TESDA-OP-CO-01-F11

(Rev. No. 00-

03/08/17)
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: FFS-Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice

Seed
Certification and Farm Mechanization
Nominal Duration :120 HRS.
Qualification Level: 1
Course Description: The PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY INBRED
RICE AND SEED CERTIFICATION, AND FARM
MECHANIZATION Qualification consists of
competencies that a person must achieve to empower
individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to
exemplify new thinking in the field of Philippine
Agriculture. It focuses on three key components: inbred
rice production, seed production, and farm
mechanization, while integrating the use of information
and communication technology (ICT) tools and services.
Moreover, this course also emphasizes the development
of entrepreneurial skills, allowing students to thrive in the
ever-evolving agricultural landscape.

Trainee Entry
Requirements: Farmers/Trainees who wish to enroll should possess the
following requirements:

 Must be a member of the RSBSA and DA accredited

farm association coop or group
 Active and practicing rice farmer
 Willingness to Participate and ready to work in a
group
 Must come same locality (area) preferably from the
area of the farm school
 Must be willing to share experiences
 Willing to be tapped by the LGU and RCEF related
agencies for future engagements
Course Structure:

Core Competencies
No. of Hours: (120 Hrs.)
Unit of Module Learning Outcomes Nominal
Competency Duration
1.Exemplify new Exemplifying LO 1 Determine facts
thinking for new thinking for about rice and the
Philippine Philippine situation or
Agriculture Agriculture performance of the
Philippine Rice Industry
LO 2 Determine the
Rice Competitiveness
Enhancement Fund
Components
LO 3 Articulate the role
of the rice farmers
through
transformational
leadership
2. Implement Implementing LO 1 Identify the rice
training in Inbred
training in morphology and growth
Rice Production, Inbred Rice stages
Seed Production Production, LO 2 Apply palaycheck
and Farm Seed system
Mechanization Production and LO 3 Determine the
Farm seed certification
Mechanization policies and guidelines
3. Apply Applying LO 1 Identify the ICT
Information and Information and tools and services
Communication Communication LO 2 Apply basic ICT
Technology (ICT) Technology agriculture
tools and (ICT) tools and
services services
4. Adopt Adopting LO 1 Determine
entrepreneurial entrepreneurial entrepreneurial mindset
mindset in the mindset in the LO 2 Identify
workplace workplace entrepreneurial
practices
Assessment Methods : Demonstration with oral questioning
Written Test

Course Delivery: Discussion

Demonstration
Role Play
Simulation

Resources:

List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of

25 trainees for Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice, Seed
Certification and Farm Mechanization.

Qty Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials

1 Manual 1 Projector 1 White
Seeder unit board/Chalk
board
5 Knapsack 1 Light projection 1 White board
sprayer unit marker/ chalk
and eraser
25 Shovel 1 Laptop 25 Training Kit
unit (notebook,
ballpen, ID,
program briefer,
IEC materials if
any, etc)
25 Scrapper 1 Audio System 25 References
unit (Rice production
books, charts,
Presentation
materials, RCEF
TOT manuals)
5 Hammer 1 each Live specimen
growth of rice plant in
stages each growth
stage (seedling,
transplanting,
maximum tiller
number, panicle
formation,
flowering and
maturity)
2 Handsaw 25 Worksheet for
Farm Planning
800 Rice plant
sqm.
1 Presentation
material
40 kg. Pre-germinated
 inbred rice
seeds
10 Seedling tray
pcs.
1 sack Garden soil
1 sack Organic soil
1 sack Carbonized rice
hull
1 bot. Growth
hormone
10 2x2x10 Coco
lumber
5 kg. Nails
1 Mulching film
1 Presentation
material
5 Meter stick
5 Sweep net
5 LCC
5 Record book
25 Pen
5 Markers
5 Manila paper
5 Crayons
5 Adhesive tape
5 Masking tape
1 Glue
1 Alcohol
25 Worksheets
5 Farm Plan Form
5 Paper towel
5 Plastic
5 Boxes
5 Paper bags
25 Seed samples
25 Popsicle sticks
3 per Rectangular
group plastic tray
5 Plastic bottle
5 Scythe
5 Sacks
1 Used tarpaulin
1 roll Plastic straw
25 Bamboo stick
25 Brown paper
5 Manila paper
5 Banting
5 IEC materials
5 Bandiritas
 Certificates
Certificate
holder
Attendance
sheet

