INSTITUTIONAL COMPETENCY ASSESMENT TOOLS

EVIDENCE PLAN

Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

standard:
Unit of RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:

Third Party Report

Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning

Questioning

Portfolio

The evidence must show that the trainee…
LO1: Select healthy stocks
 Types, Breeds and strains of chicken
 Characteristics of desirable and undesirable strains for
organic chicken
 Selection of healthy chicks
 Housing equipment
LO2: Determine Suitable Chicken House Requirements
 Characteristics of a suitable site
 Housing designs and housing materials/equipment
specification
 Local materials for chicken house and ranging area
 Brooding Facility
LO3: Feed Chicken
 Feed materials comply with PNS
 Kinds and Characteristics of acceptable feed materials
LO4: Grow and Harvest Chicken
 PNS for Organic Agriculture- Livestock
Written
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DEMONSTRATION /OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
Perform the different task in Raising Organic Chicken
Materials and equipment
Chicken farm area/ Poultry farm, chicken house, bedding materials, brooding
facilities feeding materials, Carpentry tools
✓ to show if evidence is
OBSERVATION
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
1. Types, Breeds and strains of chicken □ □ □
2. Characteristics of desirable and
undesirable strains for organic chicken □ □ □

3. Selection of healthy chicks □ □ □

4. Housing equipment □ □ □
5. Characteristics of a suitable site □ □ □
6. Housing designs and housing
materials/equipment specification □ □ □

7. Local materials for chicken house and □ □ □

ranging area

8. Brooding Facility □ □ □

9. Feed materials comply with PNS □ □ □

10. Kinds and Characteristics of acceptable feed □ □ □

materials
11. PNS for Organic Agriculture- Livestock □ □ □

The trainee’s demonstration was:

Satisfactory ❑ Not Satisfactory ❑
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/ Knowledge Comprehension Application # of
items
Content area/
Topics
Types, Breeds 5 5
and strains of
chicken
Characteristics of 5 5
desirable and
undesirable
strains for
organic chicken
Selection of 5 5
healthy chicks
Total 5 5 5 15
I- Direction: Read each question below an choose the best answer, Write your
answer space provided.
1. It is within a breed, a sub-group which differ either in comb
shape or plumage color or both.
2. refer to a group of birds that have similar body shape and
conformation, they breed true to the type and are descended
from common ancestry.
3. It is within a variety, another sub-group may be developed by
a breeder with a specific desired characteristic.
4. used for balance while walking and, in flying, as a rudder for
up - and - down and side - to - side motion.
5. Known for being the best egg layer as a dual-purpose breed.

II-True or False. Fill in the blank with the correct word.

__________ 1. A successful chicken farm begins with a good breed.
__________ 2. Embryo transfers are allowed in Organic ways.
__________3. According to PNS Genetic Engineering is not allowed in organic ways
of raising chicken.
___________4. The use of Artificial insemination is allowed in raise organic chicken.
___________5. Indigenous/Native breed should be preserved and promoted.
Breeding to consider the following traits reasonable productivity level

III-Enumerate the qualities of Healthy chicks.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Answer Key:
I-
1. Variety
2. Breed
3. Strain
4. Tail and tail feathers
5. Rhode Island Red

II-
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

III-
a. Eyes – alert and bright, not cloudy or dull and staring into distance
b. beak – should have no deformities which will cause problems with eating and
drinking
c. Legs and Feet – able to stand straight, no difficulty walking, no crooked toes
d. Navel – fully-healed, completely closed
and clean, no discharge nor crust Cloaca/Vent clean, no droppings
e. Feather – clean, not disheveled
f. Alertness – must be active and should move fast when being approached, not
sluggish
 Performance Test

Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

standard:
Unit of RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Competency:
Title: Prepare Bedding Materials
Performance Given the different bedding materials available in the
Objectives community, farm tools and procedures, you should be able to
prepare bedding materials within 1 hour.
Supplies/ CBLM, Bedding materials ( rice hull/ rice stalk ,sawdust, coco
Materials coir)
Safety Wear your PPE in performing this activity and be careful with
Reminders the cutting tools
Step/ Procedure 1. Secure all bedding materials available in your community
2. Clean the area and disinfect the whole work area with
indigenous microorganism
3. Place ½ ratio of ricehull/rice stalk
4. Spray indigeneous microorganism
5. Place ½ ratio of sand/ coco coir
6. Spray indigeneous microorganism
7. Place ½ ratio of soil/vermicompost
8. Spray indigeneous microorganism
9. Place ½ ratio of salt
10. Spray indigeneous microorganism
11. Repeat steps 3-10
 Performance Criteria Checklist
Criteria YES NO

Did you…
1. Secure all bedding materials available in your
community
2. Clean the area and disinfect the whole work area
with indigenous microorganism
3. Place ½ ratio of rice hull/rice stalk
4. Spray indigenous microorganism
5. Place ½ ratio of sand/ coco coir
6. Spray indigenous microorganism
7. Place ½ ratio of soil/vermicompost
8. Spray indigenous microorganism
9. Place ½ ratio of salt
10. Spray indigenous microorganism
11. Repeat steps 3-10
 EVIDENCE PLAN
Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
standard:
Unit of PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLE
Competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:
The evidence must show that the trainee…
LO1: Establish Nursery
 Physical Evaluation of Seeds
 Germination Testing
 Seedbed preparation Procedure
 Proper Handling of Seedlings
 Types of potting media
LO2: Plant Seedlings
 Land preparation activities
 Procedure in applying organic fertilizer and
applicable concoctions
 Transplanting and planting procedures
 Water management
LO3: Perform Plant Care and Management
 Proper care and management of plants
 Organic method of nutrient of plants
 Plant pests and disease management
LO4: Perform harvest and post-harvest activities
 Maturity Indices
 Harvesting tools and implements
 Practices in post-harvest of vegetables
Third Party Report
Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning
Questioning
Portfolio
Written
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DEMONSTRATION /OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
Perform the different task in Producing Organic Vegetable
Materials and equipment
Nursery, soil media, seeds ,polyethylene bag, cultivating tools , digging tools

✓ to show if evidence is
OBSERVATION
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
Physical Evaluation of Seeds □ □ □
Germination Testing □ □ □
Seedbed preparation Procedure □ □ □
Proper Handling of Seedlings □ □ □
Types of potting media □ □ □
Land preparation activities
□ □ □
Procedure in applying organic fertilizer and □ □ □
applicable concoctions
Transplanting and planting procedures □ □ □

Water management □ □ □

Proper care and management of plants □ □ □

Organic method of nutrient of plants □ □ □

Plant pests and disease management □ □ □

Maturity Indices □ □ □

Harvesting tools and implements □ □ □

Practices in post-harvest of vegetables □ □ □

The trainee’s demonstration was:

Satisfactory ❑ Not Satisfactory ❑
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/ Knowledge Comprehension Application # of
items
Content area/
Topics
Physical Evaluation of 2 2
Seeds
Germination Testing 1 1
Seedbed preparation 1 1
Procedure
Proper Handling of 1 1
Seedlings
Types of potting media 5 5
Total 5 5 10
I- Enumerate the following:
1. Selection of Good Seeds According to Philippine National Standard (PNS)
2. Seed Selection Criteria
3. Enumerate the “ragdoll” is a fairly simple way to test seed germination before
planting.
4. Enumerate the preparing the seedbed.
5. Enumerate the methods in seedlings production.

II- Matching type: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letters of your answer on
the answer sheet provided.

