Competency-Based Learning Material: Sector: Agriculture and Fishery Sector

Competency-Based Learning
Material
Sector : AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR
Qualification Title: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
Unit of Competency: Produce Organic Vegetables
Module Title: Producing Organic Vegetables
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority

LAZI TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Tigbawan, Lazi, Siquijor
Plan
Training
Session
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Bulagao Revision # 01
UNITS OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES
MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC VEGETABLES
MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes required to establish nursery, plant seedlings,
perform plant care activities and perform harvest and
post harvest activities.
SUGGESTED DURATION : 21 hours
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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
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LO1. ESTABLISH NURSERY
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Seeds are selected in accordance with the PNS, and NSQCS/BPI
2.Seedbed is prepared in accordance with planting requirements based on Vegetable

Production manual (VPM)
3.Care and maintenance of seedlings are carried out in accordance with enterprise
practice
4.Potting media are prepared in accordance with enterprise procedure.
CONTENTS:
• Germination testing
• Physical evaluation of seeds
• Seedbed preparation procedure
• Proper handling of seedlings
o Pricking
o Hardening
• Proper water management
• Organic method of pests and disease management
• Organic method of nutrient management
• Types of potting media
• Advantages/disadvantages of different potting media
• Mixture of potting media
• Potting media preparation and procedure
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
• Tools and materials

- bolo
- broomstick
- clean cloth
- sprinkler
- assorted vegetable seeds

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- trowel
- seedling tray
- seed boxes
- organic fertilizers
- base materials for growing
Training Materials
- Vegetable Production Manual
- handouts/flyers
- video presentation
- PPEs
- seedling bags (recycled paper, banana leaves, etc.)
-shovel
-first aid kit
• Training equipment:
- LCD/computer
- printer
METHODOLOGIES
• Demonstration
• Discussion
• Oral questioning
• Video presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Direct observation with oral questioning
• Demonstration
• Written exam
LO2. PLANT SEEDLINGS
1. Land preparation is carried out in accordance with enterprise practice
2. Organic fertilizers and applicable concoctions are incorporated in the soil

before planting in accordance with enterprise procedure

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3. Seedlings are transplanted/ planted based on VPM recommendations
4.Watering of seedlings are performed based on VPM recommendations
CONTENTS:
• Land preparation activities
• Procedure in applying organic fertilizers and applicable concoctions
• Transplanting and planting procedures
• Water management
CONDITIONS:
• Tools and materials
- bolo
- broomstick
- organic fertilizers
- sprinkler
- trowel
Training Materials
- Vegetable Production Manual
- handouts/flyers
- video presentation
- PPEs
-shovel
-first aid kit
- LCD/computer
- printer
METHODOLOGIES:
• Lecture/discussion
• Field demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Direct observation and oral questioning

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• Demonstration
• Interview
LO3. PERFORM PLANT CARE AND MANAGEMENT
1. Implemented water management plan
1. Effective control measures were determined on specific pests and diseases

as prescribed under the “pest, disease and weed management” of the PNS.
2. All missing hills were re-planted to maintain the desired plant population of the
area
3. Organic fertilizers were applied in accordance with fertilization policy of the

PNS
CONTENTS:
• Proper care and management of plants
o Water management plan
• Organic method of pests and disease management
• Organic method of nutrient management
o Crop rotation
o Intercropping
o Cover cropping
o Green manuring
• Plant pests and disease management
Types of pests and disease
Organic method of preventing and controlling pests and diseases
• Establishment of buffer zone
CONDITIONS:
• Tools
pails
sprinkler
hand trowel
shovel
knapsack sprayer

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• training equipment:
Desktop computer, printer, LCD
• materials
organic fertilizers
concoctions
plants for replanting
first aid kit
PPEs
METHODOLOGIES:
• Demonstration
• Lecture-discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Interview
• Written examination
LO4. PERFORM HARVEST AND POST HARVEST ACTIVITIES
1.Products are checked using maturity indices according to PNS, PNS-organic
agriculture and enterprise practice.
2.Marketable products are harvested according to PNS, PNS-organic agriculture and

enterprise practice.
3.Harvested vegetables are classified according to PNS, PNS-organic agriculture and

enterprise practice.
4.Appropriate harvesting tools and materials are used in accordance with PNS.
5.Post harvest practices were applied according to PNS and GAP recommendations.
6.Production record was accomplished.
CONTENTS:

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• Maturity indices.
• Proper handling of tools and materials.
• Practices in post-harvest of vegetables.
• Harvesting tools and implements
• Principles and guides in post-harvest handling of vegetables.
• Principles of 5S
• Principles of 3Rs
• Proper recording
• PNS
• PNS-organic agriculture
• GAP
CONDITIONS:
• Tools:
scissors
vegetable crates
knife
weighing scale 10 kls. capacity
Desktop Computer
LCD projector
• Farm equipment
Cart
• Materials
first aid kit
bamboo baskets
pencils
bond papers
Learning materials on VPM
PPEs
• Facilities
Storage area

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METHODOLOGIES:
• Demonstration
• Lecture/ Discussion
• Field work
Film viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Demonstration with oral questioning
• Interview

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Data Gathering Instrument for Trainee’s Characteristics
Please answer the following instrument according to the characteristics
described below. Encircle the letter of your choice that best describes you as
a learner. Blank spaces are provided for some data that need your response.
Characteristics of learners
Language, literacy Average grade in: Average grade in:

and numeracy
English Math
(LL&N)
a. 95 and above a. 95 and above
b. 90 to 94 b. 90 to 94
c. 85 to 89 c. 85 to 89
d. 80 to 84 d. 80 to 84
a. 75 to 79 e. 75 to 79
Cultural and Ethnicity/culture:

language a. Ifugao
background
b. Igorot
c. Ibanag
d. Gaddang
e. Muslim
f. Ibaloy
g. Others (please specify: NA
Education & Highest Educational Attainment:

general a. High School Level
knowledge
b. High School Graduate
c. College Level
d. College Graduate
e. with units in Master’s degree
f. Masteral Graduate
g. With units in Doctoral Level
h. Doctoral Graduate
Sex a. Male
b. Female
Age: 22 Your age: 50

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Physical ability 1. Disabilities (if any) NA
2. Existing Health Conditions (Existing illness
if any)
a. None
b. Asthma
c. Heart disease
d. Anemia
e. Hypertension
f. Diabetes
g. Others (please specify) NA
Previous TM Certificates
experience with a. TQ certified
the topic b. TM graduate
c. TM trainer
d. TM lead trainer
Number of years as a competency trainer NA
Previous List down trainings related to TM

learning Organic Agriculture Production
experience
Training Level National Certificates acquired and NC level

completed Organic Agriculture Production
Special courses Other courses related to TM

a. Units in education
b. Master’s degree units in education
c. Others (please specify) Doctor of
Management major in Educational
Management (DM-EM)
Learning styles a. Visual - The visual learner takes mental

pictures of information given, so in order for
this kind of learner to retain information, oral
or written, presentations of new information
must contain diagrams and drawings,
preferably in color. The visual learner can't
concentrate with a lot of activity around him
and will focus better and learn faster in a
quiet study environment.
b. Kinesthetic - described as the students in the
classroom, who have problems sitting still
and who often bounce their legs while tapping

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their fingers on the desks. They are often
referred to as hyperactive students with
concentration issues.
c. Auditory- a learner who has the ability to
remember speeches and lectures in detail but
has a hard time with written text. Having to
read long texts is pointless and will not be
retained by the auditory learner unless it is
read aloud.
d. Activist - Learns by having a go
e. Reflector - Learns most from activities where
they can watch, listen and then review what
has happened.
f. Theorist - Learns most when ideas are linked
to existing theories and concepts.
g. Pragmatist - Learns most from learning
activities that are directly relevant to their
situation.
Other needs a. Financially challenged
b. Working student
c. Solo parent
d. Others (please specify) School Administrator

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FORM 1.1 SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECK
INSTRUCTIONS: This Self-Check Instrument will give the trainer necessary

data or information which is essential in planning training
sessions. Please check the appropriate box of your answer to
the questions below.
CORE COMPETENCIES
CAN I…? YES NO
1. Raise Organic Chicken Commented [D11]:
1.1 Select healthy stocks √

1.2 Determine suitable chicken house requirements √
1.3 Install cage (housing) equipment √
1.4 Feed chicken (provide feed and implement feeding √
practice)
1.5 Manage health and growth of chicken √
1.6 Harvest Chicken √
2. Produce Organic Vegetables
2.1 Establish nursery √
2.2 Plant seedlings √
2.3 Perform plant care activities and management √
2.4 Perform harvest and postharvest activities √
3. Produce Organic Fertilizer
3.1 Prepare composting area √
3.2 Prepare new materials √
3.3 Carry out composting process √
3.4 Harvest compost √
4. Produce various concoctions
4.1 Prepare for the production of various concoctions √
4.2 Process concoctions √
4.3 Package concoctions √
Note: In making the Self-Check for your Qualification, all required competencies should
be specified. It is therefore required of a Trainer to be well- versed of the CBC or TR of the
program qualification he is teaching.

