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TESDA-OP CO-01-F11

Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II


Nominal Duration: 336 hour
Qualification Level: NC II

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the


knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of performing nursery operations, planting
crops, caring and maintaining crops and carrying-out harvest and post-harvest
operations. It also includes competencies in workplace communication, teamwork,
safety in the use of hand tools and equipment, housekeeping and processing of farm
wastes.

Trainee Entry Requirements:

Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the


following requirements.

 Able to read and write;


 With good moral character;
 Ability to communicate, both oral and written and
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health
Officer

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Course Structure

Basic Competencies
(18 hours)

Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal


Competency Duration

1. Participate in Participating in 1.1 Obtain and convey 4


workplace workplace workplace information. hours
communication Communication
1.2 Participate in
workplace meetings and
discussions.

1.3 Complete relevant


work related documents.

2. Work in a team Working in a 2.1 Describe team role 4


environment team and scope. hours
environment
2.2 Identify own role and
responsibility within team.

2.3 Work as a team


member

3. Practice career Practicing career 3.1 Integrate personal 6


professionalism professionalism objectives with hours
organizational goals.

3.2 Set and meet work


priorities.

3.3 Maintain professional


growth and development.

4. Practice Practicing 4.1 Identify hazards and 4


occupational occupational risks hours
health and safety health and safety
procedures procedures 4.2 Evaluate hazards and
risks

4.3 Control hazards and


risks

4.4 Maintain Occupational


Health and Safety
awareness

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COMMON COMPETENCIES
(58 hours)

Module Nominal
Unit of
Title Learning Outcomes Duratio
Competency
n

1. Apply Applying 1.1 Determine areas of concern 18


safety safety for safety measures hours
measures
in farm measures in
operations farm 1.2 Apply appropriate safety
operations measures

1.3 Safekeep/dispose tools,


materials and outfit.

2. Use farm Using farm 2.1 Select and use farm tools. 8
tools and tools and hours
equipment equipment 2.2 Select and operate farm
equipment.

2.3 Perform preventive


maintenance.

3. Perform Performing 3.1 Perform estimation 8


estimation estimation hours
and basic and basic 3.2 Perform basic workplace
calculation calculations calculation
s

4. Process Processing 4.1 Collect farm waste 16


farm farm waste hours
wastes 4.2 Identify and segregate waste

4.4 Treat and process farm


waste

4.5 Perform house-keeping

5. Perform Performing 5.1 Carry out inventory activities 8


records records hours
keeping
keeping 5.2 Maintain production record

5.3 Prepare financial records

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CORE COMPETENCIES
(260 hours)

Unit of Nominal
Competenc Module Title Learning Outcomes Duratio
y n
1. Perform Performing
nursery nursery 1.1.1 Prepare nursery tools,
operation operation farm implements and simple
equipment
1.1.2 Maintain nursery facilities 40
1.1.3 Handle seeds/planting hours
material
1.1.4 Prepare growing media
1.1.5 Conduct propagation
activities

2. Plant Planting 2.1.1 Prepare land for planting


crops crops 2.1.2 Conduct field lay-out 80
2.1.3 Dig holes hours
2.1.4 Perform direct seeding
2.1.5 Transplant seedlings

3. Care and Caring and 3.1.1 Apply pest control


maintain maintaining measure Apply pest control
crops crops measure 64
3.1.2 Apply fertilizer hours
3.1.3 Water crops
3.1.4 Perform pruning
3.1.5 Perform Physical growth-
enhancing practices

4.1.1 Perform pre – harvest


1. Carry out Carrying out operations
harvest harvest and 4.1.2 Perform harvesting 76
and post- postharvest activity Perform hours
harvest operations harvesting activity
operation 4.1.3 Perform postharvest
s operation
4.1.4 Monitor storage pest and
diseases

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Assessment Methods

 Direct observation and questioning


 Oral interview and written test
 Portfolio
 Third party report
 Practical demonstration
 Simulation activities or role play

Course Delivery

 Group discussion
 Interaction
 Plant tour/Field trip
 Self-paced/modular
 Lecture/ Discussion
 Practical Demonstration
 Case studies
 Blended Learning
Resources

List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of


25 trainees for Agricultural Crops Production NC II. The list comes into two
forms, by full qualification and by COC or Certificate of Competency.

RESOURCES:

EQUIPMENT TO BE UTILIZED IN ALL UNIT OF COMPETENCY


QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
1 unit Desktop Computer
1 Unit Printer
1 Unit LCD projector with screen
1 Unit Photo copier

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FOR EVERY COMPETENCY (COC)

1. PERFORM NURSERY OPERATION

TOOLS
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
12 pcs Bolo
10 pcs Broomstick
5 pcs Pruning saw
5 pcs cutter
5 pcs Shovel
25 pcs Budding Knife
5 pcs Kitchen Knives
25 pcs Sprinklers, 5 liters
5 pcs Steel bar
2 pcs Pick mattock
5 pcs Hole digger
5 pcs Garden hoe
5 pcs Shovel
2 pcs Ladder
25 pcs Hand trowel
12 pcs Sprinklers
1 pcs Tools cabinet
25 pcs Scissors
5 pcs Rake

EQUIPMENT
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
5 unit Soil moisture and pH meter
5 units Wheel barrow
5 units Hand sprayer
5 units Sprinkler mist
25 units PPE

MATERIALS
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
25 pcs Petri dish
25 pcs Calculator
100 pcs Seedling tray with different holes
10 m. Agri bag/plastics
1000 pcs PE bag with different sizes
10 sacks Growing media (50 kg.)
10 kilos Fertilizers
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2 pcs Board marker
1 unit White board
1 pc Eraser
1 bot. Pesticides
5 units Seed box
100 pcs Seedlings assorted
1 bundle Bamboo stick
1 ream Bond paper
1 set First aid supplies
5 pcs Permanent pens
1 pc Measuring tape
5 pcs Meter stick
2 pcs Sharpening stone

2. PLANT CROPS

TOOLS
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
25 pcs Budding knife
12 pcs Bolo
5 pcs Basin
10 pcs Broomstick
25 pcs Pail-12Li.
5 pcs Hedge shear
5 pcs Kitchen knife
5 pcs Cutter
5 pcs Pliers
5 pcs Pick mattock
5 pcs Hole digger
5 pcs Garden hoe
5 pcs Shovel
25 pcs Hand trowel
25 pcs Hard Hat
12 pcs Sprinklers
1 pc Tools cabinet
1 pc Plow
5 pcs Rake
1 unit Soil auger

EQUIPMENT

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QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
5 units Soil Thermometer
5 units Wheel Barrow
5 units Comb-tooth harrow
1 unit Hand tractor
5 units Knapsack sprayer
5 units Hand sprayer
1 unit Power sprayer
2 units Grass cutter
5 units Overhead sprinkler
5 units Sprinkler mist
5 units Button dripper
25 units PPE

MATERIALS
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
25 pcs Petri dish
25 pcs Calculator
5 units Puncher
10 kilos Fertilizers
1 kilo Flower inducer
2 pcs Board marker
1 unit White board
1 pc Eraser
1 bot Pesticides
1 roll Rope
1 roll Mulching materials
1 roll String
1 roll Plastic twine
1 pc Measuring tape
5 pcs Meter stick
2 pcs Sharpening stone

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3. CARE AND MAINTAIN CROPS

TOOLS
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
25 pcs Budding knife
12 pcs Bolo
25 pcs Pail-12Li.
5 pcs Pruning saw
5 pcs Hedge shear
5 pcs Kitchen knife
5 pcs Cutter
25 pcs Pruning shears
5 pcs Steel bar
5 pcs Pick mattock
5 pcs Hole digger
5 pcs Garden hoe
5 pcs Shovel
25 pcs Hand trowel
2 pcs Measuring cups
12 pcs Sprinklers
1 pc tools cabinet
25 pcs Scissors

EQUIPMENT

QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION

5 units Soil moisture and pH meter


5 units Wheel barrow
1 units Comb-tooth harrow*
5 units Knapsack sprayer
5 units Hand sprayer
1 units Power sprayer
2 units Grass cutter*
5 units Overhead sprinkler
5 units Sprinkler mist
25 units PPE

MATERIALS
QTY UNITS DESCRIPTION
25 pcs Calculator
10 m Agri bag/plastics
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1000 pcs PE bag with different sizes
10 sacks Growing media (50 kg.)
25 pcs Basket
20 m Fish net
10 kilos Plastic sheet
10 kilos Fertilizers
1 kilo Flower inducer
1 box Detergent soap
1 pc Measuring tape
5 pcs Meter stick

4. CARRY OUT HARVEST AND POSTHARVEST OPERATIONS

TOOLS
UNIT
QTY DESCRIPTION
S
25 pcs Scythe
13 pcs Harvesting pole
2 pcs Ladder
25 pcs Hand trowel
25 pcs Hard Hat
2 pcs Measuring cups
12 pcs Sprinklers
1 pc tools cabinet
1 pc Plow
25 pcs Scissors
5 pc Rake
1 unit Soil auger

EQUIPMENT
UNIT
QTY DESCRIPTION
S
25 units PPE
Fire Extinguisher
MATERIALS
UNIT
QTY DESCRIPTION
S
25 pcs Basket
20 m Fish net
1 roll Rope
1 box Rubber band

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1 set First aid supplies
5 pcs Brush

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5.

