COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION

Nominal Duration: 336 hrs

Qualification Level: NC II

Course Description:

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable

attitudes and skills of performing nursery operations, planting crops,
caring and maintaining crops and carrying-out harvest and post-harvest
operations. It also includes competencies in workplace communication,
teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment, housekeeping
and processing of farm wastes.

Trainee Entry Requirements:

Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess

the following requirements:

 Able to read and write;

 With good moral character;
 Able to communicate, both orally and in writing; and
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public
Health Officer

Course Structure:

BASIC COMPETENCIES
18 hours

Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nomina

Competency l
Duratio
n
1. Participate in Participating in 1.1. Obtain and 2 hours
workplace workplace convey
communicatio communication workplace
n information
1.2. Perform duties
following
workplace
instructions
1.3. Complete
relevant work-
related
 documents
2. Work in team Working in 2.1. Describe team 2 hours
environment team role and scope
environment 2.2. Identify one’s
role and
responsibility
within a team
2.3. Work as a
team member

3. Solve/address Solving/ 3.1. Identify 2 hours

general addressing routine
workplace general problems
problems workplace 3.2. Look for
problems solutions to
routine
problems
3.3. Recommend
solutions to
problems
4. Develop Developing 4.1. Manage one’s 2 hours
career and life career and life emotion
decisions decisions 4.2. Develop
reflective
practice
4.3. Boost self-
confidence
and develop
self-regulation
5. Contribute to Contributing to 5.1. Identify 2 hours
workplace workplace opportunities
innovation innovation to do things
better
5.2. Discuss and
develop ideas
with others
5.3. Integrate ideas
for change in
the workplace.
6. Present Presenting 6.1. Gather data/ 2 hours
relevant relevant information
information information 6.2. Assess
gathered data/
information
6.3. Record and
present
information
7. Practice Practicing 7.1. Identify OSH 2 hours
occupational occupational compliance
 safety and safety and requirements
health policies health policies 7.2. Prepare OSH
and requirements
procedures for compliance
7.3. Perform tasks
in accordance
with relevant
OSH policies
and
procedures
8. Exercise Exercising 8.1. Identify the 2 hours
efficient and efficient and efficiency and
effective effective effectiveness
sustainable sustainable of resource
practices in practices in the utilization
the workplace workplace 8.2. Determine
causes of
inefficiency
and/or
ineffectiveness
of resource
utilization
8.3. Convey
inefficient and
ineffective
environmental
practices
9. Practice Practicing 9.1. Apply 2 hours
entrepreneuria entrepreneurial entrepreneuria
l skills in the skills in the l workplace
workplace workplace best practices
9.2. Communicate
entrepreneuria
l workplace
best practices
9.3. Implement
cost-effective
operations
 COMMON COMPETENCIES
48 hours

Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nomina

Competency l
Duratio
n

1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying 1.1.1 Determine areas 8 hours

measures in farm safety of concern for
operations measures in safety measures
1.1.2 Apply appropriate
farm operations
safety measures
while working in
farm
1.1.3 Safe
keep/dispose
tools, materials
and outfit.
2.Use farm tools 2.1 Using farm 2.1.1 Select and use 10 hours
and equipment tools and farm tools
equipment 2.1.2 Select and
operate farm
equipment
2.1.3 Perform
preventive
maintenance
3. Perform 3.1 Performing 3.1.1 Perform 12 hours
estimation and estimation estimation
basic calculation and 3.1.2. Perform basic
workplace
basic
calculation
calculation

4.Process farm 4.1 Processing 4.1.1 Collect farm 12 hours

wastes farm wastes wastes
4.1.2 Identify and
segregate wastes
4.1.3 Treat and process
farm wastes
4.1.4 Perform
housekeeping
5.Perform record 5.1 Performing 5.1.1 Carry out 14 hours
keeping record keeping inventory
activities
5.1.2 Maintain
production record
5.1.3 Prepare financial
records
 CORE COMPETENCIES
260 hour

Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal

Competency Duration

1. Perform 1.1 Performing 1.1.1 Prepare nursery 72 hours

nursery nursery tools, farm
operations operations implements and
simple
equipment
1.1.2 Maintain nursery
facilities
1.1.3 Handle
seeds/planting
material
1.1.4 Prepare growing
media
1.1.5 Conduct
propagation
activities

2.Plant crops 2.1 Planting 2.1.1 Prepare land 64 hours

crops for planting
2.1.2 Conduct field lay-
out
2.1.3 Dig holes
2.1.4 Perform direct
seeding
2.1.5 Transplant
seedlings

3.Care and 3.1 Caring and 3.1.1 Apply pest 64 hours

maintain crops maintaining control measure
crops 3.1.2 Apply fertilizer
3.1.3 Water crops
3.1.4 Perform pruning
3.1.5 Perform physical
growth-
enhancing
practices

4.Carry-out 4.1 Carrying- 4.1.1 Perform pre – 60 hours

harvest and out harvest
postharvest harvest operations
operations and 4.1.2 Perform
harvesting
activity
postharvest
4.1.3 Perform
operations postharvest
operation
4.1.4 Monitor storage
pest and
diseases

Assessment Methods:

 Demonstration
 Direct Observation
 Interviews/ questioning
 Oral/Written Interviews
 Practical Demonstration

Course/Training Delivery
 Hands-on
 Lectures/
 Discussion
 Videos/
 Illustrations
 Demonstration
Resources:
(Tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees)

Qty Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials

.

25 5 25
 Budding  Soil moisture
pcs. units pcs.  Petri dish
knife and pH meter
12 5 25
pcs.  Bolo units  Wheel barrow pcs.  Calculator

5 1
 Comb-tooth 5 units  Puncher
pcs.  Basin unit harrow*
 Seedling
10 1 100
tray with
pcs.  Broomstick unit  Hand tractor* pcs. different
holes
25 5
 Knapsack 10 m.  Agri
pcs.  Pail-12Li. units sprayer bag/plastics
5 1000  PE bag with
 Cutting tools units  Hand sprayer pcs. different
sizes
5 1 10  Growing
o Pruning
pcs. unit  Power sprayer sacks media (50
saw
kg.)
5 2
o Hedge 1 bot.  Rooting
pcs. shear units  Grass cutter* hormone
5 5 25
o Kitchen  Overhead
pcs. units pcs.  Basket
knife sprinkler
5 5
o Cutter 20 m.
pcs. units  Sprinkler mist  Fish net

5 5
o Pliers Button dripper 5 pcs.  Strainer
pcs. units 

25 o Pruning 1  LCD/Overhead 10  Plastic

pcs. shears unit projector kilos sheet
 Post harvest 10
 Digging
treatment kilos  Fertilizers
tools
equipment*
5 1  Desktop
1 kilo  Flower
pcs. o Steel bar unit computer/lapto
inducer
p
5 25
o Pick 2 pcs.  Board
pcs. mattock units  PPE marker
5
o Hole 1 unit
pcs.  White board
digger
5
o Garden 1 pc.
pcs.  Eraser
hoe
5
o Shovel 1 bot.  Pesticides
pcs.

 Crates 1 roll  Rope

25
o Wooden 1 box  Rubber
pcs. crates band
25
o Plastic 5 units  Seed box
pcs. crates
25 100
o Styro  Seedlings
pcs. crates pcs. assorted
 Harvesting 1 unit  Soil auger
tools
25
1 box  Detergent
pcs. o Scythe
soap
13 1
o Harvestin  Bamboo
pcs. g pole bundle stick
2 1
pcs. o Ladder ream  Bond paper

25
o Hand 1 box
pcs.  Clips
trowel
25
1 set  First aid
pcs.  Hard Hat
supplies
 2
 Measuring 5 pcs.  Permanent
pcs. cups pens
12
1 roll  Mulching
pcs.  Sprinklers
materials
1  tools cabinet
1 roll  String
pc.

