TESDA-SOP-CO-01-f07 - Competency Based Curriculum aGRI cROPS

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COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
A. Course Design
Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION

Nominal Duration: 336 hours
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 antd 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 writting; and
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer
Course Structure:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
No. of Hours: 18 hours
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Learning Outcomes
Duration
1.1.1 Obtain and convey workplace 4 hrs
1. Participate in workplace 1.1 Participating in
Information
communication workplace
1.1.2 Complete relevant work
communication
related documents.
1.1.3 Participate in workplace
meeting and discussion.
2.1.1 Describe and identify 4 hrs.

2.1 Working in a team team role and
2. Work in a team environment responsibility in a team.
environment 2.1.2 Describe work as a team.
3.1.1 Integrate personal objectives 5 hrs.

3.1 Practicing career with organizational goals
3. Practice career professionalism 3.1.2 Set and meet work priorities
professionalism 3.1.3 Maintain professional growth
and development
4.1 Practicing
4. Practice occupational 4.1.1 Identity hazards and risks
occupational health
health and safety 4.1.2 Evaluate hazards and risks
and safety
4.1.3 Control hazards and risks 5 hrs.
4.1.4 Maintain occupational health
and safety awareness
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

Duration
1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying safety 1.1 Apply appropriate safety 20 hrs
measures in farm measures in farm measures while working in farm
operations operations 1.2 Safe keep/dispose tools,
materials and outfit.
2. Use farm tools and 2.1 Using farm tools and

equipment equipment
2.1 Prepare and use farm tools
17 hrs
. 2.2 Prepare and operate farm
equipment
2.3 Perform preventive maintenance
procedures/practices
3. Perform estimation 3.1 Performing estimation 3.1 Perform estimation 15 hrs

and basic calculation and basic calculation 3.2 Perform basic workplace
calculation
.
4. Process farm wastes 4.1 Processing farm wastes 3 hrs

4.1 Collect farm wastes
4.2 Identify and segregate wastes
4.3 Treat and process farm wastes
4.4 Perform housekeeping
5. Perform record 5.1 Performing record 5.1 Carry out inventory activities 3 hrs
keeping keeping
5.2 Maintain production record
Prepare financial records
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

Duration
1. Perform nursery 1.Performing nursery 1.1. Prepare nursery tools, farm 50 hrs
operations operations implements and simple
equipment
1.2. Maintain nursery facilities
1.3. Handle seeds/planting
material
1.4. Prepare growing media
1.5. Conduct propagation
activities
2. Plant crops 2.Planting crops 2.1 Prepare land for planting 70 hours
2.2 Conduct field lay-out
2.3 Dig holes
2.4 Perform direct seeding
2.5 Transplant seedlings
3. Care and maintain crops 3. Caring and maintain 3.1. Apply pest control measure 90 hrs
ing crops 3.2. Apply fertilizer
3.3. Water crops
3.4. Perform pruning
3.5. Perform physical growth-
enhancing practices
4. Carry-out harvest and 4. Carrying-out harvest 4.1. Perform pre – harvest 50 hrs
postharvest operations and postharvest operations
operations 4.2. Perform harvesting activity
4.3. Perform postharvest
operation
4.4. Monitor storage pest and
diseases
Assessment Methods: Written examination

Demonstration of practical skills
Direct observation
Interview
Course Delivery: Modular

Demonstration
Lecture/Discussion
Dual training
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Resources:
LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Below is the recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25
trainees for the operation of Forklift NC II.
TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