TRAINING MATERIALS PPE’S:


brochures goggles
visual aids long gloves/ arms length
reference manuals Face Mask # 30
procedures manual overall suit
instructional supplies and materials hair net
reference materials/ books/ VPM safety shoes
data (result of soil analysis) rubber shoes
soil samples wide brimmed hats
reference materials – PNS (livestock) long sleeves
 Animal welfare long pants
 GAHP

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Facilities

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II

Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees

Size in Total Area in


Space Requirement
Meters Sq. Meters
A. Building (permanent)
2.00 x 1.00
per
 Student/Trainee Working
student/traine
Space
e

 Learning Resource Center 3.00 x 5.00


 Activity Room (including
facilities, wash room, and 2.00 x 3.00
store room)
B. Demo Farm 2,550.0
1 x 2 per
 Nursery area trainee
 Field plot and Working shed 10 x 10 per
(100sq.m.) trainee

Qualification of Instructors/Trainers

Trainers who will deliver the training on AGRICULTURAL CROPS


PRODUCTION NC II should have the following:

 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and NC)


 1 year relevant industry experience
 80 Hours teaching experience
 Must be computer literate
 Must be physically and mentally fit

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B. Modules of Instruction

BASIC COMPETENCIES
(18 hours)

Unit of Competency : Participate in Workplace Communication


Module Title : Participating in Workplace Communication
Unit Descriptor : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to gather, interpret and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary Learning Outcome:

Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

LO3. Complete relevant work related documents

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Specific and 1. Parts of The  Group  Direct


relevant speech students/ discussion Observation
information is
accessed from
trainees
appropriate 2. Sentence must be  Interaction  Oral
sources construction provided Interview
with the  Lecture and
2. Effective 3. Effective following:
questioning , communicatio  Blended /  Written test
active listening n  Writing
and speaking
skills are used materials
to gather and (pen &
convey paper)
information
 Referenc
3. Appropriate es
medium is used
to transfer
(books)
information and
ideas 
 Manuals
4. Appropriate
non- verbal
communication
is used

5. Appropriate
lines of
communication
with
supervisors and
colleagues are
identified and
followed

6. Defined
workplace
procedures for
the location and
storage of
information are
used

7. Personal
interaction is
carried out
clearly and

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concisely

LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Team 1. Sentence The students/  Group  Direct


meetings are construction trainees must discussion Observation
attended on be provided
time
2. Technical with the  Interaction  Oral
2. Own opinions writing following: Interview and
are clearly  Blended
expressed 3. Recording 1. LCD learning.  Written test
and those of informatio projector
others are n (optional)
listened to Overhead
without projector
interruption Computer
Printer
3. Meeting
inputs are
2. Supplies
consistent
with the
and materials,
meeting Pen
purpose and Paper
established
protocols 3. Learning
materials
4. Workplace Books relating
interactions to conducting
are meetings.
conducted in
a courteous
manner

5. Questions
about simple
routine
workplace
procedures
and maters
concerning
working
conditions of
employment
are asked
and
responded to

6. Meetings
outcomes are

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interpreted
and
implemented

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LO3. Complete Relevant Work Related Documents

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Range of 1. Basic The  Group  Direct


forms relating mathematics students/ discussion Observation
to conditions trainees must
of
2. Technical be provided  Interaction  Oral
employment
are completed
writing with the Interview
accurately following: and
and legibly 3. types of  Blended
forms  Paper learning  Written test
2. Workplace  Pencil/ball
data is pen
recorded on
standard  Reference
workplace
s (books)
forms and
documents

3. Basic  Manuals
mathematical
processes are
used for
routine
calculations

4. Errors in
recording
information on
forms/
documents
are identified
and properly
acted upon

5. Reporting
requirements
to supervisor
are completed
according to
organizational
guidelines

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Unit Of Competency : Work in a Team Environment
Module Title : Working in a Team Environment
Module Descriptor : This module covers the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a
member of a team.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

LO1. Describe team role and scope


LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
LO3. Work as a team member

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. The role 1. Team role. The students/  Group  Written test


and trainees must discussion
objective of 2. Relationshi be provided  Case  Observation
the team is p and with the studies
identified responsibilit following:  Simulation
from ies  Simulation
available  Standard  Role
sources of 3. Role and operating  Blended Playing
information responsibilit procedure learning
ies with (SOP) of
2. Team team workplace
parameters, environmen  Job proce-
reporting t. dures
relationship
s and 4. Relationshi  Client/
responsibilit p within a supplier
ies are team. instructions
identified
from team  Quality
discussions standards
and Organizatio
appropriate nal or
external external
sources. personnel

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LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within team

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Individual 1. Team Role The  Group  Written test


role and students/trai- discussion
responsibilitie 2. Relationship nees must be  Observation
s within the
and provided with  Case
team
environment
responsibilities the following: studies  Simulation
are identified
3. Role and  Standard  Simulation
2. Roles and responsibilities operating  Role
responsibility with team procedure  Blended Playing
of other team environment. (SOP) of learning
members are workplace
Relationship
identified and
recognized
within a team.
 Job
procedures
3. Reporting
relationships
within team
and external  Client/
to team are supplier
identified instructions

 Quality
standards

 Organizatio
nal or
external
personnel

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LO3. Work as a team member

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Effective and 1. The students/  Group  Observatio


appropriate Communication trainees must discussion n of works
forms of process be provided / activities
communicatio
with the interaction
ns used and
interactions
2. Team following:  Observatio
undertaken structure  Case n through
with team  Standard Study simulation
members who 3. Team roles operating or role play
contribute to procedure  Simulation
known team 4. Group (SOP) of  Case
activities and planning and workplace  Blended studies and
objectives decision- scenarios
learning
making  Job
2. Effective and
procedures
appropriate
contributions
made to  Organizatio
complement nal or
team activities external
and personnel
objectives,
based on
individual
skills and
competencies
and
workplace
context

3. Observed
protocols in
reporting
using
standard
operating
procedures

4. Contribute to
the
development
of team work
plans based
on an
understanding
of team’s role
and objectives
and individual

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competencies
of the
members

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Basic Competency : Practice Career Professionalism
Module Title : Practicing Career Professionalism
Module Descriptor : This module covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes
in promoting career growth and advancement.

Nominal Duration : 6 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, the trainees/ students should be able to

LO 1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals


LO 2. Sets and meet work priorities
LO 3. Maintain professional growth and development

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Personal 1. Personal The students/


growth and development- trainees must  Interactive-  Role Play
work plans social aspects: be provided lecture
are pursued  Interview
intra and with the Simulation
towards
improving
interpersonal following
development Equipment:  Written Exam
the  Demonstrati
qualification on
s set for the 2.  LCD
profession Organizational projector  Self-paced
goals (optional) instruction.
2. Intra- and  Overhead
interpersona 3. Personal Projector  Blended
l hygiene and  Computer learning
relationships practices
is are  Printer
maintained
in the course
4. Code of  Learning
of managing ethics materials
oneself
based on  Company
performance policies
evaluation

3. Commitment  Company-
to the operations,
organization
and its goal  Procedures
is and
demonstrate standard.
d in the
performance
of duties

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LO 2. Set and meet work priorities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Method

1. Competing 1. Organizatio The  Interactive  Role Play


demands are nal Key students/ lecture
prioritized to Result trainees must  Interview
Areas
achieve be provided  Group
(KRA)  Written Exam
personal, with the Discussion
team and 2. Work following:
organization values and  Structured
al goals and ethical Activities
objectives. standards  Hands Out
 Demonstratio
2. Resources 3. Company  Organiza- n
are utilized policies on tional KRA
efficiently the use and  Blended
and maintenanc  Work Learning
effectively to e of Values and
manage equipment ethics
work
priorities and  Company
commitment Policies
s and
standards
3. Practices
along  Sample job
economic targets
use and
maintenance  Learning
of equipment guides
and facilities
are followed
 CD’s,
as per
established
procedures

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LO 3. Maintain professional growth and development

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

 Trainings 1.Qualification The  Interactive  Demonstratio


and career standards students/ lecture n
opportunities trainees
are identified 1. Gend must be  Interviews
 Film viewing
and availed
er and provided
of based on  Written
job
development with the  Role play/
(GAD) following: Examination
requirements simulation
sensitivity
 Recognitions  Quality  Group
are 2. Profe Standards discussion
sought/receiv ssionalism in
ed and the workplace  GAD  Blended
demonstrate handouts learning
d as proof of 3. List of
career professional  CD’s, on
advancemen licenses
t profession
alism in
 Licenses the
and/or workplace
certifications
relevant to 
job and Profession
career are al licenses
obtained and samples
renewed