Column A Column B

1. Growing Media a. drying under the sun

2. organic components b. mined mineral
3. Vermiculite c. eradicating/killing microorganisms
4. Soil Sterilization d. supports plant growth
5. Heat method e. peat moss, coco coir, rice hulls, saw dust
Answer Key:
I-1. Selection of Good Seeds According to Philippine National Standard (PNS)
-No to GMO seeds
-Certified seeds
-Untreated planting materials
2. Seed Selection Criteria
• High Yielding
• High Quality in Terms of Nutrients Composition and Eating Quality
• Resistant to Insect Pest and Diseases
• Adapted to the Local Conditions
• Viable (high percentage of germination)
• Genetically Pure (market preferred)
• Non-Genetically Modifies Organism (GMO)
3. the “ragdoll” is a fairly simple way to test seed germination before planting.
a. Collect Seed Sample for Testing
b. Prepare the Paper Towel
c. Count Germinated Seed
d. Estimate Percent Germination
4.Preparing the seedbed
• Clear the area and prepare growth media
• Sterilize plots through sun drying or hot water treatment
• Introduce beneficial microorganism
• Provide access to clean and unchlorinated water
• Prepare the seedbeds using indigenous
• Seedling trays maybe used or “arorong”
• Strictly record the activities
5.The methods in seedlings production
a. Seedbed Method
b. Seedling Container Method
c. Seed box or Tray Method
d. Seed in Banana Leaf ( lukong)

II- Matching type

1. d
2. e
3. b
4.c
5.a
 Performance Test

Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

standard:
Unit of PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLE
Competency:
Title: Soil media mixing
Performance To familiar the different raw materials for soil media mixing
Objectives
Supplies/ CBLM, polyethylene, sand, garden soil, coco peat, vermicast, compost and
Materials animal manure
Safety Wear your PPE in performing this activity and be careful with the sharp
Reminders tools
Step/ Procedure 1. Select appropriate soil media raw materials using 1:1:1 ratio
2. Mix the soil media
3. Put ¾ portion of polyethylene
4. Arrange the soil media mixture in the nursery
 Performance Criteria Checklist
Criteria YES NO

Did you…
1. Select appropriate soil media raw materials using
1:1:1 ratio
2. Mix the soil media
3. Put ¾ portion of polyethylene
4. Arrange the soil media mixture in the nursery
Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
standard:
Unit of PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:

Third Party Report

Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning

Questioning

Portfolio

Written
The evidence must show that the trainee…
LO1: Prepare Composting Area and Raw Materials
 Preparation of good composting site and raw materials / /
for bokashi fertilizer
 Procedure in preparing bed and raw materials for / /
vermicomposting
LO2: Compost and Harvest Fertilizer
 Management Procedure in Composting and Harvesting / /
Fertilizer
DEMONSTRATION /OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
Perform the different task in Producing Organic Fertilizer
Materials and equipment
Shovel, rake, plastic bags/sack, rice bran, shredded rice straw, shredded
corn stalk, saw dust, water and molasses.
✓ to show if evidence is
OBSERVATION
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
1.Preparation of good composting site and raw
materials for bokashi fertilizer □ □ □

2.Procedure in preparing bed and raw materials

for vermicomposting □ □ □

3. Management Procedure in Composting and

Harvesting Fertilizer □ □ □

The trainee’s demonstration was:

Satisfactory ❑ Not Satisfactory ❑
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/ Knowledge Comprehension Application # of
items
Content area/
Topics
Preparation of good 5 5
composting site and raw
materials for bokashi
fertilizer
Procedure in preparing 1 1
bed and raw materials for
vermicomposting
Management Procedure 1 1
in Composting and
Harvesting Fertilizer
Total 5 2 7

I-TRUE OR FALSE: Write True if the statement is correct and false if wrong.
Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
 1.Bokashi Fertilizer can be stock in well-ventilated area.
2. Have no water supply and source of compost materials are the best type of area in
preparation of bokashi fertilizer.
3. Flood free is the one of the best practices in selecting site for composting.
4. Area without Rain and direct sunlight are best in composting site.
5.Bokashi fertilizer can also use in farm animals as alternative organic food.

