types and 4.2 Interpersonal
organization uses skills
guidelines and 4.3 Personal 4.3 Communication
procedures hygiene skills
4.2 OHS personal practices
records are 4.4 OHS indicators
completed and 4.5 Organization
updated in safety and
accordance with health protocol
workplace 4.6 Safety
requirements consciousness
4.7 Health
consciousness

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
to use farm tools and equipment. It includes selection,
operation and preventive maintenance of farm tools and
equipment.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
of Variables
1. Select and 1.1 Appropriate farm tools 1.1 Types and uses 1.1 Identifying farm
use farm tools are identified of farm tools tools for the work
according to 1.2 Characteristics 1.2 Checking the
requirement/use of functional conditions of
1.2 Farm tools are tools tools
checked for faults and 1.3 Checking tools 1.3 Reporting
defective tools for defects/faults defective tools
reported in 1.4 Segregation and 1.4 Using tools
accordance with farm reporting
procedures defective tools
1.3 Appropriate tools are 1.5 Uses of tools
safely used according and equipment
to job requirements
and manufacturers
conditions
2. Select and 2.1 Identify appropriate 2.1 Types and 2.1 Identifying
operate farm farm equipment operations of appropriate farm
equipment 2.2 Instructional manual farm equipment equipment for
of the farm tools and 2.2 Standards the work
equipment are operating 2.2 Reading
carefully read prior to procedures of instructional
operation farm equipment manual.
2.3 Pre-operation 2.3 Instructional 2.3 Conducting pre-
check-up is manual of operation check-
conducted in line with equipment up
manufacturers 2.4 Pre-operation 2.4 Identifying
manual check-up faults/defects of
2.4 Faults in farm 2.5 Equipment farm equipment
equipment are Specification 2.5 Reporting on
identified and 2.6 Procedures in defective farm
reported in line with calibrating and equipment
farm procedures use of equipment 2.6 Operating farm
2.5 Farm equipment used 2.7 Equipment faults equipment
according to its identification and 2.7 Following safety
function reporting procedures
2.6 Safety procedures 2.8 Operation of
are followed. equipment
2.9 Codes and
Regulations on

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
of Variables
environmental
protection
2.10 Safety and

keeping of
equipment every
after use
2.11 Safety measures
3. Perform 3.1 Tools and equipment 3.1 Cleaning 3.1 Cleaning tools
preventive are cleaned procedures of and equipment
maintenance immediately after use tools and 3.2 Performing
in line with farm equipment routinary check-
procedures 3.2 Maintenance up of tools and
3.2 Routine check-up and procedures of equipment
maintenance are farm equipment 3.3 Maintaining farm
performed 3.3 Storage of tools equipment
3.3 Tools and equipment and equipment 3.4 Storing tools and
are stored in 3.4 Designated equipment
designated areas in storage areas
line with farm
procedures

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Farm equipment May include:
1.1 Engine
1.2 Pumps
1.3 Generators
1.4 Sprayers
2. Farm tools May include:
2.1 Sickle
2.2 Cutters
2.3 Weighing scales
2.4 Hand tools
2.5 Measuring tools
2.6 Garden tools
3. Pre-operation check-up May include:
3.1 Tires
3.2 Brake fluid
3.3 Fuel
3.4 Water
3.5 Oil
3.6 Lubricants
3.7 Battery
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1 Correctly identified appropriate farm tools and equipment
1.2 Operated farm equipment according to manual
specification
1.3 Performed preventive maintenance
2. Method of Assessment Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
2.1 Direct observation
2.2 Practical demonstration
2.3 Third Party Report
3. Resource Implications 3.1 Service/operational manual of farm tools and equipment
3.2 Tools and equipment
3.3 Farm implements
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace or
at the designated TESDA Accredited Assessment
Center.

COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
to perform safety measures effectively and efficiently. It
includes identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place
in performing safety measures.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
of Variables
1. Determine 1.1 Work tasks are 1.1 Different work 1.1 Identifying work
areas of identified in line with tasks in farm tasks in farm
concern for farm operations operations operations
safety 1.2 Place for safety 1.2 Place and time 1.2 Determining
measures measures are for place and time
determined in line with implementation for
farm operations of safety implementation
1.3 Time for safety measures of safety
measures are 1.3 Different hazards measures
determined in line with in the workplace 1.3 Reading labels,
farm operations 1.4 Types of tools, manuals and
1.4 Appropriate tools, materials and other basic
materials and outfits outfits safety
are prepared in line 1.5 Preparation of information
with job requirements tools, materials 1.4 Identifying
and outfits effective/function
al tools,
materials and
outfit
1.5 Preparing tools,
materials and
outfits
1.6 Discarding
defective tools,
and materials
2. Apply 2.1 Tools and materials 2.1 Uses and 2.1 Using tools and
appropriate are used according to functions of tools materials in the
safety specifications and 2.2 Outfits and how workplace
measures procedures to wear it. 2.2 Wearing of
2.2 Outfits are worn 2.3 Expiration/shelf outfits
according to farm life of materials 2.3 Observing
requirements 2.4 Proper disposal expiration/shelf
2.3 Effectivity/shelf of expired life of materials
life/expiration of materials 2.4 Disposing of
materials are strictly 2.5 Environmental expired materials
observed rules and 2.5 Following
2.4 Emergency regulations emergency
procedures are 2.6 Emergency procedures
known and followed to procedures

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Four basic mathematical May include:
operation 1.1 Addition
1.2 Subtraction
1.3 Multiplication
1.4 Division
2. System of measurement May include:
2.1 English
2.2 Metric
3. Units of measurement May include:
3.1 Area
3.2 Volume
3.3 Weight
3.4 Length
EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Performed estimation
1.2 Performed basic workplace calculation
1.3 Applied corrective measures as maybe necessary
1.5 Written examination
3. Resource Implications 1.6 Relevant tools and equipment for basic calculation
1.7 Recommended data
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace
or at the designated TESDA Accredited
Assessment Center.

CORE COMPETENCY
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : OPERATE SEAWEED NURSERY
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude to
operate seaweed nursery. It includes conducting pre-
nursery activities, sourcing out propagules, planting
propagules, maintaining seaweed nursery, harvesting
propagules and carrying-out post-nursery activities.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1. Conduct pre- 1.1 Feasible nursery site 1.1 Site selection 1.1 Selecting
nursery is selected based on criteria: feasible nursery
activities industry standards  Bureau of site
1.2 Test planting is Fisheries and 1.2 Conducting test
conducted based on Aquatic planting
Bureau of Fisheries Resources- 1.3 Securing
and Aquatic Fisheries necessary
Resources-Fisheries Office Order documents
Office Order (BFAR (BFAR-FOO) 1.4 Accessing
FOO)  Fisheries capital and other
1.3 Necessary Administrative resources
documents are Order (FAO) 1.5 Preparing simple
secured for nursery  SEAFDEC project proposal
operation following  University of 1.6 Installing nursery
industry requirements the Philippines- structure
1.4 Capital and other Marine
resources are Science
accessed based on Institute (UP-
nursery requirements MSI)
1.5 Simple project  Seaweed
proposal is prepared Industry
for assistance Association of
1.6 Nursery structure is the Philippines
installed according to (SIAP)
plan and design. endorsed
literature
 HACCP
 Presence of
healthy wild
seaweeds and
other aquatic
plants
1.2 Test planting
1.3 Guidelines for
test-plot
1.4 Necessary
documents

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1.5 Capital and other
resources
1.6 Components of
simple project
proposal
1.7 Different tools,
materials and
equipment for
nursery
installation
1.8 Nursery
installation
1.9 Nursery
expansion
1.10 Occupational
Health and
Safety Standards
1.11 Good
Aquaculture
Practices
(GAqP)
1.12 FAO
1.13 FOO
1.14 Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPEs)
Values:
 Patience
 Perseverance
 Commitment
 Cost
consciousness
 Honesty
 Teamwork
 Time
management
2. Source out 2.1 Seaweed species is 2.1 Seaweed 2.1 Identifying
propagules identified according species seaweed species
to seasonality 2.2 Basic seaweed 2.2 Acclimatizing
2.2 Seaweed propagules taxonomy seaweed
are acclimatized for 2.3 Acclimatization propagules
temperature and method 2.3 Handling and
salinity requirements 2.4 Temperature and transporting of
2.3 Healthy seaweed salinity propagules
propagules are requirements 2.4 Acquiring
acquired based on 2.5 Characteristics seaweed
cross examination of healthy propagules
2.4 Seaweed propagules seaweeds 2.5 Conducting
are acquired propagules cross
examination

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Determined areas of concern for safety measures
1.2 Applied appropriate safety measures according to
industry requirements
1.3 Prepared tools, materials and outfit needed
1.4 Performed proper disposal of used materials
1.5 Cleaned and stored tools, materials and outfit in
designated facilities
3. Resource Implications 3.1 Farm location
3.2 Tools, equipment and outfits appropriate in applying
safety measures
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual
workplace or at the designated TESDA
Accredited Assessment Center.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
 Ability to work
with others
harmoniously
 Honesty
3. Plant 3.1 Propagules are cut 3.1 Propagules 3.1 Estimating
propagules according to the required weight: weight
required weight  100 grams 3.2 Cutting
3.2 Seaweed propagules  200 grams propagules
are tied in planting 3.2 Cutting 3.3 Tying propagules
lines based on techniques 3.4 Installing
culture method 3.3 Tying techniques planting lines
3.3 Planting lines are 3.4 Installation of and floaters
installed to nursery planting lines 3.5 Navigation skills
structures following 3.5 Weight 3.6 Swimming skills
GAqP estimation 3.7 Diving skills
3.4 Required floaters are 3.6 Boat operation
installed following 3.8 Practicing GAqP
3.7 Navigation
GAqP 3.8 Kinds of floaters
3.9 Floaters
installation
3.10 Use of weighing
scale
3.11 GAqP
4. Maintain 4.1 Weekly growth rate is 4.1 DGR formula and 4.1 Computing DGR
seaweed computed and computation 4.2 Monitoring water
nursery recorded using Daily 4.2 Foreign materials quality
Growth Rate (DGR) 4.3 Water quality 4.3 Cleaning
formula monitoring seaweed
4.2 Water quality  Using propagules
monitoring is done measuring 4.4 Disposing waste
using the appropriate instruments and foreign
measuring 4.4 Seaweed nursery materials
instrument patrolling 4.5 Maintaining
4.3 Foreign materials 4.5 Monitoring nursery
are removed and techniques structures and
disposed following 4.6 Waste set-up
GAqP and marine management 4.6 Monitoring and
pollution act  Removal and preventing pests
4.4 Nursery structures disposal and diseases
and set-up are  Cleaning 4.7 Patrolling
maintained according techniques seaweed nursery
to industry practices 4.7 Nursery structure 4.8 Recording skills
4.5 Pests and diseases and set-up 4.9 Visual analysis
are monitored  Knot tying skills
through ocular and techniques
cross examination  Adjusting
4.6 Prevention and techniques and
control measures procedures
are identified and  Replacement of
implemented detached
propagules

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
4.7 Seaweed nursery is  Repair nursery
patrolled following structure
industry procedures  Submerging of
nursery
structure
4.8 Different
diseases of
seaweeds
4.9 Disease
surveillance,
monitoring and
reporting
4.10 Signs and
symptoms of
diseases
4.11 Different
prevention and
control
measures
against pests
and diseases
4.12 Different
grazers
4.13 Marine Pollution
Act
4.14 GAqP
4.15 5S
4.16 PPEs
5. Harvest 5.1 Harvesting criteria 5.1 Harvesting 5.1 Monitoring
propagules data are recorded criteria data harvesting
and monitored based 5.2 Pruning criteria data
on industry practices techniques 5.2 Recording
5.2 Tools, materials and 5.3 Cutting harvesting
equipment are techniques criteria data
prepared in 5.4 Preparation of 5.3 Preparing tools,
accordance with harvesting tools, materials and
industry standards materials and equipment
5.3 Propagules are equipment 5.4 Pruning skills
pruned following 5.5 Boat operation 5.5 Boat operation
prescribed cutting and navigation
techniques skills
5.4 Boat is operated 5.6 Swimming skills
based on industry 5.7 Diving skills
practices
6. Carry-out 6.1 Propagules are 6.1 Packing 6.1 Packing
post-nursery packed according to techniques for propagules
activities established farm propagules 6.2 Dispersing
practices 6.2 Dispersal of propagules
6.2 Propagules are propagules 6.3 Segregating
dispersed according 6.3 Segregation of matured
to seaweed farmer’s matured seaweeds
purpose seaweed

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
6.3 Matured seaweed 6.4 Handling and 6.4 Handling and
cuttings are transport of transporting
segregated for drying seaweed seaweed
6.4 Handling of propagules propagules
propagules during 6.5 Propagules 6.5 Recording
transportation is production data propagules
performed based on 6.6 Waste production data
industry practices management 6.6 Cleaning and
6.5 Propagules 6.7 Record keeping storing tools,
production data are 6.8 Codes and materials and
recorded based on regulations equipment
industry requirements relating to 6.7 Disposing
6.7 Tools, materials and seaweeds wastes
equipment are 6.9 Solid waste
cleaned and stored in management
accordance with
HACCP and OSHS
6.8 Waste management
is practiced in
accordance with
environmental
regulations

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Farm equipment May include:
1.1 Engine
1.2 Pumps
1.3 Generators
1.4 Sprayers
2. Farm tools May include:
2.1 Sickle
2.2 Cutters
2.3 Weighing scales
2.4 Hand tools
2.5 Measuring tools
2.6 Garden tools
3. Pre-operation check-up May include:
3.1 Tires
3.2 Brake fluid
3.3 Fuel
3.4 Water
3.5 Oil
3.6 Lubricants
3.7 Battery
EVIDENCE GUIDE

Competency 1.1 Correctly identified appropriate farm tools and equipment
1.2 Operated farm equipment according to manual
specification
1.3 Performed preventive maintenance
2.1 Direct observation
3. Resource Implications 3.1 Service/operational manual of farm tools and equipment
3.2 Tools and equipment
3.3 Farm implements
Center.