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Basic Competency : Practice Occupational Health And
Safety Procedures

Module Title : Practicing Occupational Health And Safety


Procedures

Module Descriptor : This module covers the outcomes required to comply


with regulatory and organizational requirements for
occupational health and safety.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO 1. Identity hazards and risks


LO 2. Evaluate hazards and risks
LO 3. Control hazards and risks
LO 4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Identity hazards and Risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen


Criteria s t Method

1. Safety 1. Hazards The students/  Interactive  Situation


regulations and risks trainees must lecture Analysis
and identificatio be provided
workplace n and with the  Simulation
 Interview
safety and control following:  Symposium
Practical
hazard  Group examination
control 2. Organizatio  Workplace dynamics
practices nal safety  Blended  Written
and and health  Personal learning Examinatio
procedures protocol protective
n
are clarified equipment
and 3. Threshold (PPE)
explained limit value
based on (TLV)  Learning
organization guides
procedures 4. OHS
indicators
 Hand-outs
2. Hazards/
risks in the  Organizatio
workplace nal safety
and their and health
correspondin protocol
g indicators
are identified  OHS
to minimize personal
or eliminate records
risk to co-
workers,
 Hazards/
workplace
risk
and
identificatio
environment
n and
in
control
accordance
with
 CD’s, VHS
organization
tapes,
procedures
transparen
cies
3. Contingency
measures
during
workplace
accidents,
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fire and
other
emergencies
are
recognized
and
established
in
accordance
with
organization
procedures

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LO 2. Evaluate hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen


Criteria s t Method

1. Terms of 1. Threshold The students/  Interactive  Interview


maximum Limit Values trainees must  Written
table (TLV) lecture
tolerable be provided Examination
limits which with the  Situation
2. Philippine  Simulation
when following: analysis
OHS
exceeded standards
 Symposium
will result in  Handouts  Film
harm or 3. Effects of on viewing
damage are hazards in Philippine
 Group
identified the OHS
based on workplace standards dynamics
threshold  Blended
limit values 4. Ergonomics  Effect of learning
(TLV) hazards in
5. ECC
Regulations the
2. Effects of the workplace
hazards are
determined  Ergonomic
s ECC
3. OHS issues regulations
and/or
concerns  TLV tables
and
identified  CD’s
safety
hazards are
reported to
designated
personnel in
accordance
with
workplace
requirements
and relevant
workplace
OHS
legislation

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LO 3. Control hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessmen


Criteria es t Method
1. Safety
1. Occupational regulations The students/  Interactive  Written
Health and trainees must Examination
Safety (OHS) 2. Clean air lecture
be provided with  Interview
procedures for act
the following:  Symposiu
controlling m
hazards/risks 3. Electrical
in workplace and fire  Hands out  Film
are safety code on Safety viewing
consistently regulation  Group
followed 4. Waste dynamics
manageme  Clean air
2. Procedures for nt  Self-paced
act
dealing with instruction
workplace 5. Disaster  Blended
 Electrical
accidents, fire preparedne
and ss and
and fire learning
emergencies manageme safety code
are followed in nt
accordance 6. Contingenc  Waste
with y measures manageme
organization and nt
OHS policies procedures
 Disaster
3. Personal preparedne
protective
ss and
equipment
(PPE) is manageme
correctly used nt
in accordance
with  Contingenc
organization y measures
OHS and
procedures procedure
and practices
 OHS
4. Appropriate
assistance is personal
provided in the records
event of a
workplace  PPE
emergency in
accordance  CD’s
with
established
organization
protocol

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LO 4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Emergency- 1. Operational The students/  Interactive  Demonstration


related drills health and trainees must  Interview
safety lecture
and trainings be provided  Written
are procedure,
with the  Simulation
practices Examination
participated following:  Symposium
and
in as per regulations  Film
established  Workplac viewing
organization 2. Emergency e  Group
guidelines related drills  Personal dynamics
and and training protective
procedures equipment  Blended
(PPE) learning
2. OHS  OHS
personal personal
records are records
completed  CD’s
and updated  Health
in record
accordance
with
workplace
requirements

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COMMON COMPETENCIES
(64 hours)

Unit Of Competency : Apply Safety Measures In Farm Operations

Module Title : Applying Safety Measures In Farm Operations

Module Descriptor :
This module 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

Nominal Duration : 18 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the trainees/students should be able to:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures

LO3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures


Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Method

1. Work tasks 1. Different Trainees/  Practical  Practical


are areas of students Demonstratio
identified in Demonstrati
concern of must be n
line with on
farm provided with  Third party
farm  Lecture
operations
operations. the following: report
discussion
2. Place for 2. Tools  Farm site  Blended
safety equipment,  Tools, learning
measures materials equipment
are and outfit and outfits
determined appropriate appropriat
in line with for specific e in
farm farm applying
operations opreration safety
3. Time for measures
safety
3. OSH
measures standard
are
determined
in line with
farm
operations

4. Appropriate
tools,
materials
and outfits
are
prepared in
line with job
requirement
s

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LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Tools and Trainees/  Practical  Practical


materials 1. Farm works students Demonstratio
are used Demonstrati
that involves must be n
according on
use of provided with  Third party
to  Lecture-
specificatio
hazardous the following: report
chemicals, discussion
ns and
procedures tools and  Farm Site  Blended
equipment  Tools, learning
2. Outfits are equipment
worn 2. Basic first and outfits
according aid appropriat
to farm e in
requirement 3. Farm applying
s
emergency safety
3. Effectivity/ procedures measures
shelf regarding  Reference
life/expiratio safety working s:
n of environment Operation
materials and
are strictly 4. OSH manufactu
observed standard and rer’s
appropriate manual,
4. Emergency PPE First-aid
procedures
manual,
are known
and
OSHS
followed to Manual,
ensure a etc.
safework
requirement

5. Hazards in
the
workplace
are
identified
and
reported in
line with
farm
guidelines

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LO3. Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Used tools 1. Trainees/  Practical  Practical


and outfit are Appropriate students must Demonstratio
cleaned after Demonstra
handling of be provided n
use and tools and tion
with the  Third party
stored in  Lecture-
outfit and following:
designated
storage discussion
areas
 Farm site  Blended
2. Unused 2. Proper  Tools, learning
materials are disposal of equipment
properly waste and outfit
labeled and materials appropriat
stored e in
according to 3. OSH applying
manufacturer’ standard and safety
s other related
recommendati measure
laws/codes  Reference
on and farm
requirements s:
Operation
3. Waste andmanuf
materials are acturer’s
disposed manual,
according to First-aid
manufacturers manual,
, government
OSHS
and farm
requirements
manual,
etc.

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Unit Of Competency : Use Farm Tools And Equipment

Module Title : Using Farm Tools And Equipment

Module Descriptor :This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to use farm tools and equipment. It includes
selection, operation and preventive maintenance of
farm tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration : 8 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:


Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1. Select and use farm tools

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select and use Farm Tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Appropriate 1. Farm The students/


 Practical  Direct
farm tools equipment trainees must
Demonstrati Observation
be provided
are and question
 Motorized with the on
identified equipment following farm  Demonstratio
according  Lecture-
 Electrical equipment: n
to equipment discussion
 Oral interview
requirement  Engine  Blended and written
/use 2. Farm tools  Pump learning
 Power  Generato test
2. Farm tools tools r
are  Handheld
tools Farm
checked for tools/material
faults and 3. Safety s/supplies:
defective practices  Sprayer
tools during  Sickle
reported in operations of  Cutter
accordance farm  Weighing
with farm equipment scale
procedures  Hand
tools
3. Appropriate  Digging
tools
tools and
 Cutting
equipment tools
are safely  Measurin
used g tools,
according etc.
to job
requirement  Manual
s and in using
farm
manufactur
tools and
ers equipme
conditions nt

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LO2. Select And Operate Farm Equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Appropriate 1. Manual of The  Practical  Direct


farm farm students/trai Observation
equipment equipment Demonstrati
nees must and question
identified and on
be provided  Demonstratio
specification  Lecture-
2. Instructional s
with the n
following discussion
manual of the  Oral interview
farm tools and 2. Parts and Farm  Blended and written
equipment are functions of Equipment learning test
carefully read farm tools and parts:
prior to and  Engine
operation equipment  Pump
3. Pre-operation 3. Pre-  Generato
check-up is operation r
conducted in and check-
line with up
Farm
manufacturers
manual 4. Safety tools/
practices in materials
4. Faults in farm using farm /
equipment are tools and
supplies:
identified and equipment
reported in  Sprayer
line with farm 5. Calibration  Sickle
procedures and use of
 Cutter
farm
5. Farm equipment  Weighing
equipment scale
used  Hand
according to
its function tools
 Digging
6. Safety tools
procedures
are followed
 Cutting
tools
 Measurin
g tools,
etc.
 Manual
in using
farm
tools and
equipme
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LO3. Perform Preventive Maintenance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Method

1. Tools and The  Practical  Direct


equipment 1. Preventive students/train Observation
are cleaned maintenanc Demonstrati
ees must be and question
immediately e on
provided with
after use in  Lecture-
line with 2. Types of
the following  Demonstratio
farm discussion
farm farm tools n
procedures and equipment  Visit/ Tour  Oral interview
equipment and parts:  Blended and written
2. Routine learning test
check-up 3. Safety  Engine
and measures  Pump
maintenanc and
e are practices  Generator
performed
4. Upkeep of Farm tools/
3. Tools and equipment
materials/
equipment
are stored supplies:
in  Sprayer
designated  Sickle
areas in line
with farm  Cutter
procedures  Weighing
scale
 Hand tools
 Digging
tools
 Cutting
tools
 Measuring
tools, etc.