1  Plow
1 roll  Plastic
pc. twine
25  Scissors
5 pcs.  Brush
pcs.

5  Rake 1 pc.  Measuring

pcs. tape

5 pcs.  Meter stick

2 pcs.  Sharpenin
g stone

Training Facilities:

(Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees)

SPACE SIZE IN AREA IN TOTAL GRAND

REQUIREMENT METERS SQ. AREA IN TOTAL
METERS SQ. AREA IN
METERS SQ.
METERS

A. Building 215.00
(permanent)

 Student/ 2.00 x 1.00 2.00 per 50.00

Trainee per student student
Working Space /trainee

 Learning 3.00 x 5.00 15.00 15.00

Resource
Center
 Activity Room
 2.00 x 3.00 6.00 per 150.00
(including student
facilities, wash
room, and
store room)
B. Demo Farm 2,550.00

 Nursery area 1 x 2 per 2 per 50.00

 Field plot and trainee trainee
Working shed 2500.00
(100sq.m.) 10 x 10 per 100 per
trainee trainee

Qualification of Instructors/Trainers:

Trainers who will deliver the training on AGRICULTURAL CROPS

PRODUCTION NC-II should have the following :

 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (NTTC) and

National Certificate (NC) II in Agricultural Crops Production
 Must have undergone training on Training Methodology I (TM I)
 Must be computer literate
 Must be physically and mentally fit
 Must have at least 2 years job/industry experience
B. MODULES OF INSTRUCTIONS

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE

COMMUNICATION

MODULE TITLE : PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE

COMMUNICATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge,

skills and attitudes required to gather,

interpret and convey information in

response to workplace requirements.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information.

LO2. Perform duties following workplace instructions.

LO3. Complete relevant work-related documents

Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Access specific  Types of The trainee  Group  Written

relevant informatio should be discussion. examinati
information n sources provided with:  Lecture on
from
 Communic
 Demonstrati  Observati
appropriate on on
sources ation
 Use effective mediums  CBLM
questioning,  Effective  Cellphone
active listening Communic  Notebook
and speaking ation  Writing
skills to gather materials
and convey  Computer
information with
 Use Internet
appropriate connection
medium to
transfer
information and
ideas
 Use
appropriate
non-verbal
communication
.
 Identify and
follow
Appropriate
lines of
communication
with superiors
and colleagues.
 Use defined
workplace
procedures for
the location
and storage of
information.
 Carry personal
interaction out
clearly and
concisely

LO2. Perform duties following workplace instructions.

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Read and The trainee  Group  Written
interpret should be discussion. examinati
written notices provided with:  Lecture on
and  Demonstrati  Observati
instructions in on on
accordance
with  Interpret  CBLM
organizational and follow  Notebook
guidelines. instructions  Writing
 Followed , directions, materials
routine written  Computer
notices,
instruction with Internet
based on rules, and
connection
established regulations. 
procedures.  Clarificatio
 Identify and n and
act upon Giving
Feedback is Feedback
given to
on received
workplace
supervisor- Instruction.
based  Roles and
instructions/ Responsibil
information ities in the
received. Workplace
 Conduct
workplace
interactions in
a courteous
manner
 Seek and ask
where
necessary,
clarifications
about routine
workplace
procedures
and matters
concerning
conditions of
employment
from
appropriate
sources
 Interpret
meetings
outcomes

LO3. Complete relevant work-related documents

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessmen

Criteria t
 Methods

 Complete  Types of The trainee  Group  Written

accurately and Workplace should be discussion. examinati
legibly range of Document provided with:  Lecture on
forms relating
s and
 Demonstrati  Observati
to conditions of on on
employment Forms  Role Play
 Record  CBLM
workplace data  Cellphone
on standard  Notebook
workplace  Writing
forms and materials
documents  Computer
 Identify and act with
upon Errors in Internet
recording connection
information on
forms/
documents
 Complete
reporting
requirements
to supervisor
according to
organizational
guidelines
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

MODULE TITLE : WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills, and

attitudes to identify one’s roles and

responsibilities as a member of a team.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Describe team role and scope.

LO2. Identify one’s role and responsibility within a team.

LO3. Work as a team member.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Identify the role  Role and The trainee  Lecture/  Written

and objective objective should be discussion. Test
of the team of a team. provided with:  Group Work  Direct
from available
 Setting
 Individual Observati
sources of Work on
information. Team Goal  Role Play  Demonstr
 Identify team and Scope  CBLM ation with
parameters,  Working  Job oral
reporting with procedure questioni
relationships Others  Access to ng
and relevant
responsibilities workplace
from team or
discussions and appropriate
appropriate ly
external simulated
sources environmen
t where
assessment
can take
place.
 Materials
relevant to
the
proposed
activity or
tasks

LO2. Identify one’s role and responsibility within a team.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessmen

Criteria t
 Methods

 Identify  One’s The trainee  Lecture/  Written

Individual roles Roles and should be discussion. Test
and Responsibi provided with:  Group Work  Direct
responsibilities
lities in a
 Individual Observati
within the team Work on
environment Team Role Play  Demonstr
 Identify roles  CBLM ation with
and objectives  Job oral
of the team procedure questioni
from available  Access to ng
sources of relevant
information workplace
 Identify team or
parameters, appropriate
reporting ly
relationships simulated
and environmen
responsibilities t where
based on team assessment
discussions and can take
appropriate place.
external  Materials
sources relevant to
the
proposed
activity or
tasks

LO3. Work as a team member.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Use and  Teamwork The trainee  Lecture/  Written

interactions vs. should be discussion. Test
undertake Individual provided with:  Group Work  Direct
effective and
Work
 Individual Observati
appropriate Work on
forms of  Team  Role Play  Demonstr
communication Planning  CBLM ation with
s with team and  Job oral
members Decision- procedure. questioni
based on making.  Access to ng
company relevant
practices. workplace
 Make effective or
and appropriate
appropriate ly
contributions to simulated
complement
 team activities environmen
and objectives, t where
based on assessment
workplace can take
context place.
 Observed  Materials
protocols in relevant to
reporting based the
on standard proposed
company activity or
practices. tasks
 Contribute to
the
development of
team work
plans based on
an
understanding
of team’s role
and objectives

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE/ADDRESS GENERAL WORKPLACE

PROBLEMS

MODULE TITLE : SOLVING/ADDRESSING GENERAL

 WORKPLACE PROBLEMS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes required to apply problem-solving

techniques to determine the origin of problems
and plan for their resolution. It also includes
addressing procedural problems through
documentation, and referral.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Identify routine problems.

LO2. Look for solutions to routine problems.

LO3. Recommend solutions to problems.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify routine problems.

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods

 Identify routine  Identify a The trainee  Group  Written

problems or Routine should be discussion. Test
procedural Procedur provided with:  Lecture  Direct
problem areas
al
 Demonstrati observatio
 Define and on n
determine Problem  Role Play
Problems to be s  CBLM
investigated  Investiga  Access to
 Identify and ting and relevant
document Documen workplace
current ting or
conditions of Problem appropriatel
Areas
 the problem y simulated
are environmen
t where
assessment
can take
place.
 Materials
relevant to
the
proposed
activity or
tasks

LO2. Look for solutions to routine problems.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Potential  Identifying The trainee  Group  Written

solutions to Potential should be discussion Test
problem are Solutions provided with:  Lecture
identified
 Developin
 Demonstrati
 Develop, on
document, rank g and  Role Play
and present Presenting  CBLM
recommend Recomme  Access to
rations about ndations relevant
possible workplace
solutions to or
appropriate appropriate
person for ly
decision simulated
environmen
t where
assessment
can take
place.
 Materials
relevant to
the
proposed
activity or
tasks

LO3. Recommend solutions to problems.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods
 Plan  Planning The trainee  Group  Written
implementation and should be discussion. Test
of solutions solutions provided with:  Lecture  Direct
according to
 Documenti
 Demonstrati observati
workplace  CBLM on on
practices ng  Role Play
 Access to
 Plan evaluation Problems
relevant
of implemented and workplace
solutions Solutions or
according to appropriate
procedures ly
 Document and simulated
submit environmen
recommended t where
solutions to assessment
appropriate can take
person for place.
confirmation  Materials
relevant to
the
proposed
activity or
tasks
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS

MODULE TITLE : DEVELOPING CAREER AND LIFE

DECISIONS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills, and

attitudes in managing one’s emotions,

developing reflective practice, and boosting

self-confidence and developing self-regulation.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:
 LO1. Manage one’s emotion.

