TESDA-OP-CO-01-F11

(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : Agricultural Crops Production NC II

NOMINAL DURATION : Basic 18
Common 58
Core 260
336 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills
of performing nursery operations, planting crops, caring and maintaining crops and
carrying out harvest and post harvest operations. It also includes competencies in
workplace communication, teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment,
housekeeping and processing of farm wastes.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:

Trainees or students who wish to enroll should possess the following requirements:

 Able to read and write

 With good moral character
 Ability to communicate both oral and written
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer
Agricultural Crops Production NC II
COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES
(18 HOURS)

UNIT OF MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES NOMINAL HOURS

COMPENTENCY
1. Participate in 1.1 Participating in 1.1 Obtain and convey 4 hours
workplace workplace workplace information.
communication communication
1.2 Complete relevant work
related documents.

1.3 Participate in workplace

meeting and discussion.
2. Work in a team 2.1 Working in a 2.1 Describe and identify team 4 hours
environment team role and responsibility
environment in a team.

2.2 Describe work as a team

member.
3. Practice career 3.1 Practicing career 3.1 Integrate personal 4 hours
professionalism professionalism objectives with
organizational goals.
3.2 Set and meet work
priorities.
3.3 Maintain professional growth
and development
4. Practice 4.1 Practicing 4.1 Identify hazards and risks 6 hours
occupational occupational
health and safety health and safety 4.2 Evaluate hazard and risks

4.3 Control hazards and risks

4.4 Maintain occupational

health and safety
awareness
 COMMON COMPETENCIES
(58 hours)

Unitss of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration

1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying safety 1.1 Apply appropriate safety 12 hours
measures in measures in measures while working in
farm operations farm operations farm

1.2 Safe keep/dispose tools,

materials and outfit.
2. Use farm 2.1 Using farm tools 2.1 Prepare and use farm tools 12 hours
tools and and equipment
equipment 2.2 Prepare and operate farm
equipment

2.3 Perform preventive

maintenance
procedures/practices
3. Perform 3.1 Performing 3.1.1 Perform estimation 11 hours
estimation and estimation and
basic basic 3.1.2 Perform basic
calculation calculation workplace calculations

4. Process farm 4.1 Processing farm 4.1 Collect farm wastes 12 hours
wastes wastes
4.2 Identify and segregate wastes

4.3 Treat and process farm wastes

4.4 Perform housekeeping

5. Perform 5.1 Performing 5.1 Carry out inventory activities 11 hours
record keeping record keeping
5.2 Maintain production record

5.3 Prepare financial records

 CORE COMPETENCIES
(260 hours)
UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION

1. Perform nursery 1.1 Performing 1.1. Prepare nursery tools, farm

operations nursery implements and simple
operations equipment
1.2. Maintain nursery facilities
1.3. Handle seeds/planting
material
1.4. Prepare growing media
1.5. Conduct propagation
activities
2. Plant crops 2.1 Planting crops 2.1 Prepare land for planting
2.2 Conduct field lay-out
2.3 Dig holes
2.4 Perform direct seeding
2.5 Transplant seedlings
3. Care and 3.1 Caring and 3.1. Apply pest control measure
maintain crops maintaining
3.2. Apply fertilizer
crops
3.3. Water crops
3.4. Perform pruning
3.5. Perform physical growth
enhancing practices
4. Carry-out 4.1 Carry-out 4.1. Perform pre – harvest
harvest and harvesting and operations
postharvest post-harvesting
4.2. Perform harvesting activity
operations operations
4.3. Perform postharvest
operation
4.4. Monitor storage pest and
diseases
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
ORGANIC ARGICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII

BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to obtain, interpret and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

LO2. Complete relevant work related documents.

LO3. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
1.Specific relevant  Parts of The  Group  Written test
information is speech students/ discussion  Practical/
accessed from  Sentence trainees  Interaction performance test
appropriate constructi must be  Lecture  Interview
sources. on provided  Reportorial
2. Effective  Effective with the
questioning, communic following:
active listening ation
and speaking  Writing
skills are used materials
to gather and (pen &
convey paper)
information.  Reference
3. Appropriate s (books)
medium is used  Manuals
to transfer
information
and ideas.
4. Appropriate
non-verbal
communication
is used.
 5. Appropriate
lines of
communication
with superiors
and colleagues
are identified
and followed.
6. Defined
workplace
procedures for
the location and
storage of
information are
used.
7. Personal
interaction is
carried out
clearly and
concisely.

L02. Complete relevant work related documents

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment Methods
Criteria s
1. Ranges of forms  Basic The  Group  Written test
relating to mathematic students/trai discussion  Practical/
conditions of s nees must be  Interaction performance test
employment  Technical provided  Lecture  Interview
are completed writing with the
accurately and  Types of following:
legibly. forms
2. Workplace data  Paper
is recorded on  Pencils/
standard ball pen
workplace  Reference
forms and books
documents.  Manuals
3. Basic
mathematical
processes are
used for routine
calculations.

4. Errors in
 recording
information on
forms/docume
nts are
identified and
rectified.
5. Reporting
requirements
to superior are
completed
according to
enterprise
guidelines.

LO3. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
1. Team meetings  Sentence The  Group  Written test
are attended constructi students/trai discussions  Practical/
on time. on nees must be  Interaction performance test
2. Own opinions  Technical provided  Lecture  Interview
are clearly writing with the
expressed and  Recordin following:
those of others g
are listened to informati  Paper
without on  Pencils/
interruption. ball pen
3. Meeting inputs  Reference
are consistent s (books)
with the  Manuals
meeting
purpose and
established
protocols.
4. Workplace
interactions
are conducted
in a courteous
manner
appropriate to
cultural
background
and authority
 in the
enterprise
procedures.
5. Questions
about simple
routine
workplace
procedures
and matters
concerning
conditions of
employment
are asked and
responded.
6. Meeting
outcomes are
interpreted
and
implemented.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to relate in a work based environment.

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Describe team role and scope

LO2. Identify own role and scope

LO3. Work as a team member

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.1 The role and 2.1 The following Group discussion Competency
objective of the Communication resources MUST be Interaction may be
team is identified process 2.2 provided: assessed
from available Team structure 4.1 Access to through:
sources of 2.3 Team roles relevant workplace or 5.1
information. 1.2 2.4 Group appropriately Observation
Team planning and simulated of the
parameters, decision making environment where individual
reporting 3.1Communicate assessment can take member in
relationships and appropriately, place 4.2 Materials relation to
responsibilities consistent with relevant to the the work
are identified the culture of the proposed activities of
from team workplace activity or tasks the group 5.2
discussions and Observation
appropriate of simulation
external sources. and or role
play
involving the
participation
of individual
member to
the
attainment of
organizationa
l goal
5.3 Case
 studies and
scenarios as a
basis for
discussion of
issues and
strategies in
teamwork