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Evidences/Proof of Current Competencies
Form 1.2: Evidence of Current Competencies acquired related to

Job/Occupation
Current competencies Proof/Evidence Means of validating

Basic Competencies
1. Participate in workplace
communication
1.1 Obtain and convey workplace Certificate of Written tests
information Competencies
1.2 Perform duties following
workplace instructions
1.3 Complete relevant work-related
documents
2. Describe team role and scope
2.1 Work in team environment Certificate of Role Play
Competencies
2.2 Describe team role and scope
2.3 Work as a team member
3. Practice career professionalism
3.1 Integrate personal objectives Certificate of Written Exams
with organizational roles Competencies
Role Play
3.2 Set and meet work priorities
3.3 Maintain professional growth
and development
4. Practice Occupational Health
and Safety Procedures
Certificate of Written Exams
4.1 Identify hazards and risks Competencies
Role Play
4.2 Evaluate hazards and risks
4.3 Control hazards and risks
4.4 Maintain OHS awareness
Current competencies Proof/Evidence Means of validating
Common Competencies
1. Apply safety measures in farm
operations

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1.1 determine areas of concern for
safety measures
Certificate of Written tests
1.2 apply appropriate safety Competencies
measures
1.3 safekeep/dispose tools, materials
and outfit
2. Use farm tools and equipment
2.1 use and select farm tools Certificate of Role Play
Competencies
2.2 Select and operate farm
equipment
2.3 Perform preventive maintenance
3. Perform estimation and
calculation
3.1 Perform estimation Competencies
Role Play
3.2 Perform basic workplace
calculation
4. Develop and update industry
knowledge
4.1 Seek information on the industry Competencies
Role Play
4.2 Update industry knowledge
5. Perform Record Keeping

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Identifying Training Gaps
From the accomplished Self-Assessment Check (Form 1.1) and the

evidences of current competencies (Form 1.2), the Trainer will be able to
identify what the training needs of the prospective trainee are.
Form 1.3 Summary of Current Competencies Versus Required

Competencies
Required Units of Current Training

Competency/Learning Competencies Gaps/Requirements
Outcomes based on CBC
Basic Competencies
1. Participate in
Workplace
Communication
1.1 Obtain and convey Obtain and convey
workplace information workplace
information
1.2 Participate in Participate in
workplace meetings and workplace meetings
discussions and discussions
1.3 Complete relevant Complete relevant
work-related documents work-related
documents
2. Work in team environment
2.1 Describe team role and Describe team role
scope and scope
2.2 Identify own role and Identify own role and
responsibility within team responsibility within
team
2.3 Work as a team Work as a team
member member
3. Practice occupational health and safety procedures

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3.1 Identify hazards and Identify hazards and
risks risks
3.2 Evaluate hazards and Evaluate hazards and
risks risks
3.3 Control hazards and Control hazards and
risks risks
3.4 Maintain OHS Maintain OHS
awareness awareness
Common Competencies
1. Apply safety measures
in farm operation
1.1 Determine areas of Determine areas of
concern for safety measure concern for safety
measure
1.2 Apply appropriate Apply appropriate
safety measures safety measures
1.3 Safekeep/dispose tools, Safekeep/dispose

materials and outfit tools, materials and
outfit
2. Use farm tools and
equipment
2.1 Select and use farm Select and use farm
tools tools
2.2 Select and operate farm Select and operate
equipment farm equipment
2.3 Perform preventive Perform preventive
maintenance maintenance
3. Perform estimation
and basic calculation
3.1 Perform estimation Perform estimation
3.2 Perform basic Perform basic
workplace calculation workplace calculation
4. Develop and update
industry knowledge

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4.1 Seek information on Seek information on
the industry the industry
4.2 Update industry Update industry
knowledge knowledge
5. Perform record keeping
5.1 Carry out inventory Carry out inventory
activities activities
5.2 Maintain production Maintain production
record record
5.3 Prepare financial Prepare financial
records records
Core Competencies
Produce Organic
Vegetables
1. Establish nursery
1.1 Care and maintenance Care and
of seedlings maintenance of
seedlings
1.2 Plant seedlings Plant seedlings
1.3 Perform plant care Perform plant care
1.4 Perform harvest and Perform harvest and
post-harvest activities post-harvest
activities

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Using Form No.1.4, convert the Training Gaps into a Training Needs/
Requirements. Refer to the CBC in identifying the Module Title or Unit of
Competency of the training needs identified.
Form No. 1.4: Training Needs
Training Needs Module Title/Module of
(Learning Outcomes) Instruction
1. Care and maintenance

1.1 Handling
1.2 Watering
1.3 Organic foliar fertilizing 1. Establish nursery
1.4 Pest management
2. Land preparation
2.1 Clearing
2.2 Plowing 2. Plant seedlings
2.3 Harrowing
2.4 Farrowing
3. Control Measures
3.1 Crop rotation
3.2 Application of beneficial micro organism
3.3 Inter-cropping
3.4 Planting botanical repellants 3. Perform plant care and
management
3.5 Displaying organic attractants and
repellants
3.6 Preserve existing predators
3.7 Mulching
3.8 Organic Fertilizers
3.8.1 Basal
3.8.2 Foliar
4. Post-harvest practices
4.1 Post harvest operation
4. Post-harvest practices
4.2 Using charts and manuals
4.3 Trimming
4.4 Packaging, labelling and storing

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In template form, the session plan will look like this.
SESSION PLAN
Sector : AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR
Qualification Title : ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
Unit of Competency : Produce Organic Vegetables
Module Title : Producing Organic Vegetables
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the program the trainees will be able to
2. Plant seedlings
3. Perform plant care and management
4. Perform harvest and post-harvest activities
A. INTRODUCTION
Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10068) - An act providing for the development and promotion of
organic agriculture in the Philippines and for other purposes was enacted last April 6, 2010. Subsequently, it was declared
as the policy of the State to promote, propagate, develop further and implement the practice of organic agriculture in the
Philippines that will cumulatively condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity; reduce pollution
and destruction of the environment, prevent the depletion of natural resources, further protect the health of farmers,
consumers and the general public, and save the program for the promotion of community-based organic agricultural systems
which include, among others, farmers produced purely organic fertilizers such as compost, pesticides and other farm inputs,
together with a nationwide educational and promotional campaign for the use and processing, as well as the adoption of
organic agricultural system as a viable alternative shall be undertaken.
It is then a system based on the principle of taking care or the nurture accounting the entire life span of the vegetables
and a system that relies on biological process and natural materials to manage soil fertility and pest population and promote

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health crop growth. It is economical and healthy for it does not use costly synthetic and harmful toxic chemicals for the field
use to grow organic vegetables may not have prohibited material applied to them.
More so, it reduces non-renewable energy used by decreasing agrochemical needs. Organic production contributes to
mitigating the greenhouse effect and global warming through its ability to sequester carbon in the soil. In the same manner,
it improves the soil’s chemical materials, reduces nutrient loss into water bodies and environment and promotes favorable
chemical reactions. So much so, for it relies so much on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and
biological pest control. Consequently, vegetables grown in this process are good source of vitamins and minerals such as
Vitamin A, B, C, Iron as well as protein and other dietary fiber for the right nutrition or food for the body.
B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES (24 hours)
LO 1: Establish Nursery (6 hours)

