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COMPETENCY MAP 92
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 93
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 94
TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR
BAMBOO PRODUCTION NC II
This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Agricultural, Forestry and
Fishery Sector as shown in Annex A.
Bamboo farmer
Bamboo nursery worker
Bamboo farm worker
Bamboo clump rehabilitation worker
Bamboo harvesting and post harvesting worker
This section gives the details of the contents of the basic, common and core units of
competency required in BAMBOO PRODUCTION NC II.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
1. Obtain and 1.1 Specific and relevant Procedure of Gathering of
convey information is accessed gathering workplace workplace
workplace from appropriate information information skills
information sources. Techniques in Sourcing of
1.2 Effective questioning, gathering information skills
active listening and information Sorting of
speaking skills are Effective methods of information skills
used to gather and conveying Obtaining workplace
convey information. information information skills
1.3 Appropriate medium is Written Conveying
used to transfer communication workplace
information and ideas methods information skills
1.4 Appropriate non- verbal Techniques in Gathering and
communication is used. conveying providing information
1.5 Appropriate lines of communication in response to
communication with Different modes of workplace
supervisors and communication requirements
colleagues are
Organizational
identified and followed.
policies
1.6 Defined workplace
Communication
procedures for the
procedures and
location and storage of
systems
information are used.
1.7 Personal interaction is Technology relevant
carried out clearly and to the enterprise and
concisely. the individual’s work
responsibilities
2. Participate in 2.1 Team meetings are Effective Participating skills in
workplace attended on time. communication workplace meetings
meetings and 2.2 Own opinions are Different modes of and discussions
discussions clearly expressed and communication Following simple
those of others are Written spoken language
listened to without communication Completing work
interruption. Organizational related documents
2.3 Meeting inputs are policies Estimating,
consistent with the Communication calculating and
meeting purpose and
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CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
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the Range of Variables
established protocols. procedures and recording routine
2.4 Workplace systems workplace measures
interactions are Decorum in Relating to people of
conducted in a participating social range in the
courteous manner. workplace meetings workplace
2.5 Questions about simple and discussions Gathering and
routine workplace providing information
procedures and maters in response to
concerning working workplace
conditions of Requirements
employment are asked
and responded to.
2.6 Meetings outcomes are
interpreted and
implemented.
3. Complete 3.1 Range of forms relating Methods of Documenting skills
relevant work to conditions of making/completing Report writing skills
related employment is work related Making/developing
documents completed accurately documents work related
and legibly. Company standards documents
3.2 Workplace data is and procedures in Perform routine
recorded on standard making work related workplace duties
workplace forms and documents following simple
documents. Effective written notices
3.3 Basic mathematical communication Completing work
processes are used for Different modes of related documents
routine calculations. communication Estimating,
3.4 Errors in recording Written calculating and
information on forms/ communication recording routine
documents are Organizational workplace measures
identified and properly policies Ability to relate to
acted upon.
Communication people of social
3.5 Reporting requirements
procedures and range in the
to supervisor are
systems workplace
completed according to
Technology relevant
organizational
to the enterprise and
guidelines.
the individual’s work
responsibilities
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources 1.1 Team members
1.2 Suppliers
1.3 Trade personnel
1.4 Local government
1.5 Industry bodies
2. Medium 2.1 Memorandum
2.2 Circular
2.3 Notice
2.4 Information discussion
2.5 Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6 Face to face communication
3. Storage 3.1 Manual filing system
3.2 Computer-based filing system
4. Forms 4.1 Personnel forms, telephone message forms, safety reports
5. Workplace interactions 5.1 Face to face
5.2 Telephone
5.3 Electronic and two way radio
5.4 Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms,
non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols 6.1 Observing meeting
6.2 Compliance with meeting decisions
6.3 Obeying meeting instructions
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
1. Describe team 1.1 The role and Company Communicating
role and scope objective of the team vision/mission skills appropriately
is identified from statements and consistent with
available sources of Company policies the culture of the
information. and employee code workplace
1.2 Team parameters, of conduct Adopting skills to
reporting relationships Communication team role and scope
and responsibilities are process of responsibilities
identified from team Team structure
discussions and Team roles
appropriate external Group planning and
sources. decision making
2. Identify own 2.1 Individual role and Company Communicating
role and responsibilities within vision/mission skills appropriately
responsibility the team environment statements and consistent with
within team are identified. Company policies the culture of the
2.2 Roles and and employee code workplace
responsibility of other of conduct Role and
team members are Communication responsibility
identified and process identification skills
recognized. Team structure
2.3 Reporting relationships Team roles
within team and Group planning and
external to team are decision making
identified.