QTY. QTY QTY.
25 pcs.  Budding knife 5 units  Soil moisture and pH 25 pcs.  Petri dish
meter
12 pcs.  Bolo 5 units  Wheel barrow 25 pcs.  Calculator
5 pcs.  Basin 1 unit  Comb-tooth harrow* 5 units  Puncher
10 pcs.  Broomstick 1 unit  Hand tractor* 100 pcs.  Seedling tray with
different holes
25 pcs.  Pail-12Li. 5 units  Knapsack sprayer 10 m.  Agri bag/plastics
Cutting tools 5 units  Hand sprayer
1000  PE bag with
pcs. different sizes
5 pcs. o Pruning saw 1 unit  Power sprayer 10 sacks  Growing media (50
kg.)
5 pcs. o Hedge shear 2 units  Grass cutter* 1 bot.  Rooting hormone
5 pcs. o Kitchen knife 5 units  Overhead sprinkler 25 pcs.  Basket
5 pcs. o Cutter 5 units  Sprinkler mist 20 m.  Fish net
5 pcs. o Pliers 5 units  Button dripper 5 pcs.  Strainer
25 pcs. o Pruning shears 1 unit  LCD/Overhead 10 kilos  Plastic sheet
projector
 Post harvest
Digging tools 1 unit treatment 10 kilos  Fertilizers
equipment*
5 pcs. o Steel bar 1 unit  Desktop 1 kilo  Flower inducer
computer/laptop
25
5 pcs. o Pick mattock
units  PPE 2 pcs.  Board marker
5 pcs. o Hole digger 1 unit  White board
5 pcs. o Garden hoe 1 pc.  Eraser
5 pcs. o Shovel 1 bot.  Pesticides
Crates 1 roll  Rope
25 pcs. o Wooden crates 1 box  Rubber band
25 pcs. o Plastic crates 5 units  Seed box
25 pcs. o Styro crates  100 pcs.  Seedlings assorted
Harvesting tools  1 box  Detergent soap
25 pcs. o Scythe  1 bundle  Bamboo stick
13 pcs. o Harvesting pole  1 ream  Bond paper
2 pcs. o Ladder  1 box  Clips
25 pcs. o Hand trowel 1 set  First aid supplies
25 pcs.  Hard Hat 5 pcs.  Permanent pens
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2 pcs.  Measuring cups  1 roll  Mulching materials

12 pcs.  Sprinklers  1 roll  String
1 pc.  tools cabinet 1 roll  Plastic twine
1 pc.  Plow  5 pcs.  Brush
25 pcs.  Scissors  1 pc.  Measuring

tape
5 pcs.  Rake  5 pcs.  Meter stick
1 unit  Soil auger  2 pcs.  Sharpening stone
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Facilities:
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II
Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees
SPACE REQUIREMENT SIZE IN METERS AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA GRAND TOTAL
METERS IN SQ. AREA IN SQ.
METERS METERS
A. Building (permanent) 215.00
 Student/Trainee 2.00 x 1.00 per 2.00 per 50.00
Working Space student/trainee student
 Learning Resource 3.00 x 5.00 15.00 15.00

Center
 Activity Room 2.00 x 3.00 6.00 per 150.00
(including facilities, student
wash room, and store
room)
B. Demo Farm 2,550.00
 Nursery area 1 x 2 per trainee 2 per trainee 50.00
 Field plot and Working 10 x 10 per trainee 100 per 2500.00
shed (100sq.m.) trainee
Area requirement is equivalent to 30 percent of total teaching / learning areas

*Training area (Practical) (MOA)
Qualification of
Instructors/Trainees:
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Trainers who will deliver the training on AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII should
have the following:
 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and Agricultural Crops
Production NCII)
 Preferrably computer literate
 Must be physically and mentally fit
Reference: TESDA Board Resolution No. 2004 03

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B. Module of Instruction
Basic Competencies: COMMUNICATION

Unit of Competency: Participate in workplace communication
Module Title: Participating in workplace communication
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace
requirements
Nominal Duration: 4
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information
LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
LO3. Complete relevant work related documents
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information
Content Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
 Effective  Writing materials  Group  Direct
communication (pen & paper) discussion Observation
 Different modes  References  Interaction  Oral interview
of communication (books)  Lecture and written test
 Written  Manuals  Reportorial
communication
 Organizational
policies
 Communication
procedures and
systems
LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
Content Conditions Methodologies Assessment Methods

 Basic  Paper  Group  Written test
mathematics  Pencils/ball pen discussion  Practical/performance
 Technical  Reference  Interaction test
writing books  Lecture  Interview
 Types of forms  Manuals
LO3. Complete relevant work related documents

 Sentence  Paper  Group discussions  Written test
construction  Pencils/ball pen  Interaction  Practical/performanc
 Technical writing  References (books)  Lecture e test
 Recording  Manuals  Interview
information
Basic Competencies: TEAM WORK

Unit of Competency: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Module Title: PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
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Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
obtain, interpret and convey information in response to workplace
requirements
Nominal Duration: 4

LO1. Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team.
LO2. Describe work as a team
LO1. Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team