 Manual in
using farm
tools and
equipment
OHS
Standard

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Unit Of Competency : Perform Estimation And Basic Calculation

Module Title : Performing Estimation And Basic Calculation

Module Descriptor : This module covers the knowledge, skills and


attitudes required to perform basic workplace
calculations.

NOMINAL DURATION : 8 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the students/trainees must be able to:

LO1. Perform estimation

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculations

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform Estimation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Job 1. Basic The  Practical  Practical


requirements mathematic students/trainee demonstratio
are identified s must be demonstati
al n
from written or provided with on
operations  Written test
oral the following  Lecture-
communicatio supplies/
2. Problem discussion
ns materials:
solving  Blended
2. Quantities of procedures  Ball pen learning
materials and  Paper
resources  Calculator
required to  Measuring
complete a tools
work task are  Lay-outing
estimated tools
 Sample
3. Time needed problems
to complete a
work activity is
estimated

4. Accurate
estimate for
work
completion are
made

5. Estimate of
materials and
resources are
reported to
appropriate
person

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LO2. Perform Basic Workplace Calculations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Calculations 1. Basic The students/  Practical  Practical


to be made mathematical trainees must Demonstratio
are identified operations be provided Exercise
n
according to with the  Lecture-
job 2. System and following  Written test
discussion
requirements units of supplies/
measurement materials:
 Blended
2. Correct learning
method of 3. Units of  Ball pen
calculation measurement  Calculator
identified s  Measuring
tools
3. System and 4. Conversion of  Lay-outing
units of units tools
measurement  Sample
to be followed 5. Fractions and problems/
are decimals worksheets
ascertained  Conversion
6. Percentages table
4. Calculation and ratios
 Reference
needed to
materials
complete 7. Basic
work tasks accounting
are principles and
performed procedures
using the four computation
basic process
of addition, 8. Lay-outing
division, and planting
multiplication system
and
subtraction

5. Calculate
whole
fraction,
percentage
and mixed
when are
used to
complete the
instructions

6. Number
computed in
self checked
and
completed for
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alignment

Unit Of Competency : PROCESS FARM WASTE

Module Title : PROCESSING FARM WASTE

Module Descriptor : This module covers the knowledge, skills and


attitude required to process farm wastes. It
comprises functions such as collecting farm
wastes, conducting wastes identification and
segregation, treating and processing farm wastes
and performs housekeeping duties.

Nominal Duration : 16 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1. Collect farm wastes

LO2. Identify and segregate wastes

LO3. Treat and process farm waste

LO4. Perform housekeeping

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Collect Farm Waste

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Tools and 1. Appropriate Farm area  Practical  Observation


materials are waste Demonstrati and
prepared for collecting Assorted farm
on questioning
collection of tools and wastes
farm wastes. materials  Lecture-
discussion  Demonstrati
2. Health, The  Blended on and
2. Wastes are students/traine
collected safety and learning Questioning
es must be
following security
provided with
OSHS and procedures the following  Third Party
waste tools and report
collection 3. Tools and materials:
requirements materials use
and plan. in wastes  Spade
management  Wheel
barrow
3. Dangerous 4. Categories  Sprayer
and of farm
hazardous  Pressurized
wastes
wastes are pump
collected  Broomstick
5. Wastes
following the collection and  Dust pan
HAZMAT(haz segregation  Sacks
ardous procedures  Containers
material)  Disinfectant
protocol. s
6. Farm-waste  Detergents
4. Appropriate handling,  First-aid kit
personal storage and
 Chemical
protective disposal
spill kit
equipment procedures
 PPE
(PPE) are
worn as 7. Dangerous (googles,
prescribed by and disposable
Occupational hazardous gloves, face
Safety and wastes, mask,
Health hazardous rubber
Standards materials boots, over
(OSHS). (hazmat) all), record
protocols book

OSHS References:
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legislative
 OSHS
manual,
 HAZMAT
protocol and
other
environment
al legislative

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LO2. Identify and Segregate

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Wastes are 1. Kinds of  Farm area  Practical  Observation


identified by waste and its  Assorted demonstrati and
categories category farm waste
according to on questioning
industry 2.  Lecture  Demonstrati
The
standards and Segregation students/ discussion on and
environmental method trainees  Blended questioning
legislation. must be learning  Third party
3. Waste provided report
2. Wastes are segregation
segregated with the
law and other
according to following
environmental
organizational
requirements
legislation
 Spade
and relevant
 Wheelbarro
legislation
w
3. Sorted waste  Sprayer
is placed into  Pressurized
labeled pump
container to  Broomstick
avoid littering
and prevent  Dust pan
cross-  Sacks
contamination.  Containers
 Dissinfecta
4. Information on nt
waste is obtained
 Detergent
by asking
authority to  First-aid- kit
ensure correct  Chemical
identification. spill kit
 PPE
(Goggles,
disposable
gloves, face
mask,
rubber
boots, over-
all)
 Record
book
References:
 OHS
manuals

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 HAZMAT
protocols
and other
environmen
tal laws.
LO3. Treat and Process Farm Waste

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Dangerous 1. Identification  Farm area  Practical  Observation


and and handling of  Farm- and
demonstrati
hazardous dangerous and waste questioning
wastes are processing on
hazardous  Demonstration
handled wastes area  Lecture
 Assorted and
according to discussion
farm questioning
organizationa 2. Farm  Small group
wastes  Third party
l wastes discussion
requirements processing Tools and  Distance
and relevant techniques materials
legislation education
(farm and
following 3. Farm wastes housekeep  Blended
OHS treatment ing): learning
procedures. (includes use  spade,
of IMO and  wheel
2. Processing other possible barrow,
of farm inputs to  sprayer or
wastes is pressurize
regulate foul
d pump,
done odor)
 broomstick
following ,
environmenta 4.Environment  dust pan,
l legislation al legislation,  sacks,
and codes. OHS and other  containers,
relevant codes  disinfectan
ts,
3. Principles  detergents,
of 3Rs  First-aid
(reduce, kit,
reuse and  chemical
recycle) spill kit,
are  PPE
applied (goggles,
accordingl disposable
gloves,
y.
face mask,
rubber
boots,
4. Farm overall),
wastes are  Record

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disposed book
according to
environmenta References:
l legislation OHS
and codes. manual,
HAZMAT
protocol and
other
environment
al laws

LO4. Perform Housekeeping

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. 1. Types of  PPE  Practical  Written


Appropriate warning signs  Farm Examination
demonstrati
warning signs and label  House Examination
and labels keeping on
 Demonstration
are displayed 2. 5S and  Lecture-
supplies and
in principles and discussion
questioning
conspicuous other  Blended
References:  Third party
places environmental learning
around the  OHS
legislations
manual
workplace. and codes  HAZMAT
protocol
2. Work area 3. Proper and other
is cleaned record keeping environme
according to ntal laws
5S principles.

3. Tools are
checked,
cleaned and
stowed
according to
established
industry
procedures
and following
user’s
manual.

4. Materials
are stored
following
industry
standard

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procedures
and
manufacturer’
s
specifications
.

5. PPE is
checked for
damage prior
to ensuring
that clean
and
undamaged
equipment is
stored.

6. Storage
facility is
checked to
ensure no
contaminatio
n in the area
according to
organizationa
l
requirements
and
legislation
and codes.

7. Record
keeping is
done
according to
industry
requirements.

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Unit Of Competency : Perform Records Keeping

Module Title : Performing Records Keeping

Module Descriptor : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to carry-out inventory activities, maintain
production record and prepare financial records.