Facilities:  Lecture room with an ample space for small group

activities
 Audio-visual equipment such as projector or
whatever is required by the course
 Learning field
 Wash room
 Practicum area to complement classroom learning;
 Venue for practical and hands-on learning for
immediate use; and
 Learning site for other farmers, other rural
community members, ATI’s training participants and
other interested groups.

Qualification of
Instructors/Trainees: It shall be conducted in farm schools with
graduates of RSTC and TOT courses and specialists
from RCEF implementing agencies as resource
persons and facilitators under a TESDA’s scholarship
scheme.
B. Module of Instruction

Core Competencies

Unit of Competency: Exemplify new thinking for Philippine

Agriculture

Module Title: Exemplifying new thinking for Philippine

Agriculture

Module Descriptor: This unit of competency comprises the

knowledge, skills and attitude in understanding
how new thinking reshaping rice cultivation is,
leading to increased productivity,
sustainability, and improved livelihoods for
farmers. This competency includes
determining facts about rice and the situation
or performance of the Philippine Rice Industry,
determining the rice competitiveness
enhancement fund and its components and
articulating the role of the rice farmers to
become more competitive through training.
Nominal Duration:
_______________________________________________________
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Determine facts about rice and the situation or performance of the
Philippine Rice Industry
LO2. Determine the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Components
LO3. Articulate the role of the rice farmers through transformational
leadership
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine facts about rice and the situation or performance of the
Philippine Rice Industry

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
 Facts about  Handouts 2 Group Written
Rice  Laptop discussion Test
Production  LCD Oral
Mathematics 3 Lecture
and the Projector questioning
situation or - Rice supply  Whiteboard 4 PowerPoint
performanc and demand  Paper Presentatio
e of the - Price of rice  Pen n
Philippine and cost of  Visual
rice production Presentatio
industry is - Market price n on RCEF
explained and profit  RCEF
based on distribution Manual
current
market
scenario.
 Challenges
in rice
production Communication
are
determined
based on
current
market
situation. - Challenges in
 Rice rice
tariffication production
are - Rice
determined consumption
based on and
law production in
imposed by the
the Philippines
Philippine
government Environment
related laws
and ordinances
- RA 11203
Rice
Tariffication
 Act

Power Point
Presentation –
Philippine Rice
Industry
Situation
Discussion –
The Trainer can
refer on the
Module for ToT
on Production of
High-Quality
Inbred Rice and
Seeds, and
Farm
Mechanization
Module 1
Lesson 1.
21st Basic
Century Basic
– Access and
Maintain
Information
1. Philippine
Rice Industry
Overview on
policies,
procedures and
guidelines in the
production of
rice.
2. Rice
Production and
Challenges
3. Government
Initiatives in data
collection of rice
production
4. Access to
 Information
5. Digital tools
for farmers

LO2. Determine the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Components

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1.1. Rice The following 1.Group -Written Test
competitive resources discussion -Oral
ness should be questioning
Science 2. Lecture
enhanceme provided:
nt fund is - Seed 2.1 Handouts 3 Video
explained development, 2.2 Laptop
/PowerPoint
based on distribution, 2.3 LCD
Presentation
and Projector
RA 11203
promotion 2.4 Whiteboard
Rice program 2.5 Paper
competitiveness - Research 2.6 Pen
enhancement and 2.7 Visual
fund Development Presentatio
components is Program n on RCEF
explained 2.8 RCEF
Technology Manual
based on the
framework of a - Farm
Rice Secure Mechanizatio
Philippines n program
Communication
- About RCEF
Environment
related laws
and ordinances
- Expanded
Rice Credit
Assistance
- Rice
extension
services
program
 21st Basic
Century Basic
– Review and
Respond to
Workplace
Communication
1. Exploring the
different
components of
RCEF
2. Recognizing
the importance
of 21st century
skills in receiving
and responding
to workplace
communication
within the
context of
RCEF.
3.
Understanding
how the
enhancement of
communication
skills through
RCEF
components can
improve the
overall
competitiveness
of rice farmers
by keeping them
informed,
connected, and
equipped with
the latest
agricultural
knowledge.