LO2. Develop reflective practice.

LO3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Manage one’s emotion.

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods

 Identify self-  Self- The trainee  Discussion  Written

management Manageme should be  Interaction Test
strategies nt provided with: Lecture  Interview
 Develop skills
Strategies  Brainstormin  Direct
to work g observatio
independently  Emotions n
 Demonstrati
and to show  Changing  CBLM on
initiative, to be Our  Access to  Role-playing
conscientious, Thinking relevant
and  Building workplace
persevering in Coping or
the face of appropriat
Skills to
setbacks and ely
frustrations Manage
simulated
 Examine Emotions environme
techniques for nt where
effectively assessmen
handling t can take
negative place.
emotions and  Materials
unpleasant relevant to
situation in the the
workplace proposed
activity or
tasks
LO2. Develop reflective practice.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Contemplate  Knowing The trainee  Small Group  Written

personal your should be Discussion Test
strengths and weakness provided with:  Interaction  Interview
achievements,
and
 Direct
 based on self- strengths. Lecture observati
assessment  Brainstormin on
strategies and  CBLM g
teacher  Access to  Demonstrati
feedback workplace on
 Monitor and  Role-playing
progress when resources
seeking and  Case
responding to studies
feedback from
teachers to
assist them in
consolidating
strengths,
addressing
weaknesses
and fulfilling
their potential
 Predict
outcomes of
personal and
academic
challenges by
reflecting on
previous
problem
solving and
decision-
making
strategies and
feedback from
peers and
teachers
 LO3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Demonstrate  Strategies  Access to  Small Group  Written

efforts for to workplace Discussion Test
continuous self- positively and  Interaction  Direct
improvement. resources Lecture observati
Improve
 Eliminate  Case studies  Brainstormin on
counter- my  Interview
g
productive Attitude in  Demonstrati
tendencies at the on
work. Workplac  Role-playing
 Maintain e
positive outlook  Self-Help
in life Concepts
and
Habits

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE

INNOVATION
MODULE TITLE : CONTRIBUTING TO WORKPLACE

INNOVATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes required to make a pro-active and

positive contribution to workplace innovation.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better.

LO2. Discuss and develop ideas with others.

LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Opportunities  Opportunit  Pens,  Interaction  Written

for ies for papers and Lecture Test
improvement positive writing  Appreciative
are identified implements Inquiry
Improvem
proactively in  Cartolina  Demonstrati
own area of ent  Manila on
work  Changing papers  Group Work
 Gather and Our
review Thinking
information
which may be
 relevant to
ideas and
which might
assist in
gaining support
for idea

LO2. Discuss and develop ideas with others.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Identify people  Getting  Reference  Interaction  Written

who could inputs to books Lecture Test
provide input to Sharpen  Workplace  Appreciative
ideas for procedures Inquiry
Innovative
improvements and  Demonstrati
 Select ways of Ideas systems on
approaching  Using computer  Group Work
people to begin Feedback with
sharing ideas to Further internet
 Set meeting Develop connections
with relevant Ideas  Data/
people information
 Review and analysis
select ideas for tools
follow up based  Learning
on feedback modules
 Use critical
inquiry method
to discuss and
develop ideas
with others

LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen

Criteria s t
 Methods

 Use critical  Applying  Reference  Interaction  Written

inquiry method Critical books Lecture Test
to integrate Inquiry  Workplace  Appreciativ
different ideas procedures e Inquiry
Method
for change of and systems  Demonstrat
key people  Communic computer ion
 Use ating Ideas with internet  Group Work
summarizing, for Change connections
analyzing and  Data/
generalizing information
skills to extract analysis tools
salient points in  Learning
the pool of modules
ideas
 Use reporting
skills to
communicate
results
 Identify current
Issues and
concerns on
the systems,
processes and
procedures, as
well as the
need for simple
innovative
practices
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION

MODULE TITLE : PRESENTING RELEVANT INFORMATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes required to carry out gathering and

assessment of relevant data and presenting

data/information according to acceptable

practices.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Gather data/ information.

LO2. Assess gathered data/ information.

LO3. Record and present information.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Gather data/ information.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Collect  Technique  Evidence of  Group  Written

evidence, facts s in competent discussion Test
and information Collecting performanc  Lecture  Observati
according to
Data/Infor
e should be  Demonstrati on
specified needs obtained by on
 Review mation. observing  Role Play
evaluation,  Analyzing an
terms of gathered individual
reference and data/Infor in an
conditions to mation. information
determine manageme
whether nt role
data/informatio within the
n falls within workplace
project scope or
operational
or
simulated
environmen
t.

LO2. Assess gathered data/ information.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Assess validity  Assessing  Evidence of  Group  Written

of data/ Validity of competent discussion Test
information is Data/ performanc  Lecture  Observati
based on needs Informatio e should be  Demonstrati on
 Apply analysis n and Data obtained by on
techniques are Analysis observing  Role Play
to assess data/ Technique an  Practical
information s and individual exercises
 Identify trends Procedure in an
and anomalies s information
are manageme
 Document data nt role
analysis within the
techniques and workplace
procedures are or
 Solicit operational
 recommendatio or
ns are on areas simulated
of possible environmen
improvement t.

LO3. Record and present information.

Assessmen
Assessment Methodologie
Contents Conditions t
Criteria s
Methods

 Record studied  Recording  Evidence of  Group  Written

data/informatio and competent discussion Test
n presenting performance  Lecture  Observati
 Analyze
Assessed
should be  Demonstrat on
recommendatio obtained by ion
ns for action to Data/Infor observing an  Role Play
ensure they are mation individual in  Practical
compatible an exercises
with the information
project’s scope management
and terms of role within
reference the
 Compare workplace or
interim and operational
final reports or simulated
are analyzed environment.
and outcomes
to the criteria
established at
the outset
 Present
findings to
stakeholders
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills, and

attitudes required to identify OSH compliance

requirements, prepare OSH requirements for

 compliance, perform tasks in accordance with

relevant OSH policies and procedures.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Identity OSH compliance requirements

LO2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance.

LO3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and

procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identity OSH compliance requirements

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Identify  Occupatio  Facilities,  Lecture  Written

relevant OSH nal Safety materials  Group Exam
requirements, and Health tools and Discussion  Demonstr
regulations, equipment ation
(OSH)
policies and necessary
procedures in  Philippines for the
accordance , activity
with workplace Occupatio
policies and nal Safety
procedures and Health
 Convey OSH Standards
activity non-
 OSH
conformities to
appropriate Preventive
personnel and
 Identify OSH Control
preventive and Requireme
control nt
requirements in
accordance
with OSH work
policies and
procedures

LO2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Identify OSH  Safe  Facilities,  Lecture  Written

work activity Handling materials  Group Exam
material, tools Procedure tools and Discussion  Demonstr
and equipment equipment ation
s of Tools,
requirements in necessary
accordance Equipment for the
with workplace and activity
policies and Materials
procedures
 Acquire
required OSH
materials, tools
and equipment
in accordance
with workplace
policies and
procedures
 Arrange/ place
required OSH
materials, tools
and equipment
in accordance
with OSH work
standards

LO3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and

procedures.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Identify  OSH  Facilities,  Lecture  Written

relevant OSH Requireme materials  Group Exam
work nts, tools and Discussion  Demonstr
procedures in equipment ation
Regulation
 accordance s, Policies necessary
with workplace and for the
policies and Procedure activity
procedures
s
 Execute work
Activities in  Executing
accordance Work
with OSH work Activities
standards According
 Report non- to OSH
compliance Work
work activities
Standards
to appropriate
personnel  Reporting
OSH non-
complianc
e activities

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE

WORKPLACE
MODULE TITLE : EXERCISING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE

WORKPLACE

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers knowledge, skills and

attitude to identify the efficiency and

effectiveness of resource utilization,

determine causes of inefficiency and/or

ineffectiveness of resource utilization and

convey inefficient and ineffective

environmental practices.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization.

LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource

utilization

LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessmen

Criteria t
 Methods

 Measure  Sustainabl  Workplace  Lecture  Written

required e  Tools,  Group Exam
resource Developm materials Discussion  Demonstr
utilization in
ent
and  Simulation ation
the workplace equipment  Demonstrati
using  Ways to relevant to on
appropriate encourage the tasks
techniques an  PPE
 Record data in environme  Manuals
accordance ntally and
with workplace conscious references
protocol
workplace
 Compare
recorded data  Sustainabil
to determine ity Policies
the efficiency and
and Practices
effectiveness of in the
resource Workplace
utilization
according to
established
environmental
work
procedures

LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of

resource utilization.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 List potential  Waste  Workplace  Lecture  Written

causes of Reduction  Tools,  Group Exam
inefficiency and materials Discussion  Demonstr
and/or
Resource
and  Demonstrati ation
ineffectiveness equipment on
 Identify causes Conservati relevant to
of inefficiency on the tasks
and/or Technique  PPE
ineffectiveness s  Manuals
through  Inefficienci and
deductive es in references
reasoning Resource
 Validate Conservati
identified on and
causes of Waste
inefficiency Reduction
and/or
ineffectiveness
 thru
established
environmental
procedures

LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Report  Complianc  Workplace  Lecture  Written

efficiency and e and  Tools,  Group Exam
effectiveness of Reporting materials Discussion  Demonstr
resource
Informatio
and  Role Play ation
utilization to equipment  Demonstrati
appropriate n relevant to on
personnel  Complianc the tasks
 Discuss e to  PPE
concerns Resource  Manuals
related Conservati and
resource on in the references
utilization with Workplace
appropriate
personnel
 Clarify
feedback on
information/
concerns raised
with
appropriate
personnel
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN

THE WORKPLACE

MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

IN THE WORKPLACE

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the outcomes required to

apply entrepreneurial workplace best

practices and implement cost-effective

operations.

NOMINAL DURATION : 2 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices.

 LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices.

LO3. Implement cost-effective operations.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Observe and  Quality  Simulated  Case Study  Written

select good Standards or actual  Lecture/ Test
practices in the workplace Discussion  Interview
relating to
Workplace
 Tools,
workplace materials
operations  Cost- and supplies
following conscious needed to
workplace Habits in demonstrat
policy Utilizing e the
 Comply quality Resources required
procedures tasks
and practices  References
with according and
to workplace manuals
requirements  Enterprise
 Apply cost- procedures
conscious manuals
habits in  Company
resource quality
utilization policy
based on
industry
standards

LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Communicate  Communi  Simulated  Lecture/  Written

observed good cating or actual Discussion Test
practices Good workplace  Interview
relating to Entrepren  Tools,
workplace eurial materials
operations to Practices and supplies
appropriate needed to
 person demonstrat
 Communicate e the
observed required
quality tasks
procedures and  References
practices to and
appropriate manuals
person  Enterprise
 Communicate procedures
cost-conscious manuals
habits in  Company
resource quality
utilization policy
based on
industry
standards

LO3. Implement cost-effective operations.

Assessmen
Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies t
Criteria
Methods

 Implement  Being  Simulated  Case Study  Written

preservation Efficient in or actual  Lecture/ Test
and the workplace Discussion  Interview
optimization of
Workplace
 Tools,
workplace materials
resources in  Being and supplies
accordance Careful needed to
with enterprise with demonstrat
policy Resources e the
 Observe  Entrepren required
judicious use eurial tasks
of workplace Characteri  References
tools, stics in the and
equipment and Workplace manuals
materials  Enterprise
according to procedures
manual and manuals
work  Company
requirements quality
 Make policy
constructive
contributions
to office
operations
according to
enterprise
requirements
 Sustain ability
to work within
one’s allotted
 time and
finances

COMMON COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competency: Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations

Modules Title: Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations
Modules Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform
safety measures effectively and efficiently. It includes identifying areas,
tools, materials, time, and place in performing safety measures.

Nominal Duration: 8 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures
LO3. Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessm

 Criteria ogies ent
Methods

 Work tasks are  Safety  The  Self-  Oral/

identified in line Practices following paced/ Written
with farm  Codes and resources modula Intervie
operations Regulations should be r w
 Place for safety  Tools & provided:  Lecture  Direct
measures are Equipment: -Farm / Observ
determined in line Uses and location Discuss ation
with farm Specification ion  Practica
operations  Maintenance -Tools,  Interact l
 Time for safety  Ability to equipment io Demons
measures are recognize and outfits  Practic tration
determined in line effective al
appropriate
with farm tools, Demon
operations materials in applying stration
 Appropriate and outfit safety  Visit/
tools, materials  Ready skills measures tour
and outfits are required to
prepared in line read labels,
with job manuals and
requirements other basic
safety
information

LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessm

Criteria ogies ent
Methods

 Tools and  Safety  The  Self-  Oral/

materials are used Practices following paced/ Written
according to  Codes and resources modula Intervie
specifications and Regulations should be r ws
procedures  Tools & provided:  Lecture  Direct
 Outfits are worn Equipment: / Observ
according to farm Uses and Discuss ation
requirements Specification -Farm ion  Practica
 Effectivity/shelf  Maintenance location  Interact l
life/expiration of  Ability to ion Demons
materials are recognize -Tools,  Practic tration
strictly observed effective equipment al
 Emergency tools, and outfits Demon
procedures are materials appropriate stration
known and and outfit  Visit/
in applying
followed to ensure  Ready skills tour
a safework required to safety
requirement read labels, measures
 Hazards in the manuals and
workplace are other basic
identified and safety
reported in line information
with farm
guidelines

LO3. Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessm

Criteria ogies ent
Methods

 Used tools and  Safety  The  Self-  Oral/

outfit are cleaned Practices following paced/ Written
after use and  Codes and resources modular Intervie
stored in Regulations should be  Lecture/ ws
designated areas  Tools & provided: Discussi  Direct
 Materials are Equipment: on Observ
properly labeled Uses and  Interacti ation
and stored Specification -Farm on  Practica
according to  Maintenance location  Practical l
manufacturers  Ability to Demons Demon
recommendation recognize -Tools, tration stration
and farm effective equipment  Visit/
requirements tools, and outfits tour
 Waste materials materials appropriate
are disposed and outfit
in applying
according to  Ready skills
manufacturers, required to safety
government and read labels, measures
farm manuals and
requirements other basic
 safety
information

Unit of Competency: Use Farm Tools and Equipment

Modules Title: Using Farm Tools and Equipment
Modules Descriptor:

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use farm
tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation and preventive
maintenance of farm tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration: 10 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select and use farm tools

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment
LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select and use farm tools

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme
Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Identified  Safety  The  Self-  Oral/

appropriate Practices followin paced/ Written
farm tools  Codes and g modular Intervie
according to Regulations resourc  Lecture/ ws
requirement/us  Tools & es Discussi  Direct
e Equipment: should on Observ
 Farm tools are Uses and be  Interacti ation
checked for Specification provide on  Practica
faults and  Maintenance d:  Practical l
defective tools  Ability to - Service/ Demons Demons
reported in recognized tration tration
accordance with defective operationa  Visit/
farm farm l manual tour
procedures equipment of farm
 Appropriate  Perform tools and
tools and proper
equipment
equipment are managemen
safely used t practices of -Tools and
according to job safety
equipment
requirements measures
and -Farm
manufacturers
implement
conditions
s