II-ENUMERATION:

1. Enumerate the steps in preparing bed and raw materials for vermi composting, in proper order

2. Enumerate the items what to compost and what not to Compost.

Answer Key:
I-
1. TRUE
 2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

II-
1.
a. Prepare the worm bin.
b. 1st layer Livestock Manure.
a) 2nd layer Plant part, leaves, banana trunks and fruits.
b) 3rd layer Livestock Manure.
c) 4th layer Plant part, leaves, banana trunks and fruits.
d) 5th layer Livestock Manure.
e) Cover the worm bin and wait for 2 weeks, microbes will do their
f) decomposition job.
g) After 15 days, deploy the worms.
h) cover the worm bin to protect from predators, water 2-3 times a week.

2. What to compost
• Fruit scraps
• Vegetable scraps
• Coffee grounds
• Eggshells
• Grass and plant clippings
• Dry leaves
• Finely chopped wood and bark chips
• Shredded newspaper
• Straw
• Sawdust from untreated wood

What NOT to Compost

• Anything containing meat, oil, fat, or grease
• Diseased plant materials
• Sawdust or chips from pressure-treated wood
• Dog or cat feces
• Weeds that go to seed
• Dairy products
 Performance Test
Title: Prepare good composting site and raw materials for Bokashi
fertilizer.
Performance Objective:
Given the Organic Agriculture Production of farm inputs operation in
preparing for the good composting site and raw materials for bokashi
fertilizer, you should be able to prepare bokashi and conduct of
operation.
Supplies/Materials :
Shovel, rake, plastic bags/sack, rice bran, shredded rice straw, shredded
corn stalk, saw dust, water and molasses.
Time: 3.5 Hours
Steps/Procedure:
1. Observe OH&S and wear appropriate PPEs.
2. Dilute molasses in water.
3. Mix all the solid ingredients and dilute molasses.
4. Check for 30-40% moisture content.
5. Cover the bokashi with gunny bags or plastic cover.
6. Ferment for 1 week in a covered area without rain and direct
sunlight.
7. Aerobic bokashi is ready to use.
8. Perform 5s.
Assessment Method::
Observation
Interview
Demonstration with questioning

Performance Criteria Checklist

 CRITERIA YES NO
Did you….
1. Observe OH&S and wear appropriate PPEs?
2. Dilute molasses in water?
3. Mix all the solid ingredients and dilute molasses?
4. Check for 30-40% moisture content?
5. Cover the bokashi with gunny bags or plastic
cover?
6. Ferment for 1 week in a covered area without rain
and
direct sunlight?
7. Use bokashi as soil fertilizer?
8. Perform 5s.

EVIDENCE PLAN
Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
standard:
Unit of PRODUCE ORGANIC CONCOCTIONS AND EXTRACTS
Competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:

Third Party Report

Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning

Questioning

Portfolio

Written
The evidence must show that the trainee…
LO1: Prepare for the production of various concoction and
extracts
 Types of Concoctions
 Uses/Benefits of Concoctions
 Tools, Materials and Equipment in the Preparation of
Concoctions
 Procedure in Preparing FPJ, FFJ, FAA/KAA/BAA, IMO,
OHN, LABS/LAS, CalPhos, Attractant and Repellent in
accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practices
LO2: Process concoction and extracts
 Identification and Collection of the Right Kind of Raw
Materials in Producing Concoction
 Concept of Fermentation
 Methods in preparing and harvesting various
concoctions
 Harvest Concoction
LO3: Package concoctions and extracts
 Proper Labelling and Packaging
 Storage Requirements during Fermentation process
 Temperature and Shelf-Life Requirements

DEMONSTRATION /OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

 Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
Perform the different task in Producing Organic Concoction and Extracts
Materials and equipment

