PLAN

TRAINING SESSION

Sector: AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY

Qualification Title: ANIMAL PRODUCTION RUMINANTS (NC II)

Unit of Competency: RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

Module Title: RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

Institution:

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Region IX

SIBUGAY TECHICAL INSTITUTE INC.
LOWER TAWAY, IPIL ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
 PLAN
TRAINING SESSION
 DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENT FOR TRAINEE’S CHARACTERISTICS

Name: GETSUGA TENSHO Date: February 20, 2017

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, Average grade in: English Average grade in: Math

literacy and
a. 95 and above a. 95 and above
numeracy
(LL&N) 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 Ethnicity/culture:
and a. Muslim
language b. Subanen
background c. Cebuano
d. Ilonggo
e. Others( please specify)_____________

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 Your age: 1522
Physical 1. Disabilities (if any)_____________________
abilities 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) ___________________

Previous TM Certificates
experience a. TQ certified
with the b. TM graduate
topic c. TM trainer
d. TM lead trainer
Number of years as a competency trainer ______

Previous List down trainings related to Animal Production.

learning NC II (Ruminants)
experience TRAINORS METHODOLOGY

National Certificates acquired and NC level

Training
Animal Production (Ruminants) NC II
Level
completed

Special Other courses related to Animal Production Ruminants

courses
a. cattle raising
b. goat raising
c. others specify___________________________
 Learning a. Visual – The visual learner takes mental
style 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 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.
Other need a. Financial challenged
b. Working student
c. Solo parent
d. Others(please specify)____________________________
 SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKS

FORM 1.1 SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKS

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

data or information which is essential in Swine NC II.
Please check the appropriate box of your answer to the
questions below.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YES NO

1. PARTICIPATE IN WORK PLACE COMMUNICATION?

1.1 Obtain and convey workplace information? 

1.2 Participate in workplace meetings and discussions? 

1.3 Complete relevant work related documents? 

2. WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

2.1Describe team role and scope? 

2.2 Identify own role and responsibility within team? 

2.3 Work as a team member? 

3. PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

3.1 Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals? 

3.2 Set and meet work priorities? 

3.3 Maintain professional growth and development? 

4. PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

 BASIC COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YES NO

4.1 Identify hazards and risks? 

4.2 Evaluate hazards and risks? 

4.3 Control hazards and risks? 

4.4 Maintain OHS awareness? 

COMMON COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YE NO
S

1. APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

1.1 Determine areas of concern for safety measures? 

1.2 Apply appropriate safety measures? 

1.3 Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit? 

2. USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 Select and use farm tools? 

2.2 Select and operate farm equipment? 

2.3 Perform preventive maintenance? 

3. PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

3.1 Perform estimation? 

3.2 Perform basic workplace calculation? 

4. PROCESS FARM WASTES

4.1 Collect farm wastes? 

4.2 Identify and segregate wastes? 

4.3 Treat and process farm wastes? 

4.4 Perform housekeeping? 

 CORE COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YE NO
S

1. MAINTAIN HOUSING, FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SORROUNDING

AREA

1.1 Prepare for farm maintenance activities? 

1.2 Maintain farm and housing facilities? 

1.3 Apply bio-security measures? 

1.4 Perform work to completion? 

2. PROVIDE FORAGE

2.1 Prepare area for forage plantation? 

2.2 Plant forage species? 

2.3 Maintain forage plants? 

2.4 Produce silage? 

2.5 Perform work to completion? 

3. PERFORM BREEDING OF RUMINANTS

3.1Prepare animal stocks? 

3.2 Breed ruminants? 
3.3 Carry-out monitoring activities? 

3.4 Feed animals? 

3.5 Apply basic health care 

 CORE COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YE NO
S

3.6 Perform post-breeding activities 

4. RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

4.1 Handle dairy animals? 

4.2 Rear calves and kids? 

CORE COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YE NO
S

4.3 Rear dairy-breeder animals? 

4.4 Complete the operations? 

5. RAISE MEAT-TYPE ANIMALS

5.1 Provide assistance in management of meat-type animals? 

5.2 Feed animals 

5.3 Apply basic health care 

5.4 Perform work to completion 

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.
 EVIDENCES/PROOF OF CURRENT COMPETENCIES

Form 1.2: Evidence of Current Competencies acquired related to

Job/Occupation

Current Proof/Evidence Means of validating

competencies

MAINTAIN Certificate of Training Attest Machine Copy of

HOUSING, FARM on Animal Production National Certificate of
IMPLEMENTS AND Ruminants NC II Animal Production
SORROUNDING (Ruminants).
AREAS

PROVIDE FORAGE Pictures Attach pictures and Video

/Demonstration presentation
PERFORM Certificate of Attest Machine Copy of
BREEDING OF completion Certificate of completion
RUMINANTS

RAISE MEAT-TYPE Certificate of Attest Machine Copy of

ANIMALS completion/training certificate of completion /
training
 IDENTIFYING TRAINING GAPS

Form 1.3: Summary of Current Competencies versus Required

Competencies.