VARIABLE RANGE
9.1.3 Environmental diseases
9.1.4 Ice-ice
9.2 Grazer
9.2.1 Sea turtle
9.2.2 Sea urchin
9.2.3 Star fish
9.2.4 Siganids
9.3 Barnacles
9.4 Oysters
9.5 Brittle star
10. Harvesting criteria data Harvesting criteria data may include:
10.1 Seaweed maturity
10.1.1 Planting date
10.1.2 Estimated period of harvest
10.2 Seaweed quality
10.2.1 Fully-grown
10.2.2 Presence of branchlets
10.2.3 Severe presence of disease(s)
10.3 Anticipated abnormal weather and tidal conditions
11. Tools, materials and Tools, materials and equipment may include:
equipment 11.1 Equipment
11.1.1 Water quality checker
11.1.2 Depth gauge
11.1.3 Global Positioning System (GPS)
11.1.4 500k capacity hanging weighing scale
11.1.5 15pax capacity motorized boat
11.1.6 3pax capacity non-motorized wooden
boat with katig
11.1.7 Two-way radio
11.1.8 Transistor radio
11.1.9 PPEs
 Gloves
 Goggles
 Face mask
 Snorkel
 Boots
 Paddle
 Flippers
 Hat
 Life vest
11.2 Tools
11.2.1 Floaters
11.2.2 Knives/Scissors
11.2.3 Anchor
11.2.4 Stainless steel table knife
11.2.5 4” scissor
11.2.6 Rechargeable flashlight
11.2.7 Battery flashlight
11.3 Materials
11.3.1 Seedling
11.3.2 Bond Paper
11.3.3 Pencil

VARIABLE RANGE
11.3.4 Eraser
11.3.5 Ruler
11.3.6 100pp record book
11.3.7 Clean sacks
11.3.8 50k capacity native bags
11.3.9 Native baskets
11.3.10 1000m soft ties
11.3.11 #10 (5mm) utility ropes
11.3.12 20L capacity pails
11.3.13 ordinary dippers
11.3.14 5x5m canvass/cover
11.3.15 Bamboo
12. Handling of propagules Handling of propagules may include:
12.1 Stocking
12.2 Piling
12.3 Covering of sargasum/leaves
12.4 Sprinkling
12.5 Loading and unloading
13. Propagules production data Propagules production data may include:
13.1 Location
13.2 Date harvested
13.3 Weight
13.4 Species

EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

1.1 Conducted pre-nursery activities
1.2 Sourced out propagules
1.3 Planted propagules
1.4 Maintained seaweed nursery
1.5 Harvested propagules
1.6 Carried out post-nursery activities
2.1. Motorized/non-motorized banca
2.2. Floating farm house
2.3. Farm tools (basket, knives, scissors, waterproof
flashlight, ropes, soft ties, nets, ballpeen hammer
“maso”, goggles)
2.4. Writing device
2.5. Logbooks
2.6. Tools/instruments
2.7. References (field guides, manuals)
3.1. Direct Observation
3.2. Demonstration
3.3. Oral questioning
3.4. Written test
3.5. Third-party report
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace or at
the designated TESDA Accredited Assessment
Center.

CORE COMPETENCY
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : OPERATE SEAWEED NURSERY
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude to
operate seaweed nursery. It includes conducting pre-
nursery activities, sourcing out propagules, planting
propagules, maintaining seaweed nursery, harvesting
propagules and carrying-out post-nursery activities.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1. Conduct pre- 1.1 Feasible nursery site 1.1 Site selection 1.1 Selecting
nursery is selected based on criteria: feasible nursery
activities industry standards  Bureau of site
1.2 Test planting is Fisheries and 1.2 Conducting test
conducted based on Aquatic planting
Bureau of Fisheries Resources- 1.3 Securing
and Aquatic Fisheries necessary
Resources-Fisheries Office Order documents
Office Order (BFAR (BFAR-FOO) 1.4 Accessing
FOO)  Fisheries capital and other
1.3 Necessary Administrative resources
documents are Order (FAO) 1.5 Preparing simple
secured for nursery  SEAFDEC project proposal
operation following  University of 1.6 Installing nursery
industry requirements the Philippines- structure
1.4 Capital and other Marine
resources are Science
accessed based on Institute (UP-
nursery requirements MSI)
1.5 Simple project  Seaweed
proposal is prepared Industry
for assistance Association of
1.6 Nursery structure is the Philippines
installed according to (SIAP)
plan and design. endorsed
literature
 HACCP
 Presence of
healthy wild
seaweeds and
other aquatic
plants
1.2 Test planting
1.3 Guidelines for
test-plot
1.4 Necessary
documents

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
Values:
 Patience
 Perseverance
 Commitment
 Cost consciousness
 Honesty
 Teamwork
 Time management
2. Prepare grow 2.1 Boat and engine are 2.1 Basic inspection 2.1 Inspecting
out farm inspected and tested procedures for boat and testing
for functionality and engine: boat and
2.2 Defective boat is  Gas engine
reported to immediate  Leaks 2.2 Reporting
authority following 2.2 Different Types of defective boat
standard workplace farm tools, 2.3 Preparing
procedures materials and tools,
2.3 Farm tools materials equipment materials and
and equipment are 2.3 Installation of farm equipment
prepared according to structure 2.4 Installing farm
work requirements. 2.4 Different culture structure
2.4 Farm structure is methods 2.5 Performing
installed and set-up in 2.5 Measurement measurement
accordance to culture activities activities
method selected 2.6 Different seaweed 2.6 Eliminating
2.5 Measurement grazers and
activities are done 2.7 Control measures controlling
according to farm plan for grazers grazers
2.6 Grazer are controlled 2.7 Small engine
following established repair skills
farm practices 2.8 Using hand
tools
2.9 Diving
2.10 Swimming
2.11 Calibrating
skill
2.12 Reading and
interpreting
manual
2.13 Safe keeping
of equipment
every after use
(housekeeping
skill)
2.14 Reading and
interpreting,
design lay-out
and systems
of grow-out
areas

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
2.15 Mathematical
Skills
3. Plant 3.1 Seaweed species to 3.1 Acclimatization 3.1 Identifying
seaweed be planted is identified methods for seaweed
propagules according to seaweeds species
seasonality 3.2 Characteristics of 3.2 Acclimatizing
3.2 Seaweed propagules healthy seaweeds seaweed
are acclimatized for propagules propagules
temperature and 3.3 Seaweed species 3.3 Handling skills
salinity requirements 3.4 Temperature and 3.4 Inspection
3.3 Healthy seaweeds salinity skills
are acquired based on requirements 3.5 Mathematics
cross examination 3.5 Cross examination skills
3.4 Seaweed propagules procedures 3.6 Acquiring
are acquired 3.6 Acquisition of healthy
according to planting propagules seaweeds
schedule 3.7 Planting schedule 3.7 Acquiring
3.5 Seaweed propagules 3.8 Planting culture seaweed
are planted in method propagules
accordance with 3.8 Planting
culture method. seaweed
propagules
4. Maintain 4.1 Monitor and compute 4.1 Daily growth rate 4.1 Monitoring and
seaweed farm growth rate using formula (DGR) and computing
Daily Growth Rate computation DGR
(DGR) formula 4.2 Types of foreign 4.2 Monitoring
4.2 Water quality materials water quality
monitoring is done 4.3 Water quality 4.3 Patrolling
using the appropriate 4.4 Different measuring seaweed farm
measuring instruments 4.4 Removal of
instrument 4.5 Seaweed farm foreign
4.3 Seaweed farm is patrolling materials
protected through 4.6 Comply with Calculation to
patrolling fisheries and determine
4.4 Foreign materials on Environmental salinity of
farm structures and Laws, Rules and water
seaweeds are Regulations 4.5 Monitoring
removed in 4.7 Monitoring skills
accordance to the procedures
4.6
Good Aquaculture 4.8 GAQP for
Practices (GAQP) seaweeds
5. Carry out 5.1 Seaweed sample 5.1 Different diseases 5.1 Performing
seaweed collection is done for of seaweeds seaweed
health laboratory analysis 5.2 Disease sampling
management 5.2 Disease sign and surveillance, 5.2 Identifying
symptoms are monitoring and disease signs
observed and reporting and symptoms
monitored through 5.3 Disease 5.3 Calculating
cross examination investigation disease
5.3 Prevention and protocol treatment and
control measures pest control

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
are implemented 5.4 Different prevention 5.4 Monitoring
based on result of and control disease sign
monitoring. measures against and symptoms
diseases 5.5 Implementing
5.5 Seaweed sampling preventive and
methods control
measures
6. Harvest 6.1 Harvesting criteria 6.1 Harvesting criteria: 6.1 Recording and
mature are recorded and  Seaweed monitoring
seaweed monitored based on maturity harvesting
industry practices  Seaweed quality criteria data
6.2 Decision for  Weather and 6.2 Making
harvesting operation tidal conditions decision for
is made based on  Prevailing prices harvesting
harvesting criteria 6.2 Decision making for operation
6.3 Tools, materials and harvesting 6.3 Preparing
equipment are operation different tools,
prepared in 6.3 Seaweed species materials and
accordance to 6.4 Seaweed diseases equipment
industry standards. 6.5 Foreign matter 6.4 Applying
6.4 Harvesting attachments harvesting
techniques are 6.6 Harvesting techniques
carried out according techniques for 6.5 Operating boat
to farming/ culturing grow-outs and 6.6 Inter-personal
methods and GAqP nursery farms such communicatio
6.5 Boat is operated as n skills
based on instructional  Untying of 6.7 Workplace
manual cultivation ropes safety skills
 Pulling of 6.8 Simple repair
cultivation ropes &
 Cutting of soft Troubleshootin
ties g skills
6.7 Quality of seaweed
crops
6.8 Awareness on
culturing method
 floating long
lines
 fixed-bottom
 raft
6.9 Handling
management
 boat capacity
 covering of
seaweed crop
6.10 Operation of boat
6.11 Awareness in
navigational lane
6.12 Recording
harvesting criteria
data

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
 Ability to work
with others
harmoniously
 Honesty
3. Plant 3.1 Propagules are cut 3.1 Propagules 3.1 Estimating
propagules according to the required weight: weight
required weight  100 grams 3.2 Cutting
3.2 Seaweed propagules  200 grams propagules
are tied in planting 3.2 Cutting 3.3 Tying propagules
lines based on techniques 3.4 Installing
culture method 3.3 Tying techniques planting lines
3.3 Planting lines are 3.4 Installation of and floaters
installed to nursery planting lines 3.5 Navigation skills
structures following 3.5 Weight 3.6 Swimming skills
GAqP estimation 3.7 Diving skills
3.4 Required floaters are 3.6 Boat operation
installed following 3.8 Practicing GAqP
3.7 Navigation
GAqP 3.8 Kinds of floaters
3.9 Floaters
installation
3.10 Use of weighing
scale
3.11 GAqP
4. Maintain 4.1 Weekly growth rate is 4.1 DGR formula and 4.1 Computing DGR
seaweed computed and computation 4.2 Monitoring water
nursery recorded using Daily 4.2 Foreign materials quality
Growth Rate (DGR) 4.3 Water quality 4.3 Cleaning
formula monitoring seaweed
4.2 Water quality  Using propagules
monitoring is done measuring 4.4 Disposing waste
using the appropriate instruments and foreign
measuring 4.4 Seaweed nursery materials
instrument patrolling 4.5 Maintaining
4.3 Foreign materials 4.5 Monitoring nursery
are removed and techniques structures and
disposed following 4.6 Waste set-up
GAqP and marine management 4.6 Monitoring and
pollution act  Removal and preventing pests
4.4 Nursery structures disposal and diseases
and set-up are  Cleaning 4.7 Patrolling
maintained according techniques seaweed nursery
to industry practices 4.7 Nursery structure 4.8 Recording skills
4.5 Pests and diseases and set-up 4.9 Visual analysis
are monitored  Knot tying skills
through ocular and techniques
cross examination  Adjusting
4.6 Prevention and techniques and
control measures procedures
are identified and  Replacement of
implemented detached
propagules

