CURRICULUM

POLO On-site Training for OFWs

Apply bio-security measures (COC 6)

Leading to Animal Production (Swine) NC II
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(TESDA)
East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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 CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR

APPLY BIO-SECURITY MEASURES LEADING TO

ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II (AFFANP204)

APPLY BIO-SECURITY MEASURES (COC 6)

The COC 6 consists of a competency that a person must achieve in applying bio-security measures in
livestock farm operations. It includes identifying bio-security threats and hazards, applying disease prevention
practices, applying prevention practices in disease transmission and maintaining records.

A person who has achieved this Competency is competent to apply bio-security measures in livestock farm
operations and shall be awarded Certificate of Competency in Animal Production (Swine) NC II. The Units of
Competency comprising this COC includes:

AFF321302 Apply bio-security measures

Individuals aspiring to be awarded the qualification of ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II must

acquire the remaining five (5) Certificates of Competency as follows:

COC 1: Handle breeders

AFF621216 Handle breeders

COC 2: Handle farrowing sows and sucklings

AFF621217 Handle farrowing sows and sucklings

COC 3: Raise weanlings

AFF621218 Raise weanlings

COC 4: Produce finishers

AFF621219 Produce finishers

COC 5: Maintain healthy animal environment

AFF621220 Maintain healthy animal environment

A person who has achieved this COC’s is competent to be employed in the following positions:

 Swine Raiser/Farmer
 Swine Production Technician
 Swine Farm Specialist

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ENHANCED COURSE DESIGN

Enhanced Course Outline

based on TESDA Training *NOMINA
Regulations for Units of competency L Suggested
CERTIFICATION
leading to DURATIO Training Methods
Animal Production (Swine) NC II N
(AFFANP204)
Apply bio-security measures 40 hours  Lecture/Discussion COC 6: Apply bio-
(AFF321302)  Video Presentation security measures
LO1. Identify bio-security threats and  Actual
hazards Demonstration
LO2. Apply disease prevention practices  Hands-On
LO3. Apply preventive disease
transmission practices
LO4. Maintain records

40
Total
hours
* Nominal Duration: is the suggested duration of the training which approximates the time that an average learner can acquire the
competency.

TRAINING DELIVERY

The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery should be guided by the
principles of competency-based training.
a) Course outline is based on competency standards/training regulations;
b) Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-paced learning
strategies;
c) Training can be done on an actual workplace setting or on a simulated workplace;
d) Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work;
e) Assessment of competency takes the trainee’s knowledge and attitude into account but requires
evidence of actual performance of the competency as the primary source of evidence;
f) Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies; and
g) Training completion is based on satisfactory performance of all specified competencies indicated in
the progress chart.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

• Can communicate in Basic English either oral or written; and
• Can perform basic mathematical computation

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LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials are as follows:

TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

Qty Description Qty Description Qty Description
100 Catheters 4 Microscope 50 bottles Semen bottles
pcs.
1 set First aid kit 12 Personal Protective 1 pc. Female Reproductive Organ
sets Paraphernalia(scrub Specimens
suits, powder-free vinyl
gloves, rubber boots)
12 pcs. Training bag 12 Laboratory gown 2 sets Pail and dipper
1 pc. Shovel 1 Vehicle 10 m Hose
1 pc. sandbag 1 Camera 6 bottles Isopropyl alcohol (70%)
1 Power sprayer 6 pcs. Germicidal Soap
1 Generator set 6 packs Paper towels
1 Refrigerator (16 to 17 5 boxes Glass slides
degree C)
1 Fire extinguisher 5 boxes Cover slips
1 Set Audio visuals with 2 Trash can
screen
1 White board 50 pcs. Disposal waste bags
12
Chairs and tables 2 pcs. Broomstick
sets
2 Computer 2 pcs. Brooms
Units
1 Printer 6 pcs. Brush
1 Photocopier 6 Board marker
1 unit Dryer-Sterilizer 2 rolls Masking Tape
1 Semen transport box 12 pcs Pencil/ball pen
5 reams Bond paper
2 spray Pheromones
bottles
2 bottles Semen (for the snout for heat
detection)
100 Semen (for AI)
bottles
4 pcs Pre-warmed collecting cup
1 box Semen filter
1 box Rubber band
30 L. Distilled water
1 box Plastic gloves
12 pcs. Nutrient agar plates
2 bottles Lubricant
4 Laboratory thermometer
Ice
Damp cloth/ used newspaper
6 rolls Tissue paper
Models/actual Learning Materials