From the accomplished Self-Assessment Check (Form1.1) 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:

Required Units of Current Competencies Training

Competency/Learning Gaps/Requireme
Outcomes based on CBC nts

1. MAINTAIN HOUSING, FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SORROUNDING

AREAS

Prepare for farm Prepare for farm

maintenance activities maintenance activities

Maintain farm and housing Maintain farm and

facilities housing facilities
Apply bio-security Apply bio-security
measures measures
Perform work to completion Perform work to
completion
2. PROVIDE FORAGE
Prepare area for forage Prepare area for forage
plantation plantation
Plant forage species Plant forage species
Maintain forage plants Maintain forage plants
Produce silage Produce silage
Perform work to Perform work to
completion completion
3. PERFORM BREEDING OF RUMINANTS
Prepare animals stocks Prepare animals stocks
Breed animals Breed animals
Carry-out monitoring Carry-out monitoring
activities activities
Feed animals Feed animals
Apply basic health care Apply basic health care
Perform post-breeding Perform post-breeding
activities activities

4.0 RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

4.1 Handle dairy animals Handle dairy

animals

4.2 Rear calves and kids Rear calves and

kids
4.3 Rear dairy-breeder Rear dairy-breeder
animals animals
4.4 Complete the Complete the
operation operation
5. RAISE MEAT-TYPE ANIMALS
5.1 Provide assistance in Provide assistance in
management of meat- management of meat-
type animals type animals
5.2 Feed animals Feed animals

5.3 Apply basic health Apply basic health care

care
5.4 Perform work to Perform work to
completion completion
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.
 TRAINING NEEDS

Form 1.4: Training Needs:

Training Needs Module Title/Module

(Learning Outcomes) of Instruction

Handle dairy type animals

Rear calves and kids
Rear dairy-breeders animals RAISING DAIRY TYPE ANIMALS
Complete the operation
 SESSION PLAN

Sector : AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY

Qualification Title : ANIMAL PRODUCTION RUMINANTS (NC II)
Unit of Competency : RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS
Module Title : RAISING DAIRY TYPE ANIMALS
Learning Outcomes: LO1: Handle dairy animals
LO2: Rear calves and kids
LO3: Rear dairy-breeder animals
LO4: Complete the operation
A. INTRODUCTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to manage dairy animals. It comprises of
functions such as handling dairy animals, rearing calves and kids, rearing dairy-breeders animals and completing the
operations of dairy animals.
B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

LO2 : Provide forage

Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources Time

4.2-1 Rear newly Modular/ self- Read information Answer self- Check/compare self- CBLM/module
born calf/kids pace sheet 4.2-1 on check 4.2-1 on check 4.2-1 with self-check
according to Answer key. Rear Answer key 7:00
Rear newly Rear newly
develop rearing newly calf/kid Task sheet am
calf/kid calf/kid
system according to develop Performance
according to according to rearing system checklist
develop rearing develop
system rearing
system
 Demonstratio Demonstration on Perform the Evaluate Learning
n on Rear Rear newly task sheet performance of materials
trainee using criteria Tools 10:00a
newly calf/kid calf/kid according 4.2-1 on Rear
checklist 4.2-1 Task sheet m
according to to develop rearing newly calf/kid
Performance
develop system according to criteria checklist
rearing develop
system rearing
system

C. ASSESSMENT
PLAN

 Written/Oral
Examination
 Direct
Observation
 Demonstration
 Interview
D.SELF REFLECTION OF THE LESSON
 COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

Sector: AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY

Qualification Title: ANIMAL PRODUCTION RUMINANTS (NC II)

Unit of Competency: RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

Module Title: RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

Institution:

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Region IX

SIBUGAY TECHICAL INSTITUTE INC.
LOWER TAWAY, IPIL ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
 PROVIDE FORAGE
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