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme

Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Identify  Safety  The  Self-  Oral/

appropriate farm Practices followin paced/ Written
 equipment  Codes and g modular Interview
 Instructional Regulation resourc  Lecture/ s
manual of the farm s es Discussi  Direct
tools and  Tools & should on Observat
equipment are Equipment be  Interacti ion
carefully read prior : Uses and provide on  Practical
to operation Specificati d:  Practical Demonst
 Pre-operation on -Service/ Demons ration
check-up is  Maintenan tration
conducted in line ce operationa  Visit/
with  Ability to l manual tour
manufacturers recognize of farm
manual d tools and
 Faults in farm defective
equipment
equipment are farm
identified and equipment -Tools and
reported in line  Perform
equipment
with farm proper
procedures managem
 Farm equipment ent
used according to practices -Farm
its function of safety implement
 Followed safety measures
s
procedures

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme

Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Tools and  Safety  The  Self-  Oral/

equipment are Practices followin paced/ Written
cleaned  Codes g modular Interview
immediately after and resourc  Lecture/ s
use in line with Regulatio es Discussi  Direct
farm procedures ns should on Observat
 Routine check-up  Tools & be  Interacti ion
and maintenance Equipme provide o  Practical
are performed nt: Uses d:  Practical Demonst
 Tools and and -Service/ Demons ration
equipment are Specifica tration
stored in tion operationa  Visit/
designated areas  Maintena l manual tour
in line with farm nce of farm
procedures  Ability to tools and
 recognize equipment
d
defective -Tools and
farm equipment
equipme
nt -Farm
 Perform
proper implement
manage s
ment
practices
of safety
measure
s

Unit of Competency: Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation

Modules Title: Performing Estimation and Basic Calculation
Modules Descriptor:

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
basic workplace calculations.

Nominal Duration: 12 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme
Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Job requirements  Mathemati  The  Self-  Oral/

are identified from cs followin paced/ Written
written or oral  Systems, g modular examinat
communications Processes resourc  Lecture/ ion
 Quantities of and es Discussi  Practical
materials and Operation should on exercise
resources required s be  Interacti
to complete a work  Ability to provide on
task are estimated perform d:  Practical
 The time needed basic -Relevant Exercise
 to complete a work calculation tools and
activity is  Communic equipment
estimated ate for basic
 Accurate estimate effectively
calculation
for work
completion are
made
 Estimate of Recomme
materials and nded data
resources are
reported to
appropriate person
LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme

Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Calculations to  Mathemati  The  Self-  Oral/

be made are cs followin paced/ Written
identified  Systems, g modular examinat
according to job Processes resourc  Lecture/ ion
requirements and es Discussi  Practical
 Correct method Operation should on exercise
of calculation s be  Interact
identified  Ability to provide ion
 System and perform d:  Practica
units of basic -Relevant l
measurement to calculation tools and Exercis
be followed are  Communic equipment e
ascertained ate
for basic
 Calculation needed effectively
to complete work calculation
tasks are
-
performed using
the four basic Recomme
process of nded data
addition, division,
multiplication and
subtraction
 Calculate whole
fraction,
percentage and
mixed when are
used to complete
the instructions
 Number computed
in self checked and
completed for
 alignment

Unit of Competency: Process Farm Wastes

Modules Title: Processing Farm Wastes
Modules Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to process
farm wastes. It comprises functions such as collecting farm wastes,
conducting waste identification and segregation, treating and processing
farm wastes, and performing housekeeping duties.

Nominal Duration: 12 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Collect farm wastes

LO2. Identify and segregate wastes
LO3. Treat and process farm wastes
LO4. Perform housekeeping

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Collect farm wastes

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme
Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Tools and  Occupatio  The  Self-  Oral/

materials are nal health following paced/ Written
prepared for safety resource modular Interview
collection of farm  Skills in s should  Lecture/ s
wastes. using be Discussi  Direct
tools and provided: on Observat
 Wastes are equipmen -Farm area  Interacti ion
collected following t on  Practical
OSHS and waste -Different
 Calculatio  Practical Demonst
collection ns farm Demons ration
requirements and  Communi wastes tration
plan. cate  Visit/
 Dangerous and effectivel -Farm- tour
hazardous y waste
wastes are
processing
collected following
the area
HAZMAT(hazardous
-Tools,
material) protocol.
supplies
 Appropriate
and
personal protective
equipment (PPE) materials
 are worn as use in farm
prescribed by wastes
Occupational collection,
Safety and Health segregatio
Standards (OSHS). n and
processing

-
Housekeep
ing tools
and
supplies

PPE

LO2. Identify and segregate wastes

Assessment Contents Condition Methodol Assessme

Criteria s ogies nt
Methods

 Wastes are  Occupatio  The  Self-  Oral/

identified by nal health followin paced/ Written
categories safety g modular Interview
according to  Skills in resourc  Lecture/ s
industry standards using es Discussi  Direct
and environmental tools and should on Observat
legislation. equipmen be  Interacti ion
 Wastes are t provide on  Practical
segregated  Calculatio d:  Practical Demonst
according to ns -Farm area Demons ration
organizational Communica tration
requirements and te -Different  Visit/
relevant effectively farm tour
legislation. wastes
 Sorted waste is
placed into -Farm-
labelled container waste
to avoid littering processing
and prevent cross-
area
contamination.
 Information on -Tools,
waste is obtained
supplies
by asking authority
to ensure correct and
identification. materials
use in farm
 wastes
collection,
segregatio
n and
processing

-
Housekeep
ing tools
and
supplies

PPE

LO3. Treat and process farm wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessme

Criteria ogies nt
Methods

 Dangerous and  Occupa  The  Self-  Oral/

hazardous wastes tional following paced/ Written
are handled health resources modular Intervie
according to safety should be  Lecture/ ws
organizational  Skills in provided: Discussi  Direct
requirements and using -Farm area on Observ
relevant legislation tools  Interacti ation
following OSHS and -Different on  Practica
procedures. equipm farm wastes  Practical l
 Processing of ent  Demons Demons
farm wastes is  Calcula -Farm-waste tration tration
done following tions processing  Visit/
environmental  Commu area tour
legislation and nicate
codes. effectiv -Tools,
 Principles of 3Rs ely supplies and
(reduce, reuse and materials use
recycle) are
in farm
applied
accordingly. wastes
 Farm wastes are collection,
disposed of segregation
according to and
environmental processing
legislation and
codes. -
Housekeepin
 g tools and
supplies

PPE

LO4. Perform housekeeping

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodol Assessme

ogies nt
Methods

 Appropriate  Occupa  The  Self-  Oral/

warning signs tional following paced/ Written
and labels are health resources modular Interview
displayed in safety should be  Lecture/ s
conspicuous  Skills in provided: Discussi  Direct
places around using -Farm area on Observat
the workplace. tools  Interacti ion
 Work area is and -Different on  Practical
cleaned equipm farm wastes  Practical Demonst
according to 5S ent Demons ration
principles.  Calculat -Farm- tration
 Tools are ions waste  Visit/
checked, cleaned  Commu processing tour
and stowed nicate area
according to effectiv
established ely -Tools,
industry supplies
procedures and
and
following user’s
manual. materials
 Materials are use in farm
stored following wastes
industry collection,
standard segregation
procedures and and
manufacturer’s
processing
specifications.
 PPE is checked for -
damage prior to
Housekeepi
ensuring that clean
and undamaged ng tools and
equipment is supplies
stored.
 Storage facility is PPE
checked to ensure
no contamination
in the area
 according to
organizational
requirements and
legislation and
codes.