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
management 7.2 Management of 7.3 Recording
standards harvested seaweed seaweed
7.2 Wastes are disposed crop production
according to 7.3 Proper waste data
environmental disposal 7.4 Labeling
procedures 7.4 Handling of handled
7.3 Seaweed production seaweed crops seaweed
data are recorded 7.5 Seaweed 7.5 Transporting
based on industry production data and handling
practice 7.6 Labeling of of harvested
7.4 Harvested seaweeds seaweed crops seaweeds
are labeled based on 7.7 Computation of 7.6 Cleaning and
industry practices growth rate storing of
7.5 Handling of seaweed 7.8 Computation of tools,
crops during transport volume of harvest & materials, and
is performed based on profit equipment
industry practices 7.9 OSHS
7.6 Tools, materials and 7.10 Good
equipment are housekeeping
cleaned and stored in 7.11 4Rs (reduce, reuse,
accordance to recycle and
HACCP and OSHS recover)
7.12 HACCP
7.13 BFAR regulations
7.14 Waste
management
standards
7.15 Cleaning and
storing tools,
materials and
equipment
Values:
 Resourcefulness
 Efficiency
 Safety
consciousness
 Time management
 Teamwork
 Environment
consciousness
 Honest
 Risk taker
 Assertive
 Persistent
 Opportunity seeker

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Necessary documents Necessary documents include:
1.1 Fisherfolk registration
1.2 Boat registration
1.3 Letter of application
1.4 Site sketch plan
1.5 Health certificate of transboundary movement of
live seaweeds for aquaculture purposes
1.6 LGU applicable permits/licenses
2. Capital Capital may include:
2.1 Start-up
2.2 Expansion
3. Farm tools, materials and Farm tools, materials and equipment include:
equipment 3.1. Tools
3.1.1 Ball hammer
3.1.2 Floaters
3.1.3 Stainless steel table knife
3.1.4 4” scissor
3.1.5 Rechargeable flashlight
3.1.6 Battery flashlight
3.1.7 Transistor radio
3.1.8 Seed bin
3.1.9 Anchors
3.1.10 Sinkers
3.2. Materials
3.2.1 Clean sacks
3.2.2 50 k capacity native bags
3.2.3 Native baskets
3.2.4 1000m soft ties 1roll
3.2.5 #10 (5mm) utility ropes
3.2.6 20L cap. pails
3.2.7 ordinary dippers
3.2.8 100pp record book
3.2.9 5x5m canvass/cover
3.2.10 Straw
3.2.11 Sticks
3.2.12 Bamboo
3.2.13 Ropes
3.2.14 Sampling plastic bags with and without
holes
3.2.15 Cheese cloth or “Katsa”
3.2.16 Labelling pen
3.2.17 PPEs
 Gloves
 Goggles
 Face mask
 Snorkel
 Boots
 Paddle
 Flippers

 Hat
 Life vest
3.3. Equipment
3.3.1 500 K capacity hanging weighing scale
3.3.2 15pax cap. motorized boat
3.3.3 3pax cap. non-motorized boat with
katig
3.3.4 Two-way radio
4. Culture methods Culture methods include:
4.1 Shallow
4.1.1 Fixed/Line method
4.1.2 Floating raft method
4.1.3 Bottom stake method
4.1.4 Stationary method
4.1.5 Floating Cage method
4.1.6 Bamboo raft method
4.1.7 Plot method
4.2 Deep sea
4.2.1 Floating raft method
4.2.2 Bamboo raft method
5. Measurement activities Measurement activities includes:
5.1 Measuring total area of grow-out farm
5.2 Measuring length of ropes, bamboos and lines
5.3 Measuring distance between monolines and
propagules
5.4 Measuring biomass
6. Grazers Grazers include:
6.1 Sea turtle
6.2 Sea urchin
6.3 Star fish
6.4 Siganids
6.5 Barnacles
6.6 Oysters
6.7 Brittle star
7. Controlling of grazers Controlling of grazers includes:
7.1 Use of nets
7.2 Buffer plants
7.3 Hand picking
8. Seaweed species Seaweed species include:
8.1 Kappaphycus spp.
8.2 Eucheuma spp.
8.3 Gracilaria spp.

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Necessary documents Necessary documents include:
1.1 Fisherfolk registration
1.2 Boat registration
1.3 Letter of application
1.4 Site sketch plan
1.5 Health certificate of transboundary movement of live
seaweeds for aquaculture purposes
1.6 LGU applicable permits/licenses
2. Capital Capital may include:
2.1 Start-up
2.2 Expansion
3. Seaweed species Seaweed species may include:
3.1 Kappaphycus spp.
3.2 Eucheuma spp.
3.3 Gracilaria spp.
4. Healthy seaweed propagules Healthy seaweed propagules include:
4.1 Clean
4.2 Shiny
4.3 Young
4.4 Plenty of thalli
5. Floaters Floater may include:
5.1 High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic floats
5.2 Empty pet bottles
6. Water quality Water quality includes:
6.1 Salinity
6.2 pH
6.3 Temperature
6.4 Food Nutrients
6.5 Presence of Phosphorous
6.6 Nitrite and Nitrates
6.7 Turbidity
7. Measuring instruments Measuring instruments may include:
7.1 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Meter
7.2 Thermometer
7.3 pH meter
7.4 Secchi disc
7.5 Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate test kits
8. Foreign materials Foreign materials may include:
8.1 Drift wood
8.2 Sticks
8.3 Unwanted vegetation
8.4 Garbage
8.5 Mud
8.6 Plastics
8.7 Barnacles
9. Pests and diseases Pests and diseases may include:
9.1 Diseases
9.1.1 Fungal infection
9.1.2 Bacterial infection
14.9 Avoid throwing of trash and farm structures to the
water
14.10 Proper selection of healthy seaweeds for planting
14.11 Maintain two (2) or more farming areas
14.12 Ice-ice control - Proper spacing among propagules,
transfer of healthy seaweed in another area,
position farm structures parallel to current, removal
of infected thallus
14.13 Epiphyte and ice-ice control - Pruning of infected
thalli, transfer of culture area
14.14 Grazing control – fencing
15. Harvesting criteria Harvesting criteria includes:
15.1 Seaweed maturity
o planting date
o estimated period of harvest
15.2 Seaweed quality
o fully-grown
o presence of branchlets
o severe presence of disease(s)
Anticipated abnormal weather and tidal conditions
16. Harvesting techniques Harvesting techniques may include:
16.1 Untying of cultivation ropes
16.2 Pulling of cultivation ropes
Cutting of soft ties
17. Farming/Culturing methods Farming/Culturing methods include:
17.1 Floating long lines
17.2 Fixed-bottom
Raft
18. Management of harvested Management of harvested seaweed crops include:
seaweed crops 18.1 Washing of seaweed with seawater
18.2 Removal of ties, debris, macro-epiphytes, and
foreign materials
19. Seaweed production data Seaweed production data includes:
19.1 Location
19.2 Date harvested
19.3 Weight
19.4 Species
20. Handling of seaweed crops Handling of seaweed crops may include:
20.1 Stocking
20.2 Covering of sargasum/ banana leaves
20.3 Sprinkling
20.4 Loading and unloading
21. Labelling of seaweed crops Labelling of seaweed crops includes:
21.1 Date of harvest
21.2 Weight

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.1 Conducted pre-cropping activities
1.2 Prepared grow out farm
1.3 Stocked healthy seaweed cuttings
1.4 Planted seaweed propagules
1.5 Maintained seaweed farm
1.6 Conducted cross examination and applied disease
prevention and control measures
1.7 Conducted disease surveillance, monitoring and
reporting
1.8 Applied health management practices in seaweed
farms
1.9 Applied good seaweed farming practices
1.10 Harvested mature seaweeds
2.1 Actual/ simulated seaweed farm
2.2 All supplies, materials and equipment needed
during design, construction and operations of
seaweeds farms should be readily available at the
farm site such as:
o Knives, bolo
o Ball hammer
o Floaters
o Straw
o Sticks
o Goggles/snorkel, flippers
o Paddle
o Bamboo
o Ropes
o Screens
o Anchors/Sand bags
o Sinkers
o Banca/boat
o Booties
o Life vest
o First Aid
2.3 Measuring instruments : meter tape,
2.4 PPE
3.1 Direct/Actual observation and questioning
3.2 Demonstration
3.3 Written exam
3.4 Oral questioning
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace
or at the designated TESDA Accredited
Assessment Center.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE RAW DRIED SEAWEED
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to dry the newly harvested seaweeds, pack
and store dried seaweeds.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1. Dry the newly 1.1 Tools, materials, 1.1 Proper use of 1.1 Preparing tools,
harvested equipment and tools and materials,
seaweeds facilities are prepared equipment equipment, and
and cleaned following 1.2 Drying facilities
workplace procedures techniques and 1.2 Selecting drying
1.2 Appropriate drying procedures techniques
techniques are 1.3 Moisture content 1.3 Demonstrating
selected based on of seaweeds drying
production 1.4 Seaweed techniques
requirements sampling 1.4 Analyzing
1.3 Harvested seaweeds 1.5 PNS-BAFPS 85- moisture content
are cleaned and dried 2010 1.5 Cleaning and
according to
1.6 3R’s drying of
Philippine National seaweeds
1.7 5S
Standards (PNS) on
1.8 OSHS 1.6 Sampling
dried raw seaweeds
seaweeds
1.4 Seaweeds samples
Values: 1.7 Handling tools
are collected for
moisture content  Safety and health 1.8 Practicing PNS,
analysis consciousness 5S, OSHS and
1.5 Housekeeping is  Resourcefulness HACCP
practiced following 5S  Diligence
of Good housekeeping  Time
consciousness
 Cost-
consciousness
 Personal integrity
in doing routine
management
practices
 Perseverance in
executing routine
works
 Ability to work with
others
harmoniously
 Environmental
consciousness
2. Pack the dried 2.1 Tools, materials and 2.1 Proper selection 2.1 Selecting
seaweeds equipment are of packing appropriate
prepared for packing materials packing
purposes 2.2 Good practices materials
of sorting and
EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.1 Conducted pre-nursery activities
1.2 Sourced out propagules
1.3 Planted propagules
1.4 Maintained seaweed nursery
1.5 Harvested propagules
1.6 Carried out post-nursery activities
2.1. Motorized/non-motorized banca
2.2. Floating farm house
2.3. Farm tools (basket, knives, scissors, waterproof
flashlight, ropes, soft ties, nets, ballpeen hammer
“maso”, goggles)
2.4. Writing device
2.5. Logbooks
2.6. Tools/instruments
2.7. References (field guides, manuals)
3.1. Direct Observation
3.2. Demonstration
3.3. Oral questioning
3.4. Written test
3.5. Third-party report
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace or at
the designated TESDA Accredited Assessment
Center.