LO3. Articulate the role of the rice farmers through transformational

leadership
Performance Content Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
3.1 Vision and The following 1.Group -Written Test
Goal are resources discussion -Oral
determine should be questioning
Communication 2. Lecture
provided:
d based
3.1 Handouts 4 Video
on the 3.2 Laptop
future or /PowerPoint
3.3 LCD
Presentation
rice Projector
farming in 3.4 Whiteboard
- Transformationa 3.5 Paper
the
l leadership 3.6 Pen
Philippines
- Vision and goal 3.7 Visual
.
alignment Presentatio
3.2 Inspiration n on RCEF
- Inspiration and
and 3.8 RCEF
motivation
motivation Manual
- Individual
are
farmers
assessed
development
based on
- Impact of
the sense
farmers in
of
community
ownership
engagement
and
responsibil
ity of rice
farmers.
3.3 Individual
developm 21st Basic
ent are Century Basic –
nurtured Work with Other
based on 1. Understanding
skill- the significance of
building collaboration and
and teamwork in the
agricultural sector.
knowledge
enhancem 2. Exploring the
ent. challenges faced by
rice farmers
Community 3. Learning about
engagement the various types of
are training programs
demonstrated
based on the
commitment
 of farmers in
promoting
sustainable
available to rice
farming
farmers
practices.

(note: Copy format for modules of Instructions for Common and Core
Competencies)

Unit of Competency: Implement training in Inbred Rice Production,

Seed Production and Farm Mechanization
Module Title: Implementing training in Inbred Rice
Production, Seed Production and Farm
Mechanization
Module Descriptor: This unit is designed to provide
comprehensive training in inbred rice
production, seed production, and farm
mechanization. It aims to equip participants
with the knowledge, skills, and practical
experience required to optimize rice farming
practices, ensure high-quality seed production,
and effectively employ modern farm
mechanization techniques
Nominal Duration:
_______________________________________________________
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Identify the rice morphology and growth stages
LO2. Apply palaycheck system

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify the rice morphology and growth stages

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
1.1. Rice The following 1.Group
morpholog resources discussion
ies are MUST be
1.3. Morphology of 2. Lecture
identified provided:
the rice plant 2.1. Rice 5 Video
based on
1.4. Rice plant plantation
agronomic /PowerPoint
standard. growth stages area
Presentation
2.2. Sample rice
1.2. Rice
seeds
growth
2.3. Rice farm
stages are machineries
identified and
based on equipment
Agronomic
agronomic requirements of rice 2.4. Tools and
standard crop materials
2.5 Operators
Manual
4.1 2.6
Handouts

LO2. Apply palaycheck system

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
1.5. Palaycheck The following 1.Group
principles resources discussion
are 2.1 Palaycheck MUST be
provided: 2. Lecture
practiced
based on 2.1. Rice 6 Video
plantation
 industry area /PowerPoint
standard. 2.2. Sample rice Presentation
1.6. Key checks system seeds
and 2.2 Land preparation 2.3. Rice farm
assessment 2.3 Crop machineries
of and
establishment
palaycheck equipment
2.4 Variety and seed
2.4. Tools and
are selection materials
determined 2.5 Nutrient 2.5 Operators
based on management Manual
standard. 2.6 Water 5.1 2.6
1.7. Experiential management Handouts
group 2.7 Pest management
learning 2.8 Harvest
farmers are management
identified 2.9 Postharvest
based on management
industry 2.10 Farm school
standard. training
21st Basic Century
Basic –
Solve/Address
Routine Problems
1. Systematic
approach in
managing rice farms.
2. Addressing
common issues in
rice production
3. Solving routine
problem in rice
production using
PalayCheck System
21st Basic Century
Basic –
Solve/Address
Routine Problems
1. Significance of
adhering to
environmental work
standards in
agriculture to promote
 ecological
sustainability and
reduce negative
environmental
impacts.
2. Sustainable
practices
recommended by the
PalayCheck System,
such as conservation
tillage, organic
farming methods, and
responsible use of
fertilizers and
pesticides.