 Team role.  Standard operating  Group  Written test
 Relationship procedure (SOP) discussion/inte  Observation
and of workplace raction  Simulation
responsibilities  Job procedures  Case studies  Role playing
 Role and  Client/supplier  Simulation
responsibilities instructions
with team  Quality standards
environment.  Organizational or
 Relationship external personnel
within a team.
LO2. Describe work as a team

 Communication  SOP of  Group  Observation of work
process workplace discussion activities
 Team  Job procedures  Interaction  Observation through
structure/team  Organization or  Lecture simulation or role play
roles external  Case studies and
 Group planning personnel scenarios
and decision
making
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Basic Competencies:
Unit of Competency: PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
Module Title: PRACTICING CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting
career growth and advancement, specifically to integrate personal
objectives with organizational goals set and meet work priorities and
maintain professional growth and development
Nominal Duration: 5

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
LO2. Set and meet work priorities
LO3. Maintain professional growth and development
LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

 Personal  Workplace  Interactive  Role play
development-  Code of ethics -lecture  Interview
social aspects:  Organizational  Simulation  Written
intra and goals  Demonstration examination
interpersonal  Hand outs and  Self-paced
development Personal instruction
 Organizati development-
onal goals social aspects
 Personal
hygiene and
practices
 Code of
ethics
LO2. Set and meet work priorities

 Organizational  Hand outs on  Interactive  Observation of work
Key Result  Organizational lecture activities
Areas (KRA) KRA  Group  Observation through
 Work values  Work values and discussion simulation or role play
and ethical ethics  Structured  Case studies and
standards  Company policies activity scenarios
 Company and standards  Demonstration
policies on the  Sample job
use and targets
maintenance of  Learning guides
equipment
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LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

 Qualification  Quality standards  Interactive  Demonstration
standards  GAD handouts lecture  Interview
 Gender and  vIDEOS on  Film viewing  Written examination
development professionalism in  Role  Portfolio assessment
(GAD) sensitivity the workplace play/simulation
 Professionalism  Professional  Group
in the workplace licenses samples discussion
 List of
professional
licenses
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Basic Competencies:
Unit of Competency: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
Module Title: PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
comply with the regulatory and organizational requirements for
occupational health and safety such as identifying, evaluating and
maintaining occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness
Nominal Duration: 5

LO1. Identity hazards and risks
LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks
LO3. Control hazards and risks
LO4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness
LO1. Identity hazards and risks

 Hazards and  Workplace Interactive  Situation analysis
risks  Personal -lecture  Interview
identification and protective Simulation  Practical examination
control equipment (PPE) Symposium  Written examination
 Organizational  Learning guides Group
safety and health  Hand-outs dynamics
protocol - Organizational
 Threshold limit safety and health
value (TLV) protocol
 OHS indicators - OHS indicators
- Threshold limit
value
- Hazards/risk
identification and
control
LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks

 TLV table  Hand outs on  Interactive  Interview
 Philippine OHS - Philippine OHS lecture  Written examination
standards standards  Situation  Simulation
 Effects of - Effects of hazards analysis
hazards in the in the workplace  Symposium
workplace - Ergonomics  Film viewing
 Ergonomics - ECC regulations  Group
 ECC  TLV table dynamics
Regulations
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LO3. Control hazards and risks

 Safety  Hand outs on  Interactive  Written examination
regulations - Safety lecture  Interview
- Clean air act Regulations  Symposium  Case/situation analysis
- Electrical and - Clean air act  Film viewing  Simulation
fire safety code - Electrical and fire  Group dynamics
- Waste safety code  Self-paced
management - Waste instruction
- Disaster management
preparedness - Disaster
and preparedness and
management management
 Contingency - Contingency
measures and measures and
procedures procedures
 OHS personal
records
 PPE
LO4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

 Operational  Workplace  Interactive  Demonstration
health and safety  PPE lecture  Interview
procedure,  OHS personal  Simulation  Written examination
practices and records  Symposium  Portfolio assessment
regulations  CD’s, VHS tapes,  Film viewing
 Emergency- transparencies  Group dynamics
related drills and  Health record
training
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Common Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
MODULE TITLE: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
MODULE DESCRIPTION:
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 : 20 hours
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:
LO 1 Determine areas of concern for safety measures
LO 2 Apply appropriate safety measures
LO 3 Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

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LO 1 Determine areas of concern for safety measures