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Tools, materials, equipment Tools, materials, equipment and facilities include:
and facilities 1.1 Tools:
o Knife
o Scissor
1.2 Materials:
o Bamboo
o Net
o Wood
o Rattan baskets
o Sacks
o Canvass
1.3 Equipment:
o MC Analyzer
1.4 Facilities
o Solar dryer (green house)
o Elevated wooden flat form
2. Drying techniques Drying techniques include:
2.1 Hanging method
2.2 Elevated flat form
3. Philippine National Standards Philippine National Standards (PNS) include:
(PNS) 3.1 Moisture content
3.2 Clean anhydrous seaweeds
3.3 Impurities
3.4 Sand and salt
3.5 Color
3.6 Sampling
4. Tools, materials and Tools, materials and equipment include:
equipment for packing 4.1 Tools:
o Needle
4.2 Materials
o Ropes
o straws
o sacks (Polypropylene sacks)
4.3 Equipment:
o weighing scale

5. Foreign materials Foreign materials include:
5.1 Plastic
5.2 Sand
5.3 Stones
5.4 “Junk weeds”
5.5 Shells
5.6 Corals
5.7 Soft ties
6. Label Label includes:
6.1 Species
6.2 Source (area)
o *Date of harvest
7. Area Appropriate area includes:
7.1 Clean
7.2 Dry
7.3 Well-ventilated
EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.1 Carried-out appropriate drying techniques
1.2 Performed proper selection of packing materials
1.3 Observed good practices of sorting and packing
1.4 Carried-out the proper way of piling/ stacking
1.5 Selected appropriate area for storage
1.6 Practiced PNS for dried seaweeds
2.1 Storage room
2.2 Tool room
2.3 Solar dryer (elevated flat form, green house)
2.4 Writing device
2.5 Farm supplies
2.6 Logbooks
2.7 PNS manual
2.8 Packing materials (Polypropylene sacks)
2.9 Weighing scale
2.10 Moisture Analyzer
3.2 Demonstration
3.4 Written test
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace or at the
designated TESDA Accredited Assessment Center.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MARKET SEAWEED
in monitoring prevailing seaweed price, applying
marketing strategies and trading seaweed.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1. Monitor 1.1 Major producing and 1.1 Major producing 1.1 Determining
prevailing trading areas of and trading major producing
seaweed price seaweeds are areas of and trading
determined seaweeds areas of
1.2 Seaweed information 1.2 Seaweed seaweeds
is sourced through industry 1.2 Sourcing of
coordination with other stakeholders seaweed
farmers and 1.3 Seaweed information
cooperatives/ information 1.3 Monitoring
associations 1.4 Supply and seaweed price
1.3 Seaweed price is demand of Coordinating
monitored through the seaweed local skills
assistance of BFAR and international 1.4 Monitoring skills
and seaweeds 1.5 Source of 1.5 Communication
industry information and skills
sharing of price
bulletin (txt, call,
tv, e-mail,
internet, social
media)
1.6 Monitoring
methods of price
1.7 Logistical
handling
management
1.8 Interpersonal
communication
1.9 Recording
procedures of
prices
1.10 Communication
devices
1.11 Weighing
devices
Values:
 Resourceful
 Persevering
 Honest
 Organized
 Systematic

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
2.15 Mathematical
Skills
3. Plant 3.1 Seaweed species to 3.1 Acclimatization 3.1 Identifying
seaweed be planted is identified methods for seaweed
propagules according to seaweeds species
seasonality 3.2 Characteristics of 3.2 Acclimatizing
3.2 Seaweed propagules healthy seaweeds seaweed
are acclimatized for propagules propagules
temperature and 3.3 Seaweed species 3.3 Handling skills
salinity requirements 3.4 Temperature and 3.4 Inspection
3.3 Healthy seaweeds salinity skills
are acquired based on requirements 3.5 Mathematics
cross examination 3.5 Cross examination skills
3.4 Seaweed propagules procedures 3.6 Acquiring
are acquired 3.6 Acquisition of healthy
according to planting propagules seaweeds
schedule 3.7 Planting schedule 3.7 Acquiring
3.5 Seaweed propagules 3.8 Planting culture seaweed
are planted in method propagules
accordance with 3.8 Planting
culture method. seaweed
propagules
4. Maintain 4.1 Monitor and compute 4.1 Daily growth rate 4.1 Monitoring and
seaweed farm growth rate using formula (DGR) and computing
Daily Growth Rate computation DGR
(DGR) formula 4.2 Types of foreign 4.2 Monitoring
4.2 Water quality materials water quality
monitoring is done 4.3 Water quality 4.3 Patrolling
using the appropriate 4.4 Different measuring seaweed farm
measuring instruments 4.4 Removal of
instrument 4.5 Seaweed farm foreign
4.3 Seaweed farm is patrolling materials
protected through 4.6 Comply with Calculation to
patrolling fisheries and determine
4.4 Foreign materials on Environmental salinity of
farm structures and Laws, Rules and water
seaweeds are Regulations 4.5 Monitoring
removed in 4.7 Monitoring skills
accordance to the procedures
4.6
Good Aquaculture 4.8 GAQP for
Practices (GAQP) seaweeds
5. Carry out 5.1 Seaweed sample 5.1 Different diseases 5.1 Performing
seaweed collection is done for of seaweeds seaweed
health laboratory analysis 5.2 Disease sampling
management 5.2 Disease sign and surveillance, 5.2 Identifying
symptoms are monitoring and disease signs
observed and reporting and symptoms
monitored through 5.3 Disease 5.3 Calculating
cross examination investigation disease
5.3 Prevention and protocol treatment and
control measures pest control

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
3.7 Seaweed
Product
Standards.
3.8 Preparation and
keeping records
3.9 Computing for
seaweeds/
harvest, sales
proceeds, cash
flow, inputs and
output)
Values
 Harmonious
relationship with
buyers
 Honest
 Organized
 Systematic
 Courteous
 Patient
 Persevering

RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Seaweed information Seaweed information includes:
1.1 Local demand and supply
1.2 International demand and supply
1.3 Location of producing and trading areas
1.4 Prevailing price of seaweeds
2. Seaweeds industry Seaweeds industry includes:
2.1 Farmers
2.2 Processors
2.3 Traders
2.4 Exporters
3. Buyers Buyers include:
3.1 Seaweed traders
3.2 Farmer traders
3.3 Agent/Middle-man
3.4 Consolidators
3.5 Processors
3.6 Exporters
4. Selling points Selling points includes:
4.1 Volume of harvest
4.2 Premium quality of seaweed
4.3 Economic impact to the community
4.4 Environmental benefits
EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.1 Monitored prevailing seaweed price
1.2 Applied marketing strategies
1.3 Sold seaweeds
2.1 Ledger
2.2 Cell phone
2.3 Calculator
2.4 Writing device
2.5 Water transport
2.6 Weighing device
3.1 Demonstration
3.2 Observation
3.3 Third-party
3.4 Written exam
3.6 Portfolio
Center.

SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS
These standards are set to provide technical and vocational education and training
(TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when
designing training programs for SEAWEED PRODUCTION NCII.
They include information on curriculum design; training delivery; trainee entry

requirements; tools and equipment; training facilities; and trainer’s qualification.
3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN
TESDA shall provide the training on the development of competency-based

curricula to enable training providers develop their own curricula with the
components mentioned below.
Delivery of knowledge requirements for the basic, common and core units of
competency specifically in the areas of mathematics, science/technology,
communication/language and other academic subjects shall be contextualized. To
this end, TVET providers shall develop a Contextual Learning Matrix (CLM) to
include Technology, Science, Math, English/Communication, and Safety to
Environment. Includes also green technology, issues on health and drugs and cater
to person with disabilities (PWD’s).
Course Title: SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC Level NC II
Nominal Training Duration:

20 hrs Basic Competencies
72 hrs Common Competencies
560 hrs Core Competencies
Total 652 hrs
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of
a seaweed nursery operator, seaweed farmer/grower or seaweed trader to operate
seaweed nursery, grow-out seaweed, produce raw dried seaweed and market seaweed.
These competencies are required to an individual who will be engaged in seaweed
production at economic scale, handling at least one-fourth (1/4) to one (1) hectare of
seaweed farm.
To obtain this, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
management 7.2 Management of 7.3 Recording
standards harvested seaweed seaweed
7.2 Wastes are disposed crop production
according to 7.3 Proper waste data
environmental disposal 7.4 Labeling
procedures 7.4 Handling of handled
7.3 Seaweed production seaweed crops seaweed
data are recorded 7.5 Seaweed 7.5 Transporting
based on industry production data and handling
practice 7.6 Labeling of of harvested
7.4 Harvested seaweeds seaweed crops seaweeds
are labeled based on 7.7 Computation of 7.6 Cleaning and
industry practices growth rate storing of
7.5 Handling of seaweed 7.8 Computation of tools,
crops during transport volume of harvest & materials, and
is performed based on profit equipment
industry practices 7.9 OSHS
7.6 Tools, materials and 7.10 Good
equipment are housekeeping
cleaned and stored in 7.11 4Rs (reduce, reuse,
accordance to recycle and
HACCP and OSHS recover)
7.12 HACCP
7.13 BFAR regulations
7.14 Waste
management
standards
7.15 Cleaning and
storing tools,
materials and
equipment
Values:
 Resourcefulness
 Efficiency
 Safety
consciousness
 Time management
 Teamwork
 Environment
consciousness
 Honest
 Risk taker
 Assertive
 Persistent
 Opportunity seeker

Unit of Learning Assessment Nominal
Learning Activities Methodologies
Competency Outcomes Methods Duration
1.2 Complete  Read:
relevant work o Meeting protocols  Written
 Lecture
related examination
documents
o Nature of workplace
meetings  Written
 Lecture
o Workplace interactions examination
o Barriers of communication
 Complete work related
 Demonstration  Observation
documents
 Read instructions on work related  Written
 Lecture
forms/documents examination
 Practice: 
o Estimate, calculate and
record routine workplace
measures
o Basic mathematical  Demonstration  Observation
processes of addition,
subtraction, division and
multiplication
 Demonstrate office activities in:  Oral
o workplace meetings and  Role play evaluation
discussions scenario  Observation
 Perform workplace duties  Oral
scenario following simple written  Role play evaluation
notices  Observation
 Follow simple spoken language  Demonstration  Observation
 Identify the different Non-verbal  Written
 Lecture
communication examination

 Demonstrate ability to relate to
people of social range in the
workplace
 Gather and provide information in
response to workplace
requirements
1.3 Participate in  Identify:
workplace o types of workplace documents
meeting and and forms
discussion o kinds of workplace report
o Available technology relevant
 Written
to the enterprise and the  Lecture
examination
individual’s work
responsibilities
 Read and follow instructions in
applying basic mathematical
concepts
 Follow simple spoken language
 Gather and provide information in
response to workplace
requirements
2. Work in a team 2.1 Describe and  Describe the team role and  Group  Oral 4 Hours
environment identify team scope discussion evaluation
role and  Read
responsibility o Definition of Team
in a team. o Difference between team and
 Written
group  Lecture
examination
o Objectives and goals of team
 Identify different sources of
information

2.2 Describe work  Describe team goals and  Group  Oral
as a team objectives discussion evaluation
 Perform in setting team goals  Oral
and expectations scenario  Role play evaluation
 Observation
 Identify
 Written
o individual role and  Lecture
examination
responsibility
 Practice Interacting effectively  Group  Oral
with others discussion evaluation
 Read:
o Fundamental rights at work
including gender sensitivity
o Understanding individual  Written
 Lecture
competencies relative to examination
teamwork
o Types of individuals
o Role of leaders
3. Practice career 3.1 Integrate  Describe performance evaluation  Group  Oral 6 Hours
professionalism personal discussion evaluation
objectives with  Read:
organizational o Work values and ethics (Code
goals of Conduct, Code of Ethics,
etc.)  Written
 Lecture
o Understanding personal examination
objectives
o Understanding organizational
goals
 Demonstrate Intra and
Interpersonal skills at work

9. Healthy seaweeds Healthy seaweeds include the following:
9.1 Clean
9.2 Shiny
9.3 Young
9.4 Plenty of thalli
10. Water quality Water quality includes:

10.1 Salinity
10.2 pH
10.3 Temperature
10.4 Food Nutrients
10.5 Presence of Phosphorous
10.6 Nitrite and Nitrates
10.7 Turbidity
11. Measuring instruments Measuring instruments includes:
11.1 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Meter
11.2 Thermometer
11.3 PH meter
11.4 Secchi Disc
11.5 Ammonia, nitrite and Nitrate test Kits
Refractometer
12. Foreign materials Foreign materials may include:
12.1 Animal wastes and human wastes
12.2 Domestic waste
12.3 Soft ties
12.4 Greases and oils
12.5 Earth matters
Other metallic, plastic and glass materials
13. Signs and symptoms of Signs and symptoms of disease infection include:
disease infection 13.1 Cottony growth
13.2 Lesions such as mechanical damage cause by
boats, grazers, human, etc.
13.3 Whitist
13.4 Pale
13.5 Fragmentation
13.6 Discoloration
13.7 Mud envelop thallus
13.8 Enlarged thallus
13.9 Pit or holes on thallus
13.10 Presence of epiphytes, algal parasites and fouling
13.11 Dark color thallus
14. Prevention and control Prevention and control measures may include:
measures 14.1 Removal of infected seaweed
14.2 Total harvest for drying
14.3 Crop rotation
14.4 Water depth zoning
14.5 Sanitize nets, equipment and tools (sun drying,
application of 10% chlorine, washing freshwater,
soap, isopropyl alcohol)
14.6 Test plant
14.7 Daily farm visit (manual removal of pest and
grazers)
14.8 Disinfect seed stocks to eliminate detrimental
organism (application of red pepper, vinegar,
garlic)

health and safety o OHS indicators
procedures
o Organizational contingency  Written
practices examination
 Practice hazards/risks
identification and control
4.2 Evaluate  Describe effects of safety  Group  Oral
hazard and hazards discussion evaluation
risks  Read  Written
 Lecture
o Threshold Limit Value –TLV examination
 Practice reporting safety hazards  Role play  Observation
 Demonstrate evaluating hazards
and risks using communication  Demonstration  Observation
equipment
4.3 Control  Describe:
hazards and o Organization safety and health
risks  Group  Oral
protocol
discussion evaluation
o Company emergency
procedure practices
 Practice personal hygiene  Demonstration  Observation
 Practice drills on responding to  Demonstration
 Observation
emergency  Simulation
4.4 Maintain  Identify emergency-related drills  Written
 Lecture
occupational information examination
health and  Practice occupational safety and
safety health standards on personal  Role play  Observation
awareness records in the workplace
 Practice emergency related drills  Demonstration
 Observation
in the workplace  Simulation