Presentation
Learning Content Methods Practice Feedback Resources Time
(steps)
1. Care and Read information
maintenance of Lecture / Discussion sheet AGR 11306 CBLM,
seedlings 1.1-1.4 on Compare Laptop,
Self-paced Answer Self answers LCD 6
handling, watering,
Modular fertilizing and pest Check with Projector, hours
managing answer key tools and
Multimedia Presentation materials
Lecture / Discussion Compare CBLM,

1.1 Select seed in Read information
Answer Self answers Laptop, 1.5
accordance with the Self-paced sheet AGR 11306
Check with LCD hours
PNS and NSQCS/BPI Modular 1.1
answer key Projector,

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Multimedia Presentation tools and
materials
1.2 Prepare seedbeds CBLM,
in accordance with Compare Laptop,
Lecture / Discussion Read information
the planting Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
sheet AGR 11306
requirements based Practical/Demonstration Check with Projector, hours
1.2
on Vegetable answer key tools and
Production Manual materials
CBLM,
1.3 Care and maintain Self-paced Compare Laptop,
Read information
seedlings in Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
Modular sheet AGR 11306
accordance with Check with Projector, hours
1.3
enterprise practice Multimedia Presentation answer key tools and
materials
CBLM,
1.4 Prepare potting Self-paced Compare Laptop,
Read information
media in accordance Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
with enterprise Check with Projector, hours
1.4
procedure Multimedia Presentation answer key tools and
materials
LO 2: Plant Seedling (6 hours)
Self-paced Compare CBLM,

Read information
Answer Self answers Laptop, 6
2. Land Preparation Modular sheet AGR 11306
Check with LCD hours
2.1-2.4
Multimedia Presentation answer key Projector,

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Demonstration tools and
materials
CBLM,
2.1 Prepare land to be Read information Compare Laptop,
carried out in sheet AGR 11306 Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
Practical/Demonstration
accordance with Check with Projector, hours
enterprise practice 2.1 answer key tools and
materials
CBLM,
2.2 Introduce Self-paced Compare Laptop,
Read information
beneficial micro- Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
organism prior to Check with Projector, hours
2.2
planting Multimedia Presentation answer key tools and
materials
CBLM,
Compare Laptop,
2.3 Transplant/plant Read information
Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
seedlings based on Practical/ Demonstration sheet AGR 11306
Check with Projector, hours
VPM recommendation 2.3
answer key tools and
materials
CBLM,
Self-paced Compare Laptop,
Read information
2.4 Water based on Answer Self answers LCD 1.5
VPM recommendation Check with Projector, hours
2.4
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materials

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LO 3: Perform plant care and management (6 hours)
3. 1 Implement water Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM,
management Lecture/Discussion sheet AGR 11306 Check answers Laptop,
1.2
according to plan 3.1 with LCD
Self-paced/Modular hrs
answer key Projector,
materials
3.2 Determine control Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM,
measure on specific sheet AGR 11306 Check answers Laptop,
Lecture/Discussion 1.2
pests and diseases as 3.2 with LCD
hrs
described under the Self-paced/Modular answer key Projector,
“pest, disease and tools and
Multimedia Presentation
weed management” of materials
the PNS
3.3 Replant missing Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1.2
hills to maintain Self-paced/Modular sheet AGR 11306 Check answers Laptop, hrs
desired plant 3.3 with LCD
population of the area Lecture/Discussion answer key Projector,
materials
3.4 Rejuvenate and Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1.2
maintain plant sheet AGR 11306 Check answers Laptop, hrs
according to PNS Self-paced/Modular 3.4 with LCD
Multimedia Presentation answer key Projector,
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materials

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3.5 Apply organic Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1.2
fertilizer in Lecture/Discussion sheet AGR 11306 Check answers Laptop, hours
accordance with 3.5 with LCD
Self-paced/Modular
fertilization policy of answer key Projector,
the PNS Multimedia Presentation tools and
materials
LO 4: Perform harvest and post-harvest activities ( 6 hours)
4.1 Check products Read information Compare CBLM,
according to maturity Lecture/Discussion sheet AGR 11306 answers Laptop,
1 hr
indices according to 4.1 with LCD
Self-paced/Modular
PNS, PNS-organic answer key Projector,
agriculture and Multimedia Presentation tools and
enterprise practice materials
4.2 Harvest Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1 hr
marketable products Self-paced/Modular sheet AGR 11306 Check answers to Laptop,
according to PNS, 4.2 answer key LCD
PNS-organic Multimedia Presentation Projector,
agriculture and Practical/Demonstration tools and
enterprise practice materials
4.3 Classify harvested Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1hr
vegetables according Self-paced/Modular sheet AGR 11306 Check answers to Laptop,
to PNS, PNS-organic 4.3 answer key LCD
agriculture and Multimedia Presentation Projector,
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materials

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4.4 Use appropriate Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1 hr
harvesting tools and sheet AGR 11306 Check answers to Laptop,
materials according to Self-paced/Modular 4.4 answer key LCD
PNS Practical/Demonstration Projector,
tools and
materials
4.5 Apply post-harvest Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1 hr
practices according to sheet AGR 11306 Check answers to Laptop,
PNS and GAP Self-paced/Modular 4.5 answer key LCD
recommendations Practical/Demonstration Projector,
tools and
materials
4.6 Accomplish Read information Answer Self Compare CBLM, 1 hr
production record Self-paced/Modular sheet AGR 11306 Check answers to Laptop,
according to 4.6 answer key LCD
enterprise procedure Multimedia Presentation Projector,
Practical/Demonstration tools and
materials
C. ASSESSMENT PLAN
● Written Test: Content knowledge, skills on theories, procedures and dimensions learned
LO 1. Establish nursery
LO 2. Pant seedlings
LO 3. Perform plant care and management
LO 4. Perform harvest and post-harvest activities
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• Interview: Cross-check/follow up of the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned
D. TEACHER’S SELF-REFLECTION OF THE SESSION

Session plan is a guide/a training tool for the trainer not a script that provides a focus for the training, a reminder for
the trainer of the key points to undertake and provides a record of the training if it's to be used again. Preparing,
implementing, evaluating such brought focus to a trainer on the” what”, the “how” and the “why” of the training. Upon doing
such, things are getting clearer and someway, somehow makes the trainer internalize, had motivated the trainer to love more
and to promote the advocacy of organic farming.
Recommendation
Trainees should read every single detail to be guided properly, motivated to put into practice so trainers can facilitate as s/he
monitors closely while trainees perform the tasks/actualize the process, apply principles to meet the competency standards.
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PARTS OF A COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
PACKAGE
References/Further Reading
Performance Criteria Checklist
Operation/Task/Job Sheet
Self Check Answer Key
Self Check
Information Sheet
Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome Summary
Module Content
Module Content
Module
List of Competencies
Content
Module Content
Module Content
Front Page
In our efforts to standardize CBLM, the
above parts are recommended for use in
Competency Based Training (CBT) in
Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA)
Technology Institutions. The next
sections will show you the components
and features of each part.