Methods
 Farm works that  Learning elements  Audio Visual 
involves using  Service manua  Simulation 
chemicals and  Organizational  Discussion exam
hazardous tools and manuals  Practical 
equipment  Exercise 
 Personal protective  Demonstration 
equipment used in
farms
 Basic first aid
 Farm emergency
procedures
regarding safety
working environment
LO 2 Apply appropriate safety measures

 Procedure in cleaning  Learning elements Lecture - 
and storing tools and  Service manua Demonstration 
outfits  Organizational Self-paced 
 Technique in storing manuals Instruction 
materials and Group
chemicals Discussion
 Government
requirement
regarding farm waste
disposal
 Wa
ste management
system
LO 3 Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

 Farm equipment  Learning  
o Motorized elements  
equipment  Service manua discussion 
o Electrical  Organizational  
equipment manuals demo
 Farm tools
o Power tools
o Handheld tools
Safety practices
during operations
of farm equipment
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Common Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
MODULE TITLE : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
MODULE DESCRIPTION : 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.
Upon completion of the module the trainees/student should be able to:
LO1 Select and use farm tools
LO 2 Select and operate farm equipment
LO 3 Perform preventive maintenance

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LO1 Select and use farm tools

 Farm equipment  Farm equipment  Classroom  Practical Exam
o Motorized oMotorized discussions/  Oral Exam
equipment equipment Lecture  Writtentest/questioni
o Electrical oElectrical  Self-paced ng
equipment equipment
 Farm tools  Farm tools
o Power tools oPower tools
o Handheld tools oHandheld tools
 Safety practices  Safety practices
during operations during operations of
of farm equipment farm equipment
LO 2 Select and operate farm equipment

 Manual of farm  Engine  Classroom  Practical Exam
equipment and  Pump discussions/  Oral Exam
specifications  Generator Lecture  Writtentest/questioni
 Parts and functions  Sprayer  Self-paced ng
of farm tools and  Sickle
equipment  Cutter
 Pre-operation and  Weighing scale
check-up  Hand tools
 Safety practices in  Measuring tools
using farm tools  Garden tools
and equipment
 Tires
 Calibration and use  Break fluid
of farm equipment
LO 3 Perform preventive maintenance

 Preventive  Engine  Classroom  Practical Exam
maintenance  Pump discussions/Lect  Oral Exam
 Types of farm  Generator ure  Writtentest/questioning
tools and  Sprayer  Self-paced
equipment  Sickle
 Safety measures  Cutter
and practices  Weighing scale
 Upkeep of  Hand tools
equipment  Measuring tools
 Garden tools
 Tires
 Break fluid
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Common Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
MODULE TITLE : PERFORM ING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
perform basic workplace calculations
LO 1. Perform estimation
LO 2. Perform basic workplace calculation

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LO 1. Perform estimation
Methods
 Problem solving  Pen/pencil  Demonstration  Written Ex
procedures  Paper  Classroom Practical exam
 Basic mathematical  Sample problems discussions  Direct
operations  Self-paced observation
 Written
test/questioning
LO 2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Methods
 Basic mathematical  Pen/pencil  Demonstr  Written Ex Practical
operations  Calculator ation exam
 Systems of  Paper  Classroo  Direct observation
measurement  Reference m discussions  Written
 Units of measurement materials  Self-paced test/questioning
 Conversion of units  Sample
 Fractions and decimals problems/workshe
 Percentages and ratios ets
 Basic accounting  Conversion table
principles and
procedures
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Common Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROCESS FARM WASTES
MODULE TITLE : PROCESSING FARM WASTES
MODULE DESCRIPTION : 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.
LO 1. Collect farm wastes
LO 2. Identify and segregate wastes
LO 3 Treat and process farm wastes
LO 4 Perform housekeeping
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LO 1. Collect farm wastes

Methods
 Types of farm waste  Module  Lecture - 1. Oral questioning
 Collecting  PPE Demonstration 2.Direct
Procedures  Farm Area  Self-paced observation
 Farm Waste Instruction 3. Written test
 Group Discussion
LO 2. Identify and segregate wastes

 Types of Farm Farm Waste  Lecture - 1. Oral questioning
waste PPE Demonstration 2.Direct observation
 Farm Waste Modules  Self-paced 3. Written test
Segregation Farm Area Instruction
Procedures  Group
Discussion
LO 3 Treat and process farm wastes