Record keeping is
done according to
industry
requirements.

Unit of Competency: Perform Record-Keeping

Modules Title: Performing Record-Keeping
Modules Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to carry out
inventory activities, maintain production record and prepare financial
records.

Nominal Duration: 14 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Carry out inventory activities

LO2. Maintain production record
LO3. Prepare financial records

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Carry out inventory activities
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessme
Criteria ogies nt
Methods

 Inventory  Work  The following  Self-  Oral/

inputs are safety resources paced/ Written
determined  Skills in should be modular Intervie
according determini provided:  Lecture/ ws
enterprise ng -All supplies, Discussio  Practica
requirement defective materials and n l
s. tools and farm  Interacti Demons
 Defective equipmen implements on tration
tools and t needed during  Practical
equipment  Measuring farm operations Demonst
are and should be ration
determined calculatio readily available  Visit/tour
according to ns at the farm site:
 operation  Estimatio -Farm site
manuals n
 Facilities are  Basic -Office supplies,
inspected mathemat materials, tools
according to ical skills and farm
according  kills in equipment
standard preparatio
codes and n of -Protective
laws. reports clothing
 Bookkeepi equipment and
ng materials. All
 Oral and workers
written involved in
communic different
ation activities must
be fully oriented
and cautioned
on the different
specific work
activities of the
farm.
-Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and ability
in the successful
implementation
of work program
activities.

LO2. Maintain production record

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessme

Criteria ogies nt
Methods

 Production  Work  The following  Self-  Oral/

plan are safety resources paced/ Written
prepared  Skills in should be modular Intervie
according to determin provided:  Lecture/ ws
enterprise ing -All supplies, Discussi  Practical
requirements. defective materials and on Demons
 Schedule for tools and farm implements  Interacti tration
production equipme needed during on
activities are nt farm operations  Practica
prepared  Measurin should be readily l
based from g and available at the Demons
 enterprise calculatio farm site: tration
requirements ns -Farm site  Visit/
and plan.  Estimatio tour
 Production n -Office supplies,
report are  Basic materials, tools
prepared in mathema and farm
accordance tical equipment
with skills
enterprise  Skills in -Protective
reporting preparati clothing
procedures on of equipment and
 Input and reports materials. All
production  Bookkee workers involved
are monitored ping in different
using  Oral and activities must
monitoring written be fully oriented
chart. communi and cautioned on
cation the different
specific work
activities of the
farm.
-Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and ability
in the successful
implementation
of work program
activities.

LO3. Prepare financial records

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Production  Work  The following  Self-  Oral/

cost are safety resources paced/ Writte
computed  Skills in should be modula n
using determi provided: r Intervi
established ning -All supplies,  Lecture/ ews
computation defectiv materials and Discussi  Practi
procedures. e tools farm implements on cal
 Revenue is and needed during  Interact Demo
computed equipm farm operations ion nstrati
using ent should be readily  Practica on
established  Measuri available at the l
computation ng and farm site: Demons
procedures. calculat -Farm site tration
ion  Visit/
 Estimati -Office supplies, tour
on materials, tools
 Basic and farm
mathe equipment
matical
skills
 Skills in -Protective
prepara clothing
tion of equipment and
reports materials. All
 Bookke workers involved
eping in different
 Oral activities must
and be fully oriented
written and cautioned on
commu the different
nication specific work
activities of the
farm.
-Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and ability
in the successful
implementation
of work program
activities.
 CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency: Perform Nursery Operations
Modules Title: Performing Nursery Operations
Modules Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
nursery operations for agricultural crops including establishing a nursery
shed, preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of
growing media, transplanting germinated seedling and handling on nurse
tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration: 74 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment

LO2. Mmaintain nursery facilities
LO3. Handle seeds/planting material
LO4. Prepare growing media
LO5. Conduct propagation activities

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple
equipment
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessm
Criteria ogies ent
Methods

 Tools, farm  Basic  The  Hands-  Written

implements mathemati following on examin
and simple cal resources  Lecture ation
equipment processes should be s/  Oral
are prepared of addition, provided: Discussi evaluati
according subtraction -Shed/ on on
work , division Greenhouse  Videos/  Demons
requirements. and Illustrati tration
 Basic pre- multiplicati -Writing ons with
operative on instruments  Demons questio
checking of tration ns
 Skills in -Nursery
tools, farm plant tools/
implements
 and propagatio implements/
equipment is n equipment
performed in techniques
accordance -Nursery
 Interpretati
with supplies
on of
manufacturer’ procedural -Logbooks
s manual and manuals
GAP standard. -Irrigation
 Tools with system and
wear and parts
corrosions are
segregated -References
and treated (NSIC
according to catalogue,
maintenance GAP, OSHS,
plan and
HACCP
procedures.
manuals, etc.)

LO2. Maintain nursery facilities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assess

Criteria ies ment
Method
s

 Nursery  Basic  The  Hands-  Writte

sanitation is mathemati following on n
maintained cal resources  Lectures/ exami
according to processes should be Discussio nation
GAP standard. of provided: n  Oral
 Repair and addition, -Shed/  Videos/ evalua
maintenance of subtractio Greenhouse Illustratio tion
nursery n, division ns  Demo
facilities are and -Writing  Demonstr nstrati
performed to multiplicat instruments ation on
maximize ion with
-Nursery
their efficiency questi
 Skills in tools/
and ons
plant implements/
Effectiveness. propagatio
 Preventive equipment
n
measures are techniques -Nursery
applied for
inclement  Interpretat supplies
weather. ion of -Logbooks
 Safety procedural
measures are manuals -Irrigation
practice system and
 according to parts
OSHS.
-References
(NSIC
catalogue,
GAP, OSHS,
HACCP
manuals,
etc.)

LO3. Handle seeds/planting material

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolo Assess

Criteria gies ment
Method
s

 Planting  Basic  The  Hands-  Writte

materials are mathema following on n
determined tical resources  Lectures/ exami
according to processe should be Discussio nation
kinds and s of provided: n  Oral
varieties. addition, -Shed/  Videos/ evalua
 Quality seeds subtracti Greenhouse Illustratio tion
are selected on, ns  Demo
according to division -Writing  Demonstr nstrati
prescribed and instruments ation on
characteristics. multiplica with
-Nursery
 Seed testing is tion questi
conducted to tools/ ons
 kills in implements/
determine the plant
percentage equipment
propagati
germination of on -Nursery
the seedstock in techniqu supplie
accordance with es s
the standard
procedures  Interpret
-Logbooks
 Planting ation of
materials are procedur -Irrigation
treated following al system and
standard manuals parts
protocol.
 Seed -References
scarification is (NSIC
performed for catalogue,
germination GAP, OSHS,
purposes based HACCP
on type of crop.
 manuals, etc.)

LO4. Prepare growing media

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolo Assess

Criteria gies ment
Method
s

 Growing media  Basic  The  Hands-  Writte

are prepared mathema following on n
according to tical resources  Lectures/ exami
prescribed processe should be Discussio nation
mixture and crop s of provided: n  Oral
requirement. addition, -Shed/  Videos/ evalua
 Growing media subtracti Greenhouse Illustratio tion
are placed in on, ns  Demo
prescribed division -Writing  Demonstr nstrati
containers and instruments ation on
according to multiplica with
-Nursery
crop tion questi
requirements. tools/ ons
 Skills in implements/
 Containers are plant
arranged and equipment
propagati
labelled on -Nursery
according to techniqu supplies
varieties/species es
. -Logbooks
 Seedbed is  Interpret
prepared based ation of -Irrigation
on crop species. procedur system and
al parts
manuals
-References
(NSIC
catalogue,
GAP, OSHS,
HACCP
manuals, etc.)