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
List of Competencies
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
AGR 612301
1. Raise organic chicken Raising organic chicken
Produce organic Producing organic AGR611306

2.
vegetables vegetables
Produce organic Producing organic AGR611301

3.
fertilizer fertilizer
Produce organic
Producing organic AGR11302
4. concoctions and
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MODULE CONTENT
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Produce Organic Vegetables
MODULE TITLE : Producing Organic Vegetables
MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This unit covers the knowledge, skills required to establish

nursery, plant seedlings, perform plant care and perform harvest and post-
harvest activities.
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
2. Plant seedlings
3. Perform plant care and management
4. Perform harvest and post-harvest activities
1. Written examination
2. Demonstration of practical skills
3. Direct observation
4. Oral questioning

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LO1: Establish Nursery
Contents:
1. Germination testing
2. Physical evaluation of seeds
3. Seedbed preparation procedure
4. Proper handling of seedlings
o Pricking
o Hardening
5. Proper water management
6. Organic method of pests and disease management
7. Organic method of nutrient management
8. Types of potting media
9. Advantages/disadvantages of different potting media
10. Mixture of potting media
11. Potting media preparation and procedure
Assessment Criteria
1. Seeds are selected in accordance with the PNS, and NSQCS/BPI

2.Seedbed is prepared in accordance with planting requirements based on
Vegetable Production manual (VPM)
3.Care and maintenance of seedlings are carried out in accordance with enterprise
practice
4.Potting media are prepared in accordance with enterprise procedure.
Conditions
The participants will have access to:
Tools and materials

bolo assorted vegetable seeds
broomstick seed boxes
clean cloth organic fertilizers
sprinkler base materials for growing media
trowel seedling tray
Training Materials
Vegetable Production Manual
handouts/flyers

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video presentation
PPEs
seedling bags (recycled paper, banana leaves, etc.)
shovel
first aid kit
Training equipment:
LCD/computer
Printer
Training Methodologies
• Demonstration
• Discussion
• Oral questioning
Assessment Method
• Direct observation with oral questioning

• Demonstration
• Written exam
LO2: PLANT SEEDLINGS

Contents
1. Land preparation activities
2. Procedure in applying organic fertilizers and applicable concoctions
3. Transplanting and planting procedures
4. Water management
Assessment Criteria
1. Land preparation is carried out in accordance with enterprise practice

2. Organic fertilizers and applicable concoctions are incorporated in the soil
before planting in accordance with enterprise procedure
3. Seedlings are transplanted/ planted based on VPM recommendations
4.Watering of seedlings are performed based on VPM recommendation
Conditions

Tools and materials
bolo
broomstick

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organic fertilizers
sprinkler
trowel
Training Materials
handouts/flyers
video presentation
PPEs
shovel
first aid kit
Training equipment
LCD/computer
Printer
• Lecture/discussion
• Field demonstration
Assessment Method
• Direct observation and oral questioning
• Demonstration
• Interview
LO3. PERFORM PLANT CARE AND MANAGEMENT

Contents
1. Proper care and management of plants
o Water management plan
2. Organic method of pests and disease management
3. Organic method of nutrient management
o Crop rotation
o Intercropping
o Covercropping
o Green manuring
4. Plant pests and disease management
Types of pests and disease
5. Organic method of preventing and controlling pests and diseases
6. Establishment of buffer zone

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Assessment Criteria
1. Implemented water management plan.
2. Effective control measures were determined on specific pests and diseases as

prescribed under the “pest, disease and weed management” of the PNS.
3. All missing hills were re-planted to maintain the desired plant population of the
area
4. Organic fertilizers were applied in accordance with fertilization policy of the PNS
Conditions

Training Tools
pails
sprinkler
hand trowel
shovel
knapsack sprayer
Training equipment
desktop computer/printer/LCD
Training Materials
organic fertilizers
concoctions
plants for replanting
first aid kit
PPEs
• Demonstration
• Lecture-discussion
Assessment Method
• Interview

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LO4. PERFORM HARVEST AND POST HARVEST ACTIVITIES
Contents
1. Maturity indices.
2. Proper handling of tools and materials.
3. Practices in post-harvest of vegetables.
4. Harvesting tools and implements
5. Principles and guides in post-harvest handling of vegetables.
6. Principles of 5S
7. Principles of 3Rs
8. Proper recording
9. PNS
10. PNS-organic agriculture
11. GAP
Assessment Criteria
1.Products are checked using maturity indices according to PNS, PNS-organic

2.Marketable products are harvested according to PNS, PNS-organic
3.Harvested vegetables are classified according to PNS, PNS-organic
4.Appropriate harvesting tools and materials are used in accordance with
PNS.
5.Post harvest practices were applied according to PNS and GAP
recommendations.
6.Production record was accomplished.
Conditions

Tools
scissors
vegetable crates
knife
weighing scale 10 kls capacity
Training Equipment
Desktop computer
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Farm equipment
cart
Training Materials
first aid kit

bamboo baskets
pencils
bond papers
Learning materials on VPM
PPEs
Training Facilities
Storage area
Demonstration
Lecture/ Discussion
Field work
Film viewing
Assessment Method
Written examination
Demonstration with oral questioning
Interview

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Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome : Producing Organic Vegetables
Learning Activities Special Instructions

Read information sheet 1.1 on
selection of seeds in accordance with
the PNS and NSQCS/BPI
Answer self-check 1.1
Compare answers with answer key
1.1
Perform Task Sheet 1.1 on
establishing nursery
Evaluate your performance using
performance criteria checklist 1.1
Read and understand the
Information Sheet and check your
Read Information Sheet 2.1 on plant own understanding by answering
seedlings the Self-check. Answer all the
questions correctly before
Answer Self-check 2.1 and compare
proceeding to the activity
answers with answer key
Perform task sheet 2.1 on plant
seedlings
Read information sheet 3.1 on Task and Job Sheets will help you
perform plant care and management practice your skills.
Answer self-check 3.1 on perform
plant care and management
Perform task sheet 3.1 perform plant
care and management
The Performance Criteria
Checklist will also guide you to
evaluate your work as you practice
Read information sheet 4.1 on your skill. And if you are done, show
perform harvest and post-harvest your output to you trainer for
activities evaluation and feedback
Answer self-check 4.1 on perform
harvest and post-harvest activities

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Perform task sheet4.1 on perform
harvest and post-harvest activities
performance criteria checklist

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Information Sheet
Producing Organic Vegetable
Learning Outcome 1 : Establish Nursery

Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. select seeds in accordance with PNS
2. prepare seedbeds in accordance with planting
3. care and maintenance of seedling in accordance with enterprise
practices
4. prepare potting media in accordance with enterprise procedure
The vegetable industry is one of the major sources of livelihood for

millions of Filipino farmers and businessmen. It is a good source of vitamins
and minerals such as Vitamin A, B, C, Iron as well as protein and dietary fiber
for the right nutrition or food for the body
What is Producing Organic Vegetables?

Organic vegetable production is a system that relies on biological
processes and natural materials to manage soil fertility and pest
populations and to promote healthy crop growth. It is a holistic production
management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health,
including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity.
As such, organic production especially on vegetables, the methods
employed must be complying with the standards of organic production.
Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming features practices that cycle
resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
In so doing, Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable,
practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of
organic farming systems in temperate area. Hence, appropriate knowledge,
skills, and abilities on the core competencies encompass five key
drivers: agro-ecological resilience, market development, improved nutrition,
gender equity, and social and behavioral change.

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Why Organic Production?
• Desire to stay on the farm

• Economics
• Costs less
• Boosts local economy
• Healthier for customers and me
• Reduce use of chemicals
• Rebuild the soil fertility/biology
LO1 Establish Nursery
Procedure in Establishing a Nursery
Care must be taken in choosing the seedlings to start a plantation since

plantings will be in the field for many years. The nursery management
techniques described herein can be applied for both the genebank and hybrid
trials.
Nursery site selection
A good nursery should:
1. be open, level and well-drained;

2. have light or loose-textured soil to facilitate nursery operations;
3. have a good source of water without possibility of being flooded;
4. be accessible to transportation; and
5. be far from existing potential sources of coconut insect pests and
diseases, e.g. sawmills, pile of decaying logs, dump site of animal manure,
etc.
A nursery site with a minimum area of 3,600 m2 is needed to accommodate
about 12,000 seednuts.
To be fully operational, the nursery should have a fence for security; a shed
to house the implements and supplies; farm implements and small
equipment; a source of water for irrigation; and sufficiently trained manpower.
The seedbed
Seedbed preparation. The seedbed should preferably be in the center of the

nursery. To facilitate sowing of nuts, it should be cleared, plowed and
harrowed to a fine tilth. Seedbeds are prepared with the following dimensions:
elevation: 10-20 cm high to provide drainage

