Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDCUATION

K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

CURRICULUM GUIDE
Exploratory Course on
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
 K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

AGRICULTURE/FISHERY - ANIMAL PRODUCTION

(Exploratory)

Curriculum Guide for the Exploratory Course on Animal Production

For you to get a complete picture of the complete TLE exploratory course on Animal Production, you are hereby provided with the Curriculum Guide on
Animal Production.

Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies

LESSON 1: USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
1. Appropriate farm tools are Pictorial report on:
 Farm tools identified according to LO1. Select and 1. Identifying farm power  Written test 4 hours
 Power tools requirements/use. use farm tools and handheld tools  Performance
 Handheld tools 2. Farm tools are checked for tools. and their uses. Test
faults and defective tools are 2. Observing farm and taking
 Safety practices while reported in accordance with pictures regarding safety
using farm tools farm procedures. practices in using poultry
3. Appropriate tools are safely and livestock tools.
used according to job 3. Checking of tools for
requirements and possible defects and faults,
manufacturers’ conditions. including the reporting
procedures.
 Manual of farm 1. Appropriate farm equipment LO2. Select and Pictorial report on:  Written test 4 hours
equipment and and facilities are identified operate 1. Identifying farm equipment  Performance
specifications 2. Instructional manual of farm farm run by electricity and Test
 Parts and functions of equipment are carefully read equipment. motorized equipment;
farm equipment prior to operation. including the how to
 Facilities in poultry and 3. Pre-operation check-up is operate properly with
livestock farm conducted in line with safety measures.
 Pre-operation and check- manufacturers’ manual. 2. Conducting pre-operation
up 4. Faults in farm equipment and check-up
 Safety practices in using facilities are identified and 3. Identifying faults in farm
reported in line with farm equipment and facilities.
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Content Standard
farm equipment
Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
 Preventive maintenance
 Safety measures and
practices in cleaning and
storing for different farm
tools, equipment and
facilities.
 Upkeep of equipment
LESSON 2: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
 Problem solving
procedures
 Basic mathematical
operations
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AGRICULTURE/FISHERY - ANIMAL PRODUCTION
(Exploratory)
Learning
Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
procedures.
5. Farm equipment are used
according to its function.
6. Safety procedures are
followed.
1. Tools and equipment are LO3. Perform Make a feeding and drinking  Written 4 hours
cleaned immediately after use preventive trough. Examination
in line with farm procedures. maintenance.  Performance
2. Routine check-up and Test
maintenance are performed.
3. Tools and equipment are
stored in designated areas in
line with farm procedures.
1. Job requirements are LO1. Perform Assignment on advantages  Written 4 hours
identified . estimation. and disadvantages of different Examination
2. Quantities of materials and feeding system of hogs.  Performance
resources required to Test
complete a work task are
estimated.
3. Time needed 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/s.
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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies

 Basic mathematical 1. Calculations to be made are LO2. Perform Project proposal on broiler  Written 4 hours
operations identified according to job basic production Examination
 Systems of measurement requirements. workplace  Performance
 Units of measurement 2. Correct method of calculation calculations. Test
Demonstrate understanding is determined.
of/on: 3. Systems and units of
measurement to be followed
 Conversion of units are ascertained.
 Fractions and decimals 4. Calculations needed to
 Percentages and ratios complete work task are
 Basic record keeping performed using the four
basic mathematical
operations.
5. Appropriate operations are
used to comply with the
instructions.
6. Results obtained are
reviewed and thoroughly
checked.

LESSON 3: INTERPRET PLANS AND DRAWINGS

 Identifying types of 1. Types of housing and their LO1. Draw lay-out Drawing typical house of  Written 4 hours
housing for poultry and components used in poultry plan of poultry and livestock (pig). Examination
livestock production. and livestock are identified different  Performance
 Different components of 2. Designs of different housing types of Test
housing of poultry and used in poultry and livestock housing.
livestock production are drawn.
 Illustrating the different
types of housing for
poultry and livestock.
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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies

Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
 Basic building codes in
constructing poultry and
livestock houses.
 Signs and symbols on
building codes
LESSON: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
 Using chemicals in farm
works.
 Personal protective
equipment (PPE) used
in farms
 Basic first aid
 Farm emergency
procedures regarding
safety working
environment
LO2. Enumerate Application of model codes of
1. Building codes in constructing the Building practice for the welfare of  Written 4 hours
poultry and livestock houses Codes in poultry and livestock housing Examination
are discussed. Constructing  Performance
2. Signs and symbols of building Poultry and Test
codes are interpreted Livestock
Houses.
1. Safety measures are applied LO1. Apply  Written 6 hours
based on work requirement appropriate Report on Hazards in the Examination
and farm procedures. safety Farm.  Performance
2. Tools and materials are measures. Test
utilized in accordance with
specification and procedures.
3. Outfit is worn in accordance
with farm requirements.
4. Shelf life and or expiration of
materials are effectively
checked against
manufacturer’s specifications.
5. Hazard in the workplace are
identified and reported in line
with farm guidelines.

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Content Standard
 Procedure in cleaning
outfits
 Technique in storing
materials and chemicals
Demonstrate understanding
on:
 Government requirement
regarding farm waste
disposal
 Waste management
system
*TWG on K to 12 Curriculum Guide – version January 31, 2012
K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE/FISHERY - ANIMAL PRODUCTION
(Exploratory)
Learning
Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
1. Used tools and outfit are LO2. Safely keep/  Written 6 hours
cleaned stored in line with dispose Demonstration on: Examination
farm procedures. materials 1. Performing proper  Performance
and outfit. cleaning, storing and Test
labeling and record
keeping of tools, materials
and chemicals.
2. Unused materials are labeled 2. Identifying waste materials
and stored according to in your farm and perform
manufacturers proper disposal according
to manufacturer’s
recommendation and farm
requirements. procedures and
3. Waste materials are disposed government requirement.
according to manufacturers,
government and farm
requirements.
40 hours
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