LO2. Describe work as a team member

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
2.1 Individual 2.1 The following Group discussion Competency
role and Communication resources Interaction may be
responsibilities process 2.2 MUST be assessed
within the team Team structure provided: through:
environment are 2.3 Team roles 4.1 Access to 5.1
identified. 2.4 Group relevant Observation
2.2 Roles and planning and workplace or of the
responsibility of decision making appropriately individual
other team 3.1Communicate simulated member in
members are appropriately, environment relation to the
identified and consistent with where work
recognized. the culture of the assessment activities of
2.3 Reporting workplace can take place the group 5.2
relationships 4.2 Materials Observation
within team relevant to the of simulation
and external proposed and or role
to team are activity or play involving
identified. tasks the
participation
of individual
member to
the
attainment of
organizational
goal
5.3 Case
studies and
scenarios as a
basis for
discussion of
issues and
strategies in
teamwork

LO3. Work as a team member

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
3.1 Effective and 2.1 The following Group discussion Competency
appropriate Communication resources Interaction may be
forms of process 2.2 MUST be assessed
communications Team structure provided: through:
used and 2.3 Team roles 4.1 Access to 5.1
interactions 2.4 Group relevant Observation
undertaken with planning and workplace or of the
team members decision making appropriately individual
who contribute 2.5Communicate simulated member in
to known team appropriately, environment relation to the
activities and consistent with where work
objectives. the culture of the assessment activities of
3.2 Effective and workplace can take place the group 5.2
appropriate 4.2 Materials Observation
contributions relevant to the of simulation
made to proposed and or role
complement activity or play involving
team activities tasks the
and objectives, participation
based on of individual
individual skills member to
and the
competencies attainment of
and workplace organizational
context. goal
3.3 Observed 5.3 Case
protocols in studies and
reporting using scenarios as a
standard basis for
operating discussion of
procedures. issues and
3.4 Contribute to strategies in
the teamwork
development
of team work
plans based
on an
understandin
g of team’s
role and
objectives and
individual
competencies
of the
members..
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attributes in
promoting career growth and advancement.

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

LO2. Set and meet work priorities.

LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
1.1 Personal 2.1 Work values The following Group Competency may be
growth and and ethics (Code resources MUST discussion assessed through:
work plans are of Conduct, Code be provided: Interaction 5.1 Portfolio
pursued of Ethics, etc.) 4.1 Workplace Assessment
towards 2.2 Company or assessment 5.2 Interview
improving the policies location 4.2 Case 5.3
qualifications 2.3 Company studies/scenario Simulation/Roleplay
set for the operations, s s
profession. procedures and 5.4 Observation with
1.2 Intra and standards questioning
interpersonal 2.4Fundamenta 5.5 Third Party
relationships l rights at work Reports
are maintained including  5.6 Exams
in the course of gender and Tests
managing sensitivity 2.5
oneself based Personal
on hygiene
performance practices 2.6
evaluation. Appropriate
1.3Commitment practice of
to the personal
organization hygiene 2.7
and its goal is Intra and
demonstrated Interpersonal
in the skills
 performanc 2.8Communicatio
e of duties. n
skills

LO2. Set and meet work priorities.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
2.1 Competing 2.1 Work values The following Group Competency may be
demands are and ethics (Code resources MUST discussion assessed through:
prioritized to of Conduct, Code be provided: Interaction 5.1 Portfolio
achieve of Ethics, etc.) 4.1 Workplace or Assessment
personal, team 2.2 Company assessment 5.2 Interview
and policies location 4.2 Case 5.3
organizational 2.3 Company studies/scenario Simulation/Roleplay
goals and operations, s s
objectives. 2.2 procedures and 5.4 Observation with
Resources are standards questioning
utilized 2.4Fundamental 5.5 Third Party
efficiently and rights at work Reports
effectively to including 5.6 Exams and
manage work gender Tests
priorities and sensitivity 2.5
commitments. Personal
2.3 Practices hygiene
along practices 2.6
economic use Appropriate
and practice of
maintenance personal
of equipment hygiene 2.7
and Intra and
facilities are Interpersonal
followed skills
as per 2.8Communicatio
establishe n
d skills
procedure
s

LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
3.1 Trainings 2.1 Work values The following Group Competency may be
and career and ethics (Code resources MUST discussion assessed through:
opportunities of Conduct, Code be provided: Interaction 5.1 Portfolio
are identified of Ethics, etc.) 4.1 Workplace Assessment
and availed of 2.2 Company or assessment 5.2 Interview
based on job policies location 4.2 Case 5.3
requirements. 2.3 Company studies/scenario Simulation/Roleplay
3.2 operations, s s
Recognitions procedures and 5.4 Observation with
are standards questioning
sought/ 2.4Fundamenta 5.5 Third Party
received and l rights at work Reports
demonstrated including 5.6 Exams and Tests
as proof of gender
career sensitivity 2.5
advancement. Personal
3.3 Licenses hygiene
and/or practices 2.6
certifications Appropriate
relevant to job practice of
and career are personal
obtained and hygiene 2.7
renewed. Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
2.8Communicatio
n
skills
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This Unit covers the outcomes required to comply with
regulatory and organizational requirements health and safety.

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NCII

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Identify hazards and risks

LO2. Evaluate hazard and risks

LO3. Control hazard and risks

LO4. Maintain OHS awareness

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.1 Safety 2.1 OHS The following Group discussion Competency
regulations and procedures and resources MUST be Interaction may be
workplace safety practices and provided: assessed
and hazard regulations 4.1 Workplace or through: 5.1
control practices 2.2 PPE types and assessment Portfolio
and procedures uses location 4.2 Assessment
are clarified and 2.3 Personal OHS 5.2 Interview
explained based hygiene personal records 5.3 Case
on organization practices 2.4 4.3 PPE 4.4 Health Study/Situation
procedures. Hazards/risks records
1.2Hazards/risks identification
in the workplace and control 2.5
and their Threshold
corresponding Limit Value -TLV
indicators are 2.6 OHS
identified to indicators 2.7
minimize or Organization
eliminate risk to safety and health
co- workers, protocol 2.8
workplace and Safety
 environment in consciousness
accordance with 2.9 Health
organization consciousness
procedures. 3.1 Practice of
1.3 Contingency personal hygiene
measures 3.2
during Hazards/risks
workplace identification
accidents, fire and control skills
and other 3.3 Interpersonal
emergencies skills
are 3.4Communication
recognized skills
and
established in
accordance
with
organization
procedures.