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width: 1 m to avoid stepping on seednuts during maintenance and
transfer operations
length: a 2 m long seedbed is ideal for easy inspection, management and
maintenance
pathway: 1 m between seedbeds should be provided to facilitate inspection,
selection, pricking, maintenance and seedling transfer activities.
Sowing of seednuts. Nuts are planted by firmly setting them either upright
or slightly tilted with the germ end at the top. The nuts are set close to one
another to prevent them from floating in case of heavy rains. The nuts are
then covered with soil, with about 2/3 of their size buried. In addition to
keeping a record file, a signboard, placed in front of each bed, provides the
following information:
Name of variety/type
Date of sowing
Number of nuts sown
Seedbed number
Date when nuts are harvested, if available
Maintenance of seedbed. This activity involves daily watering except when

it is raining; weeding, if necessary; partial shading, when needed; and
inspection for disease and pest incidence.
Pricking. When the sprout emerges through the husk to a height of 4-6 cm,
seedlings are planted in the field nursery either directly in the soil or in
polybags to allow them more space to grow. At this stage, some roots, already
out of the husk, might have been injured in the process of pricking. It is
therefore necessary to trim them before transferring in the field or polybag
nursery. The trimming of these roots assists the seedling to establish quickly
as it will induce the seedling to produce more roots. Seedlings of the same age
are pricked on the same day and immediately planted in the field or polybag
nursery. It is very important that pricking is done only when the field or
polybag nursery is already prepared. Pricking can be scheduled once a week.
The date of seed germination is recorded in a field book as well as the date of
each transfer to the field or polybag nursery. After pricking the germinated
seednuts from the seedbed, the vacated plot is refilled with soil so as not to
destabilize the remaining ungerminated seednuts. The optimum waiting
period for ending the observations of germination in each seedbed is around
16 weeks from the date of sowing or when 85% germination had been
achieved, whichever comes first.
The polybag nursery. As mentioned above, there are two types of nurseries
for rearing coconut seedlings: polybag nursery and field nursery. A polybag

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nursery that makes use of black polyethylene bags, hence its name. It is
preferred over the field nursery because:
1. transplanting shock is greatly minimized, thereby promoting early
establishment of transplanted seedlings;
2. seedlings can be retained longer in the nursery when conditions for field
planting are not yet favorable; and
3. age-wise, seedling selection is easily accomplished.
Land preparation. Depending on the area, this involves either heavy or light
cultivation of the soil and clearing the area of weeds and other existing vegetation
and obstructions to facilitate operations like staking and placement of nuts.
Polybagging of germinated nuts. A polybag, preferably black, UV resistant for
durability and measuring 40 x 40 x 0.015 cm (for smaller nuts) or 45 x 45 x 0.015
cm (for bigger nuts) with 8-10 holes at the bottom sides, is half filled with soil and
compost mixed at 50:50 ratio. Decomposed sawdust, corn cobs, rice hull and other
organic materials can be used. This will reduce the weight of the half-filled polybag
and improve soil fertility. If polybags are not gussetted (Note: polybags with folds at
the bottom may be ordered), the bottom comers should be folded inward to make the
bottom of the bag round and for it to stand firmly. The open edge of the bag is also
folded back (about 3 cm) to prevent it from tearing easily. The germinated nut is then
placed in the half-filled bag with the sprout in an upright position in the centre of
the bag. Next, the bag is filled with soil with the sides slightly pressed to keep the
nut firm until it is fully covered. As the soil settles, it will cover up to 2/3 of the nut
after some time. When the polybagged seedlings are ready, they are laid out in the
polybag nursery.
Laying out of the polybag nursery (staking). Equal setting of the seedlings
at optimum distance allows them to grow and develop normally. The
technique follows a triangular system with equal spacing of 60 cm. The
materials needed are the following:
· about 30 m of rope or twine for establishing a straight line and making a
3,4,5 triangle
· 100 pieces bamboo pegs or equivalent, 30 cm long
· a measuring tape or stick
· twine for marking 30-cm spaces, about 10m long
· pieces of stick, 52 cm long
· a sharp bolo, machete or its equivalent
· compass
· marking pen.
This is done easily by making a 3,4,5 triangle using the 30 m rope.
Boundaries are set by means of rope or twine to guide the setting of rows.
This is made to establish four straight boundary lines and four 90° corners.
The next step is to lay the 10m string in the direction of the North and then
mark the 30 cm spaces. This becomes line 1 or row 1. To make line 2 or row
2, measure 52 cm down towards the East (or West) in both ends of row 1.
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marks. Repeat the procedure to make rows 3,4,5, etc. To establish 60 cm,
remove the pegs every other 30 cm starting from the second mark in line 2.
These are marked (x) in Figure 12. As the work progresses, and as the
workers gain experience, the marks are pegged every 60 cm by estimation.
Set the polybagged seedlings in the same order as they germinated. The
earliest germinating seedlings are placed in the first row in the eastern side
of the area. The last ones to germinate are placed at the western section of
the area. This practice reduces competition for sunlight from among the
earliest and latest germinating seedlings. Most importantly, selection of
vigorous seedlings is facilitated and since the first pricked seedlings are
placed in rows, culling or judging by age is easily accomplished. A signboard
indicating the type/variety, the number of seedlings and date of sowing is
installed in front of each plot.
Maintenance of the polybagged nursery. In order of priority, this activity
involves watering, weeding, and inspection for pest and disease incidence.
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SELF-CHECK 1.1
Establish Nursery
IDENTIFICATION: Write the correct term defined in the following statements.
Write your answer on the space provided for
_______________ 1. The activity that involves watering, weeding, and inspection
for pest and disease incidence and application of fertilizer for each seedling
________________ 2. The activity that involves either heavy or light cultivation
of the soil and clearing the area of weeds and other existing vegetation and
obstructions to facilitate operations like staking and placement of nuts
_________________ 3. The activity that involves daily watering except when it is
raining; weeding, if necessary; partial shading, when needed; and inspection
for disease and pest incidence
________________ 4. A place for raising young vegetable seedlings until they are
ready for transplanting
________________ 5. A type of nursery that makes use of black polyethylene
bags
________________ 6. A trimming of the roots to assist the seedling to establish
quickly as it will induce the seedling to produce more roots
________________ 7. The equal setting of the seedlings at optimum distance
allows them to grow and develop normally
________________ 8. A __________ is needed to indicate the type/variety, the
number of seedlings and date of sowing is installed in front of each plot
_______________ 9. Are set by means of rope or twine to guide the setting of
rows made to establish four straight boundary lines and four 90° corners
________________ 10. The Republic Act that provides for the establishment of
a comprehensive organic agricultural program and of a National Organic
Agricultural Board that carries out the policy and program

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ANSWER KEY 1.1
1. Maintenance of the polybagged nursery

2. Land preparation
3. Maintenance of seedbed
4. Nursery Bed
5. Polybag Nursery
6. Pricking
7. Staking
8. Signboard
9. Boundaries
10. RA 10068