LO 3. Determine the seed certification policies and guidelines

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
1.8. Certified The following 1.Group
seeds are resources discussion
determine MUST be
1.11. Hands- 2. Lecture
based on provided:
on activity on 2.1. Rice 7 Video
required
conducting plantation
standard. /PowerPoint
1.9. Certified seed testing area
Presentation
2.2. Sample rice
seeds
seeds
productions
2.3. Rice farm
are machineries
performed and
based on equipment
21st Basic Century
the locally Basic – Support 2.4. Tools and
available Innovation materials
varieties. 2.5 Operators
1.10. Rice 1. Seed technology, Manual
seed breeding and 6.1 2.6
production cultivation Handouts
seminar is 2. Modern seed
conducting certification and
based on innovation in seed
required
standard.
 technology
3. Breeding
techniques and
development of new
seed varieties

LO 4. Operate rice farm machineries and equipment

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
1.12. Field is 1.18. Type of The following 1.Group
prepared as rice resources discussion
per established machineries MUST be
provided: 2. Lecture
practice. and
1.13. Obstructions equipment 2.1. Rice 8 Video
are removed 1.19. Farm plantation
/PowerPoint
as per machinery area
Presentation
2.2. Sample rice
established operation and
seeds
practices. safety
2.3. Rice farm
1.14. Machines 1.20. Tractor machineries
are adjusted in and and
accordance implements equipment
with preventive 2.4. Tools and
manufacturer maintenance. materials
operator’s 1.21. Importa 2.5 Operators
manual. nce of PPE Manual
1.15. Implements 1.22. Machin 7.1 2.6
are adjusted in e Handouts
accordance performance
with assessment
manufacturer’s
21st Basic Century
instruction
Basic – Follow
manual.
occupational Safety
1.16. Performanc
and Health Policies
e is assessed
and Procedures
according to
set standards 1. Importance of OSH
or client’s policies and
specification. procedure in
1.17. Personal agriculture to prevent
Protective accident, injuries,
Equipment health risks for
are selected
 and worn as farmers and workers.
per work
requirement. Developing the
necessary skills for
safe and efficient
machinery operation."

(note: Copy format for modules of Instructions for Common and Core
Competencies)

Core Competencies: FFS-Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice

Seed Certification and Farm Mechanization
Unit of Competency: Apply Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Tools and Services
Module Title: Applying Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Tools and Services
Module Descriptor: This unit explores the strategic implementation
of Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) tools and services in the rice production
sector. It equips learners with the knowledge
and practical skills necessary to leverage ICT
for optimizing rice farming processes,
improving yields, and ensuring sustainability
in agricultural practices.
Nominal
Duration:________________________________
_______________________
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Identify the ICT tools and services
LO2. Apply basic ICT agriculture

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify the ICT tools and services