LO2. Evaluate hazard and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
2.1 Terms of 2.1 OHS The following Group Competency
maximum procedures and resources MUST be discussion may be
tolerable limits practices and provided: Interaction assessed
which when regulations 4.1 Workplace or through: 5.1
exceeded will 2.2 PPE types and assessment Portfolio
result in harm uses location 4.2 Assessment
or damage are 2.3 Personal OHS 5.2 Interview
identified based hygiene personal records 5.3 Case
on threshold practices 2.4 4.3 PPE 4.4 Study/Situation
limit values Hazards/risks Health records
(TLV). identification
2.2 Effects of and control 2.5
the hazards are Threshold
determined. Limit Value -TLV
2.3 OHS issues 2.6 OHS
and/or indicators 2.7
concerns and Organization
identified safety safety and health
hazards are protocol 2.8
reported to Safety
designated consciousness
personnel in 2.9 Health
accordance with consciousness
workplace 3.1 Practice of
requirements personal hygiene
and relevant 3.2
 workplace OHS Hazards/risks
legislation identification
and control skills
3.3 Interpersonal
skills
3.4Communicatio
n
skills

LO3. Control hazard and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment
Criteria ies Methods
3.1 Occupational 2.1 OHS The following Group Competency
Health and Safety procedures and resources MUST be discussion may be
(OHS) practices and provided: Interaction assessed
procedures for regulations 4.1 Workplace or through: 5.1
controlling 2.2 PPE types and assessment Portfolio
hazards/risks in uses location 4.2 OHS Assessment
workplace are 2.3 Personal personal records 5.2 Interview
consistently hygiene 4.3 PPE 4.4 Health 5.3 Case
followed. practices 2.4 records Study/Situation
3.2 Procedures Hazards/risks
for dealing with identification
workplace and control 2.5
accidents, fire Threshold
and Limit Value -TLV
emergencies are 2.6 OHS
followed in indicators 2.7
accordance with Organization
organization safety and health
OHS policies. protocol 2.8
3.3 Personal Safety
protective consciousness
equipment 2.9 Health
(PPE) is consciousness
correctly used 3.1 Practice of
in accordance personal hygiene
with 3.2
organization Hazards/risks
OHS procedures identification
and practices. and control skills
3.4 Appropriate 3.3 Interpersonal
assistance is skills
provided in the 3.4Communicatio
event of a n
workplace skills
emergency in
accordance with
established
 organization
protocol.

LO4. Maintain OHS awareness

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
4.1 Emergency- 2.1 OHS The following Group discussion Competency
related drills and procedures and resources MUST Interaction may be
trainings are practices and be provided: assessed
participated in as regulations 4.1 Workplace or through: 5.1
per established 2.2 PPE types and assessment Portfolio
organization uses location 4.2 Assessment
guidelines and 2.3 Personal OHS 5.2 Interview
procedures. 4.2 hygiene personal records 5.3 Case
OHS personal practices 2.4 4.3 PPE 4.4 Study/Situation
records are Hazards/risks Health records
completed and identification
updated in and control 2.5
accordance with Threshold
workplace Limit Value -TLV
requirements 2.6 OHS
indicators 2.7
Organization
safety and health
protocol 2.8
Safety
consciousness
2.9 Health
consciousness
3.1 Practice of
personal hygiene
3.2
Hazards/risks
identification
and control skills
3.3 Interpersonal
skills
3.4Communicatio
n
skills
ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII

COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform safety measures effectively and
efficiently
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NCII

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be

able to:

LO1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm

LO2. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods

1. Safety  Farm works  Learning  Buzz  Written

measures is that involves elements session examination
applied based using
on work chemicals  Service
requirement  Group  Interview
and manual
and farm discussion
hazardous
procedures
tools and
2.Tools and
materials are equipment  Role playing
 Organizational
utilized in  Personal manuals
accordance with protective
specification
equipment
and procedures
used in
3.Outfit are
worn in farms
accordance with  Basic first
farm aid
requirements
4.Effectively,  Farm
shelf life and or emergency
expiration of procedures
 materials are regarding
checked against safety
manufacturers working
specifications environment
5.Hazard in the
workplace are
identified and
reported in line
with farm
guidelines

LO2. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
1.Used tools and  Procedure Trainees/  Buzz  Written
outfit are in cleaning students must be session examinatio
cleaned stored and storing provided with the n
in line with farm tools and following:  Group
procedure outfits discussion
 Learning  Interview
2.Unused elements
materials are  Technique
labeled and in storing  Service  Role
stored according materials manual playing
to and
manufacturer’s chemicals
recommendatio
n and farm  Organizational
requirements  Government manuals
3.Waste requirement
materials are regarding
disposed farm waste
according to disposal
manufacturers,
government and  Waste
farm managemen
requirements t system

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to use farm tools and equipment includes
selection, operation and preventive maintenance of farm
tools and equipment

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Select and use farm tools

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select and use farm tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Appropriate  Farm The  Practical  Oral/
farm tools are Equipmen students/traine demonstration written
identified t es must be examination
according to provided with
requirements/u o Motorize the following:  Lecture/  Practical
se d discussion demonstrati
equipme  Engine on
2.Farm tool are nt
checked for  Pump  Direct
o Electrica
faults and l observation
 Generator
defective tools
equipme
are reported in  Sprayer
nt
accordance
with farm  Sickle
procedures  Farm tools
 Cutter
3.Appropriate o Power
tools and  Weighing
tools
equipment are scale
o Handhel
safely used
according to job
 requirements d tools  Hand tools
and
manufacturers’  Safety  Measuring
conditions practices tools
during  Garden
operations tools
of farm
equipment  Manuals in
using farm
tools and
equipment

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Appropriat  Manual of The  Practical  Oral/written
e farm farm students/traine demonstration examination
equipment equipment es must be
are identified and provided with  Lecture/  Practical
specificatio the following: discussion demonstrati
2.Instruction on
ns
al manual of  Engine
farm tools  Parts and  Direct
and  Pump observation
functions of
equipment farm tools  Generator
are carefully and
read prior to
equipment  Sprayer
operation
 Pre-  Sickle
3.Pre- operation  Cutter
operation and check-
check-up is up  Weighing
conducted in scale
line with  Safety
manufacturer practices in  Hand tools
s’ manual using farm
 Measuring
tools and
4.Faults in tools
equipment
farm
 Garden
equipment  Calibration
tools
are identified and use of
and reported farm  Manuals in
 in line with equipment using farm
farm tools and
procedures equipment

5.Farm
equipment
are used
according to
its function

6.Safety
procedures
are followed

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment
ies Methods
1.Tools and  Preventive The  Field  Direct
equipment are maintenance students/traine demons observatio
cleaned immediately Types of farm tools es must be tration n
after use in line with and equipment provided with
farm procedures Safety measures the following:  Lecture  Practical
2.Routine check-up and practices / demonstrat
and maintenance are  Upkeep of  Engine discussi ion
performed equipment  Pump on  Third party
3.Tools and  Generator report
equipment are stored  Sprayer
in designated areas in  Sickle
line farm procedures  Cutter
 Weighing
scale
 Hand tools
 Measuring
tools
 Garden
tools
 Tires
 Break fluid
 Fuel, oil,
water and
lubricants
 Battery
 Manual in
using farm
tools and
 equipment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND CALCULATION

MODULE TITLE : PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND CALCULATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform estimation and basic workplace
calculations.