Methods and
techniques of role
and responsibility
identification with a
team
3. Work as a team 3.1 Effective and Approaches of Team working skills
member appropriate forms of interacting with team Communicating
communications used members skills appropriately
and interactions Types of and consistent with
undertaken with team communications the culture of the
members who used in effective workplace
contribute to known interaction with team Skills in observing
team activities and members protocols when
objectives. Methods of working making reports
3.2 Effective and as a team Using standard
appropriate Techniques in procedures when
contributions made to working as a team making reports
complement team Developing
activities and teamwork plans
objectives, based on based on team’s role
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of 1.1 Work activities in a team environment with enterprise or
team specific sector
1.2 Limited discretion, initiative and judgment maybe demonstrated
on the job, either individually or in a team environment
2. Sources of information 2.1 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
2.2 Job procedures
2.3 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and
instructions
2.4 Organizational or external personnel
2.5 Client/supplier instructions
2.6 Quality standards
2.7 OHS and environmental standards
3. Workplace context 3.1 Work procedures and practices
3.2 Conditions of work environments
3.3 Legislation and industrial agreements
3.4 Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling
and disposal of chemicals
3.5 Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality guidelines
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
2 Integrate 1.1 Personal growth and Work values and Integrating skills of
personal work plans are ethics (Code of personal objectives
objectives pursued towards Conduct, Code of with organizational
with improving the Ethics, etc.) goals
organization qualifications set for Company policies Pursuing personal
al goals the profession. Company operations, growth and work
1.2 Intra and procedures and plans
interpersonal standards Demonstrating
relationships are Company commitment to the
maintained in the mission/vision organization and its
course of managing statements goals
oneself based on Ways of integrating Intra and
performance personal objectives Interpersonal skills
evaluation. with organizational
1.3 Commitment to the goals
organization and its
goal is demonstrated
in the performance of
duties.
3 Set and 2.1 Competing demands Company policies Setting skills of work
meet work are prioritized to procedures and priorities
priorities achieve personal, standards Meeting with work
team and Company and priorities
organizational goals departmental goals Intra and
and objectives. and priorities Interpersonal skills
2.2 Resources are Managing priorities Communication skills
utilized efficiently and and commitments
effectively to manage Economic use and
work priorities and maintenance of
commitments. equipment and
2.3 Practices along facilities
economic use and Ways and means of
maintenance of practicing economic
equipment and use and maintenance
facilities are followed of equipment and
as per established facilities
procedures.
4 Maintain 3.1 Trainings and Ways of identifying Identifying trainings
professional career trainings and career and career
growth and opportunities are opportunities opportunities
development identified and availed Techniques of Seeking recognitions
of based on job seeking and receiving are sought/received
requirements. recognitions and demonstrated as
3.2 Recognitions are Procedures of proof of career
sought/received and obtaining licenses advancement
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CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
demonstrated as and/or certifications Obtaining and
proof of career relevant to the job renewing Licenses
advancement. and/or certifications
3.3 Licenses and/or relevant to job and
certifications career
relevant to job and
career are obtained
and renewed.
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Evaluation 1.1 Performance Appraisal
1.2 Psychological Profile
1.3 Aptitude Tests
2. Resources 2.1 Human
2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
3. Trainings and career 3.1 Participation in training programs
opportunities 3.1.1 Technical
3.1.2 Supervisory
3.1.3 Managerial
3.1.4 Continuing Education
3.2 Serving as Resource Persons in conferences and workshops
4. Recognitions 4.1 Recommendations
4.2 Citations
4.3 Certificate of Appreciations
4.4 Commendations
4.5 Awards
4.6 Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or 5.1 National Certificates
certifications 5.2 Certificate of Competency
5.3 Support Level Licenses
5.4 Professional Licenses
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
1. Identify 1.1 Safety regulations Company workplace Clarifying and
hazards and and workplace safety safety regulations explaining safety
risks and hazard control Industry hazard regulations and
practices and control practices and workplace safety and
procedures are clarified procedures hazard control
and explained based Internationally Identifying
on organization recognized OHS hazards/risks in the
procedures. procedures and workplace and their
1.2 Hazards/risks in the practices and corresponding
workplace and their regulations indicators
corresponding PPE types and uses Recognizing
indicators are identified Personal hygiene contingency
to minimize or eliminate practices measures during
risk to co-workers, Hazards/risks workplace accidents,
workplace and identification and fire and other
environment in control emergencies
accordance with Practice of personal
Threshold Limit Value
organization hygiene
- TLV
procedures. Interpersonal skills
OHS indicators
1.3 Contingency Communication skills
measures during Organization safety
workplace accidents, and health protocol
fire and other Safety consciousness
emergencies are Health
recognized and consciousness
established in
accordance with
organization
procedures.
