PARTS OF A COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL References/Further Reading Performance Criteria Checklist Operation/Task/Job Sheet Self Check Answer Key Self Check Information Sheet Learning Experiences Learning Outcome Summary Module Content List of Competencies Front Page In our efforts to standardize CBLM, the above parts are recommended for use in Competency Based Training (CBT) in Technical Education and Skills Development Authority _(TESDA) Technology Institutions. The next sections will show you the components and features of each part, Dats Developed: | Document No, NPTA-TMI-O7 Trainers July 2010 Tssued by: Date Revised: Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | Page 1 of 28 Mtoeur Freee NITA eveloped by Templates NITA Revision #07Organic Agriculture Production COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS List of Competencies BASIC COMPETENCIES No. | Unit of Competency Module Title Code Participate in Participating in 1. | workplace workplace ‘90037105' communication communication p, | Work in a team Working in a team 500311104 "| environment environment 3, | Practice career Practicing career 500311107 professionalism professionalism Practice occupational | Practicing occupational 4, | health and safety health and safety BROS 1708: procedures procedures Dats Developed? | Document No. NFIATMI-O7 Trainers fay 2010 Tesued by | Methodology Levelt | Pete Revined. Bees es ee Developed by NITA Templates | erga"? Reason FOLCOMMON COMPETENCIES No. ‘Unit of Competency ‘Module Title Code Apply safety measures | APPlying safety AGR321201 A jn farm operations measures in a farm Ps operation 2 Use farm tools and Using farm tools and AGR321202 equipment equipment 3 Perform estimation Performing estimation AGR321203 and calculations and calculations . Developing and 4. | Develop and update | ating industry TRs311201 y Knowledge 5. Perform record keeping Cereal record AGR321205 eeping CORE COMPETENCIES ‘No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code 1. | Raise organic chicken | Raising organic chicken AGR612301 9, | Produce organic Producing organic AGR611306 * | vegetables vegetables 3. Produce organic Producing organic AGR611301 ” | fertilizer fertilizer 4, | Prepare composting Prepare composting area | AGR611301.1 area and raw materials | and raw materials = | Compost and harvest | Compost and harvest AGR611301.2 ° fertilizer fertilizer Produce organic Producing organic AGR611302 6. | concoctions and ee concoctions and extracts. extracts Dats Developed? | Document No, NPTATMI-O7 ‘Trainers, x4 ae. ” Issued by: rT Methodology Level I | Pate Revises "2 Page 3 of 28 ice Beeloped by NITA " Templates MITA Reason FOLMODULE CONTENT UNIT OF COMPETENCY PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER MODULE TITLE PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ‘This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required 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. NOMINAL DURATION: 232 hours - total training duration LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this module, you MUST be able to: 1. Prepare composting area and raw materials 2. Compost and Harvest fertilizer ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 1. Site is selected based on compost fertilizer production requirements and 2. Site lay-out is prepared based on location. 3. Bed is prepared in accordance with production requirements 4. Materials are gather based on production requirements and PNS for organic fertilizer Prepare raw materials following enterprise procedure and PNS for organic fertilizer ©. Appropriate composting methods are applied based on production requirements. 7. Compost is monitored based PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer, Dats Developed: [_Docament No. NFTATMI-O7 Trainers July 2010 Issued by | Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: Page 4 of 28 os Developed by NITA Templates ITA Revision OF8. Quality of harvest is checked based on PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer 9. Processing of compost fertilizer are carried- out based on production requirement. 