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COMPETENCY-BASED

CURRICULUM

Sector:

AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY


Qualification:

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
PRODUCTION NC II

GATO’S INTEGRATED FARM


TESDA-OP CO-01-F11
(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. COURSE DESIGN
COURSE TITLE : ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRO-
DUCTION
NOMINAL DURATION : 251 Hours
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II
COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes in
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II in accordance with industry standards.
It covers the core competencies in raising organic chicken, producing organic vegetable,
manufacturing (producing) organic fertilizers, manufacturing (producing) various concoc-
tions, raising organic hogs and raising organic small ruminants (goats).

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

 At least senior high school graduate


 Good moral character
 Able to read and write
 Can communicate both oral and written (English or Tagalog)
 Can perform basic mathematical computation
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer
COURSE STRUCTURE

BASIC COMPETENCIES
(37 Hours)
Nominal
Units of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
1. Participate in 1.1 Participating in 1.1.1 Obtain and convey workplace
workplace commu- workplace com- information
nication munication 1.1.2 Perform duties following 6 hours
workplace Instructions
1.1.3 Complete relevant work-re-
lated documents
2. Work in a team en- 2.1 Working in a team 2.1.1 Describe team role and scope
vironment environment 2.1.2 Identify one’s role and respon- 3 hours
sibility within a team
2.1.3 Work as a team member
3. Solve /address 3.1 Solving/ Address- 3.1.1 Identify routine problems
general workplace ing general work- 3.1.2 Look for solutions to routine 3 hours
problems place problems problems
3.1.3 Recommend solutions to prob-
lems
4. Develop Career 4.1 Developing career 4.1.1 Manage one’s emotion
and Life Decisions and life decisions 4.1.2 Develop reflective practice 3 hours
4.1.3 Boost self-confidence and de-
velop self-regulation
5. Contribute to 5.1 Contributing to 5.1.1 Identify opportunities to do
workplace innova- workplace innova- things better
tion tion 5.1.2 Discuss and develop ideas with
others 3 hours
5.1.3 Integrate ideas for change in
the workplace

6. Present relevant in- 6.1 Presenting relevant 6.1.1 Gather data/ information
formation information 6.1.2 Assess gathered data/
information 8 hours
6.1.3 Record and present informa-
tion
7. Practice occupa- 7.1 Practicing occupa- 7.1.1 Identify OSH compliance re-
tional safety and tional safety and quirements
health policies and health policies and 7.1.2 Prepare OSH requirements for
procedures compliance 4 hours
7.1.3 Perform tasks in accordance
with relevant OSH policies
and procedures
8. Exercise efficient 8.1 Exercising efficient 8.1.1 identify the efficiency and ef-
and effective sus- and effective sus- fectiveness of resource utiliza- 3 hours
tainable practices tainable practices tion
in the workplace in the workplace 8.1.2 Determine causes of ineffec-
tiveness of resource utilization
8.1.3 Convey inefficient and ineffec-
tive environmental practices
9. Practice entrepre- 9.1 Practicing entrepre- 9.1.1 Apply entrepreneurial work-
Nominal
Units of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
neurial skills in the neurial skills in the place best practices 4 hours
workplace workplace 9.1.2 Communicate entrepreneurial
workplace best practices
9.1.3 Implement cost- effective op-
erations

COMMON COMPETENCIES
(64 Hours)
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration
1. Apply safety mea- 1.1 Applying safety 1.1.1 Apply appropriate 20 Hours
sures in farm opera- measures in farm safety measures while
tions operations working in farm
1.1.2 Safe keep/dispose tools,
materials and outfit
2. Use farm tools and 2.1 Using farm tools 2.1.1 Select and use farm 20 hours
equipment and equipment tools
2.1.2 Select and operate farm
equipment
2.1.3 Perform preventive
maintenance
3. Perform estimation 3.1 Performing esti- 3.1.1 Perform estimation 18 hours
and basic calculation mation and basic 3.1.2 Perform basic work-
calculation place calculations
4. Perform Records 4.1 Performing 4.1.1.1Carry out inventory ac- 3 hours
Keeping Record Keeping tivities
4.1.2 Maintain Production
Record
4.1.3Prepare Financial Records

5. Develop and Up- 5.1 Developing and 5.1.1 Seek information on the 3 hours
date Industry Knowl- Updating Indus- industry.
edge try Knowledge 5.1.2 Update industry knowl-
edge

CORE COMPETENCIES
(96 Hours)
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Duration
(30 HRS)
1. Raise Organic 1.1 Raising Organic 1.1.1 Select healthy stocks 3 hours
Chicken chicken 1.1.2 Determine suitable
chicken house require- 6 hours
ments
1.1.3 Install cage (housing)
equipment 6 hours
1.1.4 Feed Chicken (Pro-
vide feed and imple- 7.5 hours
ment feeding prac-
tices)
1.1.5 Manage health and
growth of chicken 4.5 hours
1.1.6 Harvest chicken
3 hours
(24 HRS)
2. Produce Organic 2.1 Producing Organic 2.1.1 Establish nursery 6 hours
Vegetable Vegetable 2.1.2 Plant seedlings 6 hours
2.1.3 Perform Plant Care 7 hours
Activities (and man-
agement)
2.1.4 Perform Harvest and 5 hours
Post-Harvest Activi-
ties
(18. HRS)
3.Manufacture Or- 3.1 Manufacturing Or- 3.1.1 Manufacture basal fer- 12 Hours
ganic Fertilizer ganic Fertilizer tilizer
3.1.2 Manufacture foliar 6 hours
fertilizer
4. Produce various 4.1 Producing various con- 4.1.1 Prepare for the pro- (24 HRS)
concoctions coctions duction of various 7 hours
concoctions
4.1.2 Process concoctions 12 hours
4.1.3 Package concoctions 5 hours

ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES
(54 Hours)
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Duration
(24HRS)
1. Raise Organic 1.1 Raising Organic 1.1.1 Choose/Select healthy 4 hours
Hogs Hogs domestic hogs
1.1.2 Determine suitable hog 7 hours
house requirements
1.1.3 Feed hogs 6 hours
1.1.4 Manage health and 4 hours
growth of hogs 3 hours
Finish hogs
(30HRS)
2. Raise Organic 2.1 Raising Organic 2.1.1 Choose/Select healthy 2 hours
Small Ruminants Small Ruminants breeders
2.1.2 Determine suitable small 4 hours
ruminant cage (housing)
requirements
2.1.3 Install cage (housing)re-
quirements 6 hours
2.1.4 Feed small ruminants
2.1.5 Manage health, growth 6 hours
and breeding of small 10 hours
ruminants
2.1.6 Harvest(Finish) rumi-
nants 2 hour

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Direct observation and questioning


 Oral interview and written test
 Portfolio
 Practical demonstration

COURSE DELIVERY:
 Discussion
 Plant tour
 Symposium
 Modular
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

BASIC COMPETENCIES
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIFATE IN WORKPLACE COM-
MUNICATION
MODULE TITLE : PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE
COMMUNICATION
NOMINAL DURATION : 6 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tudes to gather, interpret and convey information
in response to workplace requirements
.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Obtain and convey workplace information


LO2: Perform duties following workplace instructions
LO3: Complete relevant work- related documents

LO1: OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE IN FORMATION

Assessment Crite- Methodolo- Assessment


Conditions
ria Contents gies Methods
 Specific relevant  Effective The  Group  Written
information is verbal and trainees discus- test
accessed from nonverbal must be sion  Practical/
appropriate communi- provided  Interac- perfor-
sources. cation. with the tion mance test
 Different following:  Lecture  Interview
 Effective ques- methods of o Fax ma-  Reporto-
tioning, active communi- chine rial
listening and cation. o Tele-
speaking skills  Medium of phone
are used to communi- o Note-
gather and con- cation in a book
vey information. workplace o Writing
 Organiza- o Materi-
 Appropriate tional Poli- als
medium is used cies. o Com-
to transfer infor-  Communi- puter
mation and cation pro- with in-
ideas. cedures ternet
and sys- connec-
 Appropriate
tems tion.
non-verbal com-
munication is  Lines of
used. communi-
cation
 Appropriate  Technol-
lines of commu- ogy rele-
nication with su- vant to the
periors and col- enterprise
leagues are iden- and the in-
tified and fol- dividual`s
lowed. work re-
 Defined work- sponsibili-
place procedures ties.
for the location  Workplace
and storage of etiquette.
information are
used.
 Personal interac-
tion is carried
out clearly and
concisely.

LO2: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE MEETING AND DISCUSSION

Assessment Crite- Methodolo- Assessment


Conditions
ria Contents gies Methods
 Team meetings  Effective The trainees  Group  Written
are attended on verbal and must be pro- discus- test
time. nonverbal vided with sions  Practical/
 Own opinions communi- the follow-  Interac- perfor-
are clearly ex- cation. ing: tion mance test
pressed and  Different o Fax ma-  Lecture  Interview
those of others methods of chine
are listened to communi- o Tele-
without inter- cation. phone
ruption.  Organiza- o Note-
 Meeting inputs tional Poli- book
are consistent cies. o Writing
with the meeting  Communi- o Materi-
purpose and es- cation pro- als
tablished proto- cedures and o Com-
cols. systems puter
 Workplace in-  Lines of
teraction is con- communi- with in-
ducted in a cour- cation ternet
teous manner  Technology connec-
appropriate to relevant to tion.
cultural back- the enter-
ground and au- prise and
thority in the en- the individ-
terprise proce- ual`s work
dures. responsibil-
 Questions about ities.
simple routine  Workplace
workplace pro- etiquette.
cedures and
matters concern-
ing conditions of
employment are
asked and re-
sponded.
 Meeting out-
comes are inter-
preted and im-
plemented.