2. Evaluate 2.1 Terms of maximum Methods of Identifying terms of
hazards and tolerable limits which identifying terms of maximum tolerable
risks when exceeded will maximum tolerable limits
result in harm or limits Determining effects
damage are identified Hazard effects of hazards and risks
based on threshold Reporting methods Reporting OHS
limit values (TLV). on OHS issues and/or
2.2 Effects of the hazards issues/concerns concerns
are determined. OHS procedures and Identifying safety
2.3 OHS issues and/or practices and hazards
concerns and identified regulations Hazards/risks
safety hazards are PPE types and uses identification and
reported to designated Hazards/risks control skills
personnel in identification and Interpersonal skills
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
the Range of Variables
accordance with control Communication skills
workplace Threshold Limit Value
requirements and -TLV
relevant workplace OHS indicators
OHS legislation. Organization safety
and health protocol
Safety consciousness
Health
consciousness
3. Control 3.1 Occupational Health and Ways of following Following
hazards and Safety (OHS) Occupational Health occupational health
risks procedures for and Safety (OHS) and safety (OHS)
controlling procedures for procedures for
hazards/risks in controlling controlling
workplace are hazards/risks in hazards/risks in
consistently followed. workplace workplace
3.2 Procedures for dealing Ways of following Following procedures
with workplace procedures for for dealing with
accidents, fire and dealing with workplace accidents,
emergencies are workplace accidents, fire and emergencies
followed in accordance fire and emergencies Using correctly
with organization OHS Types and use of personal protective
policies. personal protective equipment (PPE)
3.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) Providing assistance
equipment (PPE) is OHS procedures and in the event of a
correctly used in practices and workplace
accordance with regulations emergency in
organization OHS accordance with
procedures and Methods and established
practices. techniques in organization protocol
3.4 Appropriate assistance is providing appropriate
provided in the event of assistance in the
a workplace event of a workplace
emergency in emergency
accordance with Hazards/risks
established identification and
organization protocol. control
4. Maintain OHS 4.1 Emergency-related Participation Participating in
awareness drills and trainings procedures in emergency-related
are participated in as emergency-related drills and trainings
per established drills and trainings Completing and
organization guidelines Ways of completing updating OHS
and procedures. and updating OHS personal records
4.2 OHS personal records personal records
are completed and OHS procedures and
updated in accordance practices and
with workplace regulations
requirements. OHS indicators
RANGE OF VARIABLES
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1. Safety regulations May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act
1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements
1.7 ECC regulations
2. Hazards/risks May include but are not limited to:
2.1 Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise,
vibration, temperature, radiation
2.2 Biological hazards- bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites, mites,
molds, fungi, insects
2.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapors
2.4 Ergonomics
Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive force,
awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct pressure, varying
metabolic cycles
Physiological factors – monotony, personal relationship,
work out cycle
3. Contingency May include but are not limited to:
measures 3.1 Evacuation
3.2 Isolation
3.3 Decontamination
3.4 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
4. PPE May include but are not limited to:
4.1 Mask
4.2 Gloves
4.3 Goggles
4.4 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
4.5 Face mask/shield
4.6 Ear muffs
4.7 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
4.8 Anti-static suits
5. Emergency-related 5.1 Fire drill
drills and training 5.2 Earthquake drill
5.3 Basic life support/CPR
5.4 First aid
5.5 Spillage control
5.6 Decontamination of chemical and toxic
5.7 Disaster preparedness/management
6. OHS personal 6.1 Medical/Health records
records 6.2 Incident reports
6.3 Accident reports
6.4 OHS-related training completed
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Determine 1.1 Work tasks are identified Different work tasks Identifying work
areas of in line with farm in farm operations tasks in farm
concern for operations Place and time for operations
safety 1.2 Place for safety implementation of Determining
measures measures are determined safety measures place and time
in line with farm Different hazards in for
operations the workplace implementation
1.3 Time for safety measures Types of tools, of safety
are determined in line materials and outfits measures
with farm operations Preparation of tools, Reading labels,
1.4 Appropriate tools, materials and outfits manuals and
materials and outfits other basic
are prepared in line with safety
job requirements information
Identifying
effective/
functional tools,
materials and
outfit
Preparing
tools, materials
and outfits
Discarding
defective tools,
and materials
3. Safekeep 3.1 Used tools and outfit are Procedures of Cleaning used
/dispose cleaned after use and cleaning used tools tools and outfit
tools, stored in designated and outfits Labelling and
materials areas. Label and storage storing unused
and outfit 3.2 Unused materials are unused materials materials
properly labeled and Disposal of wastes Disposing
stored according to materials waste
manufacturer’s Manufacturers’ materials
recommendation and farm recommendation on
requirements. keeping materials
3.3 Waste materials are Environmental rules
disposed according to and regulations
manufacturers,
government and farm
requirements.