✓ to show if evidence is
OBSERVATION
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
Types of Concoctions □ □ □
Uses/Benefits of Concoctions □ □ □
Tools, Materials and Equipment in the Preparation
of Concoctions □ □ □

Procedure in Preparing FPJ, FFJ, FAA/KAA/BAA,

IMO, OHN, LABS/LAS, CalPhos, Attractant and
Repellent in accordance with the Good □ □ □
Manufacturing Practices
Identification and Collection of the Right Kind of
Raw Materials in Producing Concoction □ □ □

Concept of Fermentation □ □ □
Methods in preparing and harvesting various
concoctions □ □ □

Harvest Concoction □ □ □
Proper Labelling and Packaging □ □ □
Storage Requirements during Fermentation
process □ □ □

Temperature and Shelf-Life Requirements □ □ □

The trainee’s demonstration was:
Satisfactory ❑ Not Satisfactory ❑

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/ Knowledge Comprehension Application # of
Content area/ items
Topics
Types of Concoctions 5 5
Uses/Benefits of 5 5
Concoctions
Total 5 5 10

IDENTIFICATION. Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

____________1. is useful in removing bad odors from animal wastes, hastening

composting, and contributing to crops’ general health.
____________2. is of great value to plants and microorganisms in their growth because it
contains and abundance of nutrients and various amino acids.
____________3. is used not only to prevent these pathogenic bacteria from harming
crops, but also to promote aerobic microorganisms that benefit the soil and plants by
improving their resilience to various environmental stresses like wind, heat, drought ,
and so on.
____________4. is made from axillary buds and young fruits, fast growing plants, young
leaves of plants and grasses.
___________5. is made from sweet ripe fruits, fruit vegetables and root crops.

True or False. Fill in the blank with the correct word.

__________1. LABS is for improved digestion of Lactose.

__________2. IMO can hasten decomposition on compost pile.
__________3. IMO serves as foliar fertilizer.
__________4. FPJ helps crops to absorb nutrients directly for healthy growth and
enabling potential.
__________5. FFJ Acts as an organic fertilizer for plants and gardens.

ANSWER KEY

I-
 1. IMO-Indigenous Microorganism
2. FAA- Fish Amino Acid
3. OHN-Oriental Herbal Nutrient
4. FPJ- Fermented Plant Juice
5. FFJ-Fermented Fruit Juice

II-
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

PERFORMANCE TEST
Title: preparing for the production of various concoctions and extracts.
Performance Objective: Given two concoctions assigned to you, you should be
able to collect the required raw materials for the assigned concoctions.
Supplies and Materials: 
Cooked rice
• Muscovado sugar
• Clean water (no chlorine or other chemicals)
• Ripe papaya
• Banana trunk
• Fish trash
• Ginger
• Coconut vinegar
• Eggshells
• Rice wash
• Fresh milk
Equipment: none
Steps/Procedure:
• Select two types of concoction
• Secure a copy of your CBLM as tour reference
• Collect the raw materials needed in your selected concoctions
• Evaluate your collected raw materials using the Performance Criteria
Checklist
• Present your work to your trainer

Performance Checklist
CRITERIA YES NO
Are the following present in the collected raw materials for the
production of concoctions?
Indigenous microorganism
1. Cooked rice
2. Muscovado sugar
3. Clean water (no chlorine or other chemicals)
Fermented Fruit Juice
1. Papaya
2. Muscovado sugar
3. Clean water (no chlorine or other chemicals)
Fermented Plant Juice
1. Banana trunk
2. Muscovado sugar
3. Clean water (no chlorine or other chemicals)
Fermented Fish Amino Acid
1. Fish trash
2. Muscovado sugar
3. Clean water (no chlorine or other chemicals)
Oriental Herbal Nutrient
1. Ginger
2. Muscovado sugar
3. Coconut Vinegar
Calcium Phosphate
1. Eggshells
2. Coconut vinegar
Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum
1. Rice wash
2. Fresh milk
3. Muscovado sugar
Natural Insect Attractant