COMMON COMPETENCIES
72 HRS
Nominal
Unit of Competency Learning Outcome Learning Activities Assessment
Methodology Duration
Method
1.Apply safety 1.1 Determine  Identify work tasks in farm  Lecture  Written (Total-7
measures in farm areas of operations  Discussion examination hrs)
operations concern for  Incomplete  Interview 1 hr
safety worksheet  Oral
measures  Power point questioning
presentation  Demonstration
 Video
presentation
 Discuss safety measures in a  Lecture  Written 1 hr
workplace during farm  Discussion examination
operations  Incomplete  Interview
worksheet  Oral
 Power point questioning
 Video
presentation
 Role playing
 Explain farm operations  Lecture  Written 1 hr
situations and period when to  Discussion examination
observe safety  Incomplete  Interview
worksheet  Oral
 Video
presentation
 Role playing

Nominal
Method
 Identify appropriate tools  Lecture  Written 2 hrs
 materials and outfits to be used  Discussion  examination
 Incomplete  Interview
worksheet  Oral
 Video
presentation
 Prepare tools, materials and  Lecture  Written 2 hrs
outfits for the farm operation  Discussion examination
 Power point  Interview
presentation  Oral
 Video questioning
 Demonstration

1.2 Apply  Enumerate uses and functions of  Discussion  Written (Total -11
appropriate tools and materials  Power point examination hrs.)
safety presentation  Interview 1 hr
measures  Video  Oral
presentation questioning
 Demonstration  Demonstration
 Explain procedures of wearing  Discussion  Written 1 hr

personal protective equipment  Power point examination
presentation  Interview
 Video  Oral


UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE RAW DRIED SEAWEED
required to dry the newly harvested seaweeds, pack
and store dried seaweeds.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
1. Dry the newly 1.1 Tools, materials, 1.1 Proper use of 1.1 Preparing tools,
harvested equipment and tools and materials,
seaweeds facilities are prepared equipment equipment, and
and cleaned following 1.2 Drying facilities
workplace procedures techniques and 1.2 Selecting drying
1.2 Appropriate drying procedures techniques
techniques are 1.3 Moisture content 1.3 Demonstrating
selected based on of seaweeds drying
production 1.4 Seaweed techniques
requirements sampling 1.4 Analyzing
1.3 Harvested seaweeds 1.5 PNS-BAFPS 85- moisture content
are cleaned and dried 2010 1.5 Cleaning and
according to
1.6 3R’s drying of
Philippine National seaweeds
1.7 5S
Standards (PNS) on
1.8 OSHS 1.6 Sampling
dried raw seaweeds
seaweeds
1.4 Seaweeds samples
Values: 1.7 Handling tools
are collected for
moisture content  Safety and health 1.8 Practicing PNS,
analysis consciousness 5S, OSHS and
1.5 Housekeeping is  Resourcefulness HACCP
practiced following 5S  Diligence
of Good housekeeping  Time
consciousness
 Cost-
consciousness
 Personal integrity
in doing routine
management
practices
 Perseverance in
executing routine
works
 Ability to work with
others
harmoniously
 Environmental
consciousness
2. Pack the dried 2.1 Tools, materials and 2.1 Proper selection 2.1 Selecting
seaweeds equipment are of packing appropriate
prepared for packing materials packing
purposes 2.2 Good practices materials
of sorting and
Nominal
Method
 Incomplete  Demonstration
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Wear personal protective  Discussion  Written 0.5 hr
equipment  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Prepare report on hazards in the  Discussion  Written 1 hr
workplace  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Report on hazards in the  Discussion  Written 0.5 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Role playing

Nominal
Method
1.3Safekeep/dispo  Explain cleaning and storing  Discussion  Written (Total – 6
se of tools, procedures of the used tools and  Power point examination hrs )
materials and outfit presentation  Interview 1 hr
outfit  Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet

 State labelling and storing  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 procedures for unused materials  Power point  examination
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet
 Explain proper wastes disposal  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Power point examination
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet
 Clean and store used tools and  Discussion  Written 1 hr
outfit  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
 Demonstration

Nominal
Method
 Incomplete
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
2.Use farm tools  Label and store unused materials  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
2. Dispose waste materials  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on

5. Foreign materials Foreign materials include:
5.1 Plastic
5.2 Sand
5.3 Stones
5.4 “Junk weeds”
5.5 Shells
5.6 Corals
5.7 Soft ties
6. Label Label includes:
6.1 Species
6.2 Source (area)
o *Date of harvest
7. Area Appropriate area includes:
7.1 Clean
7.2 Dry
7.3 Well-ventilated
EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.1 Carried-out appropriate drying techniques
1.2 Performed proper selection of packing materials
1.3 Observed good practices of sorting and packing
1.4 Carried-out the proper way of piling/ stacking
1.5 Selected appropriate area for storage
1.6 Practiced PNS for dried seaweeds
2.1 Storage room
2.2 Tool room
2.3 Solar dryer (elevated flat form, green house)
2.4 Writing device
2.5 Farm supplies
2.6 Logbooks
2.7 PNS manual
2.8 Packing materials (Polypropylene sacks)
2.9 Weighing scale
2.10 Moisture Analyzer
3.2 Demonstration
3.4 Written test
4. Context of Assessment 4.1. Competency maybe assessed in actual workplace or at the
designated TESDA Accredited Assessment Center.

Nominal
Method
 Check farm tools for faults and  Discussion  Written 1 hr
defects  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Use tools and equipment relating  Discussion  Written 2 hrs
to manufacturer’s manual  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
2.2 Select and  Identify farm equipment  Discussion  Written (Total -19
operate farm  Power point examination hrs)
equipment presentation  Interview 1 hr
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete
worksheet
 Explain importance of reading  Discussion  Written 1 hr
manufacturer’s manual  Power point examination

Nominal
Method
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet
 Discuss pre-operation check and  Discussion  Written 1 hr
its importance  Power point examination
 Video  Oral

 Incomplete
worksheet
 Identify different types of faults in  Discussion  Written 1 hr
farm equipment  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet
 Enumerate reporting procedures  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Role playing
 Enumerate procedures in using  Discussion  Written 1 hr
farm equipment examination

Nominal
Method
presentation 
 Incomplete
worksheet
 Discuss safety procedures for  Discussion  Written 1 hr
farm operation  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet
 Read manufacturer’s manual  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Conduct pre-operation check-up  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration

PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
of Variables
3.7 Seaweed
Product
Standards.
3.8 Preparation and
keeping records
3.9 Computing for
seaweeds/
harvest, sales
proceeds, cash
flow, inputs and
output)
Values
 Harmonious
relationship with
buyers
 Honest
 Organized
 Systematic
 Courteous
 Patient
 Persevering

Nominal
Method
2.3Perform  Enumerate cleaning procedures  Discussion  Written (Total -7
preventive for tools and equipment  Power point examination hrs)
maintenance presentation  Interview 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Discuss significance of routine  Discussion  Written 1 hr
check-up and maintenance  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Explain procedures in storing  Discussion  Written 1 hr
tools and equipment  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet

Nominal
Method
 Clean tools and equipment  Discussion  Written 2 hrs
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Perform routine check –up and  Discussion  Written 1 hr

maintenance  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Store tools and equipment  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on

Nominal
Method
3.Perform 3.1Perform  Identify job requirements and  Lecture  Written exam (Total -8
estimation and estimation work task/activity  Discussion  Oral hrs)
basic calculation questioning 1 hr
 Identify materials and resources  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr

of job requirements  Discussion  Oral
questioning
 Estimate time to complete work  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
task/activity  Discussion  Oral
 Demonstration questioning
 Video
presentation
 Estimate quantities of materials  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
and resources  Discussion  Oral
 Prepare and submit bill of  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
materials  Discussion  Oral
 Demonstration
3.2 Perform basic  Describe different types of  Lecture  Written exam (Total -8
workplace calculation  Discussion  Oral hrs)
calculation questioning 1 hr
 Discuss different methods of  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr

calculation  Discussion  Oral
questioning

BASIC COMPETENCIES
20 HRS

1. Participate in 1.1 Obtain and  Describe Organizational policies  Group  Oral 4 Hours
workplace convey discussion evaluation
communication workplace  Read:
information o Effective communication
o Written communication
o Communication procedures
and systems
 Identify:
o Different modes of  Written
 Lecture
communication examination
o Medium of communication
o Flow of communication
o Available technology relevant
to the enterprise and the
individual’s work
responsibilities
 Prepare different Types of
question
 Gather different sources of
information
 Apply storage system in  Demonstration  Observation
establishing workplace
information
 Demonstrate Telephone
courtesy
 Describe Communication  Group  Oral
procedures and systems discussion evaluation

8. Conduct test planting  Demonstration  Demonstration 8 hrs
 Discussion  Oral
 Lecture questioning
 Field visit  Written exam
9. Secure necessary documents  Role playing  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Lecture  Written exam
 Discussion
 Hands-on
10. Access capital and other  Role playing  Written exam 2 hrs
resources  Lecture
11. Prepare simple project proposal  Hands-on  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Lecture
12. Install nursery structure  Hands-on  Demonstration 24 hrs
according to plan and design  Oral
questioning
1.2. Source out 1. Identify different seaweed  Lecture  Written exam (Total -14
propagules species  Video  Oral hrs)
 Discussion 2 hrs
2. Explain the principles and  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
methods of acclimatization  Discussion  Oral
presentation
3. Differentiate heathy and  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
unhealthy seaweed  Demonstration questioning
 Video  Written exam
presentation

4. Discuss planting schedule  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
relating to acquisition  Discussion  Oral
questioning
5. Discuss checking procedures  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
of propagules delivery  Discussion
6. Select seaweed species  Demonstration  Oral 2 hrs
according to seasonality  Lecture questioning
 Discussion  Demonstration
7. Acclimatize seaweed  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
propagules  Demonstration questioning
 Demonstration
8. Select and acquire healthy  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
seaweed using gross  Demonstration questioning
examination  Demonstration
 Written exam
9. Check quantity of delivered  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
propagules  Discussion  Demonstration
1.3. Plant 1. Explain cutting procedures  Lecture  Written exam (Total -23
propagules  Discussion hrs)
 Demonstration
1 hr
2. Describe different tying  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
techniques  Discussion  Oral
3. Discuss installation procedures  Video  Written exam 4 hrs
of planting lines presentation  Oral
 Discussion questioning
 Lecture

4. Explain installation procedures  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
of floaters  Video  Oral
5. Cut propagules according to  Demonstration  Demonstration 2 hrs
required weight  Discussion  Oral
6. Tie seaweed propagules in  Simulation  Demonstration 4 hrs
planting lines  Discussion  Oral
7. Install planting lines and  Demonstration  Demonstration 8 hrs
floaters  Field visit  Oral
1.4. Maintain 1. Identify different water quality  Lecture  Written exam (Total -24
seaweed parameters  Discussion  Oral hrs)
nursery questioning
4 hrs
2. Explain monitoring procedures  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
of water quality  Discussion  Oral
questioning
3. Identify measuring instruments  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
and their uses  Discussion  Oral
presentation
4. Identify different foreign  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
materials  Discussion  Oral
questioning
5. Discuss the maintenance  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
procedures of nursery  Discussion  Oral
structures questioning

