SESSION PLAN

Sector : Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery

Qualification Title : Agricultural Crops Production NC II
Unit of Competency : PERFORM NURSERY OPERATIONS
Module Title : PERFORMING NURSERY OPRATIONS

Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
LO2 Maintain nursery facilities
LO3 Handle seeds/planting materials
LO4 Prepare growing media
LO5 Conduct propagation activities

A. INTRODUCTION
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform nursery operations for agricultural crops including Prepare
Nursery Tools, Farm Implements and Simple Equipment, Maintain Nursery Facilities, Handle Seeds/Planting Material, Prepare Growing
Media, Conduct Propagation Activities.
Performing Nursery Operation is a crucial aspect of many job, especially those related to Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscaping, and
Plant Propagation. These operations encompass a wide range of tasks that involve nurturing, cultivating, and managing young plants
in their early stage of growth. Nursery operation involve a series of task, including Seed Sowing, Seedling Transplantation, Grafting,
Budding, Watering, Fertilization, Pest and Diseases Management, and overall Plant Care.
The importance of performing nursery operations cannot be overstated. These operations are integral to ensuring the health, vitality,
and success of plants throughout their lifecycle. Whether in Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscaping, or other related fields, proper
nursery practices play a pivotal role in achieving desired outcomes and driving the performance of various job roles.
B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
 LO1: Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
Tim
Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources
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Read Information Answer Self-check Compare
Tools, Farm Individualized
sheet 1.1-1 on Tools, No.1.1-1 Answers to
Implements and Simple learning CBLM 30 mins.
Farm Implements and Answer key 1.1-1
Equipment
simple equipment

Demonstration Observe the trainer’s Perform Evaluate using PPE

demonstration in Operation sheet performance Water Pump 30 mins
Operating a Water 1.1-1A on using Procedural
Pump Operating a Criteria Checklist
Water Pump 1.1-1A

Observe the trainer in Perform operation Evaluate using PPE 30 mins.

demonstration in sheet 1.1-1B on performance Hand tractor
Operating a Hand operating a Hand criteria.
Tractor Tractor

Read Information Answer Self-check Compare

Basic Pre- Operative
Individualized sheet 1.1-2 on Basic 1.1-2 on Basic Answers to CBLM 30 mins.
Procedures
Learning Pre- Operative Pre- Operative Answer key 1.1-2
Procedures Procedures
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View Presentation View the Video Answer Oral Determine the Multi Media 30 mins
Presentation on Basic Question ask by Correctness of Projector
Pre- Operative trainer the Answer Laptop
Procedures
 Individualized
Learning Read Information Answer self-check Compare answers CBLM 30 mins
Segregating and sheet 1.1-3 on 1.1-3 to answer key
Treating Tools with Segregating and 1.1-3
Wear and Corrosion. Treating Tools with
Wear and Corrosion.

30 mins
Demonstration Observe the trainer in Perform Task Evaluate Brush
demonstrating on Sheet 1.1-3 performance Wire brush
On Segregating Criteria Checklist Abrasive
and Treating 1.1-3 pads
Tools with Wear Magnifying
and Corrosion glass
Grinding
Machine
Sanders
PPE

LO2 Maintain nursery facilities

 Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare
Nursery Sanitation learning Sheet 1.2-1 on No.1.2-1 Answers to CBLM 30 mins
Nursery Sanitation Answer key 1.2-
1

Evaluate
Demonstration Observe the Trainer’s Perform Task performance Disinfectant 30 mins.
demonstration on 1.2-2 on using sprayer
Sanitizing Nursery Sanitizing Nursery Performance
Criteria Checklist
1.2-2

Repairing and Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare CBLM 30 mins
Maintaining of Nursery learning Sheet 1.2-3 on No.1.2-3 Answers to
facilities Repairing and Answer key 1.2-3
Maintaining of Nursery
Facilities

Observe the trainer in Perform Task Evaluate Hammer 30 min

demonstrating on Sheet 1.2-4 in performance Screwdriver
Demonstration Repairing and Repairing and using Pliers
Maintaining of Nursery Maintaining performance Wrenches
Facilities Nursery Facilities criteria checklist Drills
1.2-4 Measuring
 Tape
Levels
PPE
First aid kit
Applying Preventive Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare CBLM 30 mins
Measure for Inclement learning Sheet 1.2-5 on No.1.2-5 Answers to
Weather. Applying Preventive Answer key 1.2-5
Measure for Inclement
Weather.