EVIDENCE PLAN

Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

standard:
Unit of RAISE ORGANIC HOGS
Competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:

Third Party Report

Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning

Questioning

Portfolio

The evidence must show that the trainee…
LO1: Select Healthy domestic hogs breeds and suitable
housing
 Choose and Select Breeds of Hogs
 How to Determine Suitable Hogs House requirements
LO2: Feed Hogs
 Feeding management in Hogs
 Managing health and growth of hogs
LO3: Grow and Finish Hogs
 Principles of animal health care in organic agriculture
 Sanitation procedures using organic products
 Market specification of hogs
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DEMONSTRATION /OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
 Perform the different task in Raising Organic Hogs
Materials and equipment

✓ to show if evidence is
OBSERVATION
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
Choose and Select Breeds of Hogs □ □ □
How to Determine Suitable Hogs House
requirements □ □ □

Feeding management in Hogs □ □ □

Managing health and growth of hogs □ □ □
Principles of animal health care in organic
agriculture □ □ □

Sanitation procedures using organic products □ □ □

Market specification of hogs □ □ □
The trainee’s demonstration was:
Satisfactory ❑ Not Satisfactory ❑

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/ Knowledge Comprehension Application # of
items
Content area/
Topics
Choose and Select 8 8
Breeds of Hogs
How to Determine 2 2
Suitable Hogs House
requirements
Total 8 2 10

I- Identify the following breeds of pig.

____________1. Small and lack the symmetry of standard breeds. Named after the region where
they are found Ilocano pig, Tagalog pig, etc. Characters: Small and late maturing, solid black or
with white markings, small ears, sway back with weak pasterns, strong motherly instinct, and
adapted to our system of farming.

____________2. Pure white, with long body. Back is much less arched (almost flat). Droopy ears.
Head is long but narrow and jowl is clear. Main defect is its long and weak pastern. Prolific and
good nursing mothers.

____________3. White, straight, and medium fine hair coat . Broad face, medium-sized erect ears
. Sows are prolific and good nursing mothers . One of the largest breeds of swine. Strong pastern

____________4. Golden to dark red (Approaching mahogany) . Medium length; ears drop slightly
forward. Snout and jowl are medium-sized. Sturdy with simple feeding; good grazers.

____________5. Spotted black, straight, and medium fine hair coat . Broad face, medium-sized
erect ears . Sows are prolific and good nursing mothers. Strong pastern

_____________6. How deep is the deep litter pen?

______________7. What are the materials needed for deep litter housing?

______________8. What are the benefits from deep litter housing?

I-Enumerate the following:

1. Give 14 steps in Natural feed mixing procedure.
2. Give 6 example of plant ingredients.

Answer Key

1. The Philippine Native Pig

1. Small and lack the symmetry of standard breeds.
2. Named after the region where they are found Ilocano pig, Tagalog pig, etc.
3. Characters: Small and late maturing, solid black or with white markings, small
ears, sway back with weak pasterns, strong motherly instinct, and adapted to our
system of farming.

2. Landrace (Denmark)
1. Pure white, with long body.
2. Back is much less arched (almost flat).
3. Droopy ears.
4. Head is long but narrow and jowl is clear.
5. Main defect is its long and weak pastern.
6. Prolific and good nursing mothers.

3. Yorkshire/Large white (England)

1. White, straight, and medium fine hair coat
2. Broad face, medium-sized erect ears
3. Sows are prolific and good nursing mothers
4. One of the largest breeds of swine
5. Strong pastern

4. Duroc (USA)
1. Golden to dark red (Approaching mahogany)
2. Medium length; ears drop slightly forward.
3. Snout and jowl are medium-sized.
4. Sturdy with simple feeding; good grazers.
5. Sturdy with simple feeding; good grazers

