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TESDA-OP CO-01-F11

(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II


Nominal Duration: 251 HOURS
Qualification Level: Level II
Course Description: The ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II Qualification con-
sists of competencies that a person must achieve to produce organic
farm products such as chicken and vegetables including producing of
organic supplements such as fertilizer, concoctions and extracts. It has
two (2) elective competencies which are on raising organic hogs and
raising organic small ruminants.

Trainee Entry
Requirements: Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

 Able to read and write;


 With good moral character;
 Ability to communicate, both oral and written
 Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health
Officer
 can perform basic computer operation

The list does not include specific institutional requirement such as ed-
ucational attainment, appropriate work experience, and others that may
be required of the trainees by the school or training center delivering
the TVET program.

Course Structure
Basic Competencies No.
of Hours: (37 hours)
Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Competency Duration
1. Participate in 1.1 Participating in 1.1.1 Obtain and convey workplace infor- 6 hours
workplace com- workplace com- mation
munication munication 1.1.2 Perform duties following workplace
instructions
1.1.3 Complete relevant work related docu-
ments
2. Work in a team 2.1 Working in a team 2.2.1 Describe team role and scope 3 hours
environment environment 2.2.2 Identify one’s role and responsibility
within team
2.2.3 Work as a team member
3 Solve/address 3.1 Solving/addressing 3.1.1 Identify routine problems 3 hours
routine problems routine problems 3.1.2 Look for solutions to routine problems
3.1.3 Recommend solutions to problems t
4. Develop Career 4.1 Developing Career 4.1.1 Manage one’s emotion 3 hours
and Life Deci- and Life Decisions 4.1.2 Develop reflective practice
sions 4.1.3 Boost self-confidence and develop
self-regulation

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5. Contribute to 5.1 Contributing to 5.1.1. Identify opportunities to do things bet- 3 hours
workplace inno- workplace innovation ter
vation 5.1.2. Discuss and develop ideas with others
5.1.3. Integrate ideas for change in the work-
place

6. Present relevant 6.1 Presenting relevant 6.1.1. Gather data/ information 8 hours
information information 6.1.2. Assess gathered data/ information
6.1.3. Record and present information
7. Practice Occupa- 7.1 Practicing Occupa- 7.1.1. Identify OSH compliance requirements 4 hours
tional Safety and tional Safety and Health 7.1.2. Prepare OSH requirements for compli-
Health Policies And Policies And Proce- dures ance
Procedures 7.1.3. Perform tasks in accordance with rele-
vant OSH policies and procedures
8. Exercise Efficient 8.1 Exercising Efficient 8.1.1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness 3 hours
and Effective and Effective Sustaina- of resource utilization
Sustainable ble Practices in the 8.1.2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or
Practices in the Workplace ineffectiveness of resource utilization
Workplace 8.1.3. Convey inefficient and ineffective envi-
ronmental practices
9. Practice Entre- 9.1 Practicing Entre- 9.1.1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best 4 hours
preneurial Skills preneurial Skills in the practices
in the Workplace Workplace 9.1.2. Communicate entrepreneurial work-
place best practices
9.1.3. Implement cost-effective operations

Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (64 Hours)
Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Competency Duration
1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying safety 1.1.1 Determine areas of concern for
measures in farm measures in farm safety measures
operations operations 1.1.2 Apply appropriate safety measures
12 hours
1.1.3 Safekeep/maintain/ dispose tools,
materials and outfit.

2. Use farm tools 2.1 Using farm tools and 2.1.1 Select and use farm tools
and equipment equipment 2.1.2 Select and operate farm equip-
ment 16 hours
2.1.3 Perform preventive maintenance

3.Perform 3.1 Performing 3.1.1 Perform estimation


estimation and estimation and 3.1.2 Perform basic workplace calcula- 16 hours
basic calculation basic calculation tion
4. Develop and Up- 4.1 Developing and 4.1.1 Seek information on the industry
date Industry Updating 4.1.2 Update continuously relevant industry 10 hours
Knowledge Industry knowledge
Knowledge
5. Perform records 5.1 Performing 5.1.1 Carry out inventory activities
keeping records keeping 5.1.2 Maintain production record 10 hours
5.1.3 Maintain financial records

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Core Competencies No.
of Hours :( 96 Hours)
Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal Dura tion
Competency
1. Raise Organic 1.1 Raising Organic
Chicken Chicken 1.1.1 Select healthy stocks and suitable
housing
1.1.2 Set-up cage equipment
1.1.3 Feed chicken 24 hours
1.1.4 Grow and Harvest chicken

2. Produce Organic 2.1 Producing Organ- 2.1.1 Establish nursery


Vegetable ic Vegetable 2.1.2 Plant seedlings
2.1.3 Perform Plant Care Activities (and
24 hours
Management)
2.1.4 Perform Harvest and Post-Harvest
Activities
3. Produce Organic 3.1 Producing Organ- 3.1.1 Prepare composing area and raw
Fertilizer ic Fertilizer materials
24 hours
3.1.2 Compost and harvest fertilizer

