K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

AGRICULTURE / FISHERY – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION

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Competencies

Lesson 1: PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Demonstrate understanding
of:

• Farm tools 1. Appropriate farm tools are
 Power tools identified according to use.
 Handheld tools 2. Farm tools are checked for
• Safety practices in faults.
using farm tools and 3. Appropriate tools are safely
equipment used according to job
requirements and
manufacturers’ conditions.
• Manual of farm 1. Appropriate farm equipment
equipment and and facilities are identified.
specifications 2. Instructional manual of farm
• Parts and functions of equipment are carefully read
equipment prior to operation.
• Pre-operation and 3. Pre-operation check-up is
check-up conducted in line with
• Safety practices manufacturers’ manual.
during operations of 4. Faults in farm equipment and
farm equipment facilities are identified and
reported in line with farm
• Calibration and use of
procedures.
farm equipment
5. Farm equipment are used
according to its function.
LO1. Select and 1. Observation and inspection • Written test 5 hours
use farm of equipment & tools used • Performance
tools. in crop production. Test
2. Identifying equipment and
tools for specific field
activity/job.
3. Observing and recording
safety practices in the use
of farm equipment and tools
and making a catalog or
index of safety practices on
the use of specific tools.
4. Have an actual/practical
LO2.Select and experience in the use or • Written test 4 hours
operate farm operation of motorized, • Performance
equipment. electrically operated Test
equipment and tools
including, power and hand
held tools used in a
particular job in crop
production.
5. Make farm observations,
attend demonstration &
perform practical application
of safety practices on the
use of equipment and tools.

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• Preventive 1. Tools and equipment are LO3.Perform 1. Do ocular inspection and • Written test 4 hours
maintenance cleaned immediately. preventive practical application of • Performance
 Safety measures 2. Routine check-up and maintenance. common maintenance Test
and practices in maintenance are performed. activity/practice on the use
cleaning and 3. Farm tools and equipment are of equipment and tools.
storing for different regularly sharpened and oiled 2. Submit of reports or listing
farm tools, from time to time. of maintenance
equipment and activities/procedures on
facilities. specific equipment or tools.
 Upkeep of 3. Do regular check-up and
equipment inspection of the conditions
of the tools and equipment.

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Content Standard
Lesson 2: PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
• Problem solving
procedures
• Basic mathematical
operations
• Basic mathematical
operations
• Systems of
measurement
• Units of measurement
• Conversion of units
• Fractions and
decimals
• Percentages and
ratios
• Basic record keeping
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K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE / FISHERY – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
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1. Job requirements are identified
from written or oral
communications.
2. Quantities of materials and
resources required to
complete a work task are
estimated.
3. Time needed to complete a
work activity is estimated.
4. Accurate estimates for work
completion are made.
5. Estimates of materials and
resources are reported to
appropriate person.
1. Calculations to be made are
identified according to job
requirements.
2. Correct method of calculation
is determined.
3. Systems and units of
measurement to be followed
are ascertained.
4. Calculations needed to
complete work task are
performed using the four basic
mathematical operations.
5. Appropriate operations are
Learning
Project / Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
LO1. Perform 1. Preparing a simple farm • Written Test 6 hours
estimation. plan and budget for rice, • Performance
sugar, corn production and test
etc.
2. Preparing financial
statement, cash flow budget
for a certain crop production
project and determine the
Return on Investment
(ROI).
3. Computing depreciation
costs using various forms of
computing depreciation.
LO2.Perform basic 1. Making a manual or • Written Test 5 hours
workplace guidebook of units of • Performance
calculations. measurement and test
conversion tables.
2. Preparation of project
proposal.
3. Computing for the total
sales, total expenses. gross
and net profit and compute
ROI.
4. Preparing a program of
work , cost estimates and
cash flow budget.
3
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used to comply with the
instruction.
6. Result obtained is reviewed
and thoroughly checked.

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Lesson 3: INTERPRETING PLANS AND DRAWINGS

Demonstrate understanding
of/on:

• Farm plans and layout
• Planting systems in
crop production
• Farm layouts
• Government Plans
1. Farm plans and layout are LO1.Interpret farm 1. Prepare an ideal farm/field • Written Test 4 hours
designed according to crop plans and plan & layout. • Performance
grown. layouts. 2. Interpret a field layout, test
2. Planting systems, and sketch and plan.
practices are strictly followed 3. Demonstrate proper
according to approved cultural planting based on field/farm
practices. plan.

• Lay-out plan of
irrigation system
• Types of irrigation
system
3. Irrigation system plan is
interpreted according to
established procedures.
4. Different designs of irrigation
systems are enumerated
standard procedures.
LO2. Interpret 1. Sketch a plan on irrigation • Written Test 4 hours
irrigation plan system to suit the • Performance
and design. topography of the land. test
2. Create a miniature irrigation
canal based on the actual
measurement and using
ratio and proportion.

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Lesson 4: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

• Farm works that 1. Safety measures are applied LO1. Apply 1. Organized symposium on • Written Test 4 hours
involves using based on work requirement appropriate the prevention of accidents • Performance
chemicals and farm procedures. safety in the work place. test
• Personal protective 2. Tools and materials are measures 2. Do film showing and
equipment (PPE) utilized in accordance with while working critiquing of the show.
used in farms specification and procedures. in farm. 3. Demonstrate the proper use
• Basic first aid 3. Outfits are worn in accordance of PPE.
• Farm emergency with farm requirements. 4. Simulating first aid
procedures regarding 4. Shelf life and or expiration of procedures.
safety working materials are checked against
environment manufacturer’s specifications
effectively.
5. Hazard in the workplace are
identified and reported in
accordance with farm
guidelines.

• Procedure in cleaning 1. Used outfits are cleaned and LO2. Safe keep/ 1. Perform proper labeling, • Written test 4 hours
and storing outfits stored in line with farm dispose cleaning and, storing of • Performance
• Technique in storing procedure. tools, equipment, tools, materials test
materials and 2. Unused materials are labeled materials and and chemical, including
chemicals and stored according to outfit. proper waste disposal.
• Government manufacturer’s
requirement regarding recommendation and farm
farm waste disposal requirements.
• Waste management 3. Waste materials are disposed
system (FPA laws, according to manufacturers,
DENR laws, etc.) government and farm
requirements.

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 K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

AGRICULTURE / FISHERY – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION

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Competencies

40 hrs.

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