LO5. Conduct propagation activities

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolo Assess
Criteria gies ment
Method
s

 Nursery shed is  Basic  The  Hands-  Writt

set-up according mathema following on en
to plant tical resources  Lectures/ exam
requirement processe should be Discussio inatio
 Quality s of provided: n n
seedlings are addition, -Shed/  Videos/  Oral
selected based subtracti Greenhouse Illustratio evalu
on prescribed on, ns ation
characteristics. division -Writing  Demonstr  Demo
 Propagation and instruments ation nstrat
materials are multiplica ion
-Nursery
selected tion with
according to tools/ quest
 Skills in implements/
propagation ions
plant
activity. equipment
propagati
 Plant on -Nursery
propagation techniqu supplies
techniques are es
performed based -Logbooks
on  Interpret
recommended ation of -Irrigation
practices. procedur system and
 Germinated al parts
seedlings are manuals
maintained until -References
fully established. (NSIC
 Pricking and catalogue,
thinning of GAP, OSHS,
seedlings are HACCP
performed based manuals, etc.)
on
recommended
practices.

Unit of Competency: Plant Crops

Modules Title: Planting Crops
Modules Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to conduct
activities related to land preparation and planting of agricultural crops.
This unit also includes proper handling of seeds/seedlings/samplings for
planting and transplanting, proper use of tools and equipment, conduct
land preparation and field lay-out.

Nominal Duration: 64 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare land for planting

LO2. Conduct field lay-out
LO3. Dig holes
LO4. Perform direct seeding
LO5. Transplant seedlings

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare land for planting

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s
  Tools, materials  Good  The  Hands-  Writte
and equipment are Agricultu following on n
prepared for land re resources  Lectures exami
Practice should be / nation
clearing
Standard provided: Discussi  Oral
 The land is cleared s by on evalua
according to -Tool room
BAFPS  Videos/ tion
prescribed  Proper and farm Illustrati  Demo
methods of land use and house ons nstrati
preparation mainten -Farm tools/  Demons on
 Debris are ance of implements/ tration with
cutting, equipment questi
removed and
digging -Writing ons
disposed according and
to waste device
tillage
management tools -Farm
standards.  Digging supplies
 Soil samples are holes -Logbooks
collected for  Operate -References
hand (fertilizer and
analysis based on
tractors pesticide
standard
procedure manual/
 Land preparation catalogue,
is conducted protocols,
according to crop field guides,
requirement. OHSP and
 Basal fertilizer is GAP manuals)
applied based on Production
crop requirement. guide
 Safety procedures
for fertilizer
application is
followed according
to OSHS

LO2. Conduct field lay-out

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolo Assessm

Criteria gies ent
 Methods

 Tools and  Interpret  The  Hands-  Written

materials are lay-out following on examin
prepared for  Use of resources  Lectures/ ation
field lay-out. measuri should be Discussio  Oral
 Interpret field ng provided: n evaluati
lay-out plan device  Videos/ on
-Tool room
according to the  Systems Illustrati  Demons
recommended of and farm ons tration
planting system. planting house  Demonst with
 Field is laid-out -Farm tools/ ration questio
according to implements/ ns
recommended equipment
planting -Writing
system
device
-Farm
supplies
-Logbooks
-References
(fertilizer and
pesticide
manual/
catalogue,
protocols,
field guides,
OHSP and GAP
manuals)
Production
guide

LO3. Dig holes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessm

Criteria ies ent
Methods

 Digging of  Proper  The  Hands-  Written

holes are use and following on examin
performed maintena resources  Lectures/ ation
based on crop nce of should be Discussio  Oral
requirement. cutting, provided: n evalua
 Top soil is digging  Videos/ tion
-Tool room
separated to and Illustratio  Demon
be used in tillage and farm ns stratio
covering the tools house  Demonstr n with
 hole after  Digging -Farm tools/ ation questio
planting. holes implements/ ns
 Basal fertilizer  Proper equipment
application is use and
-Writing
performed maintena
based on nce of device
recommended cutting, -Farm supplies
amount. digging -Logbooks
and -References
tillage (fertilizer and
tools pesticide
manual/
catalogue,
protocols,
field guides,
OHSP and GAP
manuals)
Production
guide

LO4. Perform direct seeding

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Seeds are  Systems of  The  Hands-  Writte

planted planting following on n
according to  Proper use resources  Lectures exami
recommended of tools should be / nation
rate, distance and provided: Discussi  Oral
and depth equipment -Tool on evalua
room
 Replanting are  Proper use  Videos/ tion
timely done of tools and farm Illustrati  Demo
according to and house ons nstrati
recommended equipment -Farm tools/  Demons on
practices for a  Occupatio implements/ tration with
particular crop nal Health equipment questi
 Safety and Safety -Writing ons
procedures are Standards
device
followed
according to -Farm
Occupational supplies
Safety and Health -Logbooks
Standards (OSHS) -References
 and Good (fertilizer and
Agricultural pesticide
Practices (GAP) manual/
catalogue,
protocols,
field guides,
OHSP and
GAP
manuals)
Production
guide

LO5. Transplant seedlings

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Handling of  Systems of  The  Hands-  Writte

seedlings from planting following on n
nursery is  Proper use resources  Lectures exami
performed based of tools should be / nation
on prescribed and provided: Discussi  Oral
practices. equipment on evalua
-Tool room
 Transplanting of  Proper use  Videos/ tion
seedlings is done of tools and farm Illustrati  Demo
based on crop and house ons nstrati
practices equipment -Farm tools/  Demons on
 Re-bagging is  Occupatio implements/ tration with
done for a nal Health equipment questi
particular crop and Safety -Writing ons
requirement Standards
device
 Replanting is
timely done -Farm
based on planting supplies
protocol. -Logbooks
 Safety (fertilizer and
procedures are pesticide
followed manual/
according to
catalogue,
Occupational
Safety and Health protocols,
Standards (OSHS) field guides,
and Good OHSP and
Agricultural GAP
Practices (GAP)
 manuals)
Production
guide

Unit of Competency: Care and Maintain Crops

Modules Title: Caring and Maintaining Crops
Modules Descriptor:

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to

provide forage which include functions during forage area preparation,
planting and maintenance activities of forage area, production of silage
and completion of work.

Nominal Duration: 64 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply pest control measure

LO2. Apply fertilizer
LO3. Water crops
LO4. Perform pruning
LO5. Perform physical growth-enhancing practices

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply pest control measure

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Pests incidence  Basic  The  Hands-  Writte

is monitored mathemati following on n
based on cal resources  Lectures exami
prescribed processes should be / nation
procedure. of addition, provided: Discussi  Oral
 Tools and subtraction on evalua
-Farm or
materials are , division  Videos/ tion
prepared and plantation Illustrati  Demo
according to multiplicati area ons nstrati
specific pest on -Storage  Demons on
control  Proper shed tration with
measure. handling of -Farm tools/ questi
 Appropriate tools and implements/ ons
pest control equipment
equipment
measures are  Pest
-Farm
 followed based monitoring supplies
on GAP by -Logbooks
 Safety measures recording -Irrigation
are observed and
system and
and practiced reporting
according to pests parts
Occupational incidence References
Health and  Fertilizer (fertilizer and
Safety (OHS) and pesticide
procedures. pesticide manual/
application catalogue,
protocols,
field guides,
etc.)