2.2 Describe work  Describe team goals and  Group  Oral
as a team objectives discussion evaluation
 Perform in setting team goals  Oral
and expectations scenario  Role play evaluation
 Observation
 Identify
 Written
o individual role and  Lecture
examination
responsibility
 Practice Interacting effectively  Group  Oral
with others discussion evaluation
 Read:
o Fundamental rights at work
including gender sensitivity
o Understanding individual  Written
 Lecture
competencies relative to examination
teamwork
o Types of individuals
o Role of leaders
3. Practice career 3.1 Integrate  Describe performance evaluation  Group  Oral 6 Hours
professionalism personal discussion evaluation
objectives with  Read:
organizational o Work values and ethics (Code
goals of Conduct, Code of Ethics,
etc.)  Written
 Lecture
o Understanding personal examination
objectives
o Understanding organizational
goals
 Demonstrate Intra and
Interpersonal skills at work

14. Implement prevention and  Video  Demonstration 2 hrs
control of pests and diseases presentation  Oral
 Discussion  Written exam
15. Protect seaweed nursery farm  Farm visit  Demonstration 2 hrs
through patrolling  Discussion  Oral
1.5. Harvest 1. Explain harvesting criteria  Lecture  Written exam (Total -27
propagules  Discussion  Oral hrs)
questioning
1 hr
2. Identify and prepare harvesting  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
tools, materials and equipment  Discussion  Oral
questioning
3. Discuss different pruning  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
techniques of seaweeds  Discussion  Oral
questioning
4. Discuss total harvesting of  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
seaweeds  Discussion  Oral
questioning
5. Explain boat operation  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
questioning
6. Monitor and record harvesting  Lecture  Demonstration 2 hrs
criteria for decision making  Video  Written exam
questioning
7. Prune seaweeds using  Lecture  Demonstration 4 hrs
harvesting tools, materials and  Demonstration  Oral
equipment questioning

8. Carry-out total harvest of  Lecture  Demonstration 8 hrs
seaweeds using harvesting  Demonstration  Oral
tools, materials and equipment  Farm visit questioning
9. Operate motorized and non-  Lecture  Demonstration 8 hrs
motorized boat  Demonstration  Oral
 Farm visit questioning
 Written exam
1.6. Carry-out 1. Identify suitable packaging  Lecture  Oral (Total -45
post-nursery materials  Discussion questioning hrs)
activities  Video  Written
presentation questioning 1 hr
2. Explain handling of propagules  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
and matured seaweeds for  Discussion questioning
transport and dispersal  Video  Written exam
presentation
3. Discuss farmer's purpose  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
 Written exam
4. Describe matured part of  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
seaweed plants for segregation  Discussion  Oral
presentation
5. Explain propagules production  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
data  Discussion  Oral
presentation
6. Discuss cleaning and storing of  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
tools, materials and equipment  Discussion  Oral
relating to HACCP and OSHS  Video questioning
presentation
7. Explain waste management  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
with reference to environmental  Discussion  Oral
laws  Video questioning
presentation
8. Segregate mature seaweeds  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
 Video  Demonstration
presentation
9. Pack propagules  Lecture  Oral 8 hrs
presentation  Written exam
 Farm visit
10. Handle propagules and  Demonstration  Oral 8 hrs
matured seaweeds for  Discussion questioning
transport and dispersal  Farm visit  Demonstration
 Written exam
11. Record propagules production  Demonstration  Oral 4 hrs
data  Discussion questioning
 Lecture  Demonstration
 Written exam
12. Clean and store tools, materials  Demonstration  Oral 4 hrs
and equipment  Discussion questioning
 Written exam
13. Segregate and dispose wastes  Demonstration  Oral 4 hrs
 Written exam

COMMON COMPETENCIES
72 HRS
Nominal
Method
1.Apply safety 1.1 Determine  Identify work tasks in farm  Lecture  Written (Total-7
measures in farm areas of operations  Discussion examination hrs)
operations concern for  Incomplete  Interview 1 hr
safety worksheet  Oral
measures  Power point questioning
 Video
presentation
 Discuss safety measures in a  Lecture  Written 1 hr
workplace during farm  Discussion examination
operations  Incomplete  Interview
worksheet  Oral
 Video
presentation
 Role playing
 Explain farm operations  Lecture  Written 1 hr
situations and period when to  Discussion examination
observe safety  Incomplete  Interview
worksheet  Oral
 Video
presentation
 Role playing

9. Access capital and other  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
resources required for grow-out  Discussion  Oral
seaweed farming  Role playing Questioning
 Demonstration
10. Accomplish project proposal  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
template for assistance  Discussion  Oral
 Demonstration Questioning
 Demonstration
2.2. Prepare grow 1. Identify OH& S  Lecture  Written exam (Total -71
out farm  Discussion  Oral hrs)
questioning
2 hrs
2. Identify uses and function of  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
different tools and materials  Discussion  Oral
presentation
3. Identify different measurement  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
activities  Demonstration questioning
 Written
examination
4. Describe different culture  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
method  Demonstration questioning
 Video  Written
presentation examination
5. Discuss underwater  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
structure/bottom formations  Demonstration questioning

6. Explain farm structure,  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
installation, and culture method  Demonstration questioning
7. Explain inspection procedures  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
of engine and boat  Demonstration questioning
 Written
examination
8. Identify different grazers of  Lecture  Oral 3 hrs
seaweed and its breeding  Demonstration questioning
season, and occurrence of  Video  Written
epiphytes presentation examination
9. Inspect and test engine and  Lecture  Oral 8 hrs
boat  Demonstration questioning
 Farm visit  Written
examination
10. Prepare farm tools and  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
materials  Demonstration questioning
 Discussion  Written
examination
11. Conduct measurement  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
activities for installation of farm  Demonstration questioning
structure  Video  Written
12. Install and set-up farm structure  Lecture  Oral 24 hrs
examination

13. Control grazers  Lecture  Oral 8 hrs
examination
 Demonstration
2.3. Plant 1. Identify seaweed species  Lecture  Written exam (Total -31
seaweed  Discussion  Oral question hrs)
propagules  Video
presentation 2 hrs
2. Explain  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
conditioning/acclimatization  Discussion 
methods of seaweeds
3. Differentiate healthy from  Lecture  Oral question 2 hrs
unhealthy seaweeds through  Discussion  Written exam
gross examination  Video
presentation
4. Explain acquisition of  Lecture  Direct 1 hr
propagules relating to planting  Discussion observation
schedules  Photo  Written exam
presentation
5. Explain different culture  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
methods for planting seaweed  Discussion  Oral
questioning
6. Acquire healthy seaweed  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
propagules  Discussion  Oral
 Role playing questioning
 Demonstration

Nominal
Method
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Wear personal protective  Discussion  Written 0.5 hr
equipment  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Prepare report on hazards in the  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Report on hazards in the  Discussion  Written 0.5 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Role playing

7. Protect seaweed farm through  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
patrolling  Discussion  Oral
 Demonstration
8. Remove and dispose foreign  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
materials from farm structures  Discussion  Oral
and seaweeds  Demonstration questioning
 Farm visit  Demonstration
2.5. Carry out 1. Know how the disease  Lecture  Oral (Total -8
seaweed develops questioning hrs)
health  Written
management examination 1 hr
2. Know the different diseases of  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
seaweeds in farms questioning
 Written
examination
3. Know the process of disease  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
surveillance, monitoring, questioning
preventive and control  Written
measures; disease examination
investigation process
4. Identify and recognize  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
environmental parameters questioning
(temperature, pH, salinity,  Written
turbidity, water quality, etc.) examination
affecting seaweed health
5. Identify the factors that disrupt  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
the normal function of questioning
seaweeds  Written
examination

6. Identify the seaweed species to  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
be use for crop rotation; know questioning
the technological practices of  Written
crop rotation examination
7. Know the water depth where  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
seaweed can grow best; know questioning
when to apply water depth  Written
zoning examination
8. Identify where and when is the  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
right season to plant and to questioning
grow seaweeds best  Written
examination
2.6. Harvest 1. Explain harvesting criteria,  Lecture  Written exam (Total -40
mature harvesting techniques and  Discussion  Oral hrs)
seaweed farming/culturing methods questioning
4 hrs
2. Identify different harvesting  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
tools and materials  Discussion  Oral
 Photo questioning
presentation
3. Explain boat operation  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
questioning
4. Monitor seaweed harvesting  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
criteria  Discussion  Oral

5. Make decision for harvesting  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
operation to be conducted  Discussion  Oral
6. Prepare tools, materials and  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
equipment  Discussion  Oral
7. Operate boat  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
8. Harvest mature seaweeds  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
using harvesting techniques  Discussion  Oral
2.7. Complete 1. Discuss management of  Lecture  Written exam (Total -35
seaweed harvested seaweed  Discussion  Oral hrs)
grow-out  Video questioning
operation presentation 4 hrs
2. Know disposal of foreign  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
material of seaweed following  Discussion  Oral
environmental regulations  Video questioning
presentation
3. Identify different seaweed  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
production data  Discussion  Oral
questioning

Nominal
Method
2.1 Select and  Identify farm tools  Discussion  Written (Total -6
use farm tools  Power point examination hrs)
presentation  Interview 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Describe faults and defective  Discussion  Written 1 hr
tools  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Discuss using of tools and  Discussion  Written 1 hr
equipment relating to  Power point examination
manufacturer’s manual presentation  Interview
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on

11. Handle seaweed crops during  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
transport  Discussion  Oral
12. Clean and store tools, materials  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
and equipment with reference  Discussion  Oral
to HACCP, OSHS and 5S of  Demonstration questioning
Good Housekeeping  Video  Demonstration
presentation
3. Produce raw 3.1. Dry the newly 1. Explain PNS-BAFPS 85-2010  Lecture  Written exam (Total -42
dried seaweed harvested  Discussion  Oral hrs)
seaweeds questioning
4 hrs
2. Identify uses and functions of  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
different tools, materials and  Discussion questioning
equipment  Video  Written exam
presentation
3. Describe the drying techniques  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
presentation
4. Explain sampling procedure  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
and principles of seaweed  Discussion questioning
moisture content analysis  Written exam
5. Explain 5S (set in order, sort,  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
shine, standardize, sustain) of  Discussion questioning
good housekeeping  Demonstration  Written exam
 Observation

6. Prepare tools, materials and  Lecture  Demonstration 2 hrs
equipment  Discussion  Oral
 Written exam
7. Install and set up drying  Lecture  Demonstration 8 hrs
structure  Demonstration  Oral
presentation
8. Clean and dry seaweeds  Lecture  Written exam 8 hrs
 Hands-on  Demonstration
 Field visit  Oral
questioning
9. Collect seaweeds samples  Hands-on  Written exam 8 hrs
 Field visit  Demonstration
 Oral
questioning
10. Practice 5S  Hands-on  Written exam 4 hrs
questioning
3.2. Pack the dried 1. Identify uses and functions of  Lecture  Oral (Total -10
seaweeds tools, materials and equipment  Discussion questioning hrs)
 Written exam
2 hrs
2. Identify and describe packing  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
materials  Discussion questioning
3. Select packing materials  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
Demonstration questioning
 Demonstration

4. Describe good practices of  Lecture  Oral 1 hr
sorting and packing  Practical questioning
demonstration  Written exam
 Discussion
5. Explain labelling procedures  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
presentation
6. Calibrate the weighing scale  Lecture  Oral 0.5 hr
 Hands-on  Demonstration
7. Weigh and record weight of  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
packed seaweeds  Discussion  Demonstration
 Hands-on
8. Tie the sack  Lecture  Direct 0.5 hr
 Practical observation
demonstration
 Discussion
9. Label the sack  Discussion  Written exam 0.5 hr
 Hands-on
10. Compute for the total weight  Lecture  Written exam 0.5 hr
 Demonstration  Demonstration
 Discussion
11. Record the necessary  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
information  Discussion
3.3. Store the 1. Describe appropriate storage  Lecture  Written exam (Total -10
dried area  Video  Oral hrs)
seaweeds presentation questioning
1 hr
Nominal
Method
presentation 
 Incomplete
worksheet
 Discuss safety procedures for  Discussion  Written 1 hr
farm operation  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
 Incomplete 
worksheet
 Read manufacturer’s manual  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Conduct pre-operation check-up  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration

2. Identify seaweed industry  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
stakeholders  Oral
questioning
3. Identify information on seaweed  Lecture  Written exam 1.5 hrs
industry  Video  Oral
 Literature
search
4. Know supply and demand of  Lecture  Written exam 1.5 hrs
seaweed in local and  Video  Oral
international market presentation questioning
 Literature
search
5. List of information and sharing  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
of price bulletin (text, call, tv, e-  Video  Oral
mail, internet) presentation questioning
 Literature
search
6. Identifies monitoring methods  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
of price  Oral
questioning
7. Coordinate with farmers for  Discussion  Demonstration 2 hrs
seaweed information  Role playing
8. Monitor and record seaweed  Lecture  Demonstration 1 hr
price  Hands-on
4.2. Apply 1. Describes the seaweed PNS  Lecture  Written and (Total -18
marketing  Discussion Oral exam hrs)
strategies
8 hrs