Nominal Duration : 8 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1. Carry out inventory activities

LO2. Maintain production record

LO3. Prepare financial records

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Carry Out Inventory Activities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Inventory 1. Basic  Farm  Lecture  Demonstration


inputs are inventory supplies, and
determined materials  Demonstrati
system of farm questioning
according and on
operation  Written
enterprise implement  Role play
requirement s and examination
s 2. Codes and equipment  Simulation
laws on quality  Farm site  Blended
2. Defective control and  Office learning
tools and inspection supplies
equipment and
are 3. Principle of materials
determined 3Rs and 5S
according to
operation
manuals

3. Facilities
are
inspected
according to
according
standard
codes and
laws.

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LO2. Maintain Production Record

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Production 1. Production Office  Lecture  Demonstration


plan are plan and supplies and and
prepared materials,  Demonstr
budget questioning
according to
formulation tools and farm ation oral
enterprise equipment  Written
techniques questionin
requirements  Paper Examaminatio
g
.  Ball pen n
2. Procedure  Blended
 Calculator
2. Schedule for in preparing  Record learning
production production book
activities are report  Monitoring
prepared Chart
based from 3. Monitoring  Computer
enterprise method  Farm site
requirements
and plan.
4. Maintenanc
3. Production
e of records
report are
prepared in
accordance
with
enterprise
reporting
procedures

4. Input and
production
are
monitored
using
monitoring
chart.

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LO3. Prepare Financial Records

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Production 1. Basic Office  Lecture  Practical


cost are financial supplies and Demonstration
computed materials:  Demonstra
operations  Written
using
and tion
established  Paper examination
recording  Blended
computation  Ball pen
procedures. learning
 Calculator
 Record
2. Revenue is Book
computed  Monitoring
using chart
established  Computer
computation
procedures.

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CORE COMPETENCIES
(96 hours)

Unit Of Competency : Perform Nursery Operation

Module Title : Performing Nursery Operation

Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform nursery operations for agricultural
crops including establishing nursery shed, preparation
and handling of planting materials, preparation of
growing media, transplanting germinated seedlings and
handling of nursery tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration : 40 hours

Qualification Leel :NC II

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this module, the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment

LO2. Maintain nursery facilities

LO3. Handle seeds/planting materials

LO4. Conduct propagation activities

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare Nursery Tools, Farm Implements and Simple Equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Tools, farm 1. Tools, farm  Sheed/  Demonstrat Direct


implements and implements Green
ion observation
simple equipment and simple house
are prepared equipment  Lecture- and
Nursery
according to work appropriate discussion question
tools:
requirements. for nursery  Digging  Simulation Demonstrati
operations. tools  Blended on
2. Basic pre- learning Oral
 Propagati
operative 2. Operations
on tools interview
checking of tools, and
farm implements  Measurin and written
maintenance
and equipment is g tools test
procedures
performed in for a range  Farm
accordance with of farm implement
manufacturer’s implements s
manual and GAP and simple  Simple
standard. equipment equivalent
 Water
3. Tools with wear 3. Knowledge pump
and corrosions are on OSHS  Hand
segregated and
treated according to tractor
4. Knowledge  Plow
maintenance plan
on GAP
and procedures. harrow
 Sprayer
 Reference
s (NSIC
CATALO
GUE
 GAP
 OHS
 HACCP
manuals,
etc)

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LO2. Maintain Nursery Facilities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Nursery 1. Types of  Shed/  Demonstrati Direct


sanitation facilities greenhouse
on observation
is
maintained 2. OSH  Lecture- and
Nursery tools:
according standards discussion question
 Digging
to GAP and other tools  Simulation Demonstrati
standard legislative  Propagation  Video on
tools, viewing Oral
2. Repair and interview
 Measuring  Blended
maintenan
tools; learning and written
ce of
nursery  Farm test
facilities implements Third party
are  Simple
performed equipment:
to  Water
maximize pumps
their  Hand tractor
efficiency  Plow
and  Harrow
effectivene
 Sprayer
ss
3. Preventive
measures Growing
are applied containers:
for  Polyethylen
inclement e bags
weather.  Clay pots
4. Safety  Plastic
measures  Containers
are  Seed tray
observed
 Seed box
and
 Coco husk
practiced
according  wired baske
to OHS.
Other
supplies/materi
als:
 cleaning
materials/su
pplies
 References
(NSIC
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catalogue
 GAP, OHS,
HACCP
manuals,
etc.)

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LO3. Handle Seeds/Planting Materials

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Planting 1. Characteristic Shed/  Demonstrati Direct


materials of quality greenhouse
on observation
are seeds/ planting
determine materials Planting  Lecture- and
d 2. Proper handling materials: discussion question
according of seeds,  Simulation Demonstrati
to kinds seeds/planting suckers,  Blended on
and materials tissue learning Oral
varieties. 3. Treatment of cultured interview
seeds/planting plantlets,
and written
2. Quality materials to cuttings,
seeds are ensure rhizome, test
selected germination/ corm, Third party
according viability grafted report
to material,
prescribed tubers,
characteris runners/solo
tic n, bulbs

3. Seed Nursery
testing is tools:
conducted shovel, hand
to trowel, bolo,
determine knife, spade,
the wheel
percentag barrow, etc.
e
germinatio Nursery
n of the supplies/mat
seed stock erials:
in pesticides,
accordanc growth
e with the promoters,
standard poly bags,
procedure crates, etc.
4. Planning
materials References
are treated (NSIC
following catalogue,
standard GAP, OHS,
protocol. HACCP
5. Seed manuals,
scarificatio etc.)
n is 
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performed
for
germinatio
n purposes
based on
type of
crop.

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LO4. Prepare Growing Media

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Growing 1.  Demonstrati Direct


media are Characteristic  Shed/
prepared on observation
and type of greenhous
according to good growing e  Lecture – and question
prescribed discussion Demonstrati
media
mixture and
crop Growing  Simulation on
2. Potting media:  Blended Oral
requirement
techniques for a
 Garden learning Interview
range of
2. Growing soil and written
containers
media are  Peat moss
placed in test
3.Crop  Saw dust Third Party
prescribed
requirements for  Coco coir
containers
a specific
according to  Rice hull
growing media
crop  CRH
requirements
4. Transplanting  Compost
procedures  River sand
3. Containers
are arranged  Animal
and labeled manure,
according to etc.
varieties/spec
ies.

4. Seedbed is
prepared
based on
crop species.

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LO5. Conduct Propagation Activities
Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
t Criteria s Method
1. Nursery 1. Proper  Demonstratio Direct
shed is set- selection of  Shed/greenhouse n observation
up quality  Lecture – and
according to seedlings/plant Planting materials:
discussion question
plant ing materials  Seeds,
requirement  Video viewing Demonstrat
 Suckers,
. 2. Collection ion
 Tissue cultured
procedure for Oral
planting  plantlets,
2. Quality Interview
materials  Cuttings,
seedlings and written
 Rhizome,
are selected test
3. Plant  Corm,
based on propagation  Grafted material, Third Party
prescribed techniques for  Tubers,
characteristi a range of
cs.  Runners/solon,
plants.
 Bulbs

3. 4. Care and
Nursery tools:
Propagation maintenance
 Shovel
materials of seedlings
 Hand trowel
are selected
according to  Bolo
propagation  Knife
activity.  Spade
 Hoe
 Wheel barrow
4. Plant
 Sprayer
propagation
 Sprinkler, etc.
techniques
are
performed
based on
recommend
ed practices
5.
Germinated
seedlings
are
maintained
until fully
established.

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6. Pricking
and thinning
of seedlings
are
performed
based on
recommend
ed
practices.

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Unit of Competency : Plant Crops

Module Title : Planting Crops

Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to conduct activities related to land
preparation and planting of agricultural crops. This
unit also includes proper handling of
seeds/seedlings/saplings for planting and
transplanting, proper use of tools and equipment,
conduct land preparation and field lay-out.

Nominal Duration : 80 hours

Qualification Level : NC II

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module the trainees/students should be able to:

LO1. Prepare land for planting

LO2. Conduct Field Lay-out

LO3. Dig holes

LO4. Perform direct seeding

LO5. Transplant seedlings

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare Land for Planting

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Tools, 1. Tools,  Tool room and  Demonstrati  Direct


materials and materials and farm house observation
on
equipment equipment
 Lecture- and
are prepared appropriate Farm
for land for land Discussion question
tools/implements/
clearing. preparation.  Blended  Demonstrati
equipment:
learning on
 Shovel
2. The land is 2. Soil  Oral
cleared sampling and  Spade
 Hoe Interview
according to analysis
 Rake and written
prescribed
methods of 3. Methods of  Harrows test
land land  Hand tracto  Third party
preparation preparation  Soil
auger/crowbar
3. Debris are 4. Fertilizer  Pail, etc.
removed and and its
 Farm supplies:
disposed application
according to  Soil test kit,
waste 5. Chemical  Organic and
management use legislative inorganic
standards. fertilizers, etc.
 Production
4. Soil guide
samples are  References
collected for (fertilizer and
analysis pesticide
based on manual/
standard
catalogue
procedure
 Protocol
5. Land  Field guides
preparation is  OHS and GAP
conducted manuals
according to
crop
requirement.

6. Basal
fertilizer is
applied based
on crop
requirement

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7. Safety
procedures
for fertilizer
application
are followed
according to
OHS
standards.