 Farm Waste PPE  Lecture - 1. Oral questioning
Treatment Modules Demonstration 2.Direct observation
 Waste Processing Farm Waste  Self-paced 3. Written test
Procedure Farm Treatment Instruction
Solution and  Group
equipment Discussion
LO 4 Perform housekeeping
5S PPE  Lecture - 1. Oral questioning
 Housekeeping Modules Demonstration 2.Direct observation
Procedure Farm Area  Self-paced 3. Written test
 PPE Cleaning Tools Instruction
 Farm Sanitation  Group
Discussion
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Common Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM RECORD-KEEPING
MODULE TITLE : PERFORMING RECORD-KEEPING
MODULE DESCRIPTION : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to carry-out
inventory activities, maintain production record and prepare financial
records
.
LO 1. Carry out inventory activities
LO 2. Maintain production record
LO 3. Prepare financial records

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LO 1. Carry out inventory activities

Methods
 Basic mathematical  Pen/pencil  Self-paced/modular 1. Oral
operations  Calculator  Lecture/discussion questioning
 Systems of  Paper  Interaction 2.Direct
measurement  Reference materials  Practical exercise observation
 Unitss of  Sample  Computation 3. Written test
measurement 
 Conversion of  Conversion table
unitss
 Fractions and
decimals
 Percentages and
ratios
 Basic accounting
principles and
procedures

LO 2. Maintain production record

Methods
 Basic mathematical  Pen/pencil  Lecture - 1. Oral questioning
operations  Calculator Demonstration 2.Direct observation
 Systems of  Paper  Self-paced 3. Written test
measurement  Reference materials Instruction
 Unitss of measurement  Sample  Group
 Conversion of unitss Discussion
 Fractions and decimals  Conversion table
 Percentages and ratios
 Basic accounting
principles and
procedures
LO 3. Prepare financial records

 Basic mathematical  Pen/pencil  Lecture - 1. Oral
operations  Calculator Demonstration questioning
 Systems of  Paper  Self-paced 2.Direct
measurement  Reference materials Instruction observation
 Unitss of  Sample  Group 3. Written test
measurement Discussion
 Conversion of unitss  Conversion table
 Fractions and
decimals
 Percentages and
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ratios
Core Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM NURSERY OPERATIONS
MODULE TITLE : PERFORMING NURSERY OPERATIONS
perform nursery operations for agricultural crops including establishing
nursery shed, preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of
growing media, transplanting germinated seedlings and handling of
nursery tools and equipment
LO 1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
LO 2. Maintain nursery facilities
LO 3. Handle seeds/planting material
LO 4. Prepare growing media
LO 5. Conduct propagation activities

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LO 1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment

Methods
 Systems of  Digging tools  Demonstration  Direct
planting  Propagation tools  Self-paced observation
 Handling of  Harvesting tools instruction  Written
fertilizers  Measuring tools  Classroom test/questioning
 Proper use and o Seeds discussions
maintenance of o Suckers  Video
cutting, digging o Tissue cultured Presentation
and tillage tools plantlets
o Cuttings
o Rhizome
o Corm
o Grafted material
LO 2. Maintain nursery facilities

Methods
 Use of measuring  Digging tools  Demonstration  Direct
device  Propagation tools  Self-paced observation
 Proper use of tools  Harvesting tools instruction  Written
and equipment  Measuring tools  Classroom test/questioning
 Occupational Health o Seeds discussions
and Safety o Suckers  Video
Standards o Tissue cultured Presentation
plantlets
o Cuttings
o Rhizome
o Corm
 Grafted material
LO 3. Handle seeds/planting material

Methods
 Good Agriculture  Digging tools  Demonstration  Direct observation
Practice Standards by  Propagation tools  Self-paced  Written
BAFPS  Harvesting tools  Classroom test/questioning
 Measuring tools  discussions
o Seeds
o Suckers
o Tissue cultured
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plantlets
o Cuttings
o Rhizome
o Corm
LO 4. Prepare growing media

Methods
 Good Agriculture  Digging tools  Demonstration  Direct observation
Practice Standards by  Propagation tools  Self-paced  Written
BAFPS  Harvesting tools  Classroom test/questioning
 Housing equipment  Measuring tools  discussions
o Seeds
o Suckers
o Tissue cultured
plantlets
o Cuttings
o Rhizome
o Corm
LO 5. Conduct propagation activities