NOMINAL DURATION : 18 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Perform estimation

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Job  Problem The  Computatio  Oral
requirements solving students/trainee n questionin
are identified procedures s must be  Estimation g
from written or provided with  Interaction  Interview
oral  Basic the following:
communication mathematica  Pen/
s l operations Pencil
2.Quantities of
materials and  Paper
resources
required to  Sample
complete a problems
work task are
estimated
3.Time needed
to complete a
work activity is
estimated
4.Accurate
estimate for
 work
completion are
made
5.Estimate of
materials and
resources are
reported to
appropriate
person

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
Criteria es Methods
1. Calculations to  Basic The  Self-  Oral/
be made are mathematical students/train paced/ written
identified operations ees must be modular examinati
according to job  Systems of provided with  Lecture/ on
requirements measurement the following: discussion
2.Correct method  Units of  Pen/pencil  Interactio  Practical
of calculation is measurement  Calculator n exercise
determined  Conversion of  Paper  Practical
3.Systems and units units  Reference exercise  Practical
of measurement to  Fractions and materials  Computati demonstra
be followed are decimals  Sample on tion
ascertained  Percentages problems/
4.Calculations and ratios worksheets
needed to complete  Basic  Conversion
work task are accounting table
performed using principles and
the four basic procedures
mathematical
operations
5.Appropriate
operations are used
to comply with the
instruction
6.Result obtained is
reviewed and
thoroughly checked

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROCESS FARM WASTES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to process farm waste. It comprises functions such as collecting
farm wastes, conducting waste identification and segregation,
treating and processing farm wastes and performing
housekeeping duties.

NOMINAL DURATION : 10

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Collect farm wastes

LO2. Identify and segregates wastes

LO3. Treat and process farm wastes

LO4. Perform housekeeping

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Collect farm waste

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessmen
Criteria t Methods
1.1 Tools and  Collected Tools and  Individuali  Writt
materials are farm materials zed study en exam
prepared for wastes include:  Lecture/  Written
collection of  Tools and 1. Tools discussion Test
farm waste materials - Spade
1.2 Waste are use in - Wheel
collected wastes borrow
following OSHS managem - Broomsti
and waste ent ck
collection  Dangerou - Sprayer
requirements s and or
and plan. hazardou pressuriz
1.3.Dangerous s wastes ed pump
and hazardous 2. Materials
wastes are - Sacks
collected - Containe
 following the rs
HAZMAT - Disinfect
(Hazardous ant
material)Proto - Detergen
col ts
1.4. - First-aid
Appropriate kit
personal - Chemical
protective Spill kit
equipment 3. Personal
(PPE) are worn protective
as prescribed Equipment
by - Googles
Occupational - Disposal
Safety and gloves
Health - Face
Standards mask
(OSHS) - Rubber
Boots
- Overall

LO2. Identify and segregates wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
2.1. Wastes  Identi Agricultural - Self – - Written
are fied and wastes: paced/modul interview
identified segregated - Plant ar s
by farm waste material - Lecture/ demonstr
categorie
 Categorie - Hay discussion ation
s
s of farm - Weeds - Interaction - Written
according
to wastes - Twigs test
industry  Waste - Twines - Demonstr
standards s segregation - Empty ation and
and wooden oral
environm crates questioni
ental - Animal ng
legislation manure
. Feed
2.2. Wastes refuse
are - Spoiled
segregate
feeds
d
according (forage
to and feed
organizati supplem
 onal ents)
requireme VARIABLE
nts and RANGE
relevant - Spent
legislation
bedding
.
materials
2.3. Sorted
waste is - Empty
placed Sacks
into - Trash
labelled fish
container - Fish
to avoid meal
littering - Effluen
and
prevent
cross-
contamina
tion.
2.4 Information
on waste is
obtained by
asking
authority to
ensure correct
identification.
2.5 Wastes are
identified by
categories
according to
industry
standard and
environmental
legislation

LO3. Treat and Process Farm Wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
3.1. Dangero - Perfo Agricultural - Self – - Written
us and rmed wastes: paced/modu examinat
hazardou farm - Plant lar ion
s wastes Wast - Practical
material - Lecture/
are
e - Hay discussion Demonst
handled
- Dang - Weeds - Lecture/ ration
accordin
g to erous - Twigs - Written
discussion
organizat and - Twines Examinat
- Lecture
ional hazar ion
- Empty
 requirem dous wooden discussion - Written
ents and wast crates Examinat
relevant e - Animal ion
legislatio - Princ - Written
n manure
iples Feed Examinat
following
of refuse ion
OSHS
procedur 3Rs - Spoiled
es. - Legis feeds
3.2. Processi latio
(forage
ng of n and
and feed
farm codes
wastes is of supplem
done Farm ents)
following wast VARIABLE
environ e
mental RANGE
dispo - Spent
legislatio
sal
n and bedding
codes. material
3.3. Principle s
s of 3Rs - Empty
(reduce, Sacks
reuse - Trash
and
recycle)
fish
are - Fish
applied meal
accordin Effluen
gly.
Farm wastes
are disposed of
according to
environmental
legislation and
codes.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
4.1. Appropriat - Performed The - Self Written
e warning Housekeepi following –paced/modula Interview
signs and ng resources r direct
labels are - Principles should be observati
displayed - Lecture/
of 5S and provided: discussion on
in
3R - Farm - Self Written
conspicuou
s places - Tools and area examinati
–paced/modula
around the material in - Different on
 workplace. housekeepi farm r Written
4.2. Work area ng wastes - Lecture/ examinati
is cleaned - Record - Farm- discussion on
according keeping waste Written
to 5S
processin examinati
principles.
g area on
4.3. Tools are
checked, - Tools,
cleaned and supplies
stowed and
according materials
to use in
established farm
industry waste
procedures collection
and ,
following segregati
user’s
on and
manual.
4.4. Materials processin
are stored g
following - Housekee
industry p tools
standard and
procedure supplies
and - PPE
manufactur
er
specificatio
n.
4.5. PPE is
checked for
damage
prior to
ensuring
that clean
and
undamaged
equipment
is store.
4.6. Storage
facility is
checked to
ensure no
contaminati
on in the
area
according
to
organizatio
 nal

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM RECORDS KEEPING

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform estimation and basic workplace
calculations.

NOMINAL DURATION : 3 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Carry out inventory activities

LO2. Maintain production record

LO3. Prepare financial records

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Carry out inventory activities

Assessme Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
nt Criteria Methods
1.Calculati  Basic The  Self-paced/  Oral/
ons to be mathemat students/trainees modular written
made are ical must be provided examinatio
identified  Lecture/
operation with the following: n
according  Pen/pencil discussion
s
to job  Calculator  Practical
 Systems  Interaction
requireme  Paper exercise
of
nts  Practical  Practical
measure  Reference
2.Correct exercise demonstrat
ment materials
method of ion
calculation  Units of  Sample  Computation
is measure problems/works
determine ment heets
d  Conversio  Conversion table
3.Systems n of units
and units  Fractions
of and
measurem
decimals
ent to be
followed  Percentag
are es and
 ascertaine ratios
d  Basic
4.Calculati accountin
ons needed g
to principles
complete
and
work task
procedur
are
performed es
using the
four basic
mathemati
cal
operations
5.Appropri
ate
operations
are used to
comply
with the
instruction
6.Result
obtained is
reviewed
and
thoroughly
checked