List of Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1. MAINTAIN MAINTAIN AFF 621901
HOUSING, FARM HOUSING, FARM
IMPLEMENTS AND IMPLEMENTS AND
SORROUNDING SORROUNDING
AREA AREA
2. PROVIDE FORAGE PROVIDE FORAGE AFF 621902

3. PERFORM PERFORM AFF 621903

BREEDING OF BREEDING OF
RUMINANTS RUMINANTS
4. RAISE DAIRY RAISE DAIRY AFF 621904
ANIMALS ANIMALS
5. RAISE MEAT-TYPE RAISE MEAT-TYPE AFF 621905
ANIMALS ANIMALS

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

 Welcome to the RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS. This unit of competencies
in Animal Production (Ruminants) NC II, a course which comprises
knowledge, skills and attitudes required for an Animal Production
(Ruminants) NC II.
This module, RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS, contains training materials
and activities for you to complete.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome
there are Information Sheets, Self-Checks, and Task Sheets. Follow these
activities on your own and answer the self-check at the end of each
learning outcome. Get the answer key from the instructor and check your
work honestly. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask your
facilitator for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills
covered in this module because you have:
 Been working for sometime
 Already completed training in this area

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a

particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally
recognized so you won’t to so the same training again. If you have
qualifications or certificates of competency from the previous trainings,
show them to your trainer. If the skills you acquired are still relevant to
this module, they may become part of the evidence you can present for
RPL.

 Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the
training under this module. Read though the module carefully. It is
divided into sections, which cover all the skills, and knowledge you
need to successfully complete.
 Work through all information and complete the activities in each
section. Read the information sheets and complete the Self-Checks
provided. Suggested references are included to supplement the
materials provided in this module.
 Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager.
He/she are there to support
 This learning material was prepared to help you achieve the required
competency, in RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS. This will be the source of
information for you to acquire the knowledge and skills in this particular
independently and at your own pace with minimum supervision or help
from your instructor.

In doing the activities to complete the requirements of this module,

please be guided by the following:

 Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the
training under this module. Read through the module carefully. It
is divided into sections, which cover all the skills and knowledge you
need to successfully complete.
 Work through all information and complete the activities in each
section. Read the information sheets and complete the Self-Checks
provided. Suggested references are included to supplement the
materials provided in this module.
 Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager.
He/she are there to support you and show you the correct way to do
things. Ask for help.
 Your trainer will tell you about the important things that you need to
consider when you are completing the activities and it is important
that you listen and take notes.
 You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask question and practice
on the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular
work shifts. This way you will improve both our speech and memory
and also your confidence.
 Talk to more experienced workmates and ask for their guidance.
 Use Self-Check question at the end of each section to test your own
progress.
 When you are ready, ask your trainer to you perform the activities
outlined in this module.
 As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your
progress. Your trainer keeps feedback/ pre- assessment reports for
this reason. When you have completed these learning materials and
feel confident that you have had sufficient knowledge and skills,
your trainer will arrange as appointment will be recorded in your
Competency Achievement Record.
 MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

MODULE TITLE : RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge and skills

required to maintain housing, farm implements and surrounding areas,
provide forage, perform breeding of ruminants, raise dairy animals and
raise meat-type animals.

NOMINAL DURATION: 48 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this module you MUST be able to:

1. Maintain housing, farm implements and surrounding areas

2. Provide forage

3. Perform breeding of ruminants

 4. Raise dairy animals

5. Raise meat-type animals

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Rear newly born calf/kid according to develop rearing system.

2. Prepare tools and materials according to work requirements.

3. Carry-out routine feeding at prescribe feeding intervals.

4. Identify and separate small and vigorous calves and kids from others
for specialized feeding.

5. Separate calves and kids as required for routine husbandry or

animal health procedures.

6. Monitor regularly Progress and development of calves/kids through

weighing and/or visual appraisal.

7. Report welfare and health abnormalities are to the appropriate

authority.

LEARNING OUTCOME SUMMARY

Learning Outcome 2 RAISE DAIRY ANIMALS

Contents:

1. Handle dairy animals

2. Rear calves and kids
3. Rear dairy-breeder animals
4. Complete the operations
Assessment Criteria

1. Rear newly born calf/kid according to develop rearing system.

2. Prepare tools and materials according to work requirements.

3. Carry-out routine feeding at prescribe feeding intervals.

4. Identify and separate small and vigorous calves and kids from others for
specialized feeding.

5. Separate calves and kids as required for routine husbandry or animal health
procedures.

6. Monitor regularly Progress and development of calves/kids through weighing

and/or visual appraisal.