LO2. Apply fertilizer

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Tools and  Basic  The  Hands-  Writte

materials are mathemati following on n
prepared cal resources  Lectures exami
according to processes should be / nation
prescribed user’s of addition, provided: Discussi  Oral
manual subtraction on evalua
-Farm or
 Fertilizers are , division  Videos/ tion
identified based and plantation Illustrati  Demo
on kinds. multiplicati area ons nstrati
 Fertilizer rates on -Storage  Demons on
are applied based  Proper shed tration with
on crop handling of -Farm tools/ questi
requirements. tools and implements/ ons
 Appropriate equipment
equipment
method of  Pest
fertilizer monitoring -Farm
application is by supplies
employed based recording -Logbooks
on crop and -Irrigation
requirements. reporting system and
 Precautionary pests parts
measures are incidence
References
applied to avoid  Fertilizer
cross and (fertilizer and
contamination pesticide pesticide
 based on GAP. application manual/
 Safety catalogue,
procedures are protocols,
followed
field guides,
according to
Occupational etc.)
Safety and Health
Standards

LO3. Water crops

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Soil moisture  Basic  The following  Hands-  Written

content is mathematic resources on examin
determined al should be  Lecture ation
based on soil processes provided: s/  Oral
field capacity of addition, Discussi evaluat
-Farm or
 Watering subtraction, on ion
performed division and plantation area  Videos/  Demon
following the multiplicati -Storage shed Illustrati stration
prescribed on -Farm tools/ ons with
method and  Proper implements/  Demons questio
schedule handling of equipment tration ns
 Good tools and -Farm supplies
AgriculturalPrac equipment
-Logbooks
tices is  Pest
observed. monitoring -Irrigation
by system and
recording parts
and References
reporting (fertilizer and
pests pesticide
incidence
manual/
 Fertilizer
and catalogue,
pesticide protocols, field
application guides, etc.)

LO4. Perform pruning

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
 s

 Pruning method  Basic  The  Hands-  Writte

is performed mathemati following on n
according to cal resources  Lectures/ exami
crops. processes should be Discussio nation
 Tools and of addition, provided: n  Oral
materials for subtraction  Videos/ evalua
-Farm or
pruning are , division Illustratio tion
prepared. and plantation ns  Demo
 Safety multiplicati area  Demonstr nstrati
procedures is on -Storage ation on
followed  Proper shed with
according to handling of -Farm tools/ questi
Occupational tools and implements/ ons
Safety and Health equipment
equipment
Standards and  Pest
PNS:PAES 101 monitoring -Farm
by supplies
recording -Logbooks
and -Irrigation
reporting system and
pests parts
incidence
References
 Fertilizer
and (fertilizer and
pesticide pesticide
application manual/
catalogue,
protocols,
field guides,
etc.)

LO5. Perform physical growth-enhancing practices

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assessm

Criteria ogies ent
Methods

 Tools and  Basic  The following  Hands-  Writte

equipment for mathema resources on n
cultivation are tical should be  Lectures exami
prepared processe provided: / nation
according to s of Discussi  Oral
-Farm or
PNS:PAES 101. addition, on evalua
 Cultivation subtracti plantation area  Videos/ tion
practices are on, -Storage shed Illustrati  Demo
carried out based division -Farm tools/ ons nstrati
 on crop and implements/  Demons on
requirement. multiplica equipment tration with
 Rejuvenating tion -Farm supplies questi
activities are  Proper ons
-Logbooks
performed handling
according to of tools -Irrigation
established and system and
cultural practices. equipme parts
 Growth nt -References
training  Pest (fertilizer and
technique are monitorin pesticide
performed for g by
manual/
different crops recording
 Mulching and catalogue,
techniques are reporting protocols, field
carried out based pests guides, etc.)
on crops. incidence
 Safety  Fertilizer
procedures are and
followed pesticide
according to applicatio
Occupational n
Safety and Health
Standards.

Unit of Competency: Carry-Out Harvest and Postharvest Operations

Modules Title: Carrying-out Harvest and Postharvest Operation
Modules Descriptor:

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
harvest and postharvest operations of major agricultural crops including
maintaining quality of produce for distribution. This unit also includes
proper
use of tools and equipment required to perform the activities. This unit
does
not include secondary processing.

Nominal Duration: 60 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform pre – harvest operations

LO2. Perform harvesting activity
LO3. Perform postharvest operation
LO4. Monitor storage pest and diseases

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform pre – harvest operations

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess
Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Crop maturity  Communi  The following  Hands-  Writte

is identified cating resources on n
according to ideas and should be  Lectures exami
parameters info provided: / nation
affecting  Collecting Discussi  Oral
-Facilities and
physiological informati on evalua
growth and on equipment  Videos/ tion
physical  Proper appropriate for Illustrati  Demo
indicators. use and harvest and ons nstrati
 Records of crop maintena postharvest of  Demons on
agronomic nce of crops tration with
history is tools and questi
verified and equipme -Supplies and ons
referenced for nt materials
maturity.  Monitorin contingent to
 Obstructions g skills
machines
from the field  Maintain
are removed quality of -Farm house
for efficient stored
harvesting commodi -Packing area
 Harvesting ties
tools and  Physical -Storage facilities
materials, analysis
and temporary of crop -Farm tools/
shed are ready. for implements/
 Records quality equipment
regarding standards
crops to be -Writing
harvested are instruments
checked
-Farm supplies

-Logbooks

References
(catalogue,
protocols, field
guides, GAP,
OHSS manuals)

LO2. Perform harvesting activity

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess
Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Appropriate  Communi  The following  Hands-  Writte

harvesting cating resources on n
methods are ideas and should be  Lectures/ exami
implemented info provided: Discussio nation
based on best  Collecting n  Oral
-Facilities and
cultural informati  Videos/ evalu
practices for on equipment Illustratio ation
each crop using  Proper appropriate for ns  Demo
suitable tools use and harvest and  Demonst nstrati
 Crops are maintena postharvest of ration on
handled nce of crops with
according to the tools and questi
postharvest equipmen -Supplies and ons
treatment. t materials
 Crops are  Monitorin contingent to
harvested based g skills
machines
on maturity  Maintain
indices and quality of -Farm house
characteristics stored
affecting commodit -Packing area
harvest quality ies
 Harvesting is  Physical -Storage
performed while analysis facilities
observing GAP of crop
principles for quality -Farm tools/
standards implements/
equipment

-Writing
instruments

-Farm supplies

-Logbooks

-References
(catalogue,
protocols, field
guides, GAP,
OHSS manuals)
LO3. Perform postharvest operation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Postharvest  Commun  The following  Hands-  Writte

operations icating resources on n
are employed ideas should be  Lectures exami
based on and info provided: / nation
standard are  Collectin Discussi  Oral
-Facilities and
followed. g on evalua
 Use of informati equipment  Videos/ tion
postharvest on appropriate for Illustrati  Demo
equipment is  Proper harvest and ons nstrati
monitored use and postharvest of  Demons on
avoiding mainten crops tration with
damage to ance of questi
crop in line tools and -Supplies and ons
with equipme materials
manufacturer/ nt contingent to
enterprise  Monitori
machines
procedures. ng skills
 Handling and  Maintain -Farm house
packaging quality
are done of stored -Packing area
according to commod
variety and ities -Storage facilities
destination.  Physical
 Crops are analysis -Farm tools/
stored and of crop implements/
stacked in for equipment
cool dry place quality
prior to standard -Writing
distribution in s instruments
line with
enterprise -Farm supplies
procedures
-Logbooks

References
(catalogue,
protocols, field
guides, GAP,
OHSS manuals)
LO4. Monitor storage pest and diseases

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodol Assess

Criteria ogies ment
Method
s

 Pest are  Commun  The following  Hands-  Writte

identified icating resources on n
based on ideas should be  Lectures/ exami
references and info provided: Discussio nation
for storage  Collectin n  Oral
-Facilities and
pest and g  Videos/ evalua
diseases informati equipment Illustratio tion
 Identified on appropriate for ns  Demo
storage pest  Proper harvest and  Demonstr nstrati
and diseases use and postharvest of ation on
are logged mainten crops with
and reported ance of questi
to immediate tools and -Supplies and ons
authority. equipme materials
nt contingent to
 Monitori
machines
ng skills
 Maintain -Farm house
quality
of stored -Packing area
commod
ities -Storage facilities
 Physical
analysis -Farm tools/
of crop implements/
for equipment
quality
standard -Writing
s instruments

-Farm supplies

-Logbooks

-References
(catalogue,
protocols, field
guides, GAP,
OHSS manuals)