LO3: COMPLETE RELEVANT WORK-RELATED DOCUMENTS

Assessment Crite- Method- Assessment


Conditions
ria Contents ologies Methods
 Ranges of forms Effective verbal The trainees  Group  Written
relating to con- and nonverbal must be pro- discus- test
ditions of em- communication. vided with sion  Practical/
ployment are -Different meth- the follow-  Interac- perfor-
completed accu- ods of communi- ing: tion mance test
rately and legi- cation. o Fax ma-  Lecture  Interview
bly. -Organizational chine
 Workplace data Policies. o Tele-
is recorded on -Communication phone
standard work- procedures and o Notebook
place forms and systems o Writing
documents. -Lines of com- o Materials
 Basic mathemat- munication o Computer
ical process is -Technology rel-
with in-
used for routine evant to the en-
ternet
calculations. terprise and the
connec-
 Errors in record- individual`s work
tion.
ing information responsibilities.
on forms/ docu- -Workplace eti-
ments are identi- quette.
fied and recti-
fied and prop-
erly acted upon.
 Reporting re-
quirements to
superior are
completed ac-
cording to enter-
prise guidelines.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT


MODULE TITLE : WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titudes to identify role and responsibility as a
member of team

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:


At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Describe team role and scope


LO2: Identify own role and responsibility within team
LO3: Work as a Team

LO1: DESCRIBE THE ROLE AND SCOPE

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 The role and objec-  Group The trainees  Group dis-  Written
tive of the team is struc- must be pro- cussion/in- test
identified from ture vided with teraction  Obser-
available sources of  Group the follow-  Case stud- vation
information Devel- ing: ies  Simula-
 Team parameters, opment Access to rele-  Simulation tion
reporting relation- respon- vant workplace  Role
ships and responsi- sibili- Materials rele- playing
bilities are identi- ties vant to the pro-
fied from team dis-  Source posed activity or
cussions and appro- of in- tasks
priate external forma-
sources tion

LO2: IDENTIFY OWN ROLE AND RESPONSOBILTY WITHIN TEAM

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Individual roles  Team roles The trainees  Group dis-  Written
and responsi- and objec- must be pro- cussion/in- test
bilities with in tives vided with teraction  Obser-
the team envi-  Team struc- the follow-  Case stud- vation
ronment are ture and pa- ing: ies  Simula-
identified rameter o Access to  Simulation tion
 Roles and ob-  Team devel- relevant  Role
jectives of the work-
team is identi- opment place playing
fied from avail-  Source of Materials
able sources of information relevant
information. to the
 Team parame- proposed
ters, reporting activity
relationships or tasks
and responsi-
bilities are
identified based
on team discus-
sions and ap-
propriate exter-
nal sources.

LO3. WORK AS A TEAM

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Effective and  Communi- The trainees  Group  Written
appropriate cation must be pro- discus- test
forms of com- process vided with the sion/in-
munications following: teraction  Observa-
used and inter-  Workplace tion
communi- o Access  Case
actions under-  Simula-
taken with cation on to rele- studies
protocol vant tion
team members  Simula-
who contribute work-
 Team plan- tion  Role play-
to known team place
activities and ning and o Materi- ing
objectives decision- als rele-
making vant to
 Effective and the pro-
appropriate  Team posed
contributions Thinking activity
made to com- or tasks
plement team  Team roles
activities and  Process of
objectives,
team devel-
based on indi-
opment
vidual skills
and competen-  Workplace
cies and work- context
place context

 Observed pro-
tocols in re-
porting using
standard oper-
ating proce-
dures

 Contribute to
the develop-
ment of team
work plans
based on an
understanding
of team’s role
and objectives
and individual
competencies
of the mem-
bers.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE CA /ADDRESS GENERAL WORK-


PLACE PROBLEMS
MODULE TITLE : SOLVING/ADDRESSING GENERAL
WORK PROB LEMS
NOMINAL DURATION : 3 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titudes required to apply. Problem-solving tech-
niques to determine the origin of problems and
plan for their resolution. It also includes addres-
sing procedural problem through documentation,
and referral.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Identify routine problems


LO2: Look for solutions to routine problems
LO3: Recommended solutions to problems

LO1: IDENTIFY ROUTINE PROBLEMS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Routine prob-  Current in- The trainees must  Interactive  Case for-
lems or proce- dustry be provided with -lecture mulation
dural problem hardware the following:
areas are identi- and soft-  Simula-  Life narra-
fied. ware prod- tion tive in-
ucts and quiry
o Access to a  Demon-
 Problems to be services workplace stration  Standard-
investigated are Relation-
defined and de- ize test
ships and  Self-paced
termined responsi- instruction
 Current condi- bilities of
tions of the a gender
sensitive
problem are
identified and workplace
documented.  Industry
mainte-
nance, ser-
vice and
helpdesk
practices,
processes
and proce-
dures

 Industry
standard
diagnostic
tools

 Malfunc-
tions and
resolutions

LO2. LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS TO ROUTINE PROBLEMS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Potentials solu-  Current in- The trainees  Interac-  Case for-
tions to prob- dustry hard- must be provided tive -lec- mulation
lem are identi- ware and with the follow- ture
fied software ing:  Life narra-
products  Simula- tive in-
 Recommenda- and services tion quiry
tions about
o Access to  Demon-  Standard-
possible solu-  Industry
service and a work- stration ize test
tions are devel-
help desk place
oped, docu-  Self-
practices,
mented, rank paced in-
processes
and presented and proce- struction
to appropriate dures
person for de-
cision identi-  Operating
fied. systems.

 Industry
standard di-
agnostic
tools

 Root cause
analysis

 Standard
procedures

 Documenta-
tion pro-
duce

LO3. RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Implementation  Implementa- The trainees  Interactive  Case for-
of solutions are tion of solu- must be pro- -lecture mulation
planned tions are vided with the
planned following:  Simulation  Life narra-
 Evaluation of tive in-
implemented  Standard pro- o Access  Demon- quiry
solutions are cedures to a stration
planned work-  Standard-
 Documenta-  Self-paced ize test
place
 Recommended tion on pro- instruction
solutions are duce
 Individual
documented
reflection
and submit to
appropriate per-
son for confir-
mation

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE


DECISIONS
MODULE TITLE : DEVELOPING CAREER AND LIFE
DECISIONS
NOMINAL DURATION : 3 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tudes in managing one`s emotions, developing
reflective practices, and boosting self-confi
dence and developing self -regulation.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Manage one`s emotion


LO2: Develop reflective practices
LO3: Boos self-confidence and develop self-regulation

LO1: MANAGE ONE’S EMOTION

Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Contents Methods
 Self-management  Self-man- The trainees  InteractiveDemonstration/
strategies are iden- agement must be pro- -lecture Simulation
tified strategies vided with the  Case
 Achiev- following:  Simulation Problems
 Skills to work inde- ing per-
pendently and to sonal and  Demon-  Third
show initiative, to career stration party re-
be conscientious, goals o Access port
and persevering in  Tech- to a  Self-paced
the face of setbacks niques in instruction
work-
and frustrations are handling
develop place
negative  Individual
 Techniques for ef- emotions reflection
fectively handling
negative emotions
and unpleasant sit-
uation in the work-
place are examined

LO2: DEVELOP REFLECTIVE PRACTICES

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Personal strengths  SWOT The trainees  Interactive Demonstration/
and achievements, analysis must be pro- -lecture Simulation
based on self-as- Strategies vided with the  Case
sessment strategies to im- following:  Simulation Problems
and teachers’ feed- prove Third
 Demon- party re-
back are contem- one`s atti-
stration port
plated tude in o Access
the work- to a  Self-paced
 Progress when place work- instruction
seeking and re-
place
sponding to feed-  Gibbs re-  Individual
and re-
back from teachers flective reflection
source
to assist them in cycle/
case
consolidating model
studies
strengths, address-
ing weakness and
fulfilling their po-
tential are moni-
tored

 Outcomes of per-
sonal and academic
challenges by re-
flecting on previ-
ous problem solv-
ing and decision
making strategies
and feedback from
peers and teachers
are predicted

LO3; Boos self-confidence and develop self-regulation


Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Efforts for continu-  Efforts The trainees  Interactive Demonstration/
ous self-improve- for con- must be pro- -lecture Simulation
ment are demon- tinuous vided with the  Case
strated. self-im- following:  Simulation Problems
prove- Third
 Counter-productive  Demon- party re-
ment are
tendencies at work stration port
demon- o Access
are eliminated strated. to a  Self-paced
 Positive outlook in work- instruction
 Four
life are maintained. place
compart-  Individual
and re-
ments of reflection
source
self-regu-
case
lations
studies
based on
Self-Reg-
ulation
Theory
(SRT)

 Personal-
ity devel-
opment
concepts
 Self-help
concepts

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE


INNOVATION
MODULE TITLE : CONTRIBUTING TO WORKPLACE
INNOVATION
NOMINAL DURATION : 3 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tudes required to make a pro-active and posi-
tive contribution to workplace innovation.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Identify opportunities to do things better


LO2: Discuss and develop ideas with others
LO3: Integrate ideas for change in the workplace

LO1: IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO DO THINGS BETTER

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Opportunities for  Roles of The trainees  Interactive Demonstration/
improvement are individu- must be pro- -lecture Simulation
identified proac- als in vided with the  Case
tively in own area suggest- following:  Simulation Problems
of work. ing and Third
 Demon- party re-
making
 Information are stration port
improve- o Pens,
gathered and re- ment  Self-paced
viewed which may o Papers
be relevant to ideas  Positive and instruction
and which might impacts writing
assist in gaining and chal- imple-  Individual
support for idea. lenges in ments reflection
innova-
o Car-
tion.
tolina
 Type of
o Manila
change
and re- papers
sponsibil-
ity

 Seven
habits of
highly ef-
fective
people.