4. Produce various 4.1 Producing various 4.1.1 Prepare for the production of various
Concoctions and Concoctions and concoctions
24 hours
extracts extracts 4.1.2 Process concoctions
4.1.3 Package concoctions

Elective Competencies No.


of Hours (54 Hours)

Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration


Competency
1. Raise Organic 1.1 Raising Organic 1.1.1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds
Hogs Hogs and suitable housing
1.1.2. Feed hogs
Grow and finish hogs 24 hours
2. Raise Organic 2.1 Raising Organic 2.1.1 Select healthy breeders and suitable
Small Ruminants Small Ruminants cages
(Goat) (Goat) 2.1.2 Feed small ruminants
2.1.3 Mange breeding of small ruminants
30 hours
2.1.4 Manage does/ewes and their progenies

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Assessment Methods: Upon completion of each module, the trainee will be assessed Through
the following methods:
 Written examination
 Practical Demonstration
 Direct observation
 Oral Questioning

Course Delivery: - Self-paced/modular


- Lecture/discussion
- Dual Training System

Resources:

Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for Organic Agricul- ture
Production NC II. The list comes into two forms, by full qualification and by COC or Certificate of Competency.

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS TO BE UTILIZED IN ALL UNIT OF COMPETENCY


Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
5 sets Desktop Computer 1 unit LCD projector with Screen
1 unit Printer 1 unit Photo Copier

FOR EVERY COMPETENCY (CoC)

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1. RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
LIST OF TOOLS:
Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
5 pcs. Bolo 2 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters
5 pcs. Broomstick 1 units Step ladder 6 ft.
5 pcs. Plastic Pail (10 liters. capacity) 1 unit Storage tools/cabinet
1 set Carpentry tools 5 pcs. Feeding trough
2 units Knapsack sprayer 5 pcs. Waterer/drinker, 1 liter capaci- ty

5 pcs. Storage Container with cap,15 25 pcs. Rain coat


liter capacity
3 units Weighing scale, 2 kilos capacity 5 pcs Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity
(2); 25 kilos capacity (1)
5 pcs. Shovel 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag
5 pcs. Knives

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS:
Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
1 unit Booth/temporary shed 1 unit Cart
1 unit Shredder 1 unit Wheel barrow
1 unit Fire Extinguisher

LIST MATERIALS:
Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
15 Kg. Feeds: starter, 5 liters Various Concoctions/Extracts
15 Kg. Feeds: grower 15 Kg. Feeds: finisher
25 pcs 21-day old chicks 25 pcs 60-day old chicken
8 Bags of Rice Hull 1 Bag Farm Soil
50kgs of
50kg.
Soil
1 Bag of Sand 50 pcs Bamboo poles
50kg.
Soil
50 meter Net, #10 mesh size 2 Kg. Monofilament Nylon#150
1 unit First Aid Kit 1 pc. Water Container Drum
15 pcs. Apron 10 pcs. Rags
5 pcs. Chopping Board 10 pcs. Waterer
10 pcs. Feeding trough 1 unit Feed Cart

2. PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES

LIST OF TOOLS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
5 pc. Bolo 5 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters
5 pc. Digging Blade/Bar 1 units Step ladder 6 ft.
5 pc. Spading Fork 10 units Holer, 4” diameter
2 set Hoe 5 pcs. Trimming knife
5 unit Rake 1 set. Carpentry tools
5 pc. Shovel 5 pcs. Knapsack sprayer
2 unit Weighing scale, 2 kilos capacity 5 pcs Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity
(1); 25 kilos capacity (1)
3 pcs. Measuring cup; 1 liter capacity 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag
5 pcs. Pruning Shear 2 set Plow
5 pcs. Petri Dish 1 Pc. Calculator
2 units Spike Tooth Horrow

LIST OF EQUIPMENT:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
1 unit Booth/temporary shed 1 unit Shredder
1 unit Wheel barrow 1 unit Cart

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1 unit Carbonizer 1 unit Portable Soil Analyser Kit
1 pc. Soil Thermometer 1 unit PH meter
1 unit Fire Extinguisher

LIST OF MATERIALS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
5 Bag of Basal Organic Fertilizer 5 Bags Carbonized Rice Hull
50 kg. of 50
kg.
5 liter Foliar Organic Fertilizer 5 liters Various Concoctions/Extracts
6 pc Seedling Tray, plastic 6 pcs Seedling Tray, wooden
2 roll Plastic twine 10 pcs Bamboo poles
10 Pack Assorted Vegetable Seedlings 1 pc. Water Container Drum
1 unit First Aid Kit 15 pcs. Apron
10 pcs. Rags 10 pcs. Stone (weights) ½ kilos
5 pcs. Strainer, Nylon Screen, fine 10 pcs. Sacks
mesh