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LO2 Plant Seedlings
Transplants Plant Seedlings
Transplants planted into the field will experience some level of

transplant shock. The goal is to minimize this transplant shock and get
plants growing as soon as possible. Key to minimizing transplant shock is
starting with transplants that are well watered, and supplying more
water immediately after transplanting. Avoid transplanting into dry soil.
Even when planting into moist soils, newly planted seedlings need
additional water. This can be accomplished by adding water to the
transplant hole as the plants are set in, or by irrigating immediately after
transplanting a field. When placing seedlings down in the planting hole in
the field, ensure that the top of the root ball is completely covered with
field soil. If the root ball is exposed, it will dry out very quickly and the
seedling will not thrive. At this stage, overhead irrigation is more effective
than drip irrigation, because the plant roots will be too far away from the
drip lines. A gentle rainfall is also welcome after transplanting a field.
LO3 Plant Care Activities
Straight Rows. Planting straight rows is much more than a matter of

farmer pride. Whether rows are planted by hand, by push seeder, or a
tractor-mounted planter, it is essential to make those rows straight.
Straight rows are much easier and faster to weed than crooked rows. It is
difficult if not impossible to use cultivation equipment to weed a field of
crooked rows, and even hoeing is much faster when rows are even and
straight.
Row Markers. Rows should be evenly spaced as well as straight. There

are a number of ways to mark rows and keep them evenly spaced. Most
push seeders will have an adjustable row marker. For transplants on a
small scale, a row- marking rake or a push seeder without seeds can be
used to mark rows. Some growers use home-made rolling dibblers, either
pushed by hand or mounted on a tractor.
Spacing for Good Weed Management. Set up your plant spacing for
seeding and transplanting in a way that will make it easier to manage
weeds later. Match up the spacing of the weeding tools you will be using
(for example, 8-inch wheel hoe, 5-inch hula hoe, or mechanical
cultivators) with row spacing. Choose a few plant spacings that work well
with your equipment and don't vary them. This will save time adjusting
equipment or finding the right sized hoe.
Check the Seeder. No matter which seeder you use, it is worth the time
to check and make sure it is functioning properly. Seed tubes can clog up,
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seeder and turn the drive wheel a few times to make sure seed is dropping
down freely. It is also a good idea to go back over a row that has been
planted, dig up a few seeds, and check to make sure they are being placed
at the proper depth and spacing.
Water your plants regularly.
1. Stick your finger in the soil up to your 2nd knuckle to see how wet it is; if
your finger comes back dry, you need to water your plant. ...
2. Always use warm water for your plants, as cold water can shock the roots and
cause damage to the plant.
3. Give your plants a deep watering about once a month.
Five (5) Basic Needs of Plants
Plants, like all living things, have basic needs that must be met for
them to survive. These needs include: light, air, water, a source of
nutrition, space to live and grow and optimal temperature.
LO4 Perform harvest and post-harvest activities
Maturity index for fruits and vegetables
The principles dictating at which stage of maturity a fruit or vegetable

should be harvested are crucial to its subsequent storage and marketable life
and quality. Post-harvest physiologists distinguish three stages in the life
span of fruits and vegetables: maturation, ripening, and senescence.
Maturation is indicative of the fruit being ready for harvest. At this point, the
edible part of the fruit or vegetable is fully developed in size, although it may
not be ready for immediate consumption. Ripening follows or overlaps
maturation, rendering the produce edible, as indicated by taste. Senescence
is the last stage, characterized by natural degradation of the fruit or vegetable,
as in loss of texture, flavour, etc. (senescence ends at the death of the tissue
of the fruit). Some typical maturity indexes are described in following sections.
Skin color:
This factor is commonly applied to fruits, since skin colour changes as
fruit ripens or matures. Some fruits exhibit no perceptible colour change
during maturation, depending on the type of fruit or vegetable. Assessment of
harvest maturity by skin colour depends on the judgment of the harvester,
but colour charts are available for cultivars, such as apples, tomatoes,
peaches, chilli peppers, etc.
Optical methods:
Light transmission properties can be used to measure the degree of
maturity of fruits. These methods are based on the chlorophyll content of the
fruit, which is reduced during maturation. The fruit is exposed to a bright
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sensor measures the amount of light emitted from the fruit, which is
proportional to its chlorophyll content and thus its maturity.
Shape:
The shape of fruit can change during maturation and can be used as a
characteristic to determine harvest maturity. For instance, a banana becomes
more rounded in cross-sections and less angular as it develops on the plant.
Mangoes also change shape during maturation. As the mango matures on the
tree the relationship between the shoulders of the fruit and the point at which
the stalk is attached may change. The shoulders of immature mangoes slope
away from the fruit stalk; however, on more mature mangoes the shoulders
become level with the point of attachment, and with even more maturity the
shoulders may be raised above this point.
Size:
Changes in the size of a crop while growing are frequently used to
determine the time of harvest. For example, partially mature cobs of Zea mays
saccharata are marketed as sweet corn, while even less mature and thus
smaller cobs are marketed as baby corn. For bananas, the width of individual
fingers can be used to determine harvest maturity. Usually a finger is placed
midway along the bunch and its maximum width is measured with callipers;
this is referred to as the calliper grade.
Aroma:
Most fruits synthesize volatile chemicals as they ripen. Such chemicals
give fruit its characteristic odour and can be used to determine whether it is
ripe or not. These doors may only be detectable by humans when a fruit is
completely ripe, and therefore has limited use in commercial situations.
Fruit opening:
Some fruits may develop toxic compounds during ripening, such as
ackee tree fruit, which contains toxic levels of hypoglycine. The fruit splits
when it is fully mature, revealing black seeds on yellow arils. At this stage, it
has been shown to contain minimal amounts of hypoglycine or none at all.
This creates a problem in marketing; because the fruit is so mature, it will
have a very short post-harvest life. Analysis of hypoglycine ‘A’ (hyp.) in ackee
tree fruit revealed that the seed contained appreciable hyp. at all stages of
maturity, at approximately 1000 ppm, while levels in the membrane mirrored
those in the arils. This analysis supports earlier observations that unopened
or partially opened ackee fruit should not be consumed, whereas fruit that
opens naturally to over 15 mm of lobe separation poses little health hazard,
provided the seed and membrane portions are removed. These observations
agree with those of Brown et al. (1992) who stated that bright red, full sized
ackee should never be forced open for human consumption.
Leaf changes:

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Leaf quality often determines when fruits and vegetables should be
harvested. In root crops, the condition of the leaves can likewise indicate the
condition of the crop below ground. For example, if potatoes are to be stored,
then the optimum harvest time is soon after the leaves and stems have died.
If harvested earlier, the skins will be less resistant to harvesting and handling
damage and more prone to storage diseases.
Abscission:
As part of the natural development of a fruit an abscission layer is
formed in the pedicel. For example, in cantaloupe melons, harvesting before
the abscission layer is fully developed results in inferior flavored fruit,
compared to those left on the vine for the full period.
Firmness:
A fruit may change in texture during maturation, especially during
ripening when it may become rapidly softer. Excessive loss of moisture may
also affect the texture of crops. These textural changes are detected by touch,
and the harvester may simply be able to gently squeeze the fruit and judge
whether the crop can be harvested. Today sophisticated devices have been
developed to measure texture in fruits and vegetables, for example, texture
analyzers and pressure testers; they are currently available for fruits and
vegetables in various forms. A force is applied to the surface of the fruit,
allowing the probe of the penetrometer or texturometer to penetrate the fruit
flesh, which then gives a reading on firmness. Hand held pressure testers
could give variable results because the basis on which they are used to
measure firmness is affected by the angle at which the force is applied. Two
commonly used pressure testers to measure the firmness of fruits and
vegetables are the Magness-Taylor and UC Fruit Firmness testers (Figure 2.1).
A more elaborate test, but not necessarily more effective, uses instruments
like the Instron Universal Testing Machine. It is necessary to specify the
instrument and all settings used when reporting test pressure values or
attempting to set standards.
Post-Harvest Activities
Post-harvest management is a system of handling, storing, and
transporting agricultural commodities after harvest. This means having to
ensure that moisture, contaminants, and insects will not affect the quality of
the commodities.
Some of the handling practices which include harvesting, precooling,

cleaning and disinfecting, sorting and grading, packaging, transportation, and
storage are discussed below.
1. Harvesting
2. Precooling after Harvest
3. Cleaning or Disinfecting

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4. Sorting and Grading
5. Packaging
6. Storage
Post-harvest technology lies in the fact that it has the capability to meet
food requirement of growing population by eliminating losses making more
nutritive food items from raw commodities by proper processing and
fortification. Post-harvest technology has potential to create rural industries.
Three major hurdles and how farmers, distributors and other

stakeholders can overcome them.
1. Poor food quality and safety conditions
2. Poor Storage facilities and conditions
3. Physiological deterioration and Infections
Kinds of Vegetables
Cucurbits
The Gourd Family including squash, pumpkin, cucumber, gourd,
watermelon, and cantaloupe. These are ornamental trailing or climbing
plants. They are sometimes called the "vine vegetables".
Alliums
Allium are flowering plants that include hundreds of species, including
the cultivated onion, garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, and chives used to
enhancing the flavor of almost any meal, including Middle Eastern- and
Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Cruciferous
Crucifier vegetables are also good sources of phytonutrients, which
are plant-based compounds that may help lower inflammation and reduce
the risk of developing cancer such as bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts,
cabbage, cauliflower, kale, radish and turnips.
Solanaceous
The Solanaceae family of vegetables include potatoes, tomatoes,
eggplant, capsicum and chilli. Solanaceous vegetables are affected by a range
of viral diseases, therefore it is important to control weeds which may be a
host to a virus. Capsicum, tomato, and eggplant are frequently grown as
greenhouse vegetables.