5. Pietrain (Belgium)
1. Spotted black, straight, and medium fine hair coat
2. Broad face, medium-sized erect ears
3. Sows are prolific and good nursing mothers
4. Strong pastern
6. 1 meter deep.
7. Materials:
• Foundation – bamboo, wood, hollow blocks
• Roofing – nipa, anahaw, cogon, tarpaulin, GI sheet
• Fencing – bamboo, wood, iron bars
• Beddings – wood chips, coconut husks, coir dust, rice hull, or
any organic material available in the area, soil, salt and
probiotic microorganisms (Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum)
• Feeding trough – used tires, concrete material
• Drinker – auto / nipple drinker should be installed in the
wallowing pond or at the back of the pen.
• Wallowing pond (optional)
8. Benefits
• Zero waste
• Water conservation
• Environment friendly
• Good for the health of pigs

II- Enumeration
1. STEPS
1. Prepare all wet and dry ingredients
2. Chop all air dried leaves into tiny pieces.
3. Weigh all ingredients based on the recommended proportions
4. Mix wet ingredients such as FPJ, FFJ and FAA in a container and stir.
5. Set aside ¼ of the rice bran to be used and create a crater.
6. Pour the liquid ingredients into the crater and mix thoroughly.
7. Mix the micro ingredients such as salt, charcoal and limestone.
8. Add the remaining rice bran and other macro ingredients such as copra meal, corn and
soybean.
9. Add the chopped plant materials.
10. Mix well until all ingredients are equally distributed.
11. Put in a dry container lined with clean and absorbable materials such as Manila paper or
cheese cloth. And put pieces of whole charcoal on top of the feed mix and make sure that it is
properly sealed and labeled (date prepared).
12. Make sure to maintain an anaerobic condition to prevent growth of molds.
13. Ferment for 3 days before the pre-feeding preparation.
Can be fed up to 7 days if properly stored.

2. Example of plant ingredients:

Trichantera
Rensoni
Saluyot
Alugbati
Uray
Talinum

Performance Test
Title: Choosing and Selecting Breed of Hogs
Performance Objective:
Given the Organic Agriculture Production of farm inputs operation in
Choosing and Selecting Breed of Hogs, you should be able to conduct of
operation.
Supplies/Materials
:
• Supplies and materials
o Pencil
o Paper
o Reference Materials
▪ Training Manual
▪ Philippine National Standards – Livestock
▪ Animal Welfare Act - Minimum Requirements for the
Welfare of Pigs
▪ Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)
o Worksheet (Checklist of a healthy hog)
• Workplace

• Live animals (a litter of 1-2 month old piglets)

• PPE’s
o Overall suit
o rubber boots
Time: 4 Hours
Steps/Procedure:
1. Observe OH&S and wear appropriate PPEs.
2. Identify Hog according to its breeds.
3. Determine the characteristic of each breeds.
4. Select good fattener Breed.
5. Select good Breeder.
6. Perform 5s.
Assessment Method::
Observation
Interview
Demonstration with questioning

Performance Criteria Checklist

Criteria YES NO
Did you…
1. Observe OH&S and wear appropriate PPEs?
2. Identify Hog according to its breeds?
3. Determine the characteristic of each breeds?
4. Select good fattener?
5. Select good Breeder?
6. Perform 5s?

Competency ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

standard:
Unit of RAISE ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS
Competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected:
The evidence must show that the trainee…
LO1: Select healthy breeders and suitable cages
 Different breed types of goats
 Health indicator of goats
 Suitable Cages and bedding Materials
LO2: Feed small ruminants
 Food sources and feed requirements of small
ruminants
 Different forage species
 Feed formulation
 Feeding management program
LO3: Manage breeding of small ruminants
 Choosing the Foundation stock
 Different breeding system
 Monitoring and management of pregnant breeders
LO4: Manage Does/Ewes and their Progenies
 Monitoring and Assisting Kidding/Lambing
 Care and Management Practices for Growing Kids/Lambs
 Health Management
DEMONSTRATION /OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING CHECKLIST
Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
Date of assessment:
Third Party Report
Demonstration &
Observation &
Questioning
Questioning
Portfolio
Written
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 Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration
Perform the different task in Raising Organic Small Ruminant
Materials and equipment