OHS in Nursery Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare CBLM 30 mins
Operation learning Sheet 1.2-6 on OHS in No.1.2-6 Answers to
Nursery Operation Answer key 1.2-6

LO3 Handle seeds/planting material

Different Planting Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare answers CBLM 30 mins
Materials learning sheet 1.3-1 on No.1.3-1 to answer key
Different Planting 1.3-1
materials

Selecting and Testing Individualized Read Information Answer self- Compare CBLM 30 mins
Seeds learning sheet 1.3-2 on check no.1.3-2 Answers to
Selecting and Testing answer key 1.3-2
Seeds
 Demonstration Observe the Trainer’s Perform Task 1.3- Evaluate Trainees Rag doll 30 mins
demonstration on 3 on Testing using Petri Dish
Testing Seeds Seeds Performance
Checklist 1.3-3

Compare Answer 30 mins

Treating Planting Individualized Read Information Answer Self- to Answer Key CBLM
Materials learning sheet 1.3-4 on check no. 1.3-4 1.3-4
Treating Planting
Materials

Performing Seed Individualized Read Information Answer Self- Compare Answer CBLM 30 mins
Scarification learning sheet 1.3-5 on check no. 1.3-5 to Answer Key
Performing Seed 1.3-5
Scarification
LO4 Prepare growing media

Preparing Growing Individualized Read Information Compare CBLM

Media learning sheet 1.4-1 on Answer self- answers to 1 hour
Preparing check no.1.4-1 answer key
Growing Media 1.4-1

Video Presentation View the Answer oral Determine the Tools: 1 hour
presentation on question ask by correctness of Multi-
Preparing trainer the answer media
Growing Media Projector
laptop

Demonstration Observe the Perform Task Evaluate Basin 3 hours

trainer in Sheet 1.4-2 on performance Hand
 demonstrating Preparing using Trowel
the Preparing of Growing Media Performance Sifter
Growing Media Criteria -PPE
Checklist 1.4-2 Garden
Soil
Carboniz
e rice
hull
Compost
Coco Peat

Packaging, Arranging Individual learning Read Information Answer self- Compare answers CBLM 30 mins
and Labelling of sheet 1.4-3 on check no.1.4-3 to answer key
Growing Media Packaging, 1.4-3
Arranging and
Labelling of Growing
Media
Preparing a Seedbed Individual learning Read Information Answer self- Compare answers 30 mins
sheet 1.4-4 on check no.1.4-4 to answer key
Preparing Seedbed 1.4-4

Video Presentation View Presentation Answer Oral Determine Multimedia 30 mins

on Preparing Question ask by Correctness of Projector
Seedbed Trainer the Answer Laptop

Demonstration Observe the Perform Task Evaluate Plows 3 Hours

Trainer’s Sheet 1.4-5 on Performance Harrows
demonstration on Seedbed using Cultivator
 Seedbed Preparation Performance Disk
Preparation Criteria Checklist Harrow
1.4-5

LO5 Conducting propagation activities

Setting-up of Nursery Individual learning Read Information Answer self- Compare answers CBLM
Shed sheet 1.5-1 check 1.5-1 to answer key 30 mins
On Setting-up of 1.5-1
Nursery Shed

Video Presentation View the video Answer oral Determine the Tools:
presentation on question ask by correctness of Multi- 30 mins
Setting-up nursery trainer the answer media
shed Projector
laptop
Demonstration Observe the trainer in Perform Task Evaluate using PPE 30 mins
Setting-up nursery Sheet 1.5-2 on performance -Hammer
shed. Setting-up criteria checklist -Nails
nursery shed 1.5-2 -Screws
Measurin
g Tape
-Saw
-Pliers
-Level
 -Power
Drill
-Ladder
Selecting Seedlings Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare answers CBLM 30 min.
and Propagation learning sheet 1.5-3 on No.1.5-3 On to answer key
Materials Selecting Seedlings Selecting 1.5-3
and Propagation Seedlings and
Materials Propagation
Materials

Plant Propagation Individualized Read Information Answer Self-check Compare answers CBLM 30 min
Techniques learning sheet 1.5-4 Plant No.1.5-4 to answer key
Propagation 1.5-4
Techniques

Maintaining Germinated Video presentation View the video Answer oral Determine the Tools: 30 mins.
Seedlings presentation on question ask by correctness of Multi-
Maintaining trainer the answer media
Germinated Seedlings Projector
laptop
Performing Pricking Individualized Read Information Answer self-check Compare answers CBLM 30 mins
and Thinning of learning sheet 1.5-5 on No.1.5-5 on to answer key
Seedlings Performing Pricking Performing 1.5-5
and Thinning of Pricking and
Seedlings Thinning of
Seedlings
 C. ASSESSMENT PLAN
Competency should be assessed through demonstration, written test and oral questioning
D. TEACHER’S SELF-REFLECTION OF THE SESSION

Prepared by: Approved by:

HAZEL A. JUSOS
Trainer MELITA V. ITONA
School Head