Methods
 Waste management  Digging tools  Demonstration  Direct observation
standards  Propagation tools  Self-paced  Written
 Collection of soil sample  Harvesting tools  Classroom test/questioning
 Measuring tools  discussions
o Seeds
o Suckers
o Tissue cultured
plantlets
o Cuttings
o Rhizome
o Corm
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Core Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PLANT CROPS
MODULE TITLE : PLANTING CROPS
conduct activities related to land preparation and planting of
agricultural crops. This unit also includes proper handling of
seeds/seedlings/saplings for planting and transplanting, proper use of
tools and equipment, conduct land preparation and field lay-out
LO 1. Prepare land for planting
LO 2. Conduct field lay-out
LO 3. Dig holes
LO 4 Perform direct seeding
LO 5 Transplant seedlings
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LO 1. Prepare land for planting

Methods
 Systems of 1.1. Bolo  Lecture and
planting  Scythe hands-on
 Handling of fertilizers  Spade or shovel  Demonstration
 Proper use and  Garden hoe  Video
maintenance of  Rake Presentation
cutting, digging and  Grasscutter
tillage tools  Compost
 Use of measuring  Hand tractors and
device attachments
 Proper use of tools
and equipment
 Occupational Health
and Safety
Standards
 Good Agriculture
Practice Standards
by BAFPS
 Waste management
standards
 Collection of soil
sample
Written examinationDirect observation
LO 2. Conduct field lay-out
Methods
 Handling of fertilizers  Bolo  Lecture and  Written examination
 Proper use and  Scythe hands-on
 Demonstration of
maintenance of  Spade or shovel  Demonstration practical skill
cutting, digging and  Garden hoe  Video
Presentation  Direct observation
tillage tools  Rake
 Grasscutter
 Compost
 Hand tractors and
attachments
LO 3. Dig holes
Methods
 Proper use and  Bolo  Demonstration  Written
maintenance of  Scythe  Self-paced test/questioning
cutting, digging and  Spade or shovel  Classroom
tillage tools  Garden hoe discussions
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 Use of measuring  Rake

device  Grasscutter
 Proper use of tools  Compost
and equipment  Hand tractors and
attachments
LO 4 Perform direct seeding

Methods
 Occupational Health  Bolo  Demonstration  Written
and Safety Standards  Scythe  Self-paced test/questioning
 Good Agriculture  Spade or shovel  Classroom
Practice Standards by  Garden hoe discussions
BAFPS  Rake
 Grasscutter
 Compost
attachments
LO 5 Transplant seedlings
Methods
 Waste management  Bolo  Demonstration  Written
standards  Scythe  Self-paced test/questioning
 Collection of soil  Spade or shovel  Classroom
sample  Garden hoe discussions
 Rake
 Grasscutter
 Compost
attachments
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Core Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CARE AND MAINTAIN CROPS
MODULE TITLE : CARING AND MAINTAINING CROPS
MODULE DESCRIPTION : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to apply pest
control, measure, apply fertilizer, water crops, perform pruning and perform
physical growth-enhancing practices.
LO 1. Apply pest control measure
LO 2. Apply fertilizer
LO 3 Water crops
LO 4 Perform pruning
LO 5 Perform physical growth-enhancing practices

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LO 1. Apply pest control measure

Methods
 Pest control  Weeds  Demonstration  Direct
procedures
 Insects  Self-paced observation
 Classroom  Written test/
 Diseases discussions questioning
 Mites  Video Presentation
 Rodents
 Knapsack/ power
sprayers
 Measuring devices
 Insect traps
 Pesticides (bio or
synthetic)
 Pruning shears
 Shovel
 Safety gears
 Paper/plastic
sleeves
LO 2. Apply fertilizer
Methods
o Fertilizer application  Weeds  Demonstration  Direct observation
 Insects  Self-paced  Written test/
 Diseases  Classroom questioning
 Mites discussions
 Knapsack/ power  Video
sprayers Presentation
 Insect traps
synthetic)
 Pruning shears
 Shovel
 Safety gears
 Paper/plastic sleeves
 Fertilizer
 Pail
 Measuring cup
 Hoe
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 Shovel
 Carabao pulled
implements
 Pruning shear
 Pruning saw
LO 3 Water crops
Methods
o Irrigation methods  Weeds  Demonstration  Direct observation
 Occupational Safety  Insects  Self-paced  Written test/
and Health Standards  Diseases  Classroom questioning
 Mites discussions
 Insect traps
synthetic)
 Pruning shears
 Shovel
 Safety gears
 Fertilizer
 Pail
 Measuring cup
 Hoe
 Shovel
 Carabao pulled
implements
 Pruning shear
 Pruning saw
LO 4 Perform pruning
Methods
 Waste management  Weeds  Demonstration  Direct observation
standards  Insects  Self-paced  Written test/
 Collection of soil  Diseases  Classroom questioning
sample  Mites discussions
 Insect traps
synthetic)
 Pruning shears
 Shovel
 Safety gears
 Fertilizer
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 Pail
 Measuring cup
 Hoe
 Shovel
 Carabao pulled
implements
 Pruning shear
 Pruning saw
LO 5 Perform physical growth-enhancing practices

Methods
 Irrigation methods  Weeds  Demonstration  Direct observation
 Occupational  Insects  Self-paced  Written test/
Safety and Health  Diseases  Classroom questioning
Standards  Mites discussions
 Insect traps
synthetic)
 Pruning shears
 Shovel
 Safety gears
 Fertilizer
 Pail
 Measuring cup
 Hoe
 Shovel
 Carabao pulled
implements
 Pruning shear
Pruning saw
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Core Competencies
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CARRY-OUT HARVEST AND POSTHARVEST OPERATIONS
MODULE TITLE : CARRYING-OUT HARVEST AND POSTHARVEST

OPERATIONS
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.
LO 1. Perform pre – harvest operations
LO 2. Perform harvesting activity
LO 3 Perform postharvest operation
LO 4 Monitor storage pest and diseases

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LO 1. Perform pre – harvest operations

Methods
 Waste management  Picking poles  Demonstration  Direct
standards  Scythes  Self-paced observation
 Collection of soil  Scissors  Classroom  Written test/
sample discussions questioning
 Shears
 Video Presentation
 Shovels
 Collecting baskets
with liners
 Harvesting crates
with liner
 Container with clean
water with
preservative
 Sacks
 Twines
LO 2. Perform harvesting activity

Methods
 Tools &  Picking poles  Demonstration  Direct observation
Equipment: Uses  Scythes  Self-paced  Written test/
and Specification  Scissors  Classroom questioning
 discussions
Systems,  Shears
Processes and  Video
 Shovels Presentation
Operations
with liners
 Harvesting crates with
liner
water with
preservative
 Sacks
 Twines
LO 3 Perform postharvest operation

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Methods
 Systems,  Picking poles  Demonstration  Direct observation
Processes and  Scythes  Self-paced  Written test/
Operations  Scissors  Classroom questioning
 discussions
Principles and  Shears
practices in  Video
harvest and
postharvest
with liners
liner
water with
preservative
 Sacks
 Twines
LO 4 Monitor storage pest and diseases

Methods
 Tools &  Picking poles  Demonstration  Direct observation
Equipment: Uses  Scythes  Self-paced  Written test/
and Specification  Scissors  Classroom questioning
 discussions
Systems,  Shears
Processes and  Video
Operations
with liners
liner
water with
preservative
 Sacks
 Twines
 Written test/questioning

 Demonstration of practical skill
 Direct observation

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PROCEDURES MANUAL ON UTPRAS TESDA-SOP-CO-01

Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 Able to read and write;

2.1.1 Describe and identify 4 hrs.

3.1.1 Integrate personal objectives 5 hrs.

Unit of Competency Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

2. Use farm tools and 2.1 Using farm tools and

3. Perform estimation 3.1 Performing estimation 3.1 Perform estimation 15 hrs

4. Process farm wastes 4.1 Processing farm wastes 3 hrs

Unit of Competency Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

Assessment Methods: Written examination

Course Delivery: Modular

LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

2 pcs.  Measuring cups  1 roll  Mulching materials

25 pcs.  Scissors  1 pc.  Measuring

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II

Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees

 Learning Resource 3.00 x 5.00 15.00 15.00

Area requirement is equivalent to 30 percent of total teaching / learning areas

Reference: TESDA Board Resolution No. 2004 03

Basic Competencies: COMMUNICATION

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

Details of Learning Outcomes:

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LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

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LO3. Complete relevant work related documents

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Basic Competencies: TEAM WORK

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team

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LO2. Describe work as a team

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Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO2. Set and meet work priorities

LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

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LO2. Set and meet work priorities

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LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

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Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks

LO3. Control hazards and risks

LO4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identity hazards and risks

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LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks

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