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References
DuPont, T. 2012. Selecting the Right Seeding and Transplanting Strategies.
Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations.
Funded by USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Project ME#44166076 – "Sustainable

Production and Pest Management Innovations for Next Generation Young and
Hispanic/Latino Specialty Crop Growers"

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Self- Check
Producing Organic Vegetables
Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer
1. In keeping a record file, a signboard, placed in front of each bed, provides

the following information, EXCEPT
A. Name of variety/type
B. Date of sowing
C. Number of nuts sown
D. Name and Number of the person who planted
2. The following are the major hurdles and how farmers, distributors and
other stakeholders can overcome EXCEPT.
A. Few workers in the field
B. Poor food quality and safety conditions
C. Poor Storage facilities and conditions
D. Physiological deterioration and Infections
3. A technology that has the capability to meet food requirement of growing

population by eliminating losses making more nutritive food items from raw
commodities by proper processing and fortification and has the potential to
create rural industries
A. Post-harvesting
B. Harvesting
C. Planting
D. Germinating
4. A kind of nursery that makes use of black polyethylene

A. Seedling tray
B. Polybag nursery
C. Eco-bag
D. Seedbed
5. Maintenance of seedbed activity involves, EXCEPT

A. daily watering except when it is raining
B. weeding, if necessary
C. fertilizing
D. shading, when needed

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6. The following are Solanaceae vegetables, EXCEPT
A. potatoes
B. broccoli
C. chilli
D. tomatoes
7. Is indicative of the fruit being ready for harvest. At this point, the edible
part of the fruit or vegetable is fully developed in size, although it may not be
ready for immediate consumption
A. senescence
B. maturation
C. ripening
D. yellowish
8. Is the last stage, characterized by natural degradation of the fruit or

vegetable, as in loss of texture, flavor, etc.
A. senescence
B. maturation
C. ripening
D. yellowish
9. The following are examples of crucifier vegetables EXCEPT
A. bok choy
B. broccoli
C. brussels
D. basil
10. Are ornamental trailing or climbing plants and sometimes called the "vine
vegetables"
A. Alliums
B. Solanaceous
C. Cucurbits
D. Crucifiers

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ANSWER KEY on Producing Organic Vegetables
1. D. Name and number of the person who planted

2. A. Few workers in the field
3. A. Post-harvesting
4. B. Polybag nursery
5. C. Fertilizing
6. C. Chilli
7. B. Maturation
8. A. Senescence
9. D. basil
10. C. Cucurbits

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TASK SHEET 2.2.1
Title: Plant seedlings
Performance Objective
Given ample time and the seedling you should be able to:
1. prepare the land for planting,
2. transplant based on VPM recommendations; and
3. do plant care management following the standards.
Conditions: The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Tools and materials

bolo
broomstick
organic fertilizers
sprinkler
trowel
Training Materials
handouts/flyers
video presentation
PPEs
shovel
first aid kit
Equipment: LCD, Desktop Computer, Printer
Here’s the step by step procedure in transplanting seedlings

1. Seedlings should be hardened-off, well-fed and watered before
transplanting.
2. Prepare a weed-free surface. Loosen and aerate garden soil by
tilling or hoeing.
3. Dig a hole large enough for seedling.
4. Carefully remove seedling from its container. Try not to disturb
the roots.
5. Set seedling in hole level with soil surface. The exception is
tomato seedlings, which can be transplanted a bit deeper.
6. Feed seedling to kick start growth. (Transplant each seedling
with a hefty handful of compost especially formulated fertilizer
for transplanting)
7. Surround seedling with displaced soil.
8. Water seedling thoroughly.
9. Mulch seedling to maintain soil moisture and regulate
temperature.
10. Keep area weed-free.

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Assessment Method:
Practical? Hands-on/ Demonstration
Oral Questioning
Written Examination
Manual transplanting is done either at random or in straight-rows. In the
random method, seedlings are transplanted without a definite distance or
space between plants. The straight-row method follows a uniform spacing
between plants. The seedlings are transplanted in straight rows

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Performance Criteria Checklist 2.2.1
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working √
in the farm?
2. Prepare and use farm tools? √
3. Prepare and operate farm equipment? √
4. Prepare the land for planting? √
5. Conduct field lay-out? √
6. Dig holes? √
7. Transplant seedlings? √
8. Dispose tools, materials and outfit? √
9. Did you perform preventive maintenance √
procedures and practices?
10. water the newly transplanted seedlings √

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JOB SHEET
Produce Organic Vegetables
Title: Establish Nursery
Performance Objective: After the training session, the trainees will

be able to establish a nursery following the
prescribed dimension
Supplies/Materials
bolo assorted vegetable seeds trowel
broomstick seed boxes seedling tray
clean cloth organic fertilizers shovel
sprinkler base materials for growing media
seedling bags (recycled paper, banana leaves, etc.)
Training Materials
Vegetable Production Manual Handouts/flyers First aid kit
Video presentation PPEs
Equipment : LCD, Laptop, Printer
Here’s the step by step procedure in establishing nursery

1. seeds and their treatment;
2. soil mixture;
3. filling of pots;
4. watering;
5. pricking out
6. weeding;
7. root pruning;
8. provision of shade and shelter;
9. cutting;
10. hardening off; and
11. transport to the planting site
Assessment Method:
Practical/ Hands-on/ Demonstration

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TASK SHEET 2.2.1
Title: Plant seedlings
Performance Objective
Given ample time and the seedling you should be able to:
1. prepare the land for planting,
2. transplant based on VPM recommendations; and
3. do plant care management following the standards.
Conditions: The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Tools and materials

bolo
broomstick
organic fertilizers
sprinkler
trowel
Training Materials
handouts/flyers
video presentation
PPEs
shovel
first aid kit
Equipment: LCD, Desktop Computer, Printer
Here’s the step by step procedure in transplanting seedlings

1. Seedlings should be hardened-off, well-fed and watered before
transplanting.
2. Prepare a weed-free surface. Loosen and aerate garden soil by
tilling or hoeing.
3. Dig a hole large enough for seedling.
4. Carefully remove seedling from its container. Try not to disturb
the roots.
5. Set seedling in hole level with soil surface. The exception is
tomato seedlings, which can be transplanted a bit deeper.
6. Feed seedling to kick start growth. (Transplant each seedling
with a hefty handful of compost especially formulated fertilizer
for transplanting)
7. Surround seedling with displaced soil.
8. Water seedling thoroughly.
9. Mulch seedling to maintain soil moisture and regulate
temperature.
10. Keep area weed-free.

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Assessment Method:
Oral Questioning
Written Examination
Manual transplanting is done either at random or in straight-rows. In the
random method, seedlings are transplanted without a definite distance or
space between plants. The straight-row method follows a uniform spacing
between plants. The seedlings are transplanted in straight rows
JOB SHEET
Title: Perform Plant Care and Management
Performance Objective:
After the training session, the trainees will be able to:
1. implement water management;
2. determine effective control measures on specific pests and diseases
3. maintain desired plant population of the area
4. maintain plant rejuvenation
5. apply organic fertilizers in accordance with PNS fertilization policy
Supplies/Materials
Tools
Pails sprinkler hand trowel shovel knapsack sprayer
Training Materials
Here’s the tips for plant care

1. 1. Water
2. 2. Provide adequate soil moisture throughout the growing season to help
fast-growing plants establish strong roots and produce fruit. ...

