COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector : AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR

Qualification : ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
Unit of Competency : PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Module Title : PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER – DAVAO
KOREA-PHILIPPINES VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City
Tel. Nos. 238 – 0007 to 0008, Telefax 238 - 0007

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Portfolio Is based on the qualification of Organic Agriculture Production NCII and
Technical Education Skills and Development Authority Training Regulations. The making of this
portfolio could not have been possible without outsourced materials from various authorities as
presented in the bibliography and the participation and support of the following who in one way or
another have contributed in the development.

On behalf of all the people who helped me us during our training and compiling of
outputs for our Portfolio for trainers methodology level 1 my sincerest gratitude:

To TESDA, for the slot bestowed in me to avail the trainer’s methodology level 1
scholarship program;

To Ma’am Maribel B. Tero for guiding and helping me as I work through my

portfolio

To my family and love one’s, for the inspiration and support, both moral and
financial, as well as their guidance as I aim to finish my portfolio;

To God Almighty, for giving me the strength and passion to continue working on
my outputs.

TO GOD TO BE GLORY!

ROSELYN A. PEDRIÑA

TM 1 OAP NCII

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 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

The unit of competency “PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER ” is one

of the competencies of Organic agriculture production NCII, a course
that comprises the knowledge, skills, and attitudes 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.

In this module, Produce organic fertilizer contains training

materials and activities for you to complete.

In this module, you are required to go through a series of

learning activities in order to complete each learning outcome. In each
learning outcome are Information sheets, Self-checks, Task Sheets
and Job Sheets. There will be an actual interview, demonstration of
practical skills, and direct observation during Institutional Assessment.
Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you have questions, do
not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.

Recognition for Prior Learning {RPL}

The majority of the knowledge and abilities taught in this module may
already be familiar to you because you have:

• Read and understand all information sheets and complete answer

self-checks. Suggested references are included to supplement the
materials provided in this module.

• Perform the Task Sheets until you are confident that your outputs
conform to the Performance Criteria Checklist that follows the
sheets.

• Read and understand the information sheet that will provide you
with the information concept principle and other relevant
information needed in performing certain activities

• Submit outputs to your facilitator for evaluation and recording in

the Achievement Chart. Outputs shall serve as your portfolio

During the Institutional Competency Evaluation. When you feel confident

that you have had sufficient practice, ask your trainer to evaluate you. The
results of your assessment will be recorded in your Achievement Chart and
Progress Chart. You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for

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this competency before moving to another competency. A Certificate of
Achievement will be awarded to you after passing the evaluation.

LIST OF COMPETENCIES

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1. Raise Organic Chicken Raising Organic AGR612301

Chicken

2. Produce Organic Vegetables Producing AGR611306

Organic
Vegetables

3. Produce Organic Fertilizer Producing AGR611301

Organic
Fertilizer

4. Produce Organic Concoction Producing AGR611302

And Extracts Organic
Concoction And
Extracts

5. Raise Organic Hogs Raising Organic AGR611302

Hogs

6. Raise Organic Small Raising Organic AGR612303

Ruminants Small Ruminants

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 MODULE CONTENT

QUALIFICATION TITLE : ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

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 fertilizer which include tasks such preparing
composting area and raw materials and carrying-out composting activities
and finally, harvesting of fertilizer

NOMINAL DURATION: 16 hours

LEARNING OUTCOME:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1 Prepare Composting area and raw materials

LO2 Compost and harvest fertilizer

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Select site based on compost fertilizer.

2. Prepare site lay-out based on location.
3. Prepare bed in accordance with production requirements.
4. Gather materials based on production requirements and PNS for
organic fertilizer.
5. Prepare raw materials following enterprise procedure and PNS for
organic fertilizer.
6. Apply composting methods based on production requirements.
7. Monitor compost based on PNS indicators on fully decomposed
fertilizer.
8. Check quality of harvest based on PNS indicators on fully
decomposed fertilizer.
9. Carry-out processing of compost fertilizer based on production
requirements.
10. Perform record keeping according to enterprise procedure.

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LEARNING OUTCOME No.1 Prepare Composting Area and Raw Materials

CONTENTS:

 Site selection, lay-out and preparation of composting area

 Gathering and preparation of raw materials

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Select site based on compost fertilizer.

2. Prepare site lay-out based on location.
3. Prepare bed in accordance with production requirements.
4. Gather materials based on production requirements and PNS for Organic
fertilizer.
5. Prepare raw materials following enterprise procedure and PNS for organic
fertilizer.