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Work tasks Work task may be selected from any of the subsectors:
1.1 Crop Production
1.2 Post-harvest
1.3 Agri-marketing
1.4 Farm Equipment
2. Place 2.1 Stock room/storage areas/warehouse
2.2 Field/farm/orchard
3. Time 3.1 Fertilizer and pesticides application
3.2 Feed mixing and feeding
3.3 Harvesting and hauling
4. Tools, materials and 4.1 Tools
outfits 4.1.1 Wrenches
4.1.2 Screw driver
4.1.3 Pliers
4.2 Outfit
4.2.1 Masks
4.2.2 Gloves
4.2.3 Boots
4.2.4 Overall coats
4.2.5 Hat
4.2.6 Eye goggles
5. Emergency 5.1 Location of first aid kit
procedures 5.2 Evacuation
5.3 Agencies contract
5.4 Farm emergency procedures
6. Hazards 6.1 Chemical
6.2 Electrical
6.3 Falls
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Select and use 1.1 Appropriate farm Types and uses of Identifying farm tools
farm tools tools are identified farm tools for the work
according to Characteristics of Checking the
requirement/use functional tools conditions of tools
1.2 Farm tools are Checking tools for Reporting defective
checked for faults defects/faults tools
and defective tools Segregation and Using tools
reported in reporting defective
accordance with tools
farm procedures Uses of tools
1.3 Appropriate tools
are safely used
according to job
requirements and
manufacturers
conditions
2. Select and 2.1 Identify appropriate Types and Identifying appropriate
operate farm farm equipment operations of farm farm equipment for the
equipment 2.2 Instructional equipment work
manual of the farm Standards operating Reading instructional
tools and procedures of farm manual.
equipment are equipment Conducting pre-
carefully read prior Instructional manual operation check-up
to operation of equipment Identifying
2.3 Pre-operation Pre-operation check- faults/defects of farm
check-up is up equipment
conducted in line Equipment Reporting on defective
with manufacturers Specification farm equipment
manual Procedures in Operating farm
2.4 Faults in farm calibrating and use of equipment
equipment are equipment Following safety
identified and
Equipment faults procedures.
