CURRICULUM

POLO On-site Training for OFWs

Produce finishers (COC 4)

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

PRODUCE FINISHERS LEADING TO

ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II (AFFANP204)

PRODUCE FINISHERS (COC 4)

The COC 4 consists of a competency that a person must achieve in caring for finishers. It includes
preparing animals for finishing; proper management and feeding finishers, providing care and monitoring the
health of the animals and profitable marketing of hogs either as replacements stocks/breeders or market hogs.

A person who has achieved Competency is competent to produce finishers and shall be awarded
Certificate of Competency in Animal Production (Swine) NC II. The Unit of competency comprising this COC
includes:

AFF621219 Produce finishers

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

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

COC 1: Handle breeders

AFF621216 Handle breeders

COC 2: Handle farrowing sows and sucklings

AFF621219 Produce finishers

COC 3: Raise weanlings

AFF621218 Raise weanlings

COC 5: Maintain healthy animal environment

AFF621220 Maintain healthy animal environment

COC 6: Apply bio-security measures

AFF321302 Apply bio-security measures

A person who has achieved this Qualification 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 Regulations for
*NOMINAL Suggested
Units of competency leading to CERTIFICATION
DURATION Training Methods
Animal Production (Swine) NC II
(AFFANP204)
Produce Finishers (AFF621219) 40 hours  Lecture/Discussion COC 4: Produce
 Video Presentation finishers
LO1. Prepare animals for finishing
LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere  Actual
and facilities Demonstration
LO3. Feed finishers  Hands-On
LO4. Maintain herd health care and
medication program
LO5. Prepare animals for marketing
LO6. Record data

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 objects Learning Materials

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 TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS
Qty Description Qty Description Qty Description
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

GRAND
AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA IN
SPACE REQUIREMENT SIZE IN METERS TOTAL AREA
METERS SQ. 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 4
Produce finishers

Leading to ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II

AFF621219 Produce finishers

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MODULE TITLE : PRODUCING FINISHERS

UNIT CODE : AFF621219

MODULE DESCRIPTOR
: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
care for finishers effectively and efficiently. It includes preparing
animals for finishing; proper management and feeding finishers,
providing care and monitoring the health of the animals and
profitable marketing of hogs either as replacements
stocks/breeders or market hogs.

NOMINAL DURATION : 40 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

LO1. Prepare animals for finishing

LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities

LO3. Feed finishers

LO4. Maintain herd health care and medication program

LO5. Prepare animals for marketing

LO6. Record data

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LO1. PREPARE ANIMALS FOR FINISHING

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Suitable growers are selected for finishing based on weight and age.
2. Finishers building are cleaned and disinfected following enterprise procedures.
3. Materials and equipment are adjusted and supplied according to work requirements.
4. Growers are grouped based on industry standards and enterprise specifications.
5. Growers are transferred based on the Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs and
Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP).

CONTENTS:

 Selection or grouping of starters for finishing

 Maintain finishers facilities
 Adjustment of materials and equipment
 Standard farm specification
 Proper transfer of starters
 Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs
 Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Starters
 Finishers
 Finishers facility
 Tools and equipment
o driving board
o rubber slappers
o feeders
o drinkers
o disinfectants
o identification markers

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. MAINTAIN CONDUCIVE ATMOSPHERE AND FACILITIES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Pen is cleaned regularly following hygienic procedures.

2. Proper temperature is monitored and provided based on the Minimum Standards on the
Welfare of Pigs and Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP).
3. Height of drinkers are checked and adjusted to ensure proper functioning based on the
Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs and Code of Good Animal Husbandry
Practices (GAHP).
4. Enough floor space is provided based on the Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs
and Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP).
5. Weak animals are isolated based on industry standards.

CONTENTS:

 Cleaning pen and facilities

 Maintaining the proper temperature
 Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pig
 Provision of floor space
 Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)
 Selection and isolation of weak animals
 Farm protocols

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Pen and facilities
 Starters and finishers
 Materials and equipment to maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities for breeding
o Fresh and clean water
o Automatic drinkers
o Feeders
o Heat lamps/bulbs
o Brooders
o Identification markers
o Disinfectants

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. FEED FINISHERS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Feeders are checked and adjusted to ensure proper functioning.

2. Animals are fed according to a standard feeding system.
3. Feed ration is adjusted and shifted based on farm protocols and physiological growth.
4. Medicated feeds are withdrawn according to veterinarian instructions.

CONTENTS:

 Maintain and calibrate feeders

 Calculatting the feed ration
 Medicated feeds
 Standard feeding system
o Ad libitum feeding
o Restricted feeding
o Combined
o Wet feeding
o Dry feeding

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Finishers
 Feeders
 Medicated feeds
 Grower-Finisher
 Materials and equipment needeed to feed finishers
o Fresh and clean water
o Automatic drinkers
o Feeders
o Heat lamps/bulbs
o Brooders
o Disinfectants

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

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  Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings

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LO4. MAINTAIN HERD HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATION PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Changes in animal behavior are monitored following Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
2. Changes in posture of animal is monitored Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
3. Changes in respiration of animal is monitored Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
4. Changes in skin color is monitored Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
5. Uniformity of stocks is monitored following enterprise protocol.
6. Vaccination and medication programs are implemented based on veterinarian
instructions.

CONTENTS:

 Monitoring the changes in:

o behavior
o posture;
o Skin color
o Uniformity of stocks
 Safety consciousness on vaccine handling and other biological supplies and materials
 Accuracy in medication and treatment of hog’s diseases
 Perseverance and industriousness on care and management of the general heard

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Finishers
 Monitoring forms
 Medical supplies and materials
 Instruments for monitoring changes in:
o behavior
o posture;
o Skin color
o Uniformity of stocks

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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LO5. PREPARE ANIMALS FOR MARKETING

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Animal weight is determined using weighing scales.

2. Marketable animals are prepared and reserved following marketing requirements and
procedures.
3. Loading facility and ramp are prepared with reference to Animal Welfare Act.
4. Animals are moved to loading facility following Animal Welfare Act.
5. Ensure the transportation vehicle is cleaned and disinfected prior to entering farm
premises in line with GAHP.

CONTENTS:

 Care and management of the general heard

 Selection of good finishers,
 Marketable age and weight of finishers
 Preparation, reservation and loading of markettabl animals
 Animal Welfare Act
 Honesty in marketing and financial transactions
 Computation of:
o feed conversion efficiency
o average daily gain
o feed profit and
o financial viability of the swine enterprise

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Markettable animals
 Loading facility
 Vehicle for loading
 Disinfectants
 Weighing balance(500 kg cap.) – for monitoring and marketing of hogs

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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LO6. RECORD DATA

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Finishing records are is updated following enterprise protocol.

2. Production parameters for finishers are monitored with reference to production
requirements.

CONTENTS:

 Scheduling and updating the finishers records

 Production parameters
 Monitoring and analyses of production parameters

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Finishers records and data

 Finishers schedules
 Production parameters form
o FCR,
o ADG,
o Percentage mortalities

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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