7. Report welfare and health abnormalities are to the appropriate authority

Condition:

Students/Trainees must be provided with the following:

1. Supplies

a. paper

b. ball pen

c. notebook

2. Instructional/Learning Materials

a. power point presentation

b. leaflets

c. reference books

d. learning modules

3. Materials/tools/equipment’s

Weighing scale

Tattoo pliers, hammer

Syringes

Shovel, wheel barrow

Mineral boxes, waterer, feeding trough

Milking pails

Garden hose

Carpentry tools

Planting tools
 Burdizzo

Knife cutter

Hoof trimmer

Hot iron dehorner

Elastrator

Ear applicator

Electric disbudder

Electric shearer

Hoof grinder

Fire extinguisher

Foot baths

Forage chopper

Shredder

Double broiler

Stanchion

Chute

Refrigerator

Audio-visual

Water system

Water tank

Assessment Methods:

 Written/oral method
 Demonstration
 Observation
 Interview
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Learning Outcome 2
Plant forage species

LEARNING ACTIVITIES SPECIAL INTRUCTIONS

 Read information sheet 4.2-  Read information sheet 4.2-

1 on Rear newly calf/kid 1 on
according to develop Identification/knowing forage
rearing system species

 Answer self-check 4.2-1 on  Answer Self-check 4.2-1.

Rear newly calf/kid Compare and evaluate
according to develop
rearing system
 Perform Job sheet 4.2-1  Demonstrate on Rear newly
Rear newly calf/kid calf/kid according to develop
according to develop rearing system
rearing system
 Perform task sheet 4.2-1 on  Perform task sheet 4.2-1 on
 Rear newly calf/kid Rear newly calf/kid
according to develop according to develop rearing
rearing system system

DEFINITION OF TERMS
Buck – male breeder goat

Buckling –young male breeder ruminant

Bull - an adult male bovine mammal.

Cage Housing – a type or system of poultry housing where layers could be

kept alone, by two or in big groups in cage

Calf – a newly born male or female cattle or buffalo

Calving – the act or process of delivering young cattle or buffalo

Castration – act of removing testicles from male animals

Chevon – meat of goat

Colostrum – first milk from a female animal after giving birth

Cow – a mature female cattle

Crossbreed – a group of animals produced by mating two or more different

breeds or strains of animals

Culling – is the removal of undesirable or inferior animals in the herd

based on important economic traits and overall performance

Doe – female goat that has given birth, usually more than 1 year old

Doeling – female goat that has not given birth, usually less than one (1)
year old
Estrus – period of time when the female will accept male. Also known as
heat period

Ewe – (pronounced as “you”) female sheep that has already given birth,
usually more than one (1) year old

Ewe lamb – female sheep that has not given birth usually less than 1 year
old

Gestation period – refers to the period of carrying the young in the womb

Heifer – a young female cattle or buffalo

Hogget – meat of sheep more than one (1) year old but less than two (2)
years old

Immunization – prevention of diseases by providing appropriate vaccines

to animals

Inbreeding – mating of closely related animals in a herd

Lamb – young goat usually less than 1 year old. Also refers to meat of
sheep less than one (1 ) year old

Lambing – act of giving birth in sheep

Livestock – domestic animals kept for use on a farm and raised for sale
and profit

Mutton – meat of sheep more than 2 years old

Nutrients – food elements or substance found in the feeds such as protein,

carbohydrates, fats and others
Pure breeding – is the mating of the unrelated individuals in the same
breed

Ram – male breeder sheep

Ration – the total amount of feeds taken in by an animal during a 24 hour

period

Ruminants – refers to animals with complex digestive system e.g. cattle,

carabao, goats and sheep

Selection – refers to the process of choosing males and females with

desirable characteristics either for breeding or replacement stocks

Simple stomach/non-ruminant animals – animals that possess simple

digestive system e.g. poultry, horse and pigs

Steer – a young male calf one year to 18 months old

Swine – a collective term for hogs

Vaccination – a preventive measure to inoculate an animal with a mildly

toxic preparation of bacteria or a virus of specific disease to prevent
or to lessen the effects of the disease

Waterer – equipment used in providing water to animals

Weanling – refers to a young animal of either sex which has been

separated from the mother at the end of the lactation period

Yearling - An animal that is one year old or has not completed its second
year.
 INFORMATION SHEET 4.2-1

REARING SYSTEM, rear newly calf/kid according to developing

Learning Objectives:

After reading INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

1.Rear newly born calf/kids according to develop rearing system

INTRODUCTION:

What is rearing system? `