3. MANUFACTURE (PRODUCE) ORGANIC FERTILIZER

LIST OF TOOLS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
5 pcs. Spade 5 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters
5 pcs. Spading Fork 1 set. Carpentry tools
2 sets Hoe 5 units Rake
5 pcs. Shovel 5 pcs. Knapsack sprayer
2 units Weighing scale, 2 kilos capacity 5 pcs Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity
(1); 25 kilos capacity (1)
3 pcs Measuring cup; 1 liter capacity 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
1 unit Booth/temporary shed 1 unit Wheel barrow
1 unit Shredder 1 unit Cart
1 unit Carbonizer 1 unit Portable Soil Analyzer Kit
1 pc. Moisture meter 1 unit PH meter
1 pc. Soil Thermometer 3 set Vermitea aerator, 60 liters ca-
pacity, each
1 unit Fire Extinguisher

LIST OF MATERIALS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
1 Bag of Basal Organic Fertilizer, sample 1 Bags Carbonized Rice Hull, sample
50 kg. of 50
kg.
2 liter Foliar Organic Fertilizer, sample 10 liters Various Concoctions/Extracts
100 liter Molasses 50 kg Rice straw
50 kg Dry Leaves 50 kg Chicken Dunk
50 kg Pig Manure 50 kg Cow manure
100 kg Carbonized Rice Hull 50 kg Rice Bran (D2)
20 meter Plastic Sheet 10 pcs. Used Tires
25 pcs. Empty bags, 50 kg capacity 5 pcs. Plastic Pail, 15 liters capacity
1 unit First Aid Kit 1 pc. Water Container Drum
15 pcs. Apron 10 pcs. Rags

4. PRODUCE ORGANIC CONCOCTIONS/EXTRACTS

LIST OF TOOLS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
10 pcs. Measuring Cup (with calibration, 1 2 set. Carpentry tools
liter capacity)

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10 pcs. Plastic Cup (1 liter capacity) 2 pcs. Knapsack sprayer
5 pcs. Syringe, Plastic, 30 ml capacity 10 pcs. Bamboo/wooden ladle
25 pcs. Bamboo Container/ Plastic con- 5 pcs. Plastic Basin, 10 liters capacity
tainer/wooden box for collecting
microbes
25 pcs. Slicing knife 25 pcs. Chopping Board
5 pcs. Pannel(imbudo)

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
1 unit Booth/temporary shed 1 unit Portable Soil Analyzer Kit
1 unit Shredder 1 unit PH meter
1 unit Wheel barrow 3 set Vermitea aerator, 60 liters ca-
pacity, each
1 unit Cart 5 pcs. Thermometer
1 unit Carbonizer 1 pc. Moisture meter
1 unit Fire Extinguisher
1 pcs. Meat Grinder, small

LIST OF MATERIALS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
100 liter Molasses 25 pcs. Plastic Container, 15 liters ca-
pacity
8 liter Various Concoctions/Extracts for at 10 pcs. Plastic Container, 60 liters ca-
least 1 liter per sample pacity
150 pcs. Weight (clean stone 100grams 5 meter Plastic Hose, 5mm dia.
each)
50 pcs. Weight (empty plastic container 3 pcs. Waste cans/bag
250 to 500 ml capacity)
25 pcs. Plastic strainer, fine mesh, 1ft x 10 meter Plastic Sheet
1ft square
25 pcs. Plastic strainer, small mesh, 1ft x 1 25 pcs. Manila Paper
ft square
50 pcs. Empty Plastic Container, 1 liter 5 box Rubber Bond, Large
capacity
50 pcs. Empty Plastic Container, 5 liter 5 pcs. Marking Pen
capacity
2 roll Plastic Tie box 5 pcs. Masking Tape, medium
1 unit First Aid Kit 1 pc. Water Container Drum
15 pcs. Apron 10 pcs. Rags

5. RAISE ORGANIC HOGS

LIST OF TOOLS:
Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
5 pcs. Bolo 2 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters
5 pcs. Broomstick 1 unit Step ladder 6 ft.
5 pcs. Plastic Pail (10 liters. capacity) 1 unit Storage tools/cabinet
1 set Carpentry tools 5 pc Shovel
2 unit Knapsack sprayer 5 pc Digging Bar/Blade
5 pc. Storage Container with cap,15
liter capacity
2 unit Weighing scale, 10 kilos capacity 5 pc Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity
(1); 150 kilos capacity (1)
5 pcs. Shovel 3 pc. Waste cans/bag

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
1 unit Booth/temporary shed 1 unit Cart
1 unit Shredder 1 unit Wheel barrow
1 unit Fire Extinguisher

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LIST OF MATERIALS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
15 kg Hog Feeds: starter 5 liter Various Concoctions/Extracts

15 kg Hog Feeds: grower 15 kg Hog Feeds: finisher


5 head 45-day old piglet 5 head 80-day old pig
8 Bag of Rice Hull 1 Bag Farm Soil
50kgs of 50
kgs
Soil
1 Bag of Sand 50 pc Bamboo poles
50kgs
10 liter Molasses 2 kg Monofilament Nylon#150
1 unit First Aid Kit 1 pc. Water Container Drum
15 pcs. Apron 10 pcs. Rags

6. RAISE ORGANIC RUMINANTS

LIST OF TOOLS:
Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
5 pcs. Bolo 2 pcs. Sprinklers, 5 liters
5 pcs. