“AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY ARTS IN SHS”

I.KEY STAGE STANDARD

GRADE 11-12
The learner demonstrates specialized technical skills that would enable him/her to obtain NC II.
II.WHAT IS NC II?
A National Certificates awarded by the Technical Skills and Development Authority(TESDA) to a
student who passes the assessment given by the same agency.
A holder of NC II is one who can perform a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and
procedures. He/she has limited choice and complexity of functions and has little accountability.
III.GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
GRADE 11
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the principles in preparing a creative and innovative
business plan as it relates with marketing operations and human resource, and simple accounting and financial
plans to determine the feasibility and viability of the business of his/her technology and vocational
specialization.
GRADE 12
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the principles in the applying the business plan of
his/her choice based on his/her T&VE specialization.
IV.K to12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK AGRI-FISHERY ARTS –
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION (NC II) (640 hours)
AGRI-FISHERY ARTS
Specialization Number of hours
1. Agricultural Crops Production (NC I) 320 hours
2. Agricultural Crops Production (NC II) 640 hours
3. Agricultural Crops Production (NC III) 640 hours
4. Animal Health Care Management (NC III) 320 hours
5. Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) (NC II) 320 hours
6. Animal Production (Large Ruminants) (NC II) 320 hours
7. Animal Production (Swine) (NC II) 320 hours
8. Aquaculture (NC II) 640 hours
9. Artificial Insemination (Large Ruminants) (NC II) 160 hours
10. Artificial Insemination (Swine) (NC II) 160 hours
11. Fish Capture (NC II) 640 hours
12. Fishing Gear Repair and Maintenance (NC III) 320 hours
13. Fish-Products Packaging (NC II) 320 hours
14. Fish Wharf Operation (NC I) 160 hours
15. Food Processing (NC II) 640 hours
16. Horticulture (NC III) 640 hours
17. Landscape Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 320 hours
18. Organic Agriculture (NC II) 320 hours
19. Pest Management (NC II) 320 hours
20. Rice Machinery Operations (NC II) 320 hours
21. Rubber Processing (NC II) 320 hours
22. Rubber Production (NC II) 320 hours
23. Slaughtering Operations (Hog/Swine/Pig) (NC II) 160 hours
V.AGRI-FISHERY ARTS STRAND is one of the programs under the Technical-Vocational Livelihood track in
senior high school. This strand is designed to provide students with adequate knowledge and skills relating to
agriculture and aquaculture. But, did you know that this strand is not just about farming and fishing? Under
this strand, you will also learn various topics that are connected to other jobs such as food processing, rubber
production, animal production or landscape installation.
• Animal Production- Animal Health Care Management , Poultry-Chicken, Swine
• Crop Production- Agricultural Crops Production, Organic Agriculture, Pest Management, Horticulture
• Landscaping- Landscape Installation and Maintenance,
• Food Processing- Fish Products Packaging,
• Fisheries- Fish Wharf Operation, Slaughtering Operations.
• You will also undergo a Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies(PEC) assessment so that you can
enhance your business and management skills.

VI.WHAT COLLEGE COURSES OR DEGREE PROGRAMS CAN I TAKE AFTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
• If you are planning to further your studies, here are some of the degrees that you can take for
college:
• ANIMAL SCIENCE
• HORTICULTURE
 • AGRI-BUSINESS
• AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
• FISHERIES
• FORESTRY
VII.WHAT ARE YOUR POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS?
• Agri-fishery Arts strand can provide you with a wide range of options when you graduate. Right after
you finish this strand, you can already apply for a job. Here are some of the careers that you can
enter in Agri-fishery Arts:
• Fish Farm Manager
• Commercial Farmer
• Agriculturist
• Livestock Specialist
• Agri -technologist
• Aquatic Ecologist
• Development Researcher

REPORTED BY:

COLOMA, MICAH D.
BEED-II