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LO2. Conduct Field Lay-Out

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Prepared 1. Tools and  Tool room  Direct


tools and  Demonstrati
materials for and farm on observation
materials
for field lay- outing house with oral
and safe  Lecture –
lay-out. question
handling discussion
Farm
2. Interpret  Simulation  Demonstrati
tools/implements
field lay- 2. Planting  Blended on
/equipment:
out plan system  Oral
according  Shovel learning
to the  Spade Interview
recommen 3. Methods of and written
field lay-  Hoe
ded test
planting outing  Rake
system.  Soil  Third party
auger/crowba report
3. Field is r
laid-out
according  Pail, etc.
to
recommen Supplies and
ded materials:
planting
system.  Plastic straw
 Wooden stick
 Measuring
tape,etc.

 Production
guide

 References
(fertilizer and
pesticide
manual/catalo
gue

 Protocol,

 Field guides,
OHS and
GAP
manuals)

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LO3. Dig holes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method
 Tool room
1. Digging of
holes are
1. Digging and farm  Demonstratio  Direct
techniques house n observation
performed
based on for a range Farm and
of crops  Lecture-
crop tools/impleme question
requirement 2. Types of soil discussion
nts/equipment:
. 3. Fertilizer  Video  Demonstrati
 Shovel
2. Top soil is viewing on
separated to  Spade
 Blended  Oral
be used in  Hoe
covering the learning interview
 Rake
hole after and written
planting  Crowbar
test
3. Basal  Pail, etc.
fertilizer  Third party
application Farm supplies:
is performed
based on  Organic
recommend and
ed amount. inorganic
fertilizers,
etc.
 Production
guide
 References
(fertilizer
and
pesticide
manual/cat
alogue
 Protocol
 Field guides
 OHS and
GAP
manuals)

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LO4. Perform Direct Seeding

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Seeds are 1. Seeds,  Tool room  Demonstrati  Direct


planted according types and farm observation
on
to recommended and its house
 Lecture- and
rate, distance and characte
depth. discussion question
ristic Farm
 Simulation  Demonstrati
tools/implemen
2. Replanting are 2. Seed ts/equipment:  Blended on
timely done treatme  Shovel learning  Oral
according to nt interview
 Spade
recommended 3. Methods and written
of seed  Hoe
practices for a
test
particular crop. propaga  Rake
tion  Crowbar  Third party
3. Safety 4. GAP  Hand trowel report
procedures are principle  Pail, etc.
followed according s
to OHS standards Supplies and
and GAP.
materials:
 Seeds
 Assorted
sizes of
polyethylen
e bags
 Seedling
trays
 Atomizer/
hand
sprayer
(1liter
capacity)
 Knitted/
rubberized
gloves
 Seedling
trays
 Fertilizers
(organic
and
inorganic)
 Production
guide

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 References
(fertilizer
and
pesticide
manual/cat
alogue,
 Protocol
 Field guides
 OHS and
GAP
manuals)

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LO 5. Transplant Seedlings

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Methods
 Direct
1. Handling of 1.Transpla  Tool room  Demonstration observation
seedlings from nting and farm  Lecture – and question
nursery is techniques house discussion  Demonstratio
performed based  Farm  Blended n
on prescribed 2. Care tools/imple
practices. learning  Oral interview
and ments/equi and written
maintenan pment:
ce of test
2. Transplanting  Hand
of seedlings is transplante  Third party
trowel
done based on d seedlings report
 Bolo
crop practices
 Shovel
3. Crop
3. Re-bagging is requiremen  Spade
done for a ts for  Hoe
particular crop transplanti  Rake, etc.
requirement ng
Farm
4. Replanting is supplies:
timely done  Seedling
based on trays,
planting protocol.  Organic
and
5. Safety
inorganic
procedures are
fertilizers,
followed
according to  Wooden
Occupational stick, etc.
Safety and  Production
Health guide
Standards  Reference
(OSHS) and s (fertilizer
Good and
Agricultural pesticide
Practices manual/cat
alogue,
 Protocol
 Field

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guides,
 OHS and
GAP
manuals)

Unit Of Competency : Care and Maintain Crops

Module Title : Care and Maintaining Crops

Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to provide forage which include functions during
forage area preparation, planting and maintenance
activities of forage area, production and silage and
completion of work.

Nominal Duration : 64 hours


Qualification level : NC II

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module the trainees/students should be able to:

LO1. Apply pest control measures

LO2. Apply fertilizer

LO3. Water crops

LO4. Perform pruning

LO5. Perform Physical growt-enhancing practices

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply Pest Control Measure

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Pests 1. Pest  Farm or  Lecture/  Direct


incidence morphology, plantation Demo- observation
is characteristic area
and mode of nstration and question
monitored
based on
infestation/infe  On the job  Demonstratio
ction. Tools and
prescribed materials: experience n
2. Monitoring and
procedure diagnosing  Knapsack  Blended  Oral interview
pest incidence sprayers learning and written
2. Tools and following the  Insect test
materials principles of traps  Third party
are IPM  Pesticides
prepared 3. Pest control report
(bio or
according measures for a
variety of crops
synthetic)
to specific  Safety
4. Tools and
pest gears
materials
control appropriate in  Paper/
measure controlling pest plastic
5. Record sleeves
3. keeping  Pail
Appropriat 6. Use of PPE
 Measuring
e pest and observing
OHS
cup
control
measure
Farm
are
supplies:
followed
based on  Reference
GAP. s:
pesticide
4. Safety manual
measures  Protocols
are  Field
observed guides etc.
and
practiced
according
to
Occupation
al Health
and Safety
(OHS)
procedure

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LO2. Apply Fertilizer

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Tools and 1. Fertilizer and  Farm or  Lecture/  Direct


materials are its types plantation Discussion observation
prepared area with
according to  Video and
2. Method and storage shed
prescribed Viewing question
user’s manual. rate of fertilizer for fertilizers
application  Blended  Demonstrati
appropriate to Tools and learning on
2. Fertilizers
are identified crop stage materials:  Oral
based on  Knapsack interview
kinds. 3. Tools and sprayers and written
materials in  Safety gear test
3 Fertilizer applying  Paper/plastic
fertilizers  Third party
rates are sleeves
 Pail report
applied based
on crop 4. OHS  Measuring
requirements. procedures cup
 Hand trowel
4. Appropriate 5. Record-  Shovel
method of keeping  Hoe
fertilizer
application is Farm supplies:
employed
based on crop  Inorganic
requirements. and organic
5. Precautio- fertilizers
nary measures
are applied to  References:
avoid cross  Pesticide
contamination manual,
based on GAP.  Protocols
 Field guides
6. Safety  Logbook,
procedure are
etc.
followed
according to
Occupational
Safety and
Health
Standards.

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LO 3. Water Crops
Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
t Criteria Methods
1. Soil 1. Water  Farm or  Lecture/  Observation
moisture and soil plantation Discussion  Demonstratio
content is moisture are  Demonstration n
determined conservatio
based on n Water/  Video viewing  Oral ques-
soil field irrigation  Blended learning tioning and
capacity. 2. Types of system and written test
watering parts:
2. Watering and  drip,
performed irrigation  furrow,
following the system sprinkler
prescribed
method and 3. Water Tools and
schedule requirement materials:
s for specific  safety gears
3. Good crops  paper/plastic
Agricultural sleeves
Practices is 4. GAP  pail
observed.
References:
logbook, field
guides, etc.
 Logbook
 Field guide
 etc.

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LO 4. Perform Pruning

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Methods
1. Pruning 1. Types and  Lecture  Observation
method is method of  Farm or  Demonstration  Demonstration
performed pruning plantation  Blended  Written and
according to area
crop learning oral
2. Pruning
requirements. tools and Tools and questioning
materials materials:
2. Tools and  safety gears
materials for 3. Use of  paper/plastic
pruning are PPE and  sleeves
prepared. implementing  pruning
OHS shears
3. Safety  pruning saw
procedures is  bolo
followed  paint
according to  etc.
OHS
Standards References:
and  logbook
PNS:PAES
 field guides
101
 etc.

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LO 5. Perform Growth- Enhancing Practices

Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


t Criteria Methods
1. Tools and 1. Growth  Farm or  Lecture  Observation
equipment for training plantation area  Demonstration  Demonstratio
cultivation are techniques
prepared  Video viewing n
Tools and
according to  Blended Written and
2. materials:
PNS: PAES learning oral
101. Rejuvenatin  safety gears
questioning
g activities  paper/plastic
2. Cultivation  sleeves
practices are 3. Mulching  pruning
carried out techniques  shears
based on  budding/
crop 4. Tools and grafting
requirement. equipment  knife
appropriate  bolo
3. for growth-
Rejuvenating  paint
enhancing
activities are  etc.
practices
performed  Supplies:
according to  growth
established 5. Safety
procedures hormones
cultural References:
practices. and use of
PPE  logbook
 field guides
4. Growth
training  etc.
techniques
are performed
for different
crops.

5. Mulching
techniques
are carried
out based on
crops.

6. Safety
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procedures
are followed
according to
OHS
standards.

Unit Of Competency : Carry-Out harvest and Post-harvest Operation

Module Title : Carrying- out harvest and Post-harvest


Operation

Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform harvest and postharvest
operations of major agricultural crops including
maintaining quality of produce for distribution. This
unit also includes proper use of tools and
equipment required to perform the activities. This
unit does not included secondary processing.