reported in line
identification and
with farm
reporting
procedures
Operation of
2.5 Farm equipment
equipment
used according to
its function Codes and
2.6 Safety procedures Regulations on
are followed. environmental
protection
Safety and keeping
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Farm equipment 1.1 Engine
1.2 Pumps
1.3 Generators
1.4 Sprayers
2. Farm tools 2.1 Sickle
2.2 Cutters
2.3 Weighing scales
2.4 Hand tools
2.5 Measuring tools
2.6 Garden tools
3. Pre-operation check-up 3.1 Tires
3.2 Brake fluid
3.3 Fuel
3.4 Water
3.5 Oil
3.6 Lubricants
3.7 Battery
EVIDENCE GUIDE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform basic workplace calculations.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Perform 1.1 Job requirements are Job Identifying job
estimation identified from written requirements/labor requirements/labor
or oral communications needs Estimating quantities of
1.2 Quantities of materials
Calculation of materials and resources
and resources required
to complete a work quantities of materials required
task are estimated and resources Estimating time for job
1.3 The time needed to required completion
complete a work Calculation of time Performing basic
activity is estimated for job completion calculation
1.4 Accurate estimate for
work completion are Preparation of Compute percentage
made estimate report Convert English to
1.5 Estimate of materials Basic mathematical metric systems of
and resources are operations measurement
reported to appropriate Percentage and ratios Preparing estimate
person
Unit Conversion report
2. Perform basic 2.1 System and units of Four basic Compute bill of
workplace measurement to be mathematical materials
calculation followed are operation Compute project cost
ascertained
System and units of
2.2 Calculation needed to
complete work tasks measurement
are performed using Fraction, percentage
the four basic and ratio
mathematical Material takeoff
operation
Materials costing
2.3 Calculate whole
fraction, percentage
and mixed when are
used to complete the
instructions
2.4 Number computed is
checked following work
requirements
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Four basic 1.1 Addition
mathematical operation 1.2 Subtraction
1.3 Multiplication
1.4 Division
2. System of measurement 2.1 English
2.2 Metric
3. Units of measurement 3.1 Area
3.2 Volume
3.3 Weight
3.4 Length
EVIDENCE GUIDE
CORE COMPETENCIES
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY: OPERATE BAMBOO NURSERY
UNIT CODE: AFF611310
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to conduct
pre-nursery operation, perform nursery operation, care and maintain
nursery stocks and conduct post-nursery operations
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
in the Range of Variables
1. Conduct pre- 1.1 Site is selected based Established criteria Selecting site for
nursery operation on established for site selection nursery operation
criteria. Prescribed Interpreting nursery
1.2 Nursery plan is procedures in plan
followed according to interpreting plan Preparing rooting
prescribed procedures. Nursery plan facilities and nursery
1.3 Rooting facilities and components beds
nursery beds are Different tools, Preparing different
prepared according to equipment, supplies tools, equipment,
established farm and materials supplies and
procedures. Preparation of tools material
1.4Tools, equipment, and equipment Securing selected
supplies and o Inspection and site
materials are prepared segregation of Written and oral
according to work defective tools reporting
requirements. and equipment
1.5 Site selected is o Assembly and
secured from stray
adjustment of
animals and
equipment
unauthorized persons.
Preparation of report
1.6 Work output is reported
to concerned authority
according to industry
practices.
2. Perform nursery 2.1 Culms as source of Rooting facilities and Selecting culms as
operation propagules are nursery beds source of propagules
selected from the Procedures in the Collecting and
clump based on the preparation of rooting preparing
established criteria facilities and nursery propagules
2.2 Propagules of required bed Storing of
bamboo species are Types and dosage propagules
collected and prepared preparation of rooting Computing for
based on prescribed hormones rooting hormones
criteria. Computation for concentration
2.3 Storage of concentration of Applying rooting
propagules is done rooting hormones hormones to
based on established Application propagules
farm practices. procedures of rooting Rooting of
2.4 Rooting hormones are hormones propagules
applied to propagules Different containers Potting of rooted
following prescribed and potting media propagules
dosages.
Potting procedures Mixing of potting
2.5 Hormone treated
Maintenance of clean media
propagules are rooted
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
in the Range of Variables
in pots and in rooting and safe area Maintaining clean
bed o Unwanted and safe nursery
2.6 Propagules rooted in vegetation area
bed are potted in o Waste disposal Practicing OSHS
containers using o Environmental Selecting source of
recommended potting regulations propagules
media and placed in OSHS
shaded nursery bed Source of propagules
2.7 Nursery area is Different types of soil
maintained as clean and hull
and safe following
Physical and
workplace procedures.
chemical components
2.8Safety measures are
of potting media;
practiced according to
nutrient requirements
Occupational Safety
and Health Standard
3. Maintain nursery 3.1 Watering of nursery Moisture requirement Watering of nursery
stocks stocks is done of species stocks
according to species Watering procedures Weeding nursery
requirement Shading procedures area
3.2 Weeding is done Weed species Monitoring,
according to cultural Weeding procedures preventing and
procedures Different pest and controlling pests
3.3 Pests and diseases diseases and diseases
are prevented and Applying fertilizers
Prevention and
controlled using Hardening nursery
control procedures
industry standard stocks
Types and
3.4Fertilizers are applied Practicing OSHS
specifications of
based on soil nutrient
fertilizers
status and plant’s
nutritional Fertilizer application
requirements procedures
3.5 Hardening of nursery Hardening
stocks is undertaken procedures
according to OSHS
prescribed procedures
3.6 Safety measures are
practiced according to
industry procedures.