10. Record keeping is performed according to enterprise procedure. Dats Developed: [_Docament No. NFTATMI-O7 Trainers uv 20te Tesued by. Methodology Level | | Pate Revised. Page 5 of 28 sor Beveloped by: NITA Templates NIT Revision OFLEARNING OUTCOME NO. 2 COMPOST AND HARVEST FERTILIZER Contents: 1. _ Composting methods and Quality based on PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer 2. Processing of compost fertilizer 3. Record keeping is performed according to enterprise procedure Assessment Criteria Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 1. Appropriate composting methods are applied based on production requirements 2. Compost is monitored based PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer 3. Quality of harvest is checked based on PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer 4. Processing of compost fertilizer are carried- out based on production requirement 5. Record keeping is performed according to enterprise procedure Conditions ‘The participants will have access to: TOOLS: Spade Spading fork Hoe Shovel Weighing scale, 25klgs capacity Measuring cup; 1 liter capacity Date Developed: Document No. NTTATMI-OT Trainers July 2010 Tesued by: . lethodoloay Level | | Date Revised: Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | Page 6 of 28 Nps Developed by: NITA jeveloped by Templates ITA’ Revision # OFEQUIPMENT: Booth/temporary shed Shredder Carbonizer Moisture meter Soil Thermometer Fire Extinguisher MATERIALS: Basal Organic Fertilizer, sample Foliar Organic Fertilizer, sample Molasses Dry Leaves Pig Manure Carbonized Rice Hull Plastic Sheet Empty bags, 50 kg capacity First Aid Kit Apron Assessment Method: 1. Demonstration with questioning 2. Written exam Trainers Methodology Level 1 Templates Date Developed: July 2010 Date Revised: February 20:2 Document No. NTTATMI-OT Developed by NTTA\ Tssued by: Page 7 of 28 NITA Revision # OFLearning Experiences Learning Outcome 2 Compost and Harvest Organic fertilizer Learning Activities ‘Special Instructions Read Information Sheet on thr Document No. NTTATMI-OT Date Developed: Trainers az Tesued by: Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | wera tact Developed by Templates ry Revision # OF Page 8 of 28Information Sheet 1.1-1 Compost and harvest organic fertilizer Learning Objectives: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to: 1. Understand the Proper Composting and Harvesting Methods 2. Know the benefits of Composting Organic fertilizer As fertilizer prices increasing, many farmers may look at using compost as a source of nutrients. Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant, food waste, recycling organic materials and manure. ‘The resulting mixture is rich in plant nutrients and beneficial organisms, such as, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes and fungi. Compost improves soil fertility in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, urban agriculture, and organic farming, reducing dependency on commercial chemical fertilizers. The benefits of compost include providing mutrients to crops as fertilizer, acting as a soil conditioner, increasing the humus or humic acid contents of the soil, and introducing beneficial microbes that help to suppress pathogens in the soil and reduce soil-borne disease. Starting with a good foundation for composting means starting with the basics of selecting the right type of compost for a cropping system. This requires an understanding of how compost is made. It is important to note that manure or aged manure on its own is not compost. By definition, compost is an earthy-smelling, soil-like material that is the end product of the controlled aerobic decay of organic nitrogen and carbon materials. “Controlled” is the operative word here. Compost is produced when water, carbon and nitrogen feedstocks are controlled, or managed, based on time, temperature, and turns. The four stages in the composting process and each stage involves some aspect of time, temperature, and turning. Finished and curing compost piles should be covered to prevent contamination from things such as rainwater. ‘There is no time interval recommended between compost application and crop harvest due to the reduction in pathogens by the high temperature phase of composting. If there are any doubts about the compost, it should be treated like raw manure. Date Developed: Document No. NTTATMI-OT Trainers irene Tesued by: . lethodoloay Level | | Date Revise Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | Page 9 of 28 Nps Developed by: NITA jeveloped by Templates ITA’ Revision # OFAt the simplest level, composting requires gathering a mix of “greens” (green waste) and “browns” (brown waste). Greens are materials rich in nitrogen such as leaves, grass, and food scraps. Browns are woody materials rich in carbon, such as stalks, papers, and wood chips. The materials break down into humus in a process taking months. Composting can be a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air, and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. The decomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water, and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture in a process using open piles or “windows”. Fungi, earth worms, and other detritivores further break up the organic material. Aerobic bacteria and fungi manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide, and