2. Identify the pricing factors  Lecture  Written and 4 hrs
 Discussion Oral exam
3. Choose marketing strategy  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
using collected information.  Discussion  Interview
4. Establish sales terms and  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
conditions.  Hands-on  Demonstration
5. Present selling points to buyers  Lecture  Demonstration 2 hrs
 Role playing
4.3. Trade 1. Explain negotiation procedures  Lecture  Written exam (Total -18
seaweeds  Discussion  Oral hrs)
questioning
2 hrs
2. Identifies different delivery  Lecture  Written exam 0.5 hr
mode  Discussion  Oral
questioning
3. Describes shipping terms and  Lecture  Written exam 0.5 hr
transport requirements  Discussion  Oral
questioning
4. Select billing and collecting  Lecture  Written exam 0.5 hr
methods of payment  Discussion  Oral
questioning
5. Compute for seaweeds  Lecture  Written exam 0.5 hr
yield/harvest, cash flow, inputs  Discussion  Oral
and output questioning
6. Prepare seaweeds for selling  Lecture  Demonstration 2 hrs
questioning
7. Negotiate with buyers  Lecture  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Role playing  Oral
questioning
8. Handle and deliver seaweeds  Demonstration  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Video
presentation
Field visit
9. Operate banca  Demonstration  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Video
presentation
Field visit

Nominal
Method
 Clean tools and equipment  Discussion  Written 2 hrs
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Perform routine check –up and  Discussion  Written 1 hr

maintenance  Power point examination
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on
 Store tools and equipment  Discussion  Written 1 hr
 Video  Oral
worksheet
 Demonstration
 Hands-on

2.2 Enterprise-Based:
 Formal Apprenticeship – Training within employment involving a contract between

an apprentice and an enterprise on an approved apprenticeable occupation.
 Informal Apprenticeship - is based on a training (and working) agreement between

an apprentice and a master craftsperson wherein the agreement may be written or
oral and the master craftsperson commits to training the apprentice in all the skills
relevant to his or her trade over a significant period of time, usually between one
and four years, while the apprentice commits to contributing productively to the work
of the business. Training is integrated into the production process and apprentices
learn by working alongside the experienced craftsperson.
 Enterprise-based Training- where training is implemented within the company in

accordance with the requirements of the specific company. Specific guidelines on
this mode shall be issued by the TESDA Secretariat.
2.3 Community-Based – refers to a short program conducted or coordinated by

NGOs, LGUs, training centers and other TVET providers which are intended to
address the specific needs of a community. Such programs are usually conducted
in informal settings such as barangay hall, basketball courts and other available
venues in a community.
3.3 TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the

following requirements:
 Able to read and write

 Able to communicate, both orally and in writing
 Able to perform simple computations
*Have basic swimming skills
Note: * Options of training institutions
3.4 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
List of tools, equipment and materials for the training of a maximum of 25

trainees for SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II are as follows:
A. School equipment, tools and materials
1 unit Digital light projection

1 unit System unit (computer)
1 White board
1 set White board marker and eraser
1 unit Audio system
1 lot Internet connection
References

o Books
o Charts
o Slides
o Manuals
o Codes and regulations
B. Farm tools, equipment and materials
FULL QUALIFICATION
TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

QTY Description QTY Description QTY Description
25 pcs Knives 1 Refractometer (ppt) 1 roll PE Rope #18(9mm)
200m/roll
13 pcs stainless steel 1 Thermometer 1 roll PE Rope #16(8 mm)
table knife
1 Depth gauge/ 4 rolls PE Rope #10 (5mm)
improvised measuring 200m/roll
device
10 pcs Basket (big) 1 Global Positioning 5 rolls PE rope #7
System
10 Swimming fins 1 unit Moisture Analyzer 14 rolls PE Rope #5 (2.5mm)
pairs 200m/roll
5 pcs Bolo 1 pc DDO Meter 3 rolls Soft tie straw (600g)
1 pc PH meter (portable) 50 m Straw (for tying)
5 pcs Cross cut saw 1 unit Weighing scale 1,500 Seedlings/ Seaweed
kg cuttings
2 pcs Hand trowel 1 unit Weighing scale 3 pcs 5x5m Canvass/ cover
(capacity 200 kg)
2 units 500 K capacity 5pcs 100pp Record book
hanging weighing
scale
2pcs Shovel 2 sets 2-way radio 1 ream Bond paper
1 pc Hack saw 2 units transistor radio 25 pcs Pencil
4 pcs Curve chisel 1" 2 units Motorized Boat / 0.25 Sand
Banca (Capacity of 10 m3
passengers)
4 pcs Claw hammer 2 units Non-motorized boat 0.25 Gravel
with katig (Capacity of m3
3 passengers)
1 pcs Grinding stone 3 units Engine (5-7 hp) 5 bags Cement
10 pcs Rushguard 3 units Engine (Diesel) 1 Monofilament net
bundle
1 pc Cellphone 13 pcs 50 K capacity native
baskets
3 pcs Battery 5 Dummy mobile phone 100 Empty sacks
Flashlight pcs
3 pcs rechargeable 20 pcs Wooden stake 1m
flashlight
2 pcs Paddle 10 pcs Bamboo (10 m)
10 pcs Measuring tape 2 pcs Steel bar (12 mm)
13 4” scissors 30 Fuel
pairs liters
6 pcs Paddle 2 liters Lubricants
1 set Ammonia and 10 pcs Empty cans ( 20 Liters)
Nitrate test kit
5 pcs. Improvised 2 kgs Mono nylon # 200
Needle
5 units calculator 4 pcs Hard rock (medium)
5 sets Cleaning tools 2000 Sticks (wooden)
pcs (2 inches dia. , 1mts.
Length)
500 HDPE Floaters 100 Full length Bamboo (raft
pcs pcs. method)
2pcs 20L Capacity 1 roll Polarex Screens
Pails
2pcs Ordinary 25 pcs. Rattan Basket\Buri
dippers
12 pcs. Fabricated 10 pcs Basket (big)
Steel Anchors
(Deep Sea)
12 pcs. Sinkers 3 pcs 5x5m canvass/ cover
(Boulders)
20 Anchor 1 bail Net (recycled)
1 box Pentelpen
1 box Ballpen
2 Garbage bag
packs
4 unitsWooden pallet
(4 ft.x4 ft.)
1 roll Canvass
25 pcs Sampling bags
5 pcs Ledger
1 set White board marker
1 pc Eraser
25 sets PPEs *
*gloves, goggles, face
mask, snorkel, boots,
paddle,
flippers/swimming fins,
hat, life vest and
booties
NOTE: Access to and use of equipment /facilities can be provided through cooperative arrangements or
MOA with other partner-farms/companies.

8. Conduct test planting  Demonstration  Demonstration 8 hrs
 Field visit  Written exam
9. Secure necessary documents  Role playing  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Lecture  Written exam
 Discussion
 Hands-on
10. Access capital and other  Role playing  Written exam 2 hrs
resources  Lecture
11. Prepare simple project proposal  Hands-on  Demonstration 4 hrs
 Lecture
12. Install nursery structure  Hands-on  Demonstration 24 hrs
according to plan and design  Oral
questioning
1.2. Source out 1. Identify different seaweed  Lecture  Written exam (Total -14
propagules species  Video  Oral hrs)
 Discussion 2 hrs
2. Explain the principles and  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
methods of acclimatization  Discussion  Oral
presentation
3. Differentiate heathy and  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
unhealthy seaweed  Demonstration questioning
presentation

13 4” scissors 100 pcs Empty sacks
pairs
20 pcs Wooden stake 1m
2 pcs Steel bar (12 mm)
30 liters Fuel
2 liters Lubricants
10 pcs Empty cans (20 Liters)
2 kgs Mono nylon # 200
25 sets PPEs *
*gloves, goggles, face
mask, snorkel, boots,
paddle, flippers/swimming
fins, hat, life vest and
booties
COC 2 GROW-OUT SEAWEED

25 pcs Knives 1 unit Refractometer 1 roll PE Rope
(ppt) #18(9mm)
200m/roll
4 pcs Ball Hammer 1 pc Thermometer 4 rolls PE Rope #10
(5mm) 200m/roll
5 pcs Bolo 1 pc DDO Meter 14 rolls PE Rope #5

(2.5mm)
200m/roll
5 pcs Cross cut 1 unit Depth gauge/ 1 roll PE Rope #16(8
saw improvised mm)
measuring
device
1 pcs Grinding 1 unit Global 5 rolls PE rope #7
stone Positioning
System
2 pcs hand trowel 1 pc PH meter 20 mtrs. PE Ropes
(portable) #16(8mm)
2pcs Shovel 3 units Motorized/non- 1roll #10 (5mm) utility

motorized ropes
Boat / Banca
(Capacity of
10
passengers)
1 pc Hack saw 3 units Engine (5-7 50 mtrs. Straw (for tying)
hp)
10 pcs Rushguard 3 units Engine 3 rolls Soft tie straw
(Diesel) (600g)
6 pcs Paddle 1 pc Cellphone 500 pcs HDPE Floaters
4 pcs Curve chisel 2 units 500 K capacity 10 pcs Bamboo (10 m)

1" hanging
weighing scale
4 pcs Claw 2units 3pax cap. non- 1,500 kg Seedlings/
hammer motorized boat Seaweed
with katig cuttings
20 pcs Anchor 2sets 2-way radio 1 ream Bond paper

10 pcs Measuring 2 units transistor radio 25 pcs Pencil
tape
1 set Ammonia 5pcs 100pp record
and Nitrate book
test kit
13 pcs stainless 0.25 m3 Sand
steel table
knife
13 pairs 4” scissors 0.25 m3 Gravel
3 pcs rechargeable 5 bags Cement

flashlight
3 pcs battery 1 bundle monofilament
flashlight net
2pcs 20L Capacity 100 pcs Empty sacks
Pails
2pcs ordinary 20 pcs Wooden stake
dippers 1m
2 pcs Steel bar (12
mm)
30 liters Fuel
2 liters Lubricants
10 pcs Empty cans (20
Liters)
2 kgs Mono nylon #
200
4 pcs Hard rock
(medium)
2000 pcs Sticks (wooden)
(2 inches dia. ,
1mts. Length)
100 pcs. Full length
Bamboo (raft
method)
1 roll Polarex Screens

Fabricated Steel
Anchors
12 pcs.
(Deep Sea)
Sinkers
12 pcs.
(Boulders)
Rattan
25 pcs.
Basket\Buri
1 roll Polarex Screens
10 pcs Basket (big)
25pcs clean sacks
50 K capacity
13pcs
native baskets
5x5m canvass/
3 pcs
cover
PPEs *
*gloves,
goggles, face
25 sets mask, snorkel,
rubber boots,
paddle, flippers,
hat, life vest
COC 3 PRODUCE RAW DRIED SEAWEEDS

5 pairs Scissor 1 unit Moisture Analyzer 50 pcs Sacks
5 pairs Knife 1 unit Weighing Scale (500 5 pcs Rattan Basket (50 kgs.
kilos capacity) Capacity)
5 pcs. Improvised 1 pc Canvass (5mx30m)

Needle
2 units Calculator 1 bail Net (recycled)
5 sets Cleaning tools 1 roll Soft tie Straw
50 pcs Sack
1 box Pentelpen
5 pcs Logbook
1 box Ballpen
2 Garbage bag
packs
4 units Wooden pallet
(4 ft.x4 ft.)
1 roll Canvass
6. Identify different pests and  Lecture  Written exam 2 hrs
diseases  Video  Oral
 Discussion
7. Explain different prevention and  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
control measures for pests and  Discussion  Oral
diseases questioning
8. Discuss the importance of  Lecture  Written exam 1 hr
securing seaweed nursery farm  Discussion  Oral
questioning
9. Compute DGR  Demonstration  Demonstration 1 hr
 Lecture  Oral
10. Monitor water quality using  Demonstration  Demonstration 2 hrs
measuring instrument  Lecture  Oral
11. Remove and dispose foreign  Demonstration  Demonstration 1 hr
materials  Lecture  Oral
12. Maintain nursery structure and  Simulation  Demonstration 2 hrs
set-up  Lecture  Oral
 Written exam
13. Monitor pests and diseases  Demonstration  Demonstration 2 hrs
through ocular and gross  Lecture  Oral
examination  Discussion questioning
 Written exam

3.6 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II
 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate (NTTC) level I in

Seaweed Production NC II or holder of bachelor’s degree relevant to the
qualification (e.g. Marine Biology or Fisheries) with National Certificate on
Trainer’s Methodology I (TMI)
 At least two (2) years industry experience for the last five (5) years
3.7 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Institutional Assessment is undertaken by trainees in a structured learning

program to determine their achievement of units of competencies. It is administered
by the trainer/assessor at end of each learning module.
The result of the institutional assessment may be considered as evidence for

the assessment for national certification.
As a matter of policy, graduates of programs registered with TESDA under

these training regulations are required to undergo mandatory national competency
assessment upon completion of the program.