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
Accessibility of The following 1.Group
ICT tools are resources discussion
identified based MUST be
1.1 Pinoy rice 2. Lecture
on the reliable provided:
knowledge bank 2.1. Rice 9 Video
network
1.2 Rice crop plantation
connectivity for /PowerPoint
data manager area
Presentation
1.3 Leaf color chart 2.2. Sample rice
transmission.
application seeds
1.1 Data are 1.4 Binhing palay 2.3. Rice farm
collected machineries
app and
and
1.5 E-Damuhan App equipment
transmitted
1.6 MOET App 2.4. Tools and
in real-time
1.7 Rice doctor materials
based on
1.8 AgriDoc App 2.5 Operators
weather and
1.9 Data Analysis Manual
crop 8.1 2.6
information. 1.10 Cost-efficiency of
Handouts
1.2 ICT tools ICT
are 1.11 Assessing ICT
integrated tools efficiency
based on
existing rice 21st Basic Century
Basic – Enhance
farming
Self-Management
practices
Skills
and
workflows. 1. Variety of ICT tools
1.3 Cost- and services in
efficiency of agriculture, including
ICT farm management
implementati software, weather
on is forecasting apps, crop
monitoring systems,
evaluated
and supply chain
based on
tracking.
farming
expenses
while
optimizing
resource
usage.
ICT tools is
assessed based
on remotely
monitor crop
health in
support of
decision making
 LO2. Apply basic ICT agriculture

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
2.1 ICT tool The following 1.Group
Efficiency is resources discussion
measured MUST be
2.1 Efficiency of ICT 2. Lecture
based on provided:
tools in rice growth 2.1. Rice 10 Video
rice growth
stages plantation
stages. /PowerPoint
2.2 ICT tools is 2.2 Assessing rice area
Presentation
crop health using 2.2. Sample rice
assessed
ICT tools seeds
based on
2.3 Resource 2.3. Rice farm
rice crop machineries
health and Management and
quality. 2.4 ICT tools as a tool equipment
2.3 Resource for decision- 2.4. Tools and
manageme making materials
nt is 2.5 Operators
evaluated ICT tools application Manual
based on for productivity 9.1 2.6
industry Handouts
requirement
s.
2.4 Decision-
making is
determined
based on the
given data
from the ICT
tools
Rice farmers
are trained to
effectively
utilized the
application for
productivity.

(note: Copy format for modules of Instructions for Common and Core
Competencies)

Core Competencies: FFS-Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice

Seed Certification and Farm Mechanization
Unit of Competency: Adopt Entrepreneurial Mindset in the
Workplace
Module Title: Adopting Entrepreneurial Mindset in the
Workplace
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the outcomes required to
support and internalize an entrepreneurial
mindset and observe basic entrepreneurial
practices in the workplace. This also include
activity in entrepreneurial development training
course.
Nominal
Duration:________________________________
_______________________
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Determine entrepreneurial mindset
LO2. Identify entrepreneurial practices

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine entrepreneurial mindset

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
1.1 Entrepreneurial The following 1.Group
mindset in the resources should discussion
workplace is be provided:
1.1 Workplace 2. Lecture
determined from 10.1 Simulated
policies and or actual 11 Video
enterprise
practices relating workplace
practices and /PowerPoint
policies. to 10.2 Tools,
Presentation
entrepreneurship materials, and
1.2 Quality
. supplies
assurance
1.2 Elements of needed to
practices in the demonstrate
workplace is corporate culture the required
studied and 1.3 Entrepreneurial tasks.
affirmed based mindset 10.3 References
on current 1.4 Entrepreneurial and manuals
enterprise practices in the
practices. workplace
Clarification from 1.5 Desirable
reliable sources is
attitude of an
sought regarding
entrepreneur:
entrepreneurial
Patience,
mindset and
corporate culture Willingness to
learn and
attention to
details.
 LO2. Identify entrepreneurial practices

Performance Content Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
2.1 Entrepreneuria The following 1.Group
l practices are resources should discussion
determined be provided:
2.1 Quality 2. Lecture
based on 11.1 Simulated
assurance or actual 12 Video
enterprise
practices workplace
requirements. /PowerPoint
2.2 Entrepreneuria 2.2 Workplace and 11.2 Tools,
Presentation
client materials, and
l practices is
requirements supplies
performed
2.3 Type of cost- needed to
following demonstrate
workplace and effective the required
client measures tasks.
requirements. 2.4 Workplace 11.3 References
Cost-effective quality policy and manuals
measures are 2.5 Attitude:
complied with patience,
reference to attention to
workplace best
details
practices.
2.1 Budgeting
Make decisions in a
basic business cycle

(note: Copy format for modules of Instructions for Common and Core
Competencies)