ammonium. Composting is an important part of waste management, since food and other compostable materials make up about 20% of waste and landfills, and these materials take longer to biodegrade in the landfill. Composting offers an environmentally superior alternative to using organic material for landfill because composting reduces anaerobic methane emissions, and provides economic and environmental co-benefits. For example, compost can also be used for land and stream reclamation, wetland construction, and landfill cover. Vermicompost is the product of the decomposition process using various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast. This process is called Vermicomposting, while the rearing of worms for this purpose is called vermiculture. Vermicast is the end product of the breakdown of organic matter by earth worms. These exerta have been shown to contain reduced levels of contaminants and a higher saturation of nutrients than the organic materials before vermicomposting. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD (PNS) for organic fertilizer has been prepared to provide a uniform approach on the definition, classification, specifications and properties, methods for analysis and sampling, labeling and allowed raw material inputs. It is hoped that this standard accomplishes the goal of ensuring the consistent quality of organic fertilizers available in the market. Date Developed: [Document No, NPTA-TIMI-O7 Trainers aly 2010 Issued by: | Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: Page 10 of 28 oa Developed by NITA veloped by Templates NITA Revision #01Composting Methods Open air composting (hot composting) Direct Composting (in-ground composting) Trainers Methodology Level 1 Templates Date Developed: July 2010 Date Revised: February 2012 Document No. NTTATMI-OT Developed by: NTTA\ Tssued by: NITA Revision # OF Page 11 of 28Self Check 1-1-1 (Type of Test): (MULTIPLE CHOICE) Select the best answer to the following multiple-choice questions about Organic Fertilizer 1. is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties a. b. ©. a. Composting Chemical Fertilizer Soil Conditioner Harvesting 2. Finished and curing compost piles should be covered to prevent a, b. c. a 3. Composting requires gathering a mix of a. b. c. a. Insects Contamination Decomposing Bad Smells Greens & Reds Greens & Browns Brownsé Blue Greens & Blacks & waste, 4. These are materials rich in nitrogen such as leaves, grass, and food scraps. a. Browns b. Reds c. Blacks d. Greens Date Developed: [Document No, NPTA-TIMI-O7 Trainers aly 2010 Issued by: Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | Page 12 of 28 oa Developed by: NITA Templates NITA Revision #015. PNS stands for a. Philippine Nation Standard b. Philippine National Statistic ©. Philippine National Standard d. Philippine National Site Dats Developed: [_Docament No. NFTATMI-O7 Trainers July 2010 Tssued by: Methodology Level | | Date Revised: | Repaid oa Developed by: NITA Templates ar Revision OF@pone OUW mE ANSWER KEY Date Developed: Document No. NTTATMI-OT Trainers Seay Tesued by: Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | Page 14 of 28 Developed by NITA Templates ITA’ Revision # OFTASK SHEET Title: Performance Objective: Supplies /Materials Given (condition), you should be able to (performance) following (standard). Equipment Steps/Procedure: i. a, a 4. Assessment Method: Trainers T. | Methodology Level I Templates Date Developed: July 2010 Date Revised: February 20:2 Document No. NTTATMI-OT Developed by NTTA\ Tssued by: Page 15 of 28 NITA Revision # OFPerformance Criteria Checklist 1.1-1 1. Determine the appropriate composting methods a based on production requirements 2. Determine Compost based on PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer 3. Identify quality of harvest based on PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer 4. Determine the Process of compost fertilizer that are carried- out based on production requirement. 5. Apply Record keeping according to enterprise procedure. 6. Identify the parts and functions of specific tools and farm implements use in manufacturing organic fertilizer 7. Identify elements that makes fertilizer organic 8. Apply PNS guidelines on organic fertilizer ‘9. Apply the 5s Dats Developed: | _Docament No. NPTA-TML-O7 Trainers July 2010 Tssued by: Methodology Level I | Pate Revised: | Page 16 of 28 a Developed by: NITA Templates NITAY Revision #07JOB SHEET Title: Performance Objective: Given (condition), ,you should be able to (performance) following (standard). Supplies /Materials Equipment Steps/Procedure: e»xyouw Assessment Method: Dats Developed: | Document No. NTATMI-OT Trainers uly 2010 Tesued by. 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