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 TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS
Qty Description Qty Description Qty Description
objects
2 Practice animals (boar) 12 pcs Training manuals
5 Practice animals 1 Animal charts
(Sow/gilt)
1 Dummy sow 1 Animal breeds
1 Video materials
 12 pcs Forms(animal information sheets,
sow card, boar card)

TRAINING FACILITIES
Based on a class intake of 25 students/trainees and may vary depending on the number of students/trainee

TOTAL AREA GRAND

AREA IN SQ.
SPACE REQUIREMENT SIZE IN METERS IN SQ. TOTAL AREA
METERS
METERS IN SQ.M.
Building (permanent) 13.00 x 15.00 195 195
Student/Trainee Working 2.00 x 2.00 per 4.00 per student 100.00
Space student/trainee
Lecture Room 7.00 x 5.00 35.00 35.00
Learning Resource Center 3.00 x 5.00 15.00 15.00
Tool room/Storage room 5x5 25 x 1 25
Wash area, Toilet & Locker
2x5 10 x 2 20
room
Housing with facilities
Farm area 300
Total workshop area: 495 sq. m.

Note: **1 ha./100 sows

Prior to accreditation, a training provide must have a Memorandum of Agreement with private swine
farm with a at least five-sow level farm as practice farm/workplace for the trainees.

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TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS

Trainers shall be required to be certified to the National Certificate for which qualification they will train.
TESDA shall provide an online training on Plan Training Session and Facilitate Learning Sessions to the
potential trainers.1
Minimum requirements:
 Holder of a National Certificate in the Qualification s/he will teach; and
 Has completed the following units of Trainer’s Methodology Level I:
i. Plan Training Sessions;
 Identifying learner’s training requirements
 Prepare session plan
 Prepare instructional materials
 Prepare assessment instruments (Institutional)
 Organize learning and teaching resources ;and
ii. Facilitate Learning Sessions
 Prepare training facilities /resources
 Conduct pre-assessment
 Facilitate training session
 Conduct competency assessment
 Review delivery of training session

MEASUREMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT OF COMPETENCY

 Practical demonstration with oral questioning

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

1. Prior to competency assessment for COC1, please accomplish the Self-Assessment Guide (SAG) to
determine readiness for assessment
2. Submit accomplished SAG to POLO staff in- charge for advice

_______________________
(The training modules corresponding to the above units of Trainer’s Methodology can be accessed through the
TESDA-NITESD website.)

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 COMPETENCY-BASED
CURRICULUM
COC 6

Apply bio-security measures

Leading to ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II

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 AFF321302 Apply bio-security measures
MODULE TITLE :
APPLYING BIO-SECURITY MEASURES

UNIT CODE : AFF321302

MODULE DESCRIPTOR
: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
apply bio-security measures in livestock farm operations. It
includes identifying bio-security threats and hazards, applying
disease prevention practices, applying prevention practices in
disease transmission and maintaining records.

NOMINAL DURATION : 40 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Identify bio-security threats and hazards

LO2. Apply disease prevention practices

LO3. Apply preventive disease transmission practices

LO4. Maintain records

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LO1. IDENTIFY BIO-SECURITY THREATS AND HAZARDS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Immediate threats to the health of the animal are identified and reported to immediate
authority.
2. Bio-security threats are identified based on established organizational policy.