LO2. Maintain production records

Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
t Criteria Methods
1.Calculatio  Basic The  Self-paced/  Oral/
ns to be mathemati students/trainees modular written
made are cal must be provided  Lecture/ examinatio
identified operations with the following: discussion n
according  Systems of  Interaction
to job measurem  Pen/pencil  Practical  Practical
requiremen ent  Calculator exercise exercise
ts  Units of  Paper  Computation  Practical
2.Correct measurem  Reference demonstrat
method of ent materials ion
calculation  Conversio  Sample
 is n of units problems/worksh
determined  Fractions eets
3.Systems and  Conversion table
and units of decimals
measureme  Percentage
nt to be s and
followed ratios
are  Basic
ascertained accounting
4.Calculatio principles
ns needed and
to complete procedure
work task s
are
performed
using the
four basic
mathematic
al
operations
5.Appropri
ate
operations
are used to
comply
with the
instruction
6.Result
obtained is
reviewed
and
thoroughly
checked

LO3. Maintain Financial Records

Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
t Criteria Methods
1.Calculatio  Basic The  Self-paced/  Oral/
ns to be mathemati students/trainees modular written
made are cal must be provided  Lecture/ examinatio
identified operations with the following: discussion n
according  Systems of  Pen/pencil  Interaction  Practical
to job measurem  Calculator  Practical exercise
requiremen ent  Paper exercise  Practical
ts  Units of  Reference  Computation demonstrat
2.Correct measurem materials ion
method of ent  Sample
calculation  Conversio problems/worksh
is n of units eets
determined  Fractions  Conversion table
3.Systems and
and units of decimals
measureme  Percentage
nt to be s and
followed ratios
are  Basic
ascertained accounting
4.Calculatio principles
ns needed and
to complete procedure
work task s
are
performed
using the
four basic
mathematic
al
operations
5.Appropri
ate
operations
are used to
comply
with the
instruction
6.Result
obtained is
reviewed
and
thoroughly
checked
 CORE COMPETENCIES

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN

MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC CHICKEN

UNIT CODE :

MODULE DISCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
raise organic chicken efficiently and effectively. It includes selecting healthy stocks,
determine suitable chicken house requirements, install cage equipment, feed chicken,
manage health and growth of chicken and harvesting activities.

NOMINAL DURATION : 30 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NCII

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Select healthy stocks

LO2. Install cage/housing equipment

LO3. Feed chicken

LO4. Grow and Harvest chicken

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select Healthy Stocks and suitable housing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Breed/strains  Types, The  Lecture and  Written
are identified as breeds and students/train hands-on examination
per PNS-Organic strains of ees must be  Demonstrati  Demonstrati
Agriculture- chicken provided with on on of
Livestock and  Characterist the following:  Video practical
GAHP Guidelines ics of Presentatio skills
2.Healthy chicks desirable  Training n  Direct
are selected and farm observation
based on undesirable  Reference  Interview/
industry strains for materials Questioning
acceptable organic  PNS-Organic 
indicator for chicken Agriculture-
healthy chicks.  Selection of Livestock
3.Suitable site for and GAHP
healthy
 chicken house chicks based Guidelines
are determined on industry
based on PNS acceptable in
recommendatio PNS-Organic
ns. Agriculture-
4.Chicken house Livestock
design is and GAHP
prepared based Guidelines
PNS  Culling
recommendatio parameters
ns.  Housing
5. House equipment
equipment
installation design
is prepared in line
with PNS
recommendation
and actual
scenario.

LO2. Set-up cage equipment

Assessm Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
ent s Methods
Criteria
1.House  Characteristics  Tools and materials:  Lecture  Demonstra
equipmen of a suitable site -paper  Video tion
t are  Housing designs -pencil presentati  Written
installed and housing -learning on examinatio
in line materials/equip materials  Lakbay n
with ment (PNS, Animal Aral  Questionin
housing specifications Welfare Act, g (oral)
 Demonstra
equipmen GAHP,
 In door/Out tion
t DENR/gover
door space
installatio
requirements nment
n design
 PNS, Animal zoning
2.Beddin
Welfare Act, ordinances)
g
materials Good Animal
are Husbandry
secured Practices
based on (GAHP), DENR,
availabilit government
y in the zoning
locality ordinances
3.Bedding  Local materials
is for chicken
prepared house and
in ranging area
accordanc  Brooding
e with facility
housing
equipmen
t housing
design
4.Broodin
g facility
is set-up
in
accordanc
e with the
housing
equipmen
t
installatio
n design.

LO3. Feed chicken

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Suitable  Principles of  Tools and  Lecture  Demonstratio
feed feeding materials:  Demonstratio n
materials  Feed materials -locally n  Questioning
are selected comply with PNS available  Workshop (oral)
based on  Kinds and materials  Video  Written
availability characteristics for feed examination
presentation
in the of acceptable (leguminou 
locality and s plants,
feed materials
nutrient root crops,
(sources for
requirement
protein, eggshells,
s of chicken
carbohydate, tubers,
2.Feed
mineral banana,
materials are
prepared resources) etc.)
following  Preparation of -containers
enterprise feeds for feed
prescribed  Advantages and preparation
formulation disadvantages of s
3.Animals different feeding -knives
are fed management -chopping
based on practices board
feeding  PNS -weighing
manageme recommendatio scale
nt program ns for feed -feeding
4.Feeding is materials trough
monitored  Feed recording -waterers
following and inventory -feed cart
enterprise management -container
procedure  Principles of 5S for
 Principles of 3Rs concoctions
-PPE
-learning
materials
(PNS,
organic
feed
guides for
poultry,
etc.)

LO4. Grow and Harvest chicken

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Growth  PNS for The  Lecture  Demonstratio
rate is Organic students/trainee  Demonstratio n
monitored Agriculture– s must be n  Questioning
based on Livestock provided with  Video (oral)
enterprise  Animal the following: presentation  Observation
procedures Welfare Act
2.Health  GAHP Tools and

care materials:
 Health care
program are -weighing scale
program
implemented
-PPE
based on  Dealing with
organic -learning
enterprise
waste materials (PNS,
procedures
3.Sanitation  Market
GAHP, Animal
and specification Welfare Act,
cleanliness s etc.)
program are -Production
implemented records
based on
enterprise
procedure
4.Organic
waste for
fertilizer
formulation
are collected.
5.Suitable
chicken for
harvest are
selected
based on
market
specification
s.
6.Production
record is
accomplishe
d according
to enterprise
procedure.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES

MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC VEGETABLES

UNIT CODE :

MODULE DISCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
raise raise organic chicken efficiently and effectively. It includes selecting healthy stocks,
determine suitable chicken house requirements, install cage equipment, feed chicken,
manage health and growth of chicken and harvesting activities.