LO2: DISCUSS AND DEVELOP IDEAS WITH OTHERS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 People who could  Roles of The trainees  Interactive Demonstration/
provide input to individu- must be pro- -lecture Simulation
ideas for improve- als in vided with the  Case
ments are identi- suggest- following:  Simulation Problems
fied. ing and Third
o Pens  Demon- party re-
making
 Ways of approach- stration port
improve- o Papers
ing people to begin ment and  Self-paced
sharing ideas are
writing instruction
selected.  Positive
impacts imple-
 Individual
 Meeting is set with and chal- ments
reflection
relevant people. lenges in o Car-
 Ideas for follow up innova- tolina
are reviews and se- tion.
o Manila
lected based on  Type of
feedback. papers
change
 Critical inquiry and re-
method is used to sponsibil-
discuss and de- ity
velop ideas with
others.  Seven
habits of
highly ef-
fective
people.

LO3: INTEGRATE IDEAS FOR CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE

Contents Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Methods
 Critical inquiry  Critical The trainees  Interactive Demonstration/
method is used to inquiry must be pro- -lecture Simulation
integrate different method is vided with the  Case
ideas for change of used to following:  Film view- Problems
key people. integrate ing Third
o Pens party re-
different  Role
 Summarizing, ana- ideas for port
o Papers play/simu-
lyzing and general- change of
izing skills are used and lation
key peo- writing
to extract salient ple.  Self-paced
points in the pool imple-
ments instruction
of ideas.  Roles of
individu- o Car-  Individual
 Reporting skills are als in tolina reflection
likewise used to- suggest-
communicate re- ing and Manila
sults. making papers
 Current issues and improve-
concern ton sys- ment
tems, processes and  Positive
procedures, as well impacts
as the need for sim- and chal-
ple innovative lenges in
practices are identi- innova-
fied. tion.

 Type of
change
and re-
sponsibil-
ity

 Seven
habits of
highly ef-
fective
people.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION


MODULE TITLE : PRESENTING RELEVANT
INFORMATION
NOMINAL DURATION : 8 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tudes required to Present data/information ap
propriately.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Gather data/ information


LO2: Assess gathered data/ information
LO3: Record and present information

LO1: GATHER DATA/INFORMATION GATHER

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Evidence, facts and  Evidence, The trainees  Interactive Demonstration/
information are facts and must be pro- -lecture Simulation
collected. informa- vided with the  Case
tion are following:  Film view- Problems
 Evaluation, terms collected. o Evi- ing Third
of reference and dence party re-
conditions are re-  Organiza-  Role port
of com- play/simu-
viewed to deter- tional petent
mine whether data/ protocols lation
perfor-
information falls mance  Self-paced
within project  Confiden-
tiality should instruction
scope be ob-
tained  Individual
 Accuracy by ob- reflection
serving
 Business and in-
mathe- dividual
matics in an in-
and statis- forma-
tics tion
man-
 Data
agement
analysis
role
tech-
niques/
proce-
dures

 Reporting
require-
ments to
a range of
audiences

 Legisla-
tion, pol-
icy and
proce-
dures re-
lating to
the con-
duct of
evalua-
tions

 Organiza-
tional val-
ues,
ethics and
codes of
conduct

LO2: ASSESS GATHERED DATA/INFORMATION

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Validity of data/ in-  Validity The trainees  Interactive  Written
formation is as- of data/ must be pro- lecture test
sessed informa- vided with the
tion is as- following:  Simulation  Interview
 Analysis tech- sessed portfolio
niques are applied o Evi-  Self-paced
 Organiza- dence instruction
 to assess data/ in- tional of com-
formation. protocols petent
perfor-
 Trends and anom-  Confiden- mance
alies are identified. tiality should
 Data analysis tech- be ob-
 Accuracy
niques and proce- tained
dures are docu-  Business by ob-
mented mathe- serving
matics and in-
 Recommendations and statis- dividual
are made on areas tics in an in-
of possible im- forma-
provement.  Data tion
analysis man-
tech- agement
niques/ role
proce-
dures

 Reporting
require-
ments to
a range of
audiences

 Legisla-
tion, pol-
icy and
proce-
dures re-
lating to
the con-
duct of
evalua-
tions
 Organiza-
tional val-
ues,
ethics and
codes of
conduct

LO3: RECORD AND PRESENT INFORMATION

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Studied data/infor-  Studied The trainees  Interactive  Written
mation are data/in- must be pro- lecture test
recorded. formation vided with the
are following:  Simulation  Interview
 Recommendations recorded. portfolio
are analyzed for ac- o Evi-  Self-paced
tion to ensure they  Data dence instruction
are compatible with analysis of com-
the projects scope tech- petent
and terms of refer- niques/ perfor-
ence. proce- mance
dures should
 Interim and final be ob-
reports are ana-  Reporting tained
lyzed and outcomes require- by ob-
are compared to the ments to serving
criteria established a range of and in-
at the outset. audiences dividual
in an in-
 Findings are pre-  Legisla-
forma-
sented to stake- tion, pol-
tion
holders. icy and
man-
proce-
agement
dures re-
lating to role
the con-
duct of
evalua-
tions

 Organiza-
tional val-
ues,
ethics and
codes of
conduct

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY


AND HEALTH POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tudes required to Identify OSH compliance re-
quirements, prepare OSH requirements for
compliance, perform task in accordance with
relevant OSH policies and procedures.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Identify OSH compliance requirements


LO2: Prepare OSH requirements for compliance
LO3: Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures

LO1: IDENTIFY OSH COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Relevant OSH re-  Relevant The trainees  Interactive  Observa-
quirements, regula- OSH re- must be pro- lecture tion /
tions, policies and quire- vided with the Demon-
procedures are ments, following:  Simulation stration
identified in accor- regula- with oral
 Self-paced
dance with work- tions, question-
instruction
place policies policies o Facili- ing
and pro- ties,  Group dy-
 OSH activity non- cedures materi- namics
conformities are are identi- als tools
conveyed to appro- fied in ac-  Film view-
and
priate personnel cordance ing
equip-
implements 5S with ment
 OSH preventive work- neces-
place sary for
and control require-
ments are identified policies activity
in accordance with  OSH pre-
OSH work policies ventive
and procedures. and con-
trol re-
quire-
ments

 Hierarchy
of con-
trols.

 Hazard
preven-
tion and
control

 General
OSH
principles

 Work
standards
and pro-
cedure

 Safe han-
dling pro-
cedures
of tools,
equip-
ment and
materials

 Standard
emer-
gency
plan and
proce-
dures in
the work-
place

LO2: PREPARE OSH REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLANCE

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 OSH work activity  OSH The trainees  Interactive  Observa-
material, tools and work ac- must be pro- lecture tion /
equipment require- tivity ma- vided with the Demon-
ments are identified terial, following:  Simulation stration
in accordance with tools and with oral
 Self-paced
workplace policies equip- question-
instruction
and procedures ment re- o Facili- ing
quire- ties,  Group dy-
 Required OSH ma- ments are materi- namics
terials, tools and identified als tools
equipment are ac- in accor-  Film view-
and
quired in accor- dance ing
equip-
dance with work- with ment
place policies and work- neces-
procedures place sary for
 Required OSH ma- policies activity
terials, tools and and pro-
cedure
equipment are ar-
ranged/placed in  Re-
accordance with sources
OSH work stan-
dards necessary
to execute
hierarchy
of con-
trols

 General
OSH
Principles

 Work
standards
and pro-
cedures.

 Safe han-
dling pro-
cedures
of tools,
equip-
ment and
materials.