CONTENTS:

 Types of immediate threats and effects

o Natural calamities
o Physical threat
o Unforeseen events (prevailing diseases, outbreaks)
 Types of bio-security threats and effects
o Animals other than stocks being taken cared of
 Diseases
 Bacterial
 Viral diseases
 Parasitic diseases
 Parasitism
o Finished products/By-products of animal production
o Traffic flow of potential carriers
 People
 Stocks
 Equipment
 Vehicles
o Birds, pests and rodents

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Illustrated and/or video materials

 Farm location with required facilities
 Supplies and materials applied for bio-security measures

METHODOLOGIES:

 Lectures/ discussion
 Videos/ illustrations
 Demonstration

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Written examination
 Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
 Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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LO2. APPLY DISEASE PREVENTION PRACTICES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Preparation of supplies and materials and application of disinfectants are done

according to standard operating procedures.
2. Vehicle and foot vats disinfections are prepared and monitored regularly according to
standard operating practice.
3. Hygiene and sanitation of farm, farm personnel and visitors are followed based on
standard operating practice.
4. All types of vehicles and equipment entering the farm are disinfected according to
standard operating procedures.
5. New stocks to be introduced into the herd are quarantined and vaccinated according to
standard operating procedures.
6. Vaccination programs and health programs are implemented as instructed by
veterinarian.

CONTENTS:

 Preparation of supplies and materials

 Knowledge in handling disinfectants and other veterinary supplies
 Standard operating procedures (SOP)
 Hygiene and sanitation
 Implementation of vaccination and health programs
 Applying disease prevention practices
 Applying disinfectant

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Illustrated and/or video materials
 Farm location with required facilities
 Supplies and materials applied for bio-security meas
 Drugs and medical supplies
 Office supplies and materials – for regular inventory and monitoring of animal health
program

METHODOLOGIES:

 Lectures/ discussion
 Videos/ illustrations
 Demonstration

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written examination
 Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
 Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings

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LO3. APPLY PREVENTIVE DISEASE TRANSMISSION PRACTICES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Samples are collected and prepared for serological monitoring of notifiable diseases.
2. Preventive measures on notifiable diseases as declared by BAI are followed based on
industry and BAI standard.
3. Medication and vaccination programs are followed strictly as recommended by
manufacturers and veterinarian.
4. Hygiene and sanitation of farm, farm personnel and visitors are followed based on
standard operating practice.
5. Sick and unfit stocks are culled and isolated in accordance to Animal Welfare Act and
standard operating procedure.
6. Dead stocks and by-products are disposed using proper disposal method.
7. Tools and equipment used in sick and dead animals are properly clean and disinfected.
8. Communication with supervising veterinarian are done regularly following enterprise
requirements.

CONTENTS:

 Monitoring of noticeable diseases

 Preventive measures on noticeable diseases
 Medication and vaccination programs
 Hygiene and sanitation
 Sick and unfit stocks
 Dead stocks and by-products
 BAI standards
 Standard operating procedures (SOP)
 Implementation of vaccination and health programs
 Applying disease prevention practices
 Applying disinfectant
 Communicating ideas and information

CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Illustrated and/or video materials
 Farm location with required facilities
 Supplies and materials applied for bio-security measures
 Drugs and medical supplies
 Chemical and physical disinfectants
 Office supplies and materials – for regular inventory and monitoring of animal health
program
 Tools and Equipment: Uses and Specifications
o Boots
o Rust remover
o Power sprayer
o Portable sprayer
o Torch

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 METHODOLOGIES:

 Lectures/ discussion
 Videos/ illustrations
 Demonstration

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Written examination
 Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
 Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings

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LO4. MAINTAIN RECORDS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Appropriate records in checklist format are kept, collated and updated regularly in
accordance with organizational policy.
2. Reporting to veterinarian or supervisor are carried out based on industry standards.

CONTENTS:

 Accomplishing the check list

 Making reports
 Honesty in reporting
 Updating and maintaining records
 Organizational policy in keeping records

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Forms and checklist

 Appropriate records on:
o Swine population
o Vaccination
o Medication
o Standard routine procedure

METHODOLOGIES:

 Hands-on
 Lectures/ discussion
 Demonstration

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Written examination
 Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
 Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings

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