Nominal duration : 76 hours


Qualification Level : NC II

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Perform pre- harvest operation

LO2. Perform harvesting activity

LO3. Perform postharvest operation

LO4. Monitor storage pest and diseases

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform pre-harvest operation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessme


Criteria nt Method
1. Crop 1. Maturity
maturity is Indices for a  Video  Discussion  Direct
identified range of plants  Demonstrati observatio
according to on n
parameters 2. Pre-harvest  Video  Demonstr
affecting procedures of viewing ation
physiological different crops  Blended  Oral
growth and learning interview
physical 3. Facilities, and
indicators. tools and written
materials for test
2. Records of harvesting  Third
crop party
agronomic 4. Appropriate
history is PPE and
verified and hygiene
referenced practices
for maturity.

3.
Obstructions
from the field
are removed
for efficient
harvesting

4. Harvesting
tools and
materials,
and
temporary
shed are
readied

5. Records
regarding
crops to be
harvested are
checked

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LO2. Perform Harvest Activity

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen


Criteria s t Method
1. Appropriate
harvesting 1. Harvesting  Workplace  Participatory  Direct
methods are procedures for with Lecture- observatio
implemented different crops commercial Discussion n and
based on best facilities for  Lecture question
cultural 2. Proper harvesting  Demonstrati  Demonstra
practices for handling of and on tion
each crop harvested postharvest  INTDirect  Oral
using suitable crops operations Observation interview
tools Tools and and written
 Blended
3. GAP materials: test
 Online Exam
2. Crops are principles  picking poles
 Portfolio
handled  scythes
assessmen
according to  scissors
t
the  shears
postharvest  shovels
treatment.  collecting
baskets with
liners
3. Crops are  harvesting
harvested crates with
based on liners
maturity  container with
indices and clean water
characteristics and with
affecting preservatives
harvest quality  sacks
while  twines
observing GAP  needle
principles.  labels and
markers
4. Harvesting is  Wheel barrow
performed while  kaing
observing GAP  PPE
principle Equipment/
implement:
 cart
 reaper
 harvester
 thresher
 stripper
 sheller
 Husker
 Storage
facilities (on-
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farm and off-
farm)
 Enterprise
procedures

LO3. Perform Postharvest Operation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method
1. Postharvest
1. Postharves operations for a  Workplace  Demonstrati  Direct
t operation range of crops with on observation
are commercial  Simulation and
employed 2. Postharvest storage and  Blended questions
based on treatment for stacking learning  Demonstrati
standard specific crops facilities (on- on
are farm and off-  Oral
followed 3. Handling and farm) interview and
2. Use of packaging Postharvest written test
postharvest equipment:
equipment  hot water
4. Proper
is storage treatment
monitored machine
avoiding  sorter
5. Postharvest
damage to  weighing
treatments
crop in line scale
with  dryer
6. Use and
manufactur  miller
maintenance of
er/enterpris  refrigerator/
tools and
e hydrocooler
equipment in
procedures Packaging
postharvest
. materials:
operations
3. Handling  crates
and (wooden,
7. Maintenance plastics and
packaging
and storage styro),
are done
procedures of  paper wrap
according
harvested  carton box
to variety
/packed crops  PEB
and
destination (polyethylen
8. Use of PPE e bags)
.
and OHS  styro
4. Crops are
principles  sacks/bags
stored and
stacked in  mesh or net
cool dry  bags

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place prior  baskets
to  newspaper
distribution Supplies/
in line with materials for
enterprise Postharvest
procedure treatment:
s  ethylene
 acetylene
 calcium
carbide
 silica
 gel,
 potassium
permangana
te
 dye

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LO 4. Monitoring Storage Pest and Diseases

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Methods
1. Pests are 1. Common  Direct
identified problem in  Workplace  Discussion observation
based on postharvest with  Demonstration and questions
references operation commercial  Video Viewing  Demonstration
for storage related to storage and  Blended  Oral interview
pest and pest and stacking learning and written
diseases. disease facilities (on- test
occurrence farm and off-
2. Identified farm)
storage pest 2. Harvested
and diseases Identification produce either
are logged of storage infested/infecte
and reported pest and d with pest and
to immediate diseases diseases:
authority. -Insect pest  fruit crops
-Rodents  plantation
-Fungi crops
-Bacteria  forage
 ornamentals
 cereals
3. Pest and  vegetables
disease  medicinal
management  plants
and control  essential oil
for harvested plants
and stored  culinary herbs
crops.  spices

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ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES
(54 hours)

Unit Of Competency : Raise Organic Hogs

Module Title : Raising Organic Hogs

Module Descriptor : This module covers the ability to carry-out the knowledge,
skills and attitude required in raising organic hogs.

Nominal Duration : 24 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the module the trainees/students should be able to:

LO1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing

LO2. Feed Hogs

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LO3. Grow and finish hogs

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Hogs are 1. Hogs The  Lecture  Direct


identified according to students/traine  Demonstrati observation
according breeds es must be on  Demonstrati
to breeds. provided with  Field on
2. Industry the following: Demonstrati  Oral
2. Healthy acceptable on questioning
hogs are indicator for  Pig pen  Workshop  Written
selected healthy  Practice  Video examination
based on piglets animals presentation  Interview
industry  Tools,  Field work  Online
acceptable 3. Physical Supplies and  Practical Exam
indicator characteristi materials Demonstrati
for healthy cs of a - Reference on
piglets. healthy Materials  Blended
piglets and - Weighing
3. Suitable hogs  Online
scale Learning
site for hog (500kg.cap.)
house are 4. Checklist of - Plastic pail
determined a healthy - Pencil
based on hog papers
PNS - Plant
recommen 5. Housing materials
dations. equipment - Bedding
materials
4. Hog house - Papers
design is - Record
prepared books
based on - Carpentry
PNS tools
recommen - Calculators
dations. - Feeding
trough
5. Housing - Water
equipment container
installation - Shovel
design is - Bite/ push
prepared in nipples
line with - Wheel
PNS borrow
recommen - Knapsack
dation and sprayer
actual farm
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conditions. - Chopping
board
- Driving
board
 PPE’s
o Overall
suit
o rubber
boots

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LO2: Feed hogs

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Suitable 1. Feeding The  Lecture  Direct


feed materials students/trainee  Demonstratio observation
materials s must be n  Demonstrati
are 2. Feeding provided with  Field on
selected method/ the following: Demonstratio  Oral
based on manageme n questioning
availability nt  Pig pen  Workshop  Written
in the  Practice  Video examination
locality , 3. Basic animals presentation  Interview
nutrient principles  Tools,  Field work  Online
source of nutrition Supplies and  Practical Exam
and materials Demonstratio
according 4. Feed - Reference n
to PNS density Materials  Blended
Organic - Weighing
Agriculture 5. Nutrient  Online
scale Learning
-Livestock content of (500kg.cap.)
and GAHP various - Plastic pail
requireme feed - Pencil papers
nts materials - Plant
suitable for materials
2. Feed organic - Bedding
materials hog raising materials
are - Papers
prepared 6. Advantage - Record books
following s/ - Carpentry
enterprise disadvanta tools
prescribed ges of - Calculators
formulatio different - Feeding
n. feeding trough
methods/ - Water
3. Animals manageme container
are fed nt - Shovel
based on - Bite/ push
the 7. Basic nipples
standard guidelines - Wheel borrow
feeding in feed - Knapsack
method/m preparation sprayer
anagemen for organic - Chopping
t: hogs board
- Driving board
4. Feeding is 8. Basic  PPE’s
monitored guidelines o Overall
following in feeding
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enterprise organic suit
procedure hogs o rubber
s. boots
9. Feed
recording
and
methods

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LO3: Grow and Finish Hogs

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessmen


Criteria es t Method

1. Growth rate is 1. Principles The  Lecture  Direct


monitored of animal students/traine
based on
 Demonstrati observatio
enterprise
health care es must be on n
procedures in organic provided with  Field  Demonstra
agriculture the following: Demonstrati tion
2. Health care on  Oral
program are 2. Ethno-  Pig pen  Workshop questioning
implemented veterinary  Practice
based on on  Video  Written
medicine animals presentation examinatio
PNS Organic
Agriculture–  Tools,  Field work n
3. Sanitation Supplies and  Interview
Livestock or  Practical
documented procedures materials  Online
Demonstrati
ethno- using - Reference Exam
on
veterinary organic Materials
practices  Blended
products - Weighing  Online
3. Sanitation and scale learning
4. Market (500kg.cap.)
cleanliness
program are specificatio - Plastic pail
implemented n of hogs - Pencil
based on PNS- papers
livestock. 5. Procedure - Plant
s and materials
4. Organic waste guidelines
for fertilizer - Bedding
in waste materials
production are
collected collection - Papers
following - Record
organic 6. Guidelines books
practices. and - Carpentry
procedures tools
5. Movement of in
hogs are
- Calculators
moving/tra - Feeding
managed
based on PNS nsporting trough
Organic hogs - Water
Agriculture– container
Livestock and 7. Principles - Shovel
other relevant of 5S - Bite/ push
guidelines.
nipples
8. Principles - Wheel
6. Suitable hog
finishers are of 3 R’s borrow
selected based - Knapsack
on market sprayer
specifications - Chopping
board
7. Production
record is
- Driving
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accomplished board
according to  PPE’s
enterprise
o Overall
procedures.
suit
o rubber
boots

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Unit Of Competency : Raise Organic Small Ruminants

Module Title : Raising Organic Small Ruminants

Module Descriptor : This module covers the ability to carry-out the


knowledge, skills and attitude required in raising
organic small ruminant.