LO3: PERFORM TASKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT OSH POLICIES


AND PROCEDURES

Contents Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Methods
 Relevant OSH  Relevant The trainees  Interactive  Observa-
work procedures OSH must be pro- lecture tion /
are identified in ac- work pro- vided with the Demon-
cordance with cedures following:  Simulation stration
workplace policies are identi- with oral
 Self-paced
and procedures. fied in ac- question-
instruction
cordance o Facili- ing
 Work Activities are with ties,  Group dy-
executed in accor- work- materi- namics
dance with OSH place als tools
work standards. policies  Film view-
and
and pro- ing
 Non-compliance equip-
cedures. ment
work activities are
reported to appro- neces-
 OSH
priate personnel. work sary for
standards activity
industry
related
work ac-
tivities

 General
OSH
principles

 OHS vio-
lations
Non-
compli-
ance
work ac-
tivities.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE


SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE
WORKPLACE
MODULE TITLE : EXERCISING EFFICIENT AND
EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
IN THE WORKPLACE
DURATION : 3 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tudes to identify the efficiency and effectiveness
of resource utilization, determine causes of inef
ficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utili
zation and convey inefficient and ineffective en-
vironmental practices

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization


LO2: Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization
LO3: Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices

LO1: IDENTIFY THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVES OF RESOURCE


UTILIZATION

Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Contents Methods
 Required resource  Required The students/  Interactive  Demon-
utilization in the resource trainees must lecture strational
workplace is mea- utilization be provided
sured using appro- in the with the fol-  Sympo-  Oral ques-
priate techniques work- lowing: sium tioning
place is  Film view-  Written
 Data are recorded o Work-
measured
in accordance with place ing examina-
using ap- tion
workplace protocol propriate Tools
 Group dy-
 Recorded data are technique o Materi- namics
determine the effi-  Impor- als and
ciency and effec- tance of equip-
tiveness of resource Environ- ment
utilization accord- mental relevant
ing to established Literacy to the
environmental tasks
work procedures.  Environ-
o PPE
mental
work o Manual
 Proce- and ref-
dures erences
Waste
Mini-
mization

 Efficient
Energy
Con-
sumption

LO2: DETERMINE CAUSES OF INEFFICIENCY AND/OR INEFFECTIVENESS OF


RESOURCE UTILIZATION

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Potential causes of  Causes of The students/  Interactive  Demon-
inefficiency and/or environ- trainees must
ineffectiveness are mental in- be provided lecture strational
listed efficien- with the fol-
cies and lowing:  Sympo-  Oral ques-
 Causes of ineffi- ineffec- sium tioning
ciency and/or inef- tiveness o Work-
fectiveness are place  Film view-  Written
identified through tools, ing examina-
deductive reason- tion
o Materi-  Group dy-
ing namics
als and
 Identified causes of equip-
inefficiency and/or ment
ineffectiveness are relevant
validated thru es- to the
tablished environ- tasks
mental procedures
o PPE

o Manual
and ref-
erences

LO3: CONVEY INEFFICIENT AND INEFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENAL PRAC-


TICES

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Efficiency and ef-  Effi- The students/  Interactive  Demon-
fectiveness of re- ciency trainees must lecture strational
source utilization and effec- be provided
are reported to ap- tiveness with the fol-  Sympo-  Oral ques-
propriate personnel of re- lowing: sium tioning
source  Film view-  Written
 Concerns related o Work-
utilization
resource utilization place ing examina-
are re- tion
are discussed with ported to Tools
 Group dy-
appropriate person- appropri- o Materi- namics
nel ate per- als and
 Feedback on infor- sonnel equip-
mation/concerns  Appropri- ment
raised are clarified ate Per- relevant
with appropriate sonnel to to the
personnel address tasks
the envi-
ronmental o PPE
hazards o Manual
 Environ- and ref-
mental erences
corrective
actions

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURAL SKILLS


IN THE WORKPLACE
MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING ENTREPRENEURAL SKILLS IN
THE WORKPLACE
DURATION : 4 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to apply entre
preneurial workplace best practices and implement cost-
effective operations.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices


LO2: Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
LO3: Implement cost-effective operations

LO1: APPLY ENTREPRENURIAL WORKPLACE BEST PRACTICES

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Good practices re-  Good The students/  Interactive  Interview
lating to workplace practices trainees must lecture
operations are ob- relating to be provided  Third
served and selected work- with the fol-  Sympo- party re-
following work- place op-
place policy. erations lowing: sium port
are ob-
 Quality procedures served o Simu-  Film view-
and practices are and se- lated or ing
complied with ac- lected fol- actual
cording to work- work-  Group dy-
lowing namics
place requirements. work- place
place pol- tools
 Cost-conscious
icy. o Materi-
habits in resource
utilization are ap-  Work- als and
plied based on in- place best supplies
dustry standards. practices, needed
policies to
and crite- demon-
ria strate
the re-
 Resource quired
utilization task

 Ways in o Refer-
fostering ences
entrepre- and
neurial at- manuals
titudes:

 Patience

 Honesty
quality-
con-
scious-
ness

 Safety
con-
scious-
ness

 Resource-
fulness

LO2: COMMUNICATE ENTREPRENURIAL WORKPLACE BEST PRACTICES


Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Observed good  Observed The students/  Interactive  Interview
practices relating to good trainees must lecture
workplace opera- practices be provided  Third
tions are communi- relating to with the fol-  Sympo- party re-
cated to appropriate work- lowing: sium port
person place op-  Film view-
o Simu-
erations
 Observed quality lated or ing
are com-
procedures and muni- actual
 Group dy-
practices are com- cated to work-
namics
municated to ap- appropri- place
propriate person ate person tools

 Cost-conscious o Materi-
 Ways in
habits in resource fostering als and
utilization based on entrepre- supplies
industry standards neurial at- needed
titudes: to
demon-
 Patience strate
the re-
 Honesty quired
quality- task
con-
scious- o Refer-
ness ences
and
 Safety manuals
con-
scious-
ness

 Resource-
fulness

LO3: IMPLEMENT COST-EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS

Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Contents Methods
 Preservation and  Preserva- The students/  Interactive  Interview
optimization of tion and trainees must lecture
workplace re- optimiza- be provided  Third
sources is imple- tion of with the fol-  Sympo- party re-
mented in accor- work- lowing: sium port
dance with enter- place re-  Film view-
o Simu-
prise policy sources is
lated or ing
imple-
 Judicious use of mented in actual
 Group dy-
workplace tools, accor- work-
namics
equipment and ma- dance place
terials are observed with en- tools
according to man- terprise o Materi-
ual and work policy als and
 Constructive con-  Optimiza- supplies
tributions to office tion of needed
operations are work- to
made according to place re- demon-
enterprise require- sources strate
ments the re-
 5S proce- quired
 Ability to work dures and task
within one’s allot- concept
ted time and fi- o Refer-
nances is sustained  Criteria ences
for cost- and
effective- manuals
ness

 Work-
place pro-
ductivity

 Impact of
entrepre-
neurial
mindset
to work-
place pro-
ductivity

 Ways in
fostering
entrepre-
neurial at-
titudes:

 Quality
con-
scious-
ness

 Safety
con-
scious-
ness

MODULE OF INSTRUCTION
COMMON COMPETENCIES
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM
OPERATIONS
MODULE TITLE : APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN
FARM OPERATION
NOMINAL DURATION : 20 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to perform safety measures ef-
fectively and efficiently.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Determine areas of concern for safety measures


LO2: Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm
LO3: Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

LO1: DETERMINE AREAS OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Content Methods
 Work tasks are  Work The students/  Buzz ses-  Interview
identified in line tasks are trainees must sion
with farm opera- identified be provided  Written
tions in line with the fol-  Group dis- examina-
with farm lowing: cussion tion
 Place for safety operation
measures is deter- o Learn-  Role play-  Distance
mined in line with  Farm ing ele- ing education
farm operations works ments
that in-  Distance
 Time for safety volves us- o Service education
measures is deter- ing chem- manual
mined in line with icals and
farm operation o Organi-
hazardous
zational
 Appropriate tools, tools and
manuals
materials and out- equip-
ment
fits are prepared in
line with job re-  Personal
quirements protective
equip-
ment used
in farms

 Basic first
aid

 Farm
emer-
gency
proce-
dures re-
garding
safety
working
environ-
ment

LO2: APPLY APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES


Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
 Tools and materials  Tools and The students/  Buzz ses-  Interview
are used according materials trainees must be sion
to specifications are used provided with  Written ex-
and procedures according the following:  Group dis- amination
 Outfits are worn to specifi- o Learning cussion  Distance
according to farm cations elements education
requirements and proce-  Role play-
dures o Service ing
 Effectivity/shelf/
life/expiration of  Farm manual
 Distance
materials strictly works that o Organi- education
observed involves
zational
 Emergency proce- using
manuals
dures are known chemicals
and followed to en- and haz-
sure a safe work re- ardous
quirement tools and
 Hazards in the equipment
workplace are  Personal
identified and re- protective
ported in line with equipment
farm used in
farm
 Basic first
aid
 Farm
emer-
gency
proce-
dures re-
garding
safety
working
environ-
ment

LO2: SAFEKEEP/DISPOSE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND OUTFIT

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Used tools and out-  Used The students/  Buzz ses-  Interview
fit are cleaned after tools and trainees must sion
use and stored in outfit are be provided  Written
designated areas cleaned with the fol-  Group dis- examina-
after use lowing: cussion tion
 Unused materials and
are properly la- o Learn-  Role play-  Distance
stored in
beled and stored ing ele-
according to manu- desig- ments ing education
facturer’s recom- nated ar-
mendation and eas o Service  Distance
farm requirements manual education
 Procedure
 Waste materials are in clean- o Organi-
disposed according ing and zational
to manufacturers, storing manuals
government and tools and
farm requirements outfits

 Tech-
nique in
storing
materials
and
chemicals

 Govern-
ment re-
quirement
regarding
farm
waste dis-
posal

 Waste
manage-
ment sys-
tem

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT


MODULE TITLE : USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
NOMINAL DURATION : 20 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titudes required to use farm tools and equipment.
It includes selection, operation and preventive
maintenance of farm tools and equipment.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:


At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Select and use farm tools


LO2: Select and operate farm equipment
LO3: Perform preventive maintenance

LO1: SELECT AND USE FARM TOOLS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Identified ap-  Farm equip- The students/  Farm equip-  Practical
propriate ment trainees must be ment demonstra-
farm tools ac-  Motorized provided with  Self- tion
cording to re- equipment the following: paced/modu-  Interview
quirement/  Electrical lar  Written ex-
use equipment o Engine  Demonstra- amination
 Farm tools  Farm tools o Pump tion  Distance
are checked  Power tools o Genera-  Small group education
for faults and Handheld tor discussion
defective tools o Sprayer  Distance ed-
tools reported  Safety prac- o Sickle ucation
in accordance tices during o Cutter
with farm operations of o Weigh-
procedures farm equip- ing scale
 Appropriate ment o Hand
tools and tools
equipment
o Measur-
are safely
ing tools
used accord-
o Garden
ing to job re-
tools
quirements
o Manuals
and manufac-
in using
turer’s condi-
farm
tions
tools and
equip-
ment

LO2: SELECT AND OPERATE FARM EQUIPMENT

Contents Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Methods
 Appropriate  Manual of The students/  Small  Practical
farm equip- farm equip- trainees must be group dis- demonstra-
ment are ment and provided with the cussion tion
identified specifica- following:  Distance  Interview
 Instructional tions education  Written ex-
manual of  Parts and o Engine  Field amination
farm tools functions of o Pump Demon-
and equip- farm tools o Generator stration
ment are and equip- o Sprayer
carefully read ment o Sickle
prior to oper-  Pre-opera- o Cutter
ation tion and o Weighing
 Pre-operation check-up scale
check-up is  Safety prac- o Hand tools
conducted in tices in using o Measuring
line with farm tools
tools
manufactur- and equip-
o Garden
ers’ manual ment
tools
 Faults in farm  Calibration
o Tires
equipment and use of
o Brake fluid
are identified farm equip-
o Fuel, oil,
and reported ment
in line with water and
farm proce- lubricants
dures o Battery
 Farm equip- o Manual in
ment are used using farm
according to tools and
its function equipment
 Safety proce-
dures are fol-
lowed

LO3: PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Tools and  Preventive The students/  Field  Practical
equipment maintenance trainees must be demon- demonstra-
are cleaned  Types of provided with the stration tion
immediately farm tools following:  Small  Interview
after use in and equip- group dis-  Written ex-
line with ment o Engine cussion amination
farm proce-  Safety mea- o Pump  Distance  Third party
dures sures and o Generator education report
 Routine practices o Sprayer
check-up and  Upkeep of o Sickle
maintenance equipment o Cutter
are per- o Weighing
formed
scale
 Tools and o Hand tools
equipment
o Measuring
are stored in
tools
designated
o Garden
areas in line
tools
farm proce-
o Tires
dures
o Brake fluid
o Fuel, oil,
water and
lubricants
o Battery
o Manual in
using farm
tools and
equipment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC


CALCULATION
MODULE TITLE : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC
CALCULATION
NOMINAL DURATION : 18 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skill and atti-
tudes required to perform basic workplace calcu-
tions.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Perform estimations


LO2: Perform basic workplace calculations

LO1: PERFORM ESTIMATION

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Job require-  Problem The students/  Computa-  Online
ments are solving pro- trainees must be tion  Interview
identified from cedures provided with the  Estimation  Written ex-
written or oral  Basic math- following: amination
 Interaction
communica- ematical  Distance
tions operations o Pen/pencil education
 Quantities of o Paper  Modular
materials and o Sample
resources re- problems
quired to com-
plete a work
task are esti-
mated
 Time needed
to complete a
work activity
is estimated
 Accurate esti-
mate for work
completion are
made
 Estimate of
materials and
resources are
reported to ap-
propriate per-
son

LO2: PERFORM BASIC WORKPLACE CALCULATIONS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Calculations  Basic math- The students/  Computa-  Oral
to be made are ematical op- trainees must be tion  Interview
identified ac- erations provided with the  Estimation  Written
cording to job  Systems of following:  Interaction examina-
requirements measure-  Distance ed- tion
 Correct ment o Pen/pencil ucation
method of cal-  Units of o Paper  Modular
culation is de- measure- o Sample
termined ment problems/
 Systems and  Conversion work-
units of mea- of units sheets
surement to be  Fractions
followed are and deci-
ascertained mals
 Calculations  Percentages
needed to and ratios
complete  Basic ac-
work task are counting
performed us- principles
ing the four and proce-
basic mathe- dures
matical opera-
tions
 Appropriate
operations are
used to com-
ply with the
instruction
 Result ob-
tained is re-
viewed and
thoroughly
checked

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM RECORDS KEEPING


MODULE TITLE : PERFORMING RECORDS KEEPING
NOMINAL DURATION : 3 HOURS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titudes required to carry-out inventory activities,
maintain production record and prepare financial
records.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Carry out inventory activities


LO2: Maintain production record
LO3: Prepare financial records

LO1: CARRY OUT INVENTORY ACTIVITIES

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Calculations to  Basic math- The students/trainees  Self-  Oral/writ-
be made are ematical must be provided paced/ ten exami-
identified ac- operations with the following: modular nation
cording to job  Systems of  Lecture/  Practical
requirements measure- o Pen/pencil discus- exercise
 Correct method ment o Calculator sion  Practical
of calculation is  Units of o Paper  Interac- demon-
determined measure- o Reference tion stration
 System and ment materials  Practical
units of mea-  Conversion o Sample prob- exercise
surement to be of units lems/work-  Computa-
followed are as-  Fractions sheets tion
certained and deci- o Conversion
 Calculations mals table
needed to com-  Percentages
plete work task and ratios
are performed  Basic ac-
using the four counting
basic mathemat- principles
ical operations and proce-
 Appropriate op- dures
eration are used
to comply with
the instructions
 Result obtained
is reviewed and
thoroughly
checked

LO2: MAINTAIN PRODUCTION RECORDS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Production plan  Production The students/trainees  Self-  Oral/written
are prepared ac- Plan must be provided paced/modu- examination
cording to enter-  Schedule for with the following: lar  Practical exer-
prise require- Production  Lecture/dis- cise
ments. Activities o Pen/pencil cussion  Practical
 Schedule for pro-  Production Re- o Calculator  Interaction demonstration
duction activities port o Paper  Practical ex-
are prepared  Input and Pro- o Reference ercise
based from enter- duction materials  Computation
prise require- o Sample prob-
ments and plan. lems/work-
3. Production re- sheets
port are prepared o Conversion
in accordance table
with enterprise
reporting proce-
dures
 4. Input and pro-
duction are moni-
tored using moni-
toring chart.

LO3: PREPARE FINANCIAL RECORDS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Conditions Methodologies
Contents Methods
 Production cost  How to Com- The students/trainees  Self-  Oral/written
are computed us- pute Produc- must be provided paced/mod- examination
ing established tion cost with the following: ular  Practical ex-
computation pro-  Revenue  Lecture/dis- ercise
cedures. Computation o Pen/pencil cussion  Practical
o Calculator  Interaction demonstra-
 Revenue is com- o Paper  Practical tion
puted using estab- o Reference exercise
lished computa- materials  Computa-
tion procedures. o Sample prob- tion
lems/work-
sheets
o Conversion
table
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND UPDATE INDUSTRY
KNOWLEDGE
MODULE TITLE : DEVELOPING AND UPDATING
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
NOMINAL DURATION : 3 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module deals with the knowledge, skills
and attitude required to access, increase and up-
date industry knowledge. It includes seek infor-
mation on the industry and update industry
knowledge.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Seek information on the industry


LO2: Update industry knowledge.

LO1: SEEK INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Sources of infor- Information The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
mation on the in- sources trainees must paced/ amination
dustry are cor-  Media be provided modular  Practical demon-
rectly identified  Refer- with the fol-  Lecture/ stration
and accessed ence boo lowing: Discussion  Practical exer-
 Information to  Libraries  Interaction cise
assist effective  Union o Proper  Practical
work perfor-  Industry hygiene exercise
mance is obtained associa- proce-  Computa-
in line with job tion dure tion
requirements  Internet manu-
 Specific informa-  Personal als
tion on sector of observa- o Internet
work is accessed tion o Per-
and updated sonal
 Industry informa- com-
tion is correctly puter
applied to day-to- o Refer-
day work activi- ence
ties book
o Indus-
try
jour-
nals
LO2: UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Informal and/or Information The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
formal research is sources trainees must be paced/ amination
used to update  Media provided with the modular  Practical
general knowl-  Refer- following:  Lecture/ demonstration
edge of the indus- ence boo o Internet Discus-
try  Libraries o Personal sion
 Updated knowl-  Union computer  Interac-
edge is shared  Industry o Reference tion
with customers associa- book  Practical
and colleagues tion exercise
 Internet  Compu-
 Personal tation
observa-
tion
MODULE OF INSTRUCTION
CORE COMPETENCIES
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC CHICKEN
NOMINAL DURATION : 30 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
tudes required to raise organic chicken efficient-
ly and effectively. It includes selecting healthy
stocks, determine suitable chicken house re-
quirements, install cage equipment, feed chicken
manage health and growth of chicken and har-
vesting activities.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Select healthy stocks and suitable housing