4.Conduct post 4.1Planting stocks are Grading standards for Grading of planting
nursery operations graded according to planting stocks stocks
standards Different packaging Packaging and
4.2Quality planting materials dispatching nursery
materials are Packaging and stocks
packaged, dispatched dispatching Selling quality
and sold according to procedures planting materials
marketing procedures Marketing procedures Marketing skills
4.3Sub-standard planting Procedures in Improving sub-
stocks are improved maintaining nursery standard planting
following farm area stocks
procedures Maintenance and Maintaining nursery
4.4Maintenance of safe storage procedure of area
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PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
in the Range of Variables
and clean area is tools and equipment Maintaining and
undertaken throughout Inventory and storage storing tools and
the completion of of excess supplies equipment
nursery operations and materials Conducting
following environmental procedures inventory and
regulations Record keeping and storing of excess
4.5Tools and equipment reporting supplies and
are maintained and materials
stored according to Oral and written
manufacturer’s manual reporting
4.6Excess supplies and
materials are
inventoried and stored
based on standard
procedure
4.7Work activities and
outputs are recorded
and reported to
concerned authority
VARIABLE RANGE
1.Established criteria Established criteria includes:
1.1 Water source
1.2 Accessibility and visibility to buyers
1.3 Labour/Propagator
1.4 Topography
1.5 Distance to the proposed plantation/ demonstration farm
1.6 Demand of planting materials
1.7 Security, Peace and order
1.8 Source of potting media
1.9 Light conditions
1.10 Vegetation
1.11 Source of propagules
2.Equipment, tools, Equipment, tools, supplies and materials may include:
supplies and materials 2.1Equipment
2.1.1 Grass Cutter
2.2 Tools
2.2.1 Pruning Shears
2.2.2 Pruning Saw
2.2.3 Lopping Shears
2.2.4 Shovel
2.2.5 Pick Mattock or Grab Hoe
2.2.6 Digging Bar
2.2.7 Wheel Barrow
2.2.8 Hack Saw
2.2.9 Sickle
2.2.10 Bolo
2.2.11 Animal
2.2.12Animal Sled
2.3 Supplies and Materials
2.3.1 PPE
2.3.2 Office materials
2.3.3 Poly bags
2.3.4Pesticide
2.3.5 Fertilizers
2.3.6 Fuel
2.3.7 Lubricants
3. Storage of Storage of propagules may include:
propagules 3.1 Heeling – in
3.2 Soaking
4 Propagules Propagules may include:
4.1 Culm cutting
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Equipment, tools, supplies and Equipment, tools, supplies and materials
materials may include:
1.1 Equipment
1.1.1 Mini-chain saw
1.2 Tools
1.2.1 Shovel
1.2.2Digging bar
1.2.3 Wheel barrow
1.2.4 Post hole digger
1.2.5 Sickle
1.2.6 Bolo
1.3 Supplies and materials
1.3.1 PPE
1.3.2 Office materials
1.3.3 Insecticide
1.3.4 Fertilizers
1.3.5 Fuel
1.3.6 Lubricants
1.3.7 Stakes
2. Site preparation Site preparation may include:
2.1 Lay- outing of planting plan
2.2 Staking
2.3 Clearing
3. Early tending operations Early tending operations may include:
3.1 Initial fertilizer application
3.2 Mulching
3.3 weeding
3.4 replacement of dead planting materials
4. Maintenance and protection activities Maintenance and protection activities may
include:
4.1 Removal of dead plants and replanting
4.2 Weeding
4.3 Soil cultivation and mounding
4.4 Fertilizer application
4.5 Pruning of thickets
4.6 Thinning of unhealthy culms
4.7 protection from astray animals , fire, pest
and diseases
5. Record Record includes:
5.1 Work activities
5.2 Work outputs
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UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge and skill required to conduct
clump pre- rehabilitation activities, perform clump rehabilitation
operation and perform clump post- rehabilitation
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Established criteria Established criteria may include:
1.1 Dense thickets around the clump
1.2 Presence of defective and dead culms and
stumps
UNIT DESCRIPTION : This unit covers the knowledge and skill required to undertake
pre-harvesting operations, perform harvesting operations and
carry-out post harvesting activities for poles and shoots.
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
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4. Context for Assessment 4.1 Competency may be assessed in the work place or in
a simulated work place setting
These standards are set to provide Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when
designing training programs for BAMBOO PRODUCTION NC II
Delivery of knowledge requirements for the basic, common and core units of
competency specifically in the areas of mathematics, science/technology,
communication/language and other academic subjects shall be contextualized. To this
end, TVET providers shall develop a Contextual Learning Matrix (CLM) to accompany
their curricula.
