SESSION PLAN

Sector : Agriculture and Fishery

Qualification Title : Organic Agriculture Production NC11
Unit of Competency : Raise Organic Small Ruminants
Module Title : Raising Organic Small Ruminants

Learning Outcomes
1. Select healthy breeders and suitable cages
2. Feed small ruminants
3. Manage breeding of small ruminants
4. Manage does/ewes and their progenies
5. Grow and harvest small ruminants
A. INTRODUCTION
This session covers the ability to carry out the knowledge, skills and attitude required in raising organic small
ruminants.
B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
LO 1: Select healthy breeders and suitable cages (6 hours)

Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources Time

1.1 Different breed Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
and Healthy Paced sheet 6.1-1 on Check 6.1-1 answer with
indicators of goat Different breed the answer
and healthy Key 6.1-1
indicators of goat
 Demonstration The trainer will Perform Task Evaluate task  Writing 2 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.1-1 sheet 6.1-1 materials (pen &
on Identify on Identify using paper)
Different breed Different performance  References
and healthy breed and criteria (books)
indicators of goat healthy checklist 6.1.1 Manuals
indicators of
goat  Models (Goat)
 PPE’S
 Record book
 Practical
 Work Area

1.2 Characteristics of Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
breeders Paced sheet 6.1-2 on Check 6.1-2 answer with
Characteristics the answer
of breeders Key 6.1-2

1.3 Breeders and Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
suitable cages Paced sheet 6.1-3 on Check 6.1-3 answer with
Breeders and the answer
suitable cages Key 6.1-3

1.4 Bedding materials Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
Paced sheet 6.1-4 on Check 6.1-4 answer with
Bedding the answer
materials Key 6.1-4
LO 2: Feed small ruminants (7 hours)

2.1 Food sources and Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
feed requirements of Paced sheet 6.2-1 on Check 6.2-1 answer with
small ruminants(goat) Food sources the answer
and feed Key 6.2-1
requirements of
small
ruminants(goat)
2.2 Prepare feed Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
materials Paced sheet 6.2-2 on Check 6.2-2 answer with
Prepare feed the answer
materials Key 6.2-2
Actual The trainer will Perform Job Evaluate Job  Activity I hour
Demonstration demonstrate first sheet 6.2-2 sheet 6.2-2 Sheets
On Prepare feed on Preparing using  References
feed performance (books)
materials
materials criteria  Models
checklist 6.2-2 (different
forages)
 Tools and
materials
 Feeding
supplements
 mixing
medium
(preferably a
plastic drum,
cut in half)
 plastic water
pail
 container for
 formulated
feed mix
 record book
 Weighing
scale
2.3 Different forage Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self- Compare  cblm 1 hour
species Paced Sheet 6.2-3 on Check 6.2-3 answer with
Different forage the Answer
species Key 6.2-3

Actual The trainer will Perform Task Evaluate Task  Activity 1 hour
Demonstrati demonstrate first sheet 6.2-3 sheet 6.2-3 Sheets
on on Identify on Identify using  Writing
different forage different performance materials
species forage criteria (pen & paper)
species checklist 6.2-3  References
(books)
 Manuals
 Models
(different
forages)
 PPE’s
2.4 Feeding Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self- Compare cblm 1 hour
management program Paced Sheet 6.2-4 on Check 6.2-4 answer with
Feeding the Answer
management Key 6.2-4
program
2.5 Record keeping Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self- Compare cblm 1 hour
Paced Sheet 6.2-5 on Check 6.2-5 answer with
Record keeping the Answer
Key 6.2-5
LO 3: Manage breeding of small ruminants ( 5 hours )

3.1 Symptoms of in- Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm .5 hour
heat breeders Paced sheet 6.3-1 on Check 6.3-1 answer with
Symptoms of in- the answer
heat breeders Key 6.3-1

Demonstration The trainer will Perform task Evaluate task  Sample 1 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.3-1 sheet 6.3-1 Forms
on Identify on Identify using  References
symptoms of in- symptoms of performance  Contextual
heat breeders in-heat criteria Learning
breeders checklist 6.3-1 Area
 Writing
materials
(pen & paper)
 Support
Service Area
 References
(books)
 Manuals
 Tools and
Materials
 Monitoring
checklist
 PPE’s
  Record book
3.2 Different breeding Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm .5 hour
system Paced sheet 6.3-2 in Check 6.3-2 answer with
Different the answer
breeding system Key 6.3-3