LO3: Set-up cage equipment
LO4: Feed chicken
LO5: Grow and Harvest chicken

LO1 & LO2: SELECT HEALTHY STOCKS AND SUITABLE HOUSING

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Breed/strains are  Types, The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
identified as per breed trainees must be paced/ amination
PNS-Organic and provided with the modular  Practical
Agriculture-Live- strain of following:  Demon- demonstration
stock and GAHP chicken o Training stration  Interview
Guidelines  Charac- farm  Small
 Healthy chicks teristics o Reference group
are selected based of desir- materials discus-
on industry ac- able and o PNS-Or- sion
ceptable indicator undesir- ganic  Distance
for healthy chicks able Agricul-
 Suitable site for strains ture-Live- education
chicken house are for or- stock and  Video
determined based ganic GAHP presenta-
on PNS chicken Guidelines tion
 Chicken house  Selec-
design is prepared tion of
based PNS rec- healthy
ommendations chicks
 House equipment based on
installation design industry
is prepared in line accept-
with PNS recom- able in
mendations and PNS-Or-
actual scenario ganic
Agricul-
ture-
Live-
stock
and
GAHP
Guide-
lines
 Culling
parame-
ters
 Housing
equip-
ment

LO3: SET-UP CAGE EQUIPMENT

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 House equipment  Charac- The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
are installed in teristics trainees must be paced/ amination
line with housing of a suit- provided with the modular  Practical
equipment instal- able following:  Demon- demonstration
lation design  Housing Tools and materi- stration  Interview
 Bedding materials designs als:  Small
are secured based and o Paper group
on availability in housing o Pencil discus-
materi- sion
the locality als/ o Learning  Distance
 Bedding is pre- equip- materials education
pared in accor- ment (PNS, An-  Lakbay
dance with hous- specifi- imal Wel- aral
ing equipment cations fare Act,
housing design  In door/ GAHP,
 Brooding facility out door DENR/
is set-up in accor- space re- govern-
dance with the quire- ment zon-
housing equip- ments ing ordi-
ment installation  PNS, an- nance)
design imal
Welfare
Act,
Good
animal
Hus-
bandry
Practices
(GAHP),
DENR,
govern-
ment
zoning
ordi-
nances
 Local
materials
for
chicken
house
and
ranging
area
 Brood-
ing facil-
ity

LO3: SET-UP CAGE EQUIPMENT

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Suitable feed ma-  Princi- The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
terials are se- ples of trainees must be paced/ amination
lected based on feeding provided with the modular  Practical
availability in the  Feed following:  Demon- demonstration
locality and nutri- materials  Tools and ma- stration  Interview
ent requirement comply terials:  Small
of chicken with o Locally group
 Feed materials PNS available discus-
are prepared fol-  Kinds materials sion
lowing enterprise and for feed  Distance
prescribed formu- charac- (legumi- education
lation teristics nous  Work-
 animals are fed of ac- plants, root shop
based on feeding ceptable crops,
management pro- feed ma- eggshells,
gram terials tubers, ba-
 feeding is moni- (sources nana, etc.)
tored following for pro- o Containers
enterprise proce- tein, car- for feed
dure bohy- preparation
drate, o Knives
mineral o Chopping
re- board
source) o Weighing
 Prepara- scale
tion of o Feeding
feeds trough
 Advan- o Waterers
tages o Feed cart
and dis- o Container
advan- for concoc-
tages of tion
different o PPE
feeding
o Learning
manage-
materials
ment
(PNS, or-
practices
ganic feed
 PNS rec-
guides for
ommend
poultry,
actions
etc.)
for feed
materials
 Feed
record-
ing and
inven-
tory
manage-
ment
 Principle
of 5S
 Principle
of 3Rs

LO5: GROW AND HARVEST CHICKEN

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Growth rate is  PNS for The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
monitored based Organic trainees must be paced/ amination
on enterprise pro- Agricul- provided with the modular  Practical
cedures ture- following:  Demon- demonstration
 Health care pro- Live- Tools and materi- stration  Interview
gram are imple- stock als:  Small
mented based on  Animal o Weighing group
enterprise proce- Welfare scale discus-
dures Act o PPE sion
 Sanitation and  GAHP o Learning  Distance
cleanliness pro-  Health materials education
gram are imple- care (PNS, or-
mented based on program ganic feed
enterprise proce-  Dealing guides for
dure with or- poultry,
 Organic waste for ganic etc.)
fertilizer formula- waste o Production
tion are collected  Market records
 Suitable chicken specifi-
for harvest are se- cations
lected based on
market specifica-
tions
 production record
is accomplished
according to en-
terprise procedure
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES
MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC VEGETABLES
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
tudes required to establish nursery, plant seed-
lings, perform plant care activities and perform
harvest and post-harvest activities.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Establish Nursery


LO2: Plant Seedlings
LO3: Perform plant care and management
LO4: Perform harvest and post-harvest activities

LO1: ESTABLISH NURSERY

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Seeds are selected  Germina- The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
in accordance with tion testing trainees must be paced/ amination
the PNS, and  Physical provided with the modular  Practical
NSQCS/BPI evaluation following:  Demon- demonstration
of seeds o Farm tools stration  Interview
 Seedbed is pre-  Seedbed o Vegetable  Small
pared in accor- preparation seeds group
dance with plant- procedure o Training discus-
ing requirements  Proper han- materials sion
based on Veg- dling of o First aid kit  Distance
etable seedlings education
 Production manual a. Pric
(VPM) king
b. Hard
 Care and mainte- en-
nance of seedlings ing
are carried out in  Proper wa-
accordance with ter manage-
enterprise ment
practice  Organic
method of
 Potting media are pests and
prepared in accor- disease
dance with enter- manage-
prise procedure. ment
 Organic
method of
nutrient
manage-
ment
 Types of
potting me-
dia
 Advantages/
disadvan-
tages of dif-
ferent pot-
ting media
 Mixture of
potting me-
dia
 Potting me-
dia prepara-
tion and
procedure

LO2: PLANT SEEDLING

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Land prepara-  Land prepa- The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
tion is carried ration activ- trainees must be paced/ amination
out in accor- ities provided with the modular  Practical
dance with en-  Procedure following:  Demon- demonstration
terprise prac- in applying o Farm tools stration  Interview
tice organic fer- o Vegetable  Small
tilizers and seeds group
 Organic fertil- applicable o Training discus-
izers and ap- concoctions materials sion
plicable con-  Transplant- o First aid kit  Distance
coctions are ing and education
incorporated planting
in the soil be- procedures
fore planting  Water man-
in accordance agement
with enterprise

 Seedlings are
transplanted/
planted based
on VPM rec-
ommendations

 Seedlings are
watered based
on VPM rec-
ommendations

LO3: PERFORM PLANT CARE AND MANAGEMENT

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Water management  Proper care The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
is implemented ac- and man- trainees must be paced/ amination
cording to plan. agement of provided with the modular  Practical
plants following:  Demon- demonstration
 Effective control  Water man- o Farm tools stration  Interview
measures were de- agement o Training  Small
termined on spe- plan equipment group
cific pests and dis-  Organic discus-
eases as prescribed method of sion
under the “pest, dis- pests and  Distance
ease and weed disease education
management” of manage-
the PNS. ment
 Organic
 All missing hills method of
were re-planted to nutrient
maintain the de- manage-
sired plant popula- ment
tion of the area  Crop rota-
tion
 Organic fertilizers  Intercrop-
were applied in ac- ping
cordance with fer-  Covercrop-
tilization policy of ping
the PNS  Green ma-
nuring
 Plant pests
and disease
manage-
ment
 Types of
pests and
disease
 Organic
method of
preventing
and control-
ling pests
and diseases

LO4: PERFORM HARVEST AND POST HARVEST ACTIVITIES

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Products are  Maturity The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
checked using indices. trainees must be paced/ amination
maturity in-  Proper provided with the modular  Practical
dices accord- handling following:  Demon- demonstration
ing to PNS, of tools Tools stration  Interview
PNS-organic and ma- o Scissors  Small
agriculture and terials. o Vegetable group
enterprise  Practices crates discus-
practice. in post- o Knife sion
harvest o Weighing  Field
 Marketable of veg- scale 10kls work
products are etables. capacity
harvested ac-  Harvest- o Training
cording to ing tools equipment
PNS, PNS-or- and im-
ganic agricul- plements
ture and enter-  Princi-
prise practice. ples and
guides in
 Harvested post-har-
vegetables are vest han-
classified ac- dling of
cording to vegeta-
PNS, PNS-or- bles.
ganic agricul-  Princi-
ture and enter- ples of
prise practice. 5S
 Princi-
 Appropriate ples of
harvesting 3Rs
tools and ma-  Proper
terials are used record-
in accordance ing
with PNS.  PNS
 PNS-or-
 Post-harvest ganic
practices were agricul-
applied ac- ture
cording to  GAP
PNS and GAP
recommenda-
tions.