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the learner with knowledge, skills and attitude on
Bamboo Production NC II in accordance with industry standards. This covers competencies
that a person must achieve in operatingbamboo nursery, establishing bamboo farm,
conducting bamboo clump rehabilitation and conducting harvesting and post-harvesting
operations.
To obtain this, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.
Flow of communication
Demonstration Observation
Apply storage system in establishing
workplace information
Demonstrate Telephone courtesy
o Role of leaders
o Time Management
Written
Lecture
o Basic strategic planning concepts examination
4. Practice 4.1 Identify hazard and Describe OHS procedures, practices 6 Hours
occupational risks and regulations Group discussion Oral evaluation
health and safety
Read
Written
Lecture
o OHS indicators examination
Enumerate uses and functions of tools Discussion Written (Total -11 hrs.)
and materials Power point examination 1 hr
1.2Apply appropriate presentation Interview
safety measures Video presentation Oral
Demonstration questioning
Demonstration
Explain procedures of wearing Discussion Written 1 hr
personal protective equipment Power point examination
presentation Interview
Video presentation Oral
Incomplete questioning
worksheet
Incomplete
worksheet
Identify different types of faults in farm Discussion Written 1 hr
equipment Power point examination
presentation Interview
Video presentation Oral questioning
Incomplete
worksheet
Enumerate reporting procedures Discussion Written 1 hr
Power point examination
presentation Interview
Video presentation Oral questioning
Incomplete Demonstration
worksheet
Role playing
Enumerate procedures in using farm Discussion Written 1 hr
equipment Power point examination
presentation Interview
Video presentation Oral questioning
Incomplete
worksheet
Discuss safety procedures for farm Discussion Written 1 hr
operation Power point examination
presentation Interview
Video presentation Oral questioning
Incomplete
worksheet
1. The delivery of training shall adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery shall
be guided by the principles of competency-based TVET.
2.2 Enterprise-Based:
2.3 Community-Based
Trainees or students wishing to gain entry into this course should possess the
following requirements:
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for
BAMBOO PRODUCTION NC II are as follows.
Up-to-date tools, materials and equipment of equivalent functions can be used as
alternatives.
Note: Access to and use of equipment/facilities can be provided through cooperative arrangements of
MOA with other partner-companies/institutions.
Based on class size of 25 students / trainees the space requirements for the
teaching / learning and curriculum areas are as follows.
Note: Access to and use of equipment/facilities can be provided through cooperative arrangements of
MOA with other partner-companies/institutions.
Trainers who will deliver the training on BAMBOO PRODUCTION NC II should possess
the following qualifications:
The result of the institutional assessment may be considered as evidence for the
assessment for national certification.
4.1.3 Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and
common units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with the core
units.
4.1.4 The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:
4.1.4.1 Graduating students/trainees of WTR-registered programs,
graduates of NTR programs or graduates of formal/non-
formal/informal including enterprise-based trainings related to
bamboo production.
4.1.4.2 Experienced workers in bamboo industry
4.1.5 Reassessment is allowed only after one month from the date of
assessment. Reassessment for a National Certificate shall be done only
on the task/s that the candidate did not successfully achieve.
4.1.6 A candidate who fails the assessment for two (2) consecutive times will be
required to go through a refresher course before taking another
assessment.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Receive and
Practice basic Participate in
respond to Demonstrate Work in team Practice career
Work with others housekeeping workplace
workplace work values environment professionalism
procedures communication
communication
Practice Practice
Develop and Solve problems Use mathematical
occupational health Lead workplace occupational
Lead small team practice related to work concepts and
and safety communication health and safety
negotiation skills activities techniques
procedures procedures
Apply problem
Collect, analyze Promote
Utilize specialized Develop teams solving Plan and organize Use relevant
and organize environmental
communication skills and individuals techniques in work technologies
information protection
the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
Apply Safety Measures in Farm Use Farm Tools and Equipment Perform Estimation and Basic
Operations Calculation
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operate bamboo nursery Establish bamboo farm Conduct bamboo clump Conduct harvesting and post-
rehabilitation harvesting operations
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend
thanks and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry, academe and
government agencies, non-government organizations including professional associations who
donated their time and expertise to the development and validation of these Training
Regulations.
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