NOMINAL DURATION : 21 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NCII

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Establish Nursery

LO2. Plant Seedlings

LO3. Perform Plant Care Activities and Management

LO4. Perform Harvest and Post-harvest Activities

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Established Nursery

Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
t Criteria es Methods
1.Seeds are  Germination testing The  Demonstr  Direct
selected in  Physical evaluation of students/trai ation observatio
accordance seeds nees must be  Discussio n with
with the  Seedbed preparation provided n oral
PNS, and procedure with the  Oral questionin
NSQCS/BPI  Proper handling of following: questionin g
seedlings  Tools g  Demonstr
2.Seedbed is o Pricking and  Video ation
prepared in o Hardening material presentati  Written
accordance s on exam
with - bolo
planting  Organic method - broomstick
requiremen of nutrient - clean cloth
ts based on management - sprinkler
Vegetable  Types of potting - trowel
media - assorted
Produc vegetable
 Advantages/
tion seeds
disadvantages of
manua - seed boxes
different potting
l - organic
media
(VPM) fertilizers
 Mixture of potting
- base
media
3.Care and materials for
maintenanc  Potting media
growing
e of preparation and
media
seedlings procedure
- seedling
are carried tray
out in
accordance  Training
with Material
enterprise s
- Vegetable
practic Production
e Manual
-handouts/
4.Potting Flyers
media are - video
prepared in presentation
accordance - PPEs
with - seedling
enterprise bags
procedure. (recycled
paper,
banana
leaves, etc.)
-shovel
-first aid kit
 Training
equipme
nt:
 - LCD/
computer
- printer

LO2. Plant seedlings

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Land  Land The  Lecture/  Direct
preparation is preparation students/traine discussion observation
carried out in activities es must be  Field and oral
accordance  Procedure provided with demonstration questioning
with enterprise in applying the following:  Video  Demonstrati
practice organic The presentation on
fertilizers students/traine  Interview
2.Organic and es must be
fertilizers and applicable provided with
applicable concoctions the following:
concoctions are  Transplanti  Tools and
incorporated in ng and materials
the soil before planting - bolo
planting in procedures - broomstick
accordance  Water - organic
with enterprise manageme fertilizers
procedure nt - sprinkler
- trowel
3.Seedlings are - seedling tray
transplanted/
planted based  Training
on VPM Materials
recommendatio - Vegetable
ns Production
Manual
4.Watering of -handouts/
seedlings are Flyers
performed - video
based on VPM presentation
recommendatio - PPEs
ns - seedling bags
(recycled
paper, banana
leaves, etc.)
 -shovel
-first aid kit

 Training
equipment
:

- LCD/
computer
- printer

LO3. Perform plant care and Management

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Implemented  Proper care and The  Demonstrati  Interview
water management of students/trainee on  Written
management plants s must be  Lecture- examinati
plan o Water provided with discussion on
managemen the following:
2.Effective t plan
control  Organic method  tools:
measures were of pests and - pails
determined on disease - sprinkler
specific pests management - hand trowel
and diseases as  Organic method - shovel
prescribed of nutrient - knapsack
under the management sprayer
“pest, disease o Crop
and weed rotation  training
management” o Intercroppi equipment:
of the PNS. ng - desktop
o Covercroppi computer/p
3.All missing ng rinter/lcd
hills were re- o Green
planted to  materials
manuring
maintain the - organic
 Plant pests and
desired plant fertilizers
disease
population of - concoctions
management
the area - plants for
- Types of
pests and replanting
4.Organic - first aid kit
disease
fertilizers were - PPEs
- Organic
applied in method of
accordance preventing
with and
fertilization controlling
policy of the pests and
PNS diseases
 Establishment
of buffer zone

LO4. Perform harvest and Post-harvest activities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Products are  Maturity The  Demonstratio  Written
checked using indices. students/traine n examination
maturity indices  Proper es must be  Lecture/  Demonstratio
according to PNS, handling provided with Discussion n with oral
PNS-organic of tools the following:  Field work questioning
agriculture and and  tools: Film viewing  Interview
enterprise materials. -scissors
practice.  Practices -vegetable
in post- crates
2.Marketable harvest of -knife
products are vegetables -weighing
harvested . scale
according to PNS,  Harvesting 10 kls.
PNS-organic tools and Capacity
agriculture and implement  training
enterprise s equipment:
practice.  Principles -desktop
and guides computer
3.Harvested in post- -LCD
vegetables are harvest projector
classified handling  Farm
according to PNS, of equipment
PNS-organic vegetables -cart
agriculture and .
enterprise  Principles
practice. of 5S  materials
 Principles -first aid kit
4.Appropriate of 3Rs -bamboo
harvesting tools  Proper baskets
and materials are recording -pencils
used in  PNS -bond
accordance with  PNS- papers
PNS. organic -Learning
agricultur materials
5.Post-harvest e on VPM
practices were  GAP -PPEs
applied  facilities
according to PNS -Storage area
and GAP
recommendation
s.

6.Production
record was
accomplished.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER

MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER

UNIT CODE :

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to prepare composting area, prepare raw materials,
carry out composting process, and harvest compost

NOMINAL DURATION : 21 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Prepare composting area and raw materials

LO2. Compost and harvest fertilizer

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare composting area and raw materials

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Site is  Determine The  Lecture  Observation
selected volume of students/traine discussion with oral
based on production es must be  Demonstratio questioning
compost  Characteristics of provided with n  Demonstrati
site the following: on
fertilizer
o Topography  tools:  Written exam
production o Area with -Digging bar
requirement minimum -Shovel
s and contaminati -Meter stick
2.Site lay- on -Canvass
out is o Availability -Bolo
-PPEs
 prepared and -Pegs for
based on accessibility markers
location. of site
o Types of soil  Learning
3.Bed is
o Good materials:
prepared in
drainage
accordance systems
with o Area with
production minimal
requirement sunlight
s  Leveling of the
4.Materials site
are gather  Bed preparation
 Design layout
based on
based on
production composting
requirement method
s and PNS  Preparing bed
for organic and raw
fertilizer materials
5.Prepare
raw
materials
following
enterprise
procedure
and PNS for
organic
fertilizer

LO2. Compost and harvest fertilizer

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Appropriat  PNS for organic The  Demonstratio  Demonstratio
e and mineral students/trainee n n with oral
composting fertilizer s must be  Lecture/ questioning
provided with
methods are  Factors affecting discussion  Written exam
decomposition the following:  Field
applied
process  Tools and work/farm
based on  Methods and materials: visit
production procedures of -Moisture  Video
requirement composting meter presentation
s o Rapid -Spading fork
2.Compost is composting -Shovel
monitored methods -Big pail
o Double dug -PPEs
based PNS
composting -Trichoderma
indicators of -Concoctions
o Six month
fully -Knapsack
composting
decomposed o Substrate sprayer
fertilizer composting -Indigenous
3.Quality of  Factors to be Micro-
harvest is monitored Organism
during (IMO)
checked
decomposition -Prepared
based on PNS materials for
o Moisture
indicators of composting
o Temperatur
fully -African night
e
decomposed crawler
 Proper use and
fertilizer -Siever
handling of
4.Processing  Learning
Moisture Meter
materials:
of compost  Processing of
-PNS for
fertilizer are compost
organic and
carried- out fertilizer
mineral
based on  Moisture and
fertilizer
temperature
production -Hand-outs and
interpretation
requirement. Videos for
5.Record Composting
Methods
keeping is
performed  Training
according to equipment:
enterprise -Computer
procedure. -LCD
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE VARIOUS CONCOCTIONS AND EXTRACTS

MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING VARIOUS CONCOCTIONS AND EXTRACTS

UNIT CODE :

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to prepare for the production, process and packaging
various concoctions.

NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Prepare for the production of various concoctions and extracts

LO2. Process concoctions and extracts
LO3. Package concoctions and extracts

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare for the production of various concoctions and extracts

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Work and  Types of The  Participatory  Written
storage areas Concoctions students/trainees Lecture- exam
are cleaned,  Uses/Benefits must be provided Discussion
sanitized and of Concoctions with the
 Tools, following:
secured.
Materials and
2.Raw Equipment in  Tools in the
materials used preparation of
are cleaned and the concoctions
freed from Preparation of - plastic pail
synthetic Concoctions with cover (3
 Procedure in L capacity)
chemicals
Preparing FPJ, - chopping
3.Tools, board
FFJ,
materials and FAA/KAA/BAA, - weighing
equipment IMO, OHN, scale, 2 kilo
used are LABS/LAS, capacity
cleaned, freed CalPhos, - plastic pail
from Attractant and without
Repellent in cover
contaminations
accordance - strainer or
and must be of with the Good nylon screen,
“food grade” Manufacturing fine mesh
quality Practices net
4.Personal  Checklist of - storage
hygiene are allowed container
observed materials with cap (1.5
based on L capacity)
according to
Appendix 2 of - stone
OHS PNS (weight),
procedures.  Principles of 5S 0.5 kg
and 3Rs - knife
- marker pen
- masking
tape
- storage
tool/cabinet
- scissors
- First Aid Kit
- wooden
ladle
- wooden box
or bamboo
split-open
or plastic
tray
- waste can

 training
equipment:
- LCD
projector
with screen
- desktop
 computer
or laptop
- printer

 reference
materials
- hard copy of
the procedure in
preparing
various
concoctions
- Philippine
National
Standard as
fertilizer, and
pesticides
- checklist of
allowed
materials based
on Appendix 2
of PNS

LO2. Process concoctions and extracts

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Raw  Identification The  Lecture  Direct
materials are and students/trainee  Observation observation
prepared in Collection of s must be  Demonstratio and oral
the Right provided with the n questions
accordance
Kind of Raw following:  Interview
with
Materials in  tools:  Written
enterprise Producing - plastic pail exam
practice. Concoction with cover (3 L
2.Fermentatio  Concept of capacity)
n period is set Fermentatio - chopping
based on n board
 Methods in - weighing
enterprise
preparing scale, 2 kilo
practice. capacity
and
3.Various harvesting - plastic pail
concoctions various without cover
are fermented concoctions - strainer or
following to  Storage nylon screen,
 organic Requirement fine mesh net
practices. During - storage
4.Concoctions Fermentatio container with
n Process cap (1.5 L
are harvested
 Proper capacity)
based on - stone
Harvesting of
fermentation Fermented (weight), 0.5
period of the Materials kg
concoction. - knife
- marker pen
- masking tape
- storage
tool/cabinet
- scissors
- First Aid Kit
- wooden ladle
- wooden box or
bamboo split-
open or plastic
tray
- waste can

 training
equipment
- LCD
projector with
screen
- desktop
computer or
laptop

 facilities
- booth/
temporary
shed
- storage area

LO3. Package concoction and extracts

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
 Criteria s Methods
1.Concoction  Importance of The  Written
s are Tagging students/trainee  Direct examination
contained in  Sanitizing s must be observation  Demonstratio
concoctions provided with  Lecture n
sanitized
 Packages the following:
bottles and
concoctions
containers.  Tools and
 Productions of
2.Packaged concoctions materials:
concoctions  Recording of - marker pen
are labeled Bottled - masking tape
and tagged in Concoctions - record book
 Importance of - plastic bottles
accordance
proper storage with re-
with sealable caps
o Shelf life
enterprise
o Effects of
practice.  facilities:
storage
3.Packaged temperatur -storage area
concoctions e to
are labeled concoctions
and tagged in
accordance
with
enterprise
practice.
4.Production
of
concoctions
are recorded
using
enterprise
procedures.
 ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC HOGS

MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC HOGS

UNIT CODE :

MODULE DESCRIPTOR
: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to raise organic hogs effectively and efficiently. It
includes selection of healthy domestic hogs, determination of
suitable hog house requirements, proper feeding and
managing health and growth of hogs, and finish hogs.

NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing

LO2. Feed Hogs
LO3. Grow and finish hogs

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Hogs are  Different  Different  Observation  Direct
identified breeds of breeds of  Lecture observation
according to hogs available hogs available  Demonstratio  Oral
breeds. in the in the n questioning
Philippines Philippines  Written
2.Healthy hogs
 Physical  Physical examinatio
are selected characteristic characteristic n
based on s and traits of s and traits of
industry hog breeds hog breeds
acceptable available in available in
 indicator for the the
healthy piglets. Philippines Philippines
3.Suitable site for  Physical  Physical
hog house are characteristic characteristic
s of a healthy s of a healthy
determined based
piglets and piglets and
on PNS hogs hogs
recommendation  Checklist of a  Checklist of a
s. healthy hog healthy hog
4.Hog house  Housing 
design is equipment Housing
prepared based equipment
on PNS
recommendation
s.
5.Housing
equipment
installation
design is
prepared in line
with PNS
recommendation
and actual farm
conditions.

LO2. Feed hogs

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
Criteria es Methods
1.Suitable feed  Basic principles of The
materials are nutrition students/trai  Demonstrat  Written
selected based on  Feed density nees must be ions examinatio
 Nutrient content of provided  Lecture/ n
availability in the
various feed with the theory  Demonstra
locality , nutrient following:
materials suitable  Video tion
source and for organic hog  Supplies presentatio
according to PNS raising and n
Organic  Advantages/ materials  Field work
Agriculture- disadvantages of a. Pencil
Livestock and different feeding b. Paper
methods/managem c. Calculato
GAHP
ent rs
requirements. d. Weighing
 Basic guidelines in
 2.Feed materials feed preparation for scale
are prepared organic hogs e. 6-liter
following  Basic guidelines in capacity
feeding organic hogs plastic
enterprise
 Feed recording and pail
prescribed f. Chopping
methods
formulation. board
3.Animals are fed g. Bolo
based on the h. LABS
standard feeding Concoctio
method/manage n
i. Referenc
ment:
e
4.Feeding is Materials
monitored i.
following Training
enterprise Manual
procedures. ii.Good
Animal
Husband
ry
Practices
(GAHP)
j. Worksheet
 Workplace
 Training
Farm
 PPE’s
a. overall
b. rubber
boots
c. face
mask
d. long,
plastic
gloves

LO3. Grow and Finish Hogs

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
1.Growth o Principles of The  Practical  Written
rate is animal health care students/traine demonstrati examination
monitored in organic es must be on  Oral
agriculture provided with  Lecture/ Questioning
based on
o Ethno-veterinary the following: theory  Demonstratio
enterprise
procedures medicine  Supplies and  Field work ns
2.Health o Sanitation materials  Video
care procedures using a. Pencil presentation
program organic products b. Paper
o Market c. Reference
are
specification of Materials
implemente hogs i. Training
d based on o Procedures and Manual
on PNS guidelines in waste ii.Good
Organic collection Animal
Agriculture– o Guidelines and Husbandry
procedures in Practices
Livestock or
moving/transporti (GAHP)
documented d. Worksheet
ng hogs
ethno- Workplace
o Principles of 5S
veterinary o Principles of 3 R’s  Training
practices Farm
3.Sanitation  PPE’s
and a. overall
cleanliness suit
b. rubber
program
boots
are c. face mask
implemente d. long,
d based on plastic
PNS- gloves
livestock.
4.Organic
waste for
fertilizer
production
are collected
following
organic
practices.
5.Movement
of hogs are
managed
based on
PNS Organic
Agriculture–
Livestock
and other
relevant
guidelines.
6.Suitable
hog finishers
are selected
based on
market
specificatio
ns
7.Production
record is
accomplishe
d according
to enterprise
procedures.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS (GOAT)

MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS (GOAT)

UNIT CODE :

MODULE DESCRIPTOR
: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to choose/select healthy breeders, determine suitable
small ruminant cage (housing) requirements, install cage
(housing) requirements, feed small ruminants, manage
breeding of small ruminants (goat), manage bucks and does
and their progenies, (manage health, growth and breeding of
small ruminants) and harvest (finish) ruminants. It also
includes pasture management and farm record keeping.

NOMINAL DURATION : 30 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Select healthy breeders and suitable cages

LO2. Feeds small ruminants
LO3. Manage breeding of small ruminants
LO4. Manage does/ewes and their progenies

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select healthy breeders and suitable cages

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Bucks and rams Different breed The  Observation  Direct
are identified types of goats students/trainee  Actual observation
according to  Health s must be Demonstratio and
indicators of provided with n questions
breed goats the following:  Lecture  Written
2.Healthy  Characteristics discussion examination
bucks/rams are of breeders  Tools and  Video s
selected based on  Breeders and materials presentation
suitable cages - weighing scale
industry
 Bedding (25 kg
acceptable materials capacity)
indicator for - pen
healthy small -paper
ruminants.
3.Suitable site for  PPE’s
small ruminants - gloves
- long sleeves
are determined
-Rubber boots
based on PNS
recommendation  Learning
s. Materials
4. Small - Guidelines
ruminants cage in selecting
design is breeders
- Modules
prepared based
and
on Good Animal Reference
Husbandry Materials
Practices (GAHP),
DENR and zoning
ordinances PNS
recommendation
s.
5.Cage
equipment
installation
design is
prepared in line
with PNS
recommendation
and actual farm
conditions.
6.Cage equipment
are set-up in line
with housing
equipment
installation
 design.
7Rice straws are
placed as bedding
materials based
on PNS
procedures.
8.Rice straws are
placed as bedding
materials based
on PNS
procedures.

LO2. Feed small ruminants (Goats)

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Suitable feed  Food sources  Tools and  Lecture  Direct
materials are and feed Materials: discussion observation
selected based requirement - mixing  Video and oral
on availability s of small medium presentation questioning
ruminants (preferabl  Demonstratio  Written
in the locality,
(goats) y a plastic n examinations
nutrient  Different drum, cut  Demonstratio
requirements forage in half) n
and PNS species - plastic
standards.  Feed water pail
2.Feed formulation - trowel or
 Feeding spade
materials are
management - container
prepared for
program
following PNS formulated
 Record
procedures. keeping feed mix
3.Maintenanc - record book
e of forage - weighing
area are scale
- wheel
administered
barrow
in accordance - shovel
with PNS - spade
procedures. - feeding
4.Animals are trough
fed based on
feeding
 management
program of
PNS.
5.Feeding is
monitored
following PNS
procedures.

LO3. Manage breeding of small ruminants

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Signs of heat  Good animal The  Observation  Observation
are monitored husbandry students/train  Demonstrat and oral
among sexually practices ees must be ion questioning
o Organic-based provided with  Lecture  Demonstrati
mature does
health care the following: discussion on
and ewes
o Sanitation  Video  Written
2.Breeding Tools and exam
procedure presentatio
systems are o Collection of Materials: n
identified organic waste  Farm visit
based on PNS  Animal Welfare  Monitoring
guidelines. Act checklist
 GAHP o Culling
3.Animal
guidelines o Pregnanc
pregnancy is
 PNS – Livestock y
monitored and
 Symptoms of  Basket
tended based  Scythe
in-heat
on enterprise breeders  Broom
procedures.  Different stick
4.Unproductiv breeding  Dust pan
e buck/ram system  Wheelbarr
and doe/ewe  Monitoring and ow
are culled management of  Sacks
pregnant  PPEs
based on
breeders  Feeding
enterprise supplement
 Types of
procedures. Culling s
 Signs of methods, (concoction
heat are procedures and s)
monitored its advantages  Knapsack
among  Maintain and sprayer
analyze Farm  Shovel
sexually
Record  Spade
 mature  Manage  Digging bar
does and ment on  Sanitizer
ewes Lactating (concoction
Goats s)
 Breeding
and  Record
systems calves book
are  Feeds
identified and Equipment:
based on feeding
PNS supplem  Feeding
guidelines. ents of trough
goats
 Animal
Learning
pregnancy
materials:
is
monitored  Animal
and tended welfare act
based on  GAHP
enterprise guidelines
procedures  PNS
guidelines
.
 Monitoring
 Unproduct checklist
ive o Culling
buck/ram o Pregnanc
and y
doe/ewe  Reading
are culled materials/
based on manual on
covered
enterprise
topics
procedures
.

LO4. Manage does/ewes and their progenies

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1.Signs of  Good animal The  Observation  Observation
approaching husbandry students/trainees  Demonstrati and oral
kidding/lambin practices must be provided on questioning
g are monitored o Organic- with the following:  Lecture  Demonstrati
based discussion on
following Tools and
health  Video  Written
established care Materials: presentation exam
farm o Sanitatio  Farm visit
procedures. n  Monitoring
2.Placenta and procedur checklist
e o Culling
dead
o Collectio o Pregnancy
kids/lambs are n of  Basket
disposed organic  Scythe
properly waste  Broom stick
according to  Animal  Dust pan
DENR law. Welfare Act  Wheelbarrow
3.Assisted  GAHP  Sacks
kids/lambs to guidelines  PPEs
 PNS –  Feeding
suckle
Livestock supplements
colostrums  Symptoms (concoctions)
according to of in-heat  Knapsack
organic breeders sprayer
practices.  Different  Shovel
4.Lambs/kids breeding  Spade
are weaned system  Digging bar
 Monitoring  Sanitizer
properly at 3
and (concoctions)
months from managemen
birth based  Record book
t of pregnant
from breeders Equipme
established  Types of nt:
farm Culling
procedures. methods,  Feeding trough
procedures
5.Lactating
and its Learning
goats and sheep advantages
are kept in clean material
 Maintain s:
and quiet and analyze
environment, Farm  Animal welfare
and are Record act
separated from  Manageme  GAHP
the breeder nt on guidelines
Lactating
males based  PNS guidelines
Goats and
from  Monitoring
calves
established checklist
 Feeds and
o Culling
farm feeding
o Pregnancy
procedures. supplemen
ts of goats  Reading
6.Forage materials/
grasses, manual on
supplements covered topics
and adequate
water supply
are provided
according to
PNS
recommendatio
ns.