 Production
record is ac-
complished

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES


MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC VEGETABLES
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and atti-
tude to produce organic fertilizers which include
tasks such as preparing composting area and raw
materials and carrying out composting activities
and finally, harvesting of fertilizer.
.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

LO1: Prepare composting area and raw materials


LO2: Compost and harvest fertilizer

LO1: PREPARE COMPOSTING AREA AND MATERIALS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Site is selected  Deter- The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
based on com- mine vol- trainees must be paced/ amination
post fertilizer ume of provided with the modular  Practical
production re- produc- following:  Demon- demonstration
quirements and tion Tools stration  Interview
 Site lay-out is  Charac- o Digging  Small
prepared based teristics bar group
on location. of site o Shovel discus-
 Bed is prepared -Topography
o Meter sion
in accordance -Area with
stick  Distance
with produc- minimum
o Canvass education
tion require- contami-
ments nation o Bolo
 Materials are -Availability o PPEs
gather based on and ac- o Pegs for
production re- cessibil- markers
quirements and ity of site o Learning
PNS for or- -Types of soil materials
ganic fertilizer -Good
 Prepare raw drainage
materials fol- systems
lowing enter- -Area with
prise procedure minimal
and PNS for sunlight
organic fertil-  Leveling
izer of the
site
 Bed
prepara-
tion
 Design
layout
based on
compost-
ing
method
 Prepar-
ing bed
and raw
materials

LO2: COMPOST AND HARVEST FERTILIZER

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Appropriate  PNS for or- The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
composting ganic and trainees must be paced/ amination
methods are mineral fertil- provided with the modular  Practical
applied based izer following:  Demon- demonstration
on production  Factors af- Tools and materi- stration  Interview
 Compost is fecting de- als:  Small
monitored composition o Moisture group
based PNS in- process meter discus-
dicators of  Methods and o Spading sion
fully decom- procedures of fork  Distance
posed fertilizer composting o Shovel education
 Quality of har- o Rapid com- o Big pail
vest is posting meth- o PPEs
checked based ods o Tricho-
on PNS indi- o Double dug derma
cators of fully composting o Concoc-
decomposed o Six-month tions
fertilizer composting o Knapsack
 Processing of o Substrate sprayer
compost fertil- composting o Indigenous
izer are car-  Factors to be Micro-Or-
ried- out based monitored ganism
on production during de- (IMO)
requirement. composition o Prepared
 Record keep- o Moisture materials
ing is per- for com-
formed ac- o Temperature posting
cording to en-  Proper use o African
terprise proce- and handling night
dure. of Moisture crawler
Meter o Siever
 Processing of Learning materi-
compost fer- als:
tilizer o PNS for
 Moisture and organic
temperature and min-
interpretation eral fertil-
izer
o Hand-outs
and
Videos for
Compost-
ing Meth-
ods

Training equip-
ment:
o Computer

o LCD

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE ORGANIC CONCOCTIONS


AND EXTRACTS
MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC CONCOCTIONS
AND EXTACTS
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titude required to prepare for the production,
process and packaging various concoctions.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Prepare for the production of various concoctions and extracts


LO2: Process concoctions and extracts
LO3: Package concoctions and extracts

LO1: PREPARE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VARIOUS CONCOCTIONS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Work and storage  Types of The students/  Self-  Written/oral ex-
areas are cleaned, Concoctions trainees must be paced/ amination
sanitized and se-  Uses/Benefits provided with the modular
cured. of Concoc- following:  Demon-
 Raw materials used tions stration
are cleaned and  Tools, Mate- Tools in the  Small
freed from syn- rials and preparation of group
thetic chemicals Equipment in concoctions discus-
 Tools, materials the Prepara- o plastic pail sion
and equipment used tion of Con- with cover  Distance
are cleaned, freed coctions (3 L ca- education
from contamina-  Procedure in pacity)
tions and must be Preparing o chopping
of “food grade” FPJ, FFJ, board
quality FAA/KAA/ o weighing
 Personal hygiene BAA, IMO, scale, 2
are observed ac- OHN, kilo capac-
cording to OHS LABS/LAS, ity
procedures. CalPhos, At- o plastic pail
tractant and without
Repellentin cover
accordance o strainer or
with the Good nylon
Manufactur- screen,
ing Practices fine mesh
 Checklist of net
allowed mate- o storage
rials based on container
Appendix 2 with cap
of PNS (1.5 L ca-
 Principles of pacity)
5S and 3Rs o stone
(weight),
0.5 kg
o knife
o marker
pen
o masking
tape
o storage
tool/cabi-
net
o scissors
o First Aid
Kit
o wooden
ladle
o wooden
box or
bamboo
split-open
or plastic
tray
o waste can
TRAINING
EQUIPMENT
LCD
o projector
with
screen
o desktop
computer
or laptop
o printer
o reference
materials

LO2: PROCESS CONCOCTIONS AND EXTRACTS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Raw materials  Identifi- The students/  Small  Written/oral ex-
are prepared in cation trainees must be group amination
accordance and Col- provided with the discus-
with enterprise lection following: sion  Interview
practice. of the TRAINING  Distance  Direct observa-
 Fermentation Right TOOLS: education tion
period is set Kind of o plastic pail  Observa-
based on en- Raw with cover tion
terprise prac- Materi- (3 L capac-
tice. als in ity)
 Various con- Produc- o chopping
coctions are ing Con- board
fermented fol- coction o weighing
lowing to or-  Concept scale, 2
ganic prac- of Fer- kilo capac-
tices. menta- ity
 Concoctions tion o plastic pail
are harvested  Methods without
based on fer- in pre- cover
mentation pe- paring o strainer or
riod of the and har- nylon
concoction. vesting screen, fine
various mesh net
concoc- o storage
tions container
 Storage with cap
Require- (1.5 L ca-
ment pacity)
During o stone
Fermen- (weight),
tation 0.5 kg
Process o knife
 Proper o marker pen
Harvest- o masking
ing of
tape
Fer-
o storage
mented
tool/cabi-
Materi-
net
als
o scissors
o First Aid
Kit
o wooden la-
dle
o wooden
box or
bamboo
split-open
or plastic
tray
o waste can
TRAINING
EQUIP-
MENT
o LCD pro-
jector with
screen
o desktop
computer
or laptop
o facilities
o booth/tem-
porary
shed
o storage
area

LO3: PACKAGE CONCOCTIONS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Concoctions  Impor- The students/  Small  Written/oral ex-
are contained tance of trainees must be group amination
in sanitized aging provided with the discus-  Interview
bottles and  Sanitiz- following: sion  Direct observa-
containers. ing con- Tools and equip-  Distance tion
 Packaged con- coctions ment: education
coctions are  Pack- o Marker pen  Observa-
labeled and ages o masking tion
tagged in ac- concoc- tape  Self-
cordance with tions o Record paced/
enterprise  Produc- book modular
practice. tions of o Plastic  Demon-
 Packaged con- concoc- Bottles stration
coctions are tions with re-
stored in ap-  Record- sealable
propriate place ing of caps
and tempera- bottled o Facilities
ture following concoc- storage
organic prac- tions Area
tices.  Impor-
 Production of tance of
concoctions proper
are recorded storage
using enter-  Shelf life
prise proce-  Effects
dures. of stor-
age tem-
perature
to con-
coctions
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION


NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC HOGS


MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC HOGS
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titude required to prepare for the production,
process and packaging various concoctions.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Selected healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing


LO2: Feed Hogs
LO3: Grow and finish hogs

LO1: SELECTED HEATHY DOMESTIC HOG BREEDS AND SUITABLE HOUS-


ING

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Hogs are iden-  Different The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
tified accord- breeds of trainees must be education amination
ing to breeds hogs provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
 Healthy hogs available following: paced/  Direct observa-
are selected in the o Supplies modular tion
based on in- Philip- and mate-  Demon-
dustry accept- pines rials stration
able indicator  Physical o Pencil  Lecture
for healthy charac- o Paper
piglets teristics o Reference
 Suitable site of a materials
for hog house healthy o Training
are determined piglets manual
based on PNS and hogs o Philippine
recommenda-  Check- National
tion list of a Standards
 Hog house de- healthy o Livestock
sign is pre- hog animal
pared based on  Housing welfare act
PNS recom- equip- minimum
mendations ment require-
 Housing ments for
equipment in- the wel-
stallation de- fare of
sign is pre- Pigs
pared in line o Good ani-
with PNS rec- mal hus-
ommendation bandry
and actual practices
farm condi-
tions (GAHP)
o Worksheet
(checklist
of a
healthy
hog)
o Work
place
o Live ani-
mals (a lit-
ter 1-2
moth old
piglets)
o PPE’s
o Overall
suit
o Rubber
boots

LO2: FEED HOGS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Suitable feed  Basic The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
materials are principle trainees must be education amination
selected based of nutri- provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
on availability tion following: paced/  Direct observa-
in the locality,  Feed Supplies and mate- modular tion
nutrient source density rials  Demon-
and according  Nutrient o Pencil stration
to PNS Or- content o Paper  Lecture
ganic Agricul- of vari- o Calcula-  Field
ture-Livestock ous feed tions work
and GAHP re- materials o Weighing
quirements suitable scale
 Feed materials for or- o 6-liter ca-
are prepared ganic pacity plas-
following en- hog rais- tic pail
terprise pre- ing o Chopping
scribed formu-
lation  Advan- board
 Animals are tages/ o Bolo
fed based on disad- o LABS Con-
the standard vantages coction
feeding of feed- o Reference
method/man- ing materials
agement methods/ o Training
 feeding is manage- manual
monitored fol- ment o GAHP
lowing enter-  Basic o Worksheet
prise proce- guide- o Workplace
dures lines o Training
prepara- farm
tion for o PPE’s
organic
hogs
 Basic
guide-
lines in
feeding
organic
hogs
 Feed
record-
ing and
methods

LO3: GROW AND FINISH HOGS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Growth rate is  Princi- The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
monitored ples of trainees must be education amination
based on en- animal provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
terprise proce- health following: paced/  Direct observa-
dures care in Supplies and ma- modular tion
 Health care organic terials  Demon-
program are agricul- o Pencil stration
implemented ture o Paper  Lecture
based on PNS  Eth- o Reference  Field
organic Agri- noveteri- materials work
culture-Live- nary o Training
stock or docu- medicine
mented eth-  Sanita- manual
noveterinary tion pro- o GAHP
practices cedures o Worksheet
 Sanitation and using or- o Workplace
cleanliness ganic o Training
program are products farm
implemented  Market o PPE’s
based on PNS- specifi-
livestock cation of
 Organic waste hogs
for fertilizer  Proce-
production are dures
collected fol- and
lowing organic guide-
practices lines in
 Movement of waste
hogs are man- collec-
aged based on tion
PNS Organic  Guide-
Agriculture- lines and
Livestock and proce-
other relevant dures in
guidelines moving/
 Suitable hog trans-
finishers are porting
selected based hogs
on market  Princi-
specifications ples of
 Production 5S
record is ac-  Princi-
complished pled of 3
according to R’s
enterprise pro-
cedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS


MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS
NOMINAL DURATION : 30 HOURS
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and at-
titude required to choose/select healthy breeders,
determine suitable small ruminants cage require-
ments, feed small ruminants, manage breeding
of small ruminants, manage bucks and does and
their progenies and harvest ruminants. It also in-
cludes pasture managements and farm record
keeping.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Selected 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

LO1: SELECT HEALTHY BREEDERS AND SUITABLE CAGES

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Bucks and  Different The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
rams are iden- breed trainees must be education amination
tified accord- types of provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
ing to breed goats following: paced/  Direct observa-
Tools and materi- tion
 Healthy  Health modular
bucks/rams are indica- als  Actual
selected based tors of o Pen Demon-
on industry ac- goats o Weighing stration
ceptable indi-  Charac- scale  Lecture
cator for teristics (25kg)
healthy small of breed- o Paper
ruminants ers PPE’S
 Suitable site  Breeders o Gloves
for small ru- and suit- o Long
minants are able sleeves
determined cages o Rubber
based on PNS  Bedding boots
recommenda- materials Learning materi-
tions als
 Small rumi- o Guidelines
nants cage de- in selecting
sign is pre- breeders
pared based on o Modules
GAHP, DENR and refer-
and zoning or- ence mate-
dinance PNS rials
recommenda-
tions
 Cage equip-
ment installa-
tion design is
prepared in
line with PNS
recommenda-
tion and actual
farm condi-
tions
 Cage equip-
ment are set-
up in line with
housing equip-
ment installa-
tion design
 Rice straws
are placed as
bedding mate-
rials based on
PNS proce-
dures

LO2: FEED SMALL RUMINANTS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Suitable feed  Food The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
materials are sources trainees must be education amination
selected based and feed provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
on availability require- following: paced/  Direct observa-
in the locality, ments of Tools and materi- modular tion
nutrients re- small ru- als  Actual
quirements minants o Mixing Demon-
and PNS stan-  Different medium stration
dard forage o Plastic wa-  Lecture
 Feed materials species ter pail
are prepared  Feed for- o Trowel or
following PNS mulation spade
procedures  Feeding o Container
 Maintenance manage- for formu-
of forage area ment lated feed
are adminis- program mix
tered in accor-  Record o Record
dance with keeping book
PNS proce- o Weighing
dures scale
 Animals are o Wheel bar-
fed based on row
feeding man- o Shovel
agement pro- o Spade
gram of PNS
o Feeding
 Feeding is
trough
monitored fol-
lowing PNS
procedures

LO3: MANAGE BREEDING OF SMALL RUMINANTS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Signs of heat  Good The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
are monitored animal trainees must be education amination
among sexu- hus- provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
ally mature bandry following: paced/  Direct observa-
does and ewes practices Tools and materi- modular tion
 Breeding sys-  Organic als  Actual
tems are iden- based o Monitor- Demon-
tified based on health ing check- stration
PNS enterprise care list  Lecture
procedures  Sanita- o Culling
 Unproductive tion pro- o Pregnancy
buck/ram and cedure o Basket
based on en-  Collec- o Scythe
terprise proce- tion of o Broom
dures. organic stick
waste o Dust pan
 Animal o Wheelbar-
welfare row
act
o Sacks
 GAHP
o PPEs
guide-
o Feeding
lines
supple-
 PNS-
ments
livestock
(concoc-
 Symp-
tions)
tom of
o Knapsack
in-heat
sprayer
breeders
o Shovel
 Different
o Spade
breeding
o Digging
system
bar
 Monitor-
o Sanitizer
ing and
manage- o Record
ment of book
pregnant Equip-
breeders ment:
 Types of o Feeding
culling trough
methods, Learning
proce- materials:
dures o Animal
and its welfare act
advan- o GAHP
tages guidelines
 Maintain o PNS
and ana- guidelines
lyzes o Monitor-
ing check-
farm list
record o Reading
 Manage- materials/
ment on manual on
lactating covered
goats topics
and
calves
 Feeds
and
feeding
supple-
ments of
goats

LO4: MANAGE DOES/EWES AND THEIR PROGENIES

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Signs of ap-  Good The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
proaching kid- animal trainees must be education amination
ding/lambing hus- provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
are monitored bandry following: paced/  Direct observa-
following es- practices Tools and materi- modular tion
tablished farm  Organic als  Actual
procedures based o Monitor- Demon-
 Placenta and health ing check- stration
dead kids/ care  Lecture
list
lambs are dis-  Sanita-
posed properly tion pro- o Culling
according to cedure o Pregnancy
DENR law  Collec- o Basket
 Assisted kids/ tion of o Scythe
lambs to organic
o Broom
suckle waste
colostrum ac-  Animal stick
cording to or- welfare o Dust pan
ganic practices act o Wheelbar-
 Lambs/kids  GAHP row
are weaned guide- o Sacks
properly at 3 lines
months from o PPEs
 PNS-
birth based livestock o Feeding
from estab-  Symp- supple-
lished farm tom of ments
procedures in-heat (concoc-
 Lactating breeders tions)
goats and  Different o Knapsack
sheep are kept breeding
sprayer
in clean and system
quiet environ- o Shovel
 Monitor-
ment, and are ing and o Spade
separated from manage- o Digging
the breeders’ ment of bar
males based pregnant o Sanitizer
from estab- breeders
lished farm o Record
 Types of
procedures culling book
 Forage methods, Equip-
grasses, sup- proce- ment:
plements and dures o Feeding
adequate water and its trough
supply are advan-
provided ac- tages Learning
cording to  Maintain materials:
PNS recom- and ana- o Animal
mendations lyzes welfare act
farm o GAHP
record guidelines
 Manage-
o PNS
ment on
lactating guidelines
goats o Monitor-
and ing check-
calves list
 Feeds o Reading
and
materials/
feeding
supple- manual on
ments of covered
goats topics

LO5: GROW AND HARVEST SMALL RUMINANTS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
 Growth rate is  Good The students/  Distance  Written/oral ex-
monitored animal trainees must be education amination
based on en- hus- provided with the  Self-  Oral questioning
terprise proce- bandry following: paced/  Direct observa-
dures practices Tools and materi- modular tion
als
 Health care  Organic o Monitor-  Actual
program are based ing check- Demon-
implemented health list stration
based on PNS care o Culling  Lecture
and GAHP re-  Sanita- o Pregnancy  Farm
quirements tion pro- o Basket visit
 Sanitation and cedure o Scythe
cleanliness  Collec- o Broom
program im- tion of stick
plemented organic o Dust pan
based on PNS waste o Wheelbar-
and GAHP re-  Animal row
quirements welfare o Sacks
 Organic act
o PPEs
wastes for fer-  GAHP
o Feeding
tilizer produc- guide-
supple-
tion are col- lines
ments
lected accord-  PNS-
(concoc-
ing to PNS livestock
tions)
 Suitable small  Symp- o Knapsack
ruminants for tom of
sprayer
harvest are se- in-heat
o Shovel
lected based breeders
on PNS guide- o Spade
 Different
lines and mar- o Digging
breeding
ket demand bar
system
 Production o Sanitizer
 Monitor-
record is ac- o Record
ing and
complished manage- book
according to ment of Equip-
enterprise pro- pregnant ment:
cedure breeders o Feeding
 Types of trough
culling Learning
methods, materials:
proce- o Animal
dures welfare act
and its o GAHP
advan- guidelines
tages o PNS
 Maintain guidelines
and ana- o Monitor-
ing check-
lyzes list
farm o Reading
record materials/
 Manage- manual on
ment on covered
lactating topics
goats
and
calves
 Feeds
and
feeding
supple-
ments of
goats

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