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3. 3. Mulch
4. 4. Weed and thin seedlings
5. 5. Fertilize
Assessment Method:
Oral Questioning
Written Examination
JOB SHEET
Title: Perform Harvest and Post-harvest activities
Performance Objective:
After the training session, the trainees will be able to:
1. identify maturity indices
2. harvest marketable products
3. classify harvested vegetables
4. use appropriate harvesting tools and materials
5. apply post-harvest practices
6. accomplish production record according to enterprise procedures
Supplies/Materials/Tools
scissors
vegetable crates
knife
weighing scale 10 kls capacity
Training Materials
Here’s the tips for plant care

6. 1. Water
7. 2. Provide adequate soil moisture throughout the growing season to help
fast-growing plants establish strong roots and produce fruit
8. 3. Mulch
9. 4. Weed and thin seedlings
5. Fertilize

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Assessment Method:
Oral Questioning
Written Examination

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Performance Criteria Checklist
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. select seeds in accordance with PNS and √
NSQCS/BPI?
2. prepare seedbeds in accordance with planting √
requirements based on Vegetable Production
Manual?
3. care and maintenance of seedlings done in √
accordance with enterprise practice?
4. prepare potting media in accordance with √
enterprise procedure?
5. carry out land preparation in accordance with √
enterprise practices?
6. introduce beneficial microorganism prior to √
planting?
7. transplant seedlings based on VPM? √
8. implement water management according to plan? √
10. determine effective and specific pest, weed and √
diseases control measures?
11. maintain the desired plant population of the area? √
12. maintain plant rejuvenation and rationing? √
13. apply organic fertilizer in accordance with PNS √
fertilization policy?
14. do foliar and basal fertilization? √
15. check product maturity using maturity indices? √
16. market harvested products? √
17. use appropriate harvesting tools and materials? √
18. apply post-harvest practices according to PNS and √
GAP?
19. trim, sort, size and wash products? √
20. label packaging before storing the product? √

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Evidence Plan
Competency Organic Agriculture Production

standard:
Unit of Produce Organic Vegetables
competency:
Ways in which evidence will be collected: De
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Select seeds in accordance with PNS √ √ √
Prepare seed bed in accordance with planting
√ √
requirement
Care and maintenance in accordance with
√
enterprise practice
Prepare potting media √ √
Prepare land in accordance with enterprise
√ √ √
practice
Introduce beneficial micro-organism √
Transplant seedlings based from VPM
√ √
recommendation
Water seedlings in accordance on VPM
√ √ √ √
recommendations
Determine pest effective control measures on
√
specific pests, diseases and weed management
Maintain the desired plant population of the
√
area
Maintain plant rejuvenation and rationing
√
according to PNS

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Apply organic fertilizer in accordance with
√ √
fertilization policy of the PNS
NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency

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TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
# of
Objectives/Content
Knowledge Comprehension Application items/
area/Topics
% of test
Establishing nursery 5 2 35
Plant seedlings 2 2 3 35
Perform plant care

2 2 20
and management
Perform harvest and

post-harvest 1 1 10
activities
TOTAL 10 2 8 100

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WRITTEN TEST
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer

1. The amount of sunlight needed in the preparation of the
nursery
a. 2-4 hours per day b. 4-6 hours per day
c. 6-8 hours per day d. 6-112 hours per day
2. The number of days old the seedling ready for transplant

a. having 2-3 true leaves b. having 2-3 leaves
c. having 3-4 leaves c. having 3-4 true leaves
3. Is the practice involving the selective removal of certain parts of

a plant, such as branches, buds, or roots
a. trimming b. transplanting
c. pruning d. fertilizing
4. A layer of material applied to the surface of soil for

conservation of soil moisture, improving fertility and health of the
soil, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of
the area
a. fertilizer b. mulch
c. seedlings d. weeding
5. A technique of adding a layer to the surface of the soil to

suppress weeds and prevent water loss through evaporation
a. fertilizing b. mulching
c. transplanting d. weeding
6. Is the technique of moving a plant from one location to another

a. fertilizing b. mulching
c. transplanting c. watering
7. Is the transfer of pollen from an anther of a plant to the stigma
of a plant, later enabling fertilization and the production of seeds
by human hands

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a. fertilization b. condensation
c. evaporation d. pollination
8. Is the process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or cutting

of grain typically using a scythe, sickle, or reaper
a. planting b. watering
c. harvesting d. pollinating
9. Is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting

products for distribution, storage, sale, and use and a process of
designing
a. storing b. harvesting
c. packaging d. cleaning
10. the following are the practices done during post-harvest

EXCEPT ____
a. transporting b. sorting
c. grading d. trimming
II. TRUE OR FALSE: Write the TRUE if the statement correct

and FALSE if the statement is not correct
_____ 1. To develop the skills in producing organic vegetables is to

study agriculture and have the National Certification
III. IDENTIFICATION:
IV. MATCHING TYPE:

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Performance Test
Specific Instruction for the Candidate
Qualification
Unit of Competency
General Instruction:
Specific Instruction:

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QUESTIONING TOOL
Satisfactory
Questions to probe the candidate’s underpinning knowledge
response
Extension/Reflection Questions Yes No
1. ❑ ❑
2. ❑ ❑
3. ❑ ❑
4. ❑ ❑
Safety Questions
5. ❑ ❑
6. ❑ ❑
7. ❑ ❑
8. ❑ ❑
Contingency Questions
9. ❑ ❑
10. ❑ ❑
11. ❑ ❑
12. ❑ ❑
Job Role/Environment Questions ❑ ❑
13. ❑ ❑
14. ❑ ❑
15. ❑ ❑
16. ❑ ❑
Rules and Regulations ❑ ❑
17. ❑ ❑
18. ❑ ❑
19. ❑ ❑
20. ❑ ❑
The candidate’s underpinning ❑ Satisfactory ❑ Not
knowledge was: Satisfactory

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Templates for Inventory of Training Resources
Resources for presenting instruction
● Print Resources As per TR As per Remarks
Inventory
● Non Print Resources As per TR As per Remarks

Inventory
Resources for Skills practice of Competency #1 ______________________________

● Supplies and Materials As per TR As per Remarks
Inventory
● Tools As per TR As per Remarks

Inventory
● Equipment As per TR As per Remarks

Inventory
Note: In the remarks section, remarks may include for repair, for
replenishment, for reproduction, for maintenance etc.

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Sector : AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR

Qualification Title: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

Unit of Competency: Produce Organic Vegetables

Module Title: Producing Organic Vegetables

Technical Education & Skills Development Authority

Date Developed: Document No.

MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING ORGANIC VEGETABLES

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

SUGGESTED DURATION : 21 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

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2.Seedbed is prepared in accordance with planting requirements based on Vegetable

4.Potting media are prepared in accordance with enterprise procedure.

• Tools and materials

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LO2. PLANT SEEDLINGS

2. Organic fertilizers and applicable concoctions are incorporated in the soil

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4.Watering of seedlings are performed based on VPM recommendations

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LO3. PERFORM PLANT CARE AND MANAGEMENT

1. Effective control measures were determined on specific pests and diseases

3. Organic fertilizers were applied in accordance with fertilization policy of the

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LO4. PERFORM HARVEST AND POST HARVEST ACTIVITIES

2.Marketable products are harvested according to PNS, PNS-organic agriculture and

3.Harvested vegetables are classified according to PNS, PNS-organic agriculture and

6.Production record was accomplished.

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Language, literacy Average grade in: Average grade in:

Cultural and Ethnicity/culture:

Education & Highest Educational Attainment:

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Previous List down trainings related to TM

Training Level National Certificates acquired and NC level

Special courses Other courses related to TM

Learning styles a. Visual - The visual learner takes mental

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INSTRUCTIONS: This Self-Check Instrument will give the trainer necessary

1.1 Select healthy stocks √

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Form 1.2: Evidence of Current Competencies acquired related to

Current competencies Proof/Evidence Means of validating

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From the accomplished Self-Assessment Check (Form 1.1) and the

Form 1.3 Summary of Current Competencies Versus Required

Required Units of Current Training

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1.3 Safekeep/dispose tools, Safekeep/dispose

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1. Care and maintenance

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