✓ to show if evidence is
OBSERVATION
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
Different breed types of goats □ □ □
Health indicator of goats □ □ □
Suitable Cages and bedding Materials □ □ □
Food sources and feed requirements of small
ruminants □ □ □

Different forage species □ □ □

Feed formulation □ □ □
Feeding management program □ □ □
Choosing the Foundation stock □ □ □
Different breeding system □ □ □
Monitoring and management of pregnant breeders □ □ □
Monitoring and Assisting Kidding/Lambing □ □ □
Care and Management Practices for Growing
Kids/Lambs □ □ □

Health Management □ □ □
The trainee’s demonstration was:
Satisfactory ❑ Not Satisfactory ❑

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Objectives/ Knowledge Comprehension Application # of
items
Content area/
Topics
Different breed types of 5 5
goats
Health indicator of goats 1 1
Suitable Cages and 4 4
bedding Materials
Total 10 10

Identification. Write the correct answer.

___________________1. Goat that has black, gray, cream, white shades of tan, brown and
rich, reddish brown: lighter ear, facial strips, muzzle, crown and/or under trim: overall
light or dark colored spots or patches of any size.
____________________2. This breed of goat has light fawn to dark chocolate with distinct
white markings: white ears with dark spot in the middle: two white strips down the
muzzle and hind legs from hock to hooves; forelegs white from knees downward; a white
triangle on either side of the tail; white spot in the area of the wattles.
____________________3. Coat color of this goat is red, white or black or a combination of
three colors.
___________________4. Goat head, neck and tip of tail are brown to reddish brown; rest of
the coat is white.
___________________5. Goat known to have the longest milking period.

____________________6. What are the indicators of goats that they are healthy?

__________________7. Kidding interval of doe.

__________________8. Conception rate of doe.

__________________9. Floor space requirement of Breeding female.

__________________10. Floor space requirement of Breeding buck.

Answer Key
1.Anglo-Nubian
2. Toggenburg
3. Native Goat
4.Boer
5. Saanen
6. A healthy goat should be bright, alert, inquisitive and interested in its surroundings. The coat
should be shiny, the eyes bright and nostrils clean. If you have a thermometer, take your goats
temperature - as a guide, the "normal" range is 38.60C to 40.60C - average 39.30C (102 - 1040F).
7. 8 months
8. 80%
9. 1.5 m2
10. 2.0 m2

Performance Test
Title: Choosing and Selecting Breed of Goat
Performance Objective:
Given the Organic Agriculture Production of farm inputs operation in
Choosing and Selecting Breed of Goat, you should be able to conduct of
operation.
Supplies/Materials
:
• Supplies and materials
o Pencil
o Paper
o Reference Materials
▪Training Manual
▪ Philippine National Standards – Livestock
▪ Animal Welfare Act - Minimum Requirements for the
Welfare of Pigs
▪ Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)
o Worksheet (Checklist of a healthy Goat)
• Workplace

• Live animals (Doe and Buck)

• PPE’s
o Overall suit
o rubber boots
Time: 4 Hours
Steps/Procedure:
1. Observe OH&S and wear appropriate PPEs.
2. Identify Goat according to its breeds.
3. Determine the characteristic of each breeds.
4. Select good fattener Breed.
5. Select good Breeder.
6. Perform 5s.
Assessment Method::
Observation
Interview
Demonstration with questioning

Performance Criteria Checklist

 Criteria YES NO
Did you…
1. Observe OH&S and wear appropriate PPEs?
2. Identify Goat according to its breeds?
3. Determine the characteristic of each breeds?
4. Select good fattener?
5. Select good Breeder?
6. Perform 5s?