SECTION 4 ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS
Competency Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making

judgments whether competency has been achieved. The purpose of assessment is to
confirm that an individual can perform to the standards expected at the workplace as
expressed in relevant competency standards.
The assessment process is based on evidence or information gathered to prove

achievement of competencies. The process may be applied to a full qualification or an
employable unit(s) of competency in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the national
qualification.
4.1 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS
4.1.1 The Full National Qualification of SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II shall

be acquired through the accumulation of Certificates of Competency in
the following clusters/units of competencies:
COC 1 Operate seaweed nursery
COC 2 Grow-out seaweed
COC 3 Produce raw dried seaweed
COC 4 Market seaweed
4.1.2 Upon accumulation and submission of all the above COCs acquired, an
individual shall be issued the corresponding National Certificate signed
by the TESDA Director General. Certificates of Competency (COCs)
shall be issued to candidates who have been assessed as competent in
any of the above COCs (COC 1, COC 2, COC 3, COC 4).
4.1.3 Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and
common units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with the core
units.
4.1.4 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Candidates who have gained

competencies through education, informal training, work or life
experiences may apply for recognition in a particular qualification
through competency assessment.
4.1.5 The following are qualified to apply for assessment:

4.1.5.1. Graduating students/trainees of WTR-registered programs,
graduates of NTR programs or graduates of formal/non-
formal/informal including enterprise-based trainings related to
seaweed production.
4.1.5.2. Industry workers in seaweed production.
4.1.6 Re-assessment shall focus only on the specific area/s where the
candidate has not satisfactorily achieved the required level of
competence AND must be undertaken within two (2) years during the
period of validity of the Training Regulations.
4.1.7 A candidate who fails the assessment for two (2) consecutive times shall
be advised to go through a refresher course before taking another
assessment.

4.2 Competency Assessment Requisite
4.2.1 Self-Assessment Guide. The self-assessment guide (SAG) is

accomplished by the candidate prior to actual competency assessment.
SAG is a pre-assessment tool to help the candidate and the assessor
determine what evidence is available, where gaps exist, including
readiness for assessment.
This document can:

a) Identify the candidate’s skills and knowledge
b) Highlight gaps in candidate’s skills and knowledge
c) Provide critical guidance to the assessor and candidate on the evidence
that need to be presented
d) Assist the candidate to identify key areas in which practice is needed or
additional information or skills that should be gained prior
4.2.2 Accredited Assessment Center. Only Assessment Center accredited by

TESDA is authorized to conduct competency assessment. Assessment
centers undergo a quality assured procedure for accreditation before they
are authorized by TESDA to manage the assessment for National
Certification.
4.2.3 Accredited Competency Assessor. Only accredited competency assessor

is authorized to conduct assessment of competence. Competency assessors
undergo a quality assured system of accreditation procedure before they are
authorized by TESDA to assess the competencies of candidates for National
Certification.
4.2.3.1 Qualification of Competency Assessors
For Trainer-Assessor
 Holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate Level I (NTTC) on

Seaweed Production NC II
 Have at least two (2) years relevant industry experience for the
last five (5) years
 Have assisted in the actual conduct of assessment to at least two
(2) candidates.
For Industry-Assessor
 Holder of National Certificate in Seaweed Production NC II

 Holder of Certificate of Competency (COC) in Conduct
Competency Assessment under the Trainers Methodology Level
I (TM I)
 Have at least two (2) years relevant industry experience for the
last five (5) years
 Have assisted in the actual conduct of assessment to at least two
(2) candidates.

7. Explain waste management  Lecture  Written exam 4 hrs
with reference to environmental  Discussion  Oral
laws  Video questioning
presentation
8. Segregate mature seaweeds  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
presentation
9. Pack propagules  Lecture  Oral 8 hrs
presentation  Written exam
 Farm visit
10. Handle propagules and  Demonstration  Oral 8 hrs
matured seaweeds for  Discussion questioning
transport and dispersal  Farm visit  Demonstration
 Written exam
11. Record propagules production  Demonstration  Oral 4 hrs
data  Discussion questioning
 Written exam
12. Clean and store tools, materials  Demonstration  Oral 4 hrs
and equipment  Discussion questioning
 Written exam
13. Segregate and dispose wastes  Demonstration  Oral 4 hrs
 Written exam

Service Service Service, Repair Service
Perform Fish or Promote Operate and Assist in
Raise large Tractor’s Tractor’s & Maintain Tractor’s
Shrimp Grow Products & Raise swine Maintain Rice Aquaculture
Ruminants Electrical Steering Small Gasoline Electrical
Out Operations Services Mill Equipment Operations
System System Engines System
Prepare and
Assist in
Produce Fuel Maintain Market Agri Grow-out Operate catfish Produce Produce Produce raw
Manage Farm Horticulture
Byproducts Aquaculture Products Seaweed Hatchery Compost Handpaper dried seaweed
Operations
Facilities
Market
seaweed

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
AGAR a gelatinous substance derived from a polysaccharide that

accumulates in the cell walls of agarophyte red algae. Used as
an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia and also as a solid
substrate to contain culture medium for microbiological work
AQUACULTURE regulation and cultivation of water plants and animals for human
use or consumption
BIENNIAL having a period of 2 years, or a lasting or living for 2 years
BIFURCATE having two branches or peaks; forked
BRACKISH somewhat salty, as the water of some marshes near the sea
CALCAREOUS of, like, or containing calcium carbonate, calcium, or lime
DESSICATION becoming completely dried out
EURYHALINE species which can tolerate a wide range of salinity
FILAMENTOUS slender and threadlike

GALACTANS a class of polysaccharides which includes agar and carrageenan
INFRALITTORAL the region of shallow water closest to the shore; in marine

environments, usually excluding the intertidal zone; seaweeds
here might only be exposed at the lowest tides
INFLORESCENCE a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed

of a main branch or a complicated arrangement of branches
OFF-BOTTOM stake-and-line method, usually used for Spinosum and done on

FARMING tidal flats.
PREDATION feeding on other animals
SALINITY level of salt in water
THALLUS the nonvascular plant body of a thallophyte, showing no clear

distinction of holdfast, stipe, or blade

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to

extend gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry,
academe and government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and
expertise to the development and validation of these Training Regulations.
This undertaking was also made possible through the collaborative effort
between TESDA and DA-BFAR which is supported by the Department of Agriculture-
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)
MR. ALFREDO A. PEDROSO, III MS. IRMA F. ORTIZ

Technical Expert Technical Expert
President National Seaweed Coordinator
Seaweed Industry Association of the DA-BFAR
Philippines Quezon City
MR. NOEL C. BREIS MR. RONNIE S. SUENO JR.

Seaweed Farmer Seaweed Farmer
Sorsogon Sorsogon
MR. JOEL P. MARTIREZ MR. EDUARDO H. SERRANO

Seaweed Farmer BFAR Region 5
Sorsogon
MR. MALLI I. USMAN MR. RENE A. REGASPI

BFAR Region 9 BFAR-ARMM
MS. SUSAN P. ACERON MR. TIBURCIO C. DONAIRE

Seaweed Farmer BFAR Region 7
Samahan ng Kababaihan sa Caringo
(SAMA-RA)
MS. LYDIA P. NOBLEFRANCA MS. IDA T. CAPACIO

BFAR Region 5 BFAR-NSTDC
MR. EDGARDO B. DELFIN MR. MOISES P. TALLADEN

BFAR Region 7 Seaweed farmer
Nationwide Association of
Consumers, Inc. (NACI)
MS. JERLINDA A. CRUZ MS. FLORENCE R. LIAO

BFAR Region 5 BFAR Region 5

6. Explain farm structure,  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
installation, and culture method  Demonstration questioning
7. Explain inspection procedures  Lecture  Oral 2 hrs
of engine and boat  Demonstration questioning
 Written
examination
8. Identify different grazers of  Lecture  Oral 3 hrs
seaweed and its breeding  Demonstration questioning
season, and occurrence of  Video  Written
epiphytes presentation examination
9. Inspect and test engine and  Lecture  Oral 8 hrs
boat  Demonstration questioning
examination
10. Prepare farm tools and  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
materials  Demonstration questioning
 Discussion  Written
examination
11. Conduct measurement  Lecture  Oral 4 hrs
activities for installation of farm  Demonstration questioning
structure  Video  Written
12. Install and set-up farm structure  Lecture  Oral 24 hrs
examination

Zamboanga validators:
MR. JERRY A. ABON MR. YASHSIN JULAILI

DFAMC Seaweed farmer leader
Zamboanga City Zamboanga City
MR. FAISAL P. ASAKIL MR. SAMAT J. NASA

Lehaleha Mampang Seaweed Farm Seaweed farmer
Zamboanga City DAMPAI, Dita, Zamboanga City
MR. NURHAM D. ANUDDIN MR. JEFFREY I. NUŇEZ

Layag layag Agri Marine Coop BFAR-Region XII
Zamboanga City Koronadal City
MR. SEVERO T. CAMINS MR. HSI ADAM S. OMAR

Mampang Fishery Association Western Mindanao Seaweed Industry
Mampang, Zamboanga City Development Foundation Inc. –
Seaweed Industry Association of the
Philippines
MR. SAMUEL ESPERANZA MR. NEIL PULIDO

BFAR-Region IX Dipolog School of Fishery-TESDA
Zamboanga City Dipolog City, Zamboanga de Norte
MR. NICANOR C. GAMUZ MS. MARISA A. RUBIO

Dipolog School of Fishery-TESDA Local Government Unit
Dipolog City, Zamboanga de Norte Zamboanga City
MR. SHARIFA VHERQUIZ K. JALI MS. MARINA A. SAILANI

Assalam Fisherfolks Pangay Seaweed Farm
MR. MOODS JANJAN MR. EDUARDO T. SIJESSA

BFAR-Region IX Mampang Fishery Association
Zamboanga City Mampang, Zamboanga City
MR. JOE DANUL L. JARON MR. MALLI L. USMAN

DTI –Region IX BFAR-Region IX
MR. MUNIB A. JOE MR. WAHID J. TALIB

KN Seaweed Farm BFAR-Region IX

The Members of the TESDA Board and Secretariat
The MANAGEMENT and STAFF of the TESDA Secretariat
 Qualifications and Standards Office (QSO)
TESDA – QSO Technical Facilitators
Competency Standards Development Division
MS. BERNADETTE N. SERVAZ- AUDIJE

MS. CHERRY L. TORALDE
MS. MELCHRIS A. ATIS
Competency Programs and Standards Development Division
MS. MERCEDES E. JAVIER

MS. FORTUNATA L. BACO

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TRAINING REGULATIONS

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERY SECTOR

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

(Republic Act No. 7796)

Section 22, “Establishment and Administration of the National

1 Competency assessment and certification;

Each TR has four sections:

Section 1 Definition of Qualification – describes the qualification and defines the

Section 3 Training Arrangements - contain information and requirements which serve

Section 4 Assessment and Certification Arrangements - describe the policies

SECTION 1 SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION 1

SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS 2 - 57

SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS 58 - 112

3.1 Curriculum Design 57 -102

3.2 Training Delivery 102

3.3 Trainee Entry Requirements 103

3.4 List of Tools, Equipment and Materials 104

3.5 Training Facilities 110

3.6 Trainers’ Qualifications 111

3.7 Institutional Assessment 111

SECTION 4 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION 112

COMPETENCY MAP 114

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 116

SECTION 1 SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION

The SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a

This Qualification is packaged from the competency` map of the Agriculture,

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

Code BASIC COMPETENCIES

Code COMMON COMPETENCIES

Code CORE COMPETENCIES

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

 Seaweed nursery operator

TR – Seaweed Production NC II (New) Promulgated December 16, 2015 1

SECTION 1 SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION

The SEAWEED PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a

This Qualification is packaged from the competency` map of the Agriculture,

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

Code BASIC COMPETENCIES

Code COMMON COMPETENCIES

Code CORE COMPETENCIES

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

 Seaweed nursery operator

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1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

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1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

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1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

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UNIT CODE : 500311107

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