CONDITION:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

• Area/Facility
• Materials
-BOLO
-Broomstick
-Plastic pail
-Shovel
-Knives
-Pull push rule
• PPE
-Boots
-Gloves

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

 Direct observation with oral questioning

 Demonstration
 Written exam

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCES

LEARNING OUTCOME 1: Prepare composting area and raw materials

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1.Read Information Sheet: 3.1-1 If you have difficulty in understanding

Site selection lay-out and Ask your trainer for clarification.
preparation of composting area

2.Answer Self Check: 3.1-1 Compare your answer with answer

key: 3.1-1

Evaluate your performance using

3.Perform Task Sheet: 3.1-1
performance criteria checklist for
Gathering and preparation of
task sheet: 3.1-1
Raw materials

Evaluate your performance using

4.Perform Job Sheet: 3.1-1
performance criteria checklist for job
Site selection lay-out and
Sheet:3.1-1
Preparation of composting area

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 INFORMATION SHEET
Preparation of composting area and raw materials

Learning Objective:

After reading the information sheet, the trainee should be able:

 Select appropriate site for composting
 Recognize the Raw materials

Composting

Composting is simply the process of turning organic matter that is

ready for disposal into something beneficial. Basically, organic materials
like vegetable matter, dry leaves, banana barks ( anything that is not based
in animal) is placed in a suitable pile to decompose. Over-time, these
materials turn into rich form soil that is absolutely chock-full of vitamins
and can help you grow amazing plants in any space. Amazingly, compost
can also have the power to ward off harmful pets.

Anything that is organic and not animal based are viable. In order to stay
organic, be sure everything you compost is also free for toxic chemicals.

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Site planning

A compost site must be provided with sufficient area and condition

for all weather composting while limiting environmental risk, door and
noise. Development for site composting involves creating a plan for finding
acceptable location, adapting a composition method of vice versa, requires
sufficient area for operations and implementing surface runoff and
pollution control measure as needed.

Raw materials use for composting

Crop Residues

Can improve soil productivity and crop production by maintaining SOM

levels.

Food waste

Composting is the act of using your kitchen waste and food scraps,
which are organic materials (greens and browns), to create compost
beneficial for enriching soil and growing plants and crops. Surprisingly,
most people are unaware that food scraps are good sources of vitamins and
minerals.

Leguminous plants

A leguminous crop refers to those which have symbiotic nitrogen fixing

bacteria called roots nodules.

Animal manure

Composting animal manure has long been used as a soil amendment

to improve soil health.

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 SELF CHECK

Enumeration:

1. What are four raw materials use for composting.

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 ANSWER KEY

Enumeration:

1. What are four raw materials use for composting.

 Crop residues
Can improve soil productivity.

 Food waste
Enriching soil and growing plants and crops.

Leguminous plant

Crop refers to those which have symbiotic nitrogen

fixing bacteria called roots nodules.

 Animal manure
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 Used as a soil amendment to improve soil health.

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 TASK SHEET
Title: Prepare composting area and raw materials.
Performance Objective: Given the necessary supplies/materials, you
should be able to prepare composting area and raw materials.

Supplies: PPE,Module,Facility/area, bolo, pull push rule, shovel, knives.

Equipment:

Steps/Procedure:
1.Use the prescribed PPE.
2.Observe safety practice.
3.Prepared needed materials.
4.Prepared bed for composting following
Standard protocol.

Notes:
Used the prescribed template for inspection ( Checklist attached )

Assessment Method: Demonstration/Performance Criteria Checklist.

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 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST

CRITERIA
YES NO
Does the trainee...
1.Did the trainee wear the prescribed PPE?

2.Did the trainee observe safety practice?

3.Did the trainee prepare needed materials?

4.Did the trainee prepare bed for composting

following standard protocol?

Comments/Suggestion:

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 JOB SHEET
Title: Prepare composting area and raw materials
Performance Objective: Given the necessary supplies/materials, you
should be able to prepare composting area and raw materials.

Supplies: PPE,Module,Facility/area, bolo, pull push rule, shovel, knives.

Equipment:

Steps/Procedure:
1.Use the prescribed PPE.
2.Observe safety practice.
3.Prepared needed materials.
4.Prepared bed for composting following
Standard protocol.

Notes:
Used the prescribed template for inspection ( Checklist attached )

Assessment Method: Demonstration/Performance Criteria Checklist.

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 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST FOR JOB SHEET 3.1-1

Trainee’s Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________

CRITERIA
YES NO
Does the trainee...
1. Did the trainee wear the prescribed PPE?

2. Did the trainee observe safety practice?

3. Did the trainee collect animal manure?

4. Did the trainee collect shredded plants?

5. Did the trainee collect the kitchen waste?
6. Did the trainee prepare for raw materials
following standard procedure?

Comments/Suggestions:

Trainer: __________________________ Date: ___________________

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