Nominal Duration : 30 hours

Summary Of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module the trainees/students should be able to:

LO1. Select healthy breeders and suitable cages

LO2. Feed small ruminants

LO3. Manage breeding of small ruminants

LO4. Manage does/ewes and their progenies

LO5. Grow and harvest small ruminants

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Details of Learning Outcomes

LO1. Select Healthy Breeders and Suitable Cages

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment


Criteria es Method

1. Bucks and rams 1. Bucks The  Observatio  Direct


are identified and rams students/trainee observation
according to n
s must be  Practical
breed
2. Industry provided with  Actual
Demonstrat
acceptab the following: Demonstrat ion with
2. Healthy
le ion questioning
bucks/rams are
selected based indicator  Small  Lecture  Written
on industry for ruminants discussion examinatio
acceptable healthy cage and ns
 Video
indicator for small house  Oral
healthy small ruminant  Practice presentatio
Interview
ruminants. s animals n
 Online
 Forage area  Field Exam
3. Suitable site for 3. Cage  Tools, practicum
small ruminants
equipme supplies and  Blended
are determined
nt materials
based on PNS  Online
recommendation - weighing Learning
s. scale (500
kg capacity)
4. Small ruminants - plastic pail
cage design is - pencil
prepared based papers
on Good Animal
- plant
Husbandry
Practices
materials
(GAHP), DENR - bedding
and zoning materials
ordinances PNS - record books
recommendation - carpentry
s. tools
- calculators
5. Cage equipment - feeding
installation trough
design is - water
prepared in line
container
with PNS
recommendation
- shovel
and actual farm - bite/ push
conditions. nipples
- wheel
6. Cage equipment borrow
are set-up in line - knapsack
with housing sprayer
equipment - chopping
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installation board
design. - driving board
7. Rice straws are  PPE’s
placed as
- gloves
bedding
materials based - long sleeves
on PNS -Rubber boots
procedures.
 Learning
Materials
- Guidelines in
selecting
breeders
- Modules and
Reference
Materials

LO2. Feed Small Ruminants

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Suitable 1. Food The students/  Direct


 Observation
feed sources trainees must be
 Actual observation
provided with the
materials and feed following:  Practical
are requiremen Demonstrati
Demonstrati
selected ts of small on on with
 Small ruminants
based on ruminants cage and house  Lecture questioning
availability  Practice discussion  Written
in the 2. Feeding animals examination
 Video
locality, materials  Forage area s
 Tools, supplies presentation
nutrient  Oral
requiremen 3. Maintenanc and materials  Field
- weighing scale Interview
ts and PNS e of forage practicum
(500 kg  Online Exam
standards. area capacity)  Blended
- plastic pail  Online
2. Feed 4. Feeding - pencil papers
Learning
materials manageme - plant materials
are nt program - bedding
prepared materials
- record books
following 5. Record - carpentry tools
PNS keeping - calculators
procedures - feeding trough
. - water
container
3. Maintenanc - shovel
e of forage - bite/ push
nipples
area are - wheel borrow
administere - knapsack
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d in sprayer
accordance - chopping
with PNS board
- driving board
procedures
.  PPE’s
- gloves
4. Animals - long sleeves
are fed -Rubber boots
based on
feeding  Learning
manageme Materials
- Guidelines in
nt program selecting
of PNS. breeders
- Modules and
5. Feeding is Reference
monitored Materials
following
PNS
procedures
.

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LO3. Manage Breeding Of Small Ruminants

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment


Criteria s Method

1. Signs of 1. Signs of in- The students/  Direct


 Observation
heat are heat trainees must be  Actual observation
breeders
monitored provided with  Practical
among the following: Demonstrati
2. Breeding Demonstrati
sexually systems
on on with
mature  Small  Lecture questioning
does and 3. Good animal ruminants discussion  Written
ewes husbandry cage and  Video examination
practices
house presentation s
a. Organic-
2. Breeding based  Practice  Oral
systems  Field
health animals Interview
are  Forage area practicum
care  Online
identified b. Sanitatio  Tools, supplies  Blended Exam
based on n and materials  Online
PNS procedur
e
- weighing Learning
guidelines. scale (500 kg
c. Collectio
n of capacity)
3. Animal organic - plastic pail
pregnancy waste - pencil papers
is - plant
monitored 4. Monitoring materials
and and
- bedding
tended managemen
t of pregnant materials
based on - record books
breeders
enterprise - carpentry
procedure 5. Unproductiv tools
s. e buck/ ram - calculators
and doe/ - feeding
4. Unproducti ewe
trough
ve - water
buck/ram container
and - shovel
doe/ewe - bite/ push
are culled nipples
based on - wheel borrow
enterprise - knapsack
procedure sprayer
s. - chopping
board
- driving board

 PPE’s
- gloves
- long sleeves
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-Rubber boots

 Learning
Materials
- Guidelines in
selecting
breeders
- Modules and
Reference
Materials

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LO4. Manage Does/Ewes and Their Progenies

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen


Criteria s t Method
1. Signs of 1. Animal The students/  Direct
approaching Welfare Act  Observation
kidding/
trainees must be  Actual observatio
lambing are 2. GAHP provided with n
the following: Demonstrati
monitored guidelines  Practical
following on Demonstra
established 3. PNS –  Small  Lecture
farm Livestock
tion with
procedures. ruminants discussion questionin
4. Assisting of cage and  Video g
2. Placenta and kids and house presentation  Written
dead lambs to  Practice examinatio
kids/lambs are suckle  Field
disposed colostrum
animals ns
 Forage area practicum  Oral
properly
according to 5. Signs of  Tools, supplies  Blended Interview
DENR law. approaching and materials  Online  Online
kidding/lambi
- weighing learning exam
3. Assisted ng
kids/lambs to scale (500 kg
suckle 6. Disposal of capacity)
colostrums placenta and - plastic pail
according to dead kids - pencil papers
organic
- plant
practices. 7. Monitoring
and materials
4. Lambs/kids management - bedding
are weaned of does and materials
properly at 3 ewes - record books
months from
- carpentry
birth based
from 8. Management tools
established on Lactating - calculators
farm - feeding
procedures. 9. Feeds and trough
feeding
- water
5. Lactating supplements
goats and of does and container
sheep are kept ewes - shovel
in clean and - bite/ push
quiet nipples
environment,
- wheel borrow
and are
separated - knapsack
from the sprayer
breeder males - chopping
based from board
established
- driving board
farm
procedures.
 PPE’s
6. Forage - gloves
grasses, - long sleeves
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supplements -Rubber boots
and adequate
water supply
are provided  Learning
according to Materials
PNS - Guidelines in
recommendatio selecting
n
breeders
- Modules and
Reference
Materials

LO5. Grow and harvest small ruminants

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen


Criteria s t Method

1. Growth rate 1. Monitoring The students/  Direct


and  Observation
is monitored management
trainees must be  Actual observatio
based on of does and provided with n
enterprise the following: Demonstrati
ewes  Practical
procedures. on Demonstra
2. Health care  Small  Lecture
program
tion with
2. Health care ruminants discussion questionin
program are 3. Sanitation cage and  Video g
implemente and house  Written
cleanliness
presentation
d based on  Practice examinatio
PNS and program  Field
animals ns
GAHP  Forage area practicum  Oral
4. Collection of
requirement Organic  Tools, supplies  Blended Interview
s. waste and materials  Online  Online
- weighing learning exam
3. Sanitation 5. Maintain and
analyze scale (500 kg
and Farm Record capacity)
cleanliness - plastic pail
program are - pencil papers
implemente - plant
d based on materials
GAHP - bedding
requirement materials
s and PNS. - record books
- carpentry
4. Organic tools
wastes for - calculators
fertilizer - feeding
production trough
are - water
collected container
according to - shovel
PNS. - bite/ push
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nipples
5. Suitable - wheel borrow
small - knapsack
ruminants sprayer
for harvest - chopping
are selected board
based on - driving board
PNS
guidelines  PPE’s
and market - gloves
demand. - long sleeves
-Rubber boots
6. Production
record is  Learning
accomplish Materials
ed - Guidelines in
according to selecting
enterprise breeders
procedure - Modules and
Reference
Materials

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