Demonstration The trainer will Perform Job Evaluate Job  Sample 1 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.3-2 sheet 6.3-2 Forms
on Perform on Perform using  References
different different performance  Calculators
breeding system breeding criteria  Contextual
system checklist 6.3-2 Learning
Area
 Writing
materials
(pen & paper)

 References
(books)
 Manuals
 Tools and
Materials
 Monitoring
checklist
 PPE’s
 Record book

3.3 Monitoring and Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
management of Paced sheet 6.3-3 in Check 6.3-3 answer with
pregnant breeders Different the answer
breeding system Key 6.3-3
3.4 Management on Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
lactating goats and Paced sheet 6.3-4 in Check 6.3-4 answer with
calves Different the answer
breeding system Key 6.3-4

LO 4: Manage does/ewes and their progenies (6 hours)

4.1 Monitor Signs of Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
approaching kidding Paced sheet 6.4-1 on Check 6.4-1 answer with
and lambing Signs of the answer
approaching Key 6.4-1
kidding and
lambing

4.2 Disposal of Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
placenta and dead Paced sheet 6.4-2 on Check 6.4-2 answer with
kids Disposal of the answer
placenta and Key 6.4-2
dead kids

Demonstration The trainer will Perform Task Evaluate Task  Sample 1 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.4-2 sheet 6.4-2 Forms
on Disposal of on Disposal using  References
placenta and of placenta performance  Tools and
dead kids and dead criteria Materials
kids checklist  PPE’s
6.4-2  Wheelbarrow
  Shovel
 Sacks

4.3 Assist kids and Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm .5 hour
lambs to suckle Paced sheet 6.4-3 on Check 6.4-3 answer with
colostrum Assist kids and the answer
lambs to suckle Key 6.4-3
colostrum

Demonstration The trainer will Perform Job Evaluate Job  Sample 1 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.4-3 sheet 6.4-3 Forms
on Assist kids on Assist using  Manuals
and lambs to kids and performance  Tools and
suckle colostrum lambs to criteria Materials
suckle checklist 6.4 -  PPE’s
colostrum 3 Feeding

supplements
4.4 Wean lambs Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm .5 hour
Paced sheet 6.4-4 on Check 6.4-4 answer with
Wean lambs the answer
Key 6.4-3

4.5 Separate lactating Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm .5 hour
goats in a clean and Paced sheet 6.4-5 on Check 6.4-5 answer with
quit environment Separate the answer
lactating goats in Key 6.4-5
a clean and quit
environment

4.6 Provide forage, Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm .5 hour
grasses, supplements Paced sheet 6.4-6 on Check 6.4-6 answer with
and adequate water Provide forage the answer
supply grasses, Key 6.4-6
supplements and
adequate water
supply

LO 5: Grow and harvest small ruminants ( 6 hours )

5.1 Good Animal Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
Husbandry Practices Paced sheet 6.5-1 on Check 6.5-1 answer with
Good animal the answer
husbandry Key 6.5-1
practices

5.2 Sanitation and Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
cleanliness program Paced sheet 6.5-2 on Check 6.5-2 answer with
Sanitation and the answer
cleanliness Key 6.5-2
program

Demonstration The trainer will Perform task Evaluate task  Broom stick 1 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.5-2 Sheet 6.5-2  Dust pan
Sanitize and on Sanitize using  Sacks
cleanliness and performance  Wheelbarrow
program cleanliness criteria Sprinklers

program checklist 6.5-2
 Sanitizer(con
coctions)
 Waste
cans/bag
 Plastic cup
 Plastic pale
  Water
container drum
 Rags
 PPE’S
5.3 Types of culling Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
methods, procedures Paced sheet 6.5-3 on Check 6.5-3 answer with
and its advantages Types of culling the answer
methods, Key 6.5-3
procedures and
its advantages
5.4 Collection of Modular/Self- Read Information Answer Self Compare cblm 1 hour
organic waste Paced sheet 6.5-4 on Check 6.5-4 answer with
Collect of organic the answer
waste Key 6.5-4

demonstration The trainer will Perform Job Evaluate Job  Writing 1 hour
demonstrate first sheet 6.5-4 sheet 6.5-4 materials (pen &
on Collect of on Collect of using paper)
organic waste organic waste performance  Shovel
criteria  Sacks
checklist 6.5-4  Wheelbarrow
 PPE’S

D. TEACHER’S SELF-REFLECTION OF THE SESSION

The trainer’s immediate feedback on the activities/task would help the trainees to acquire knowledge in selecting
healthy breeders and suitable cages, feeding small ruminants, managing breeding of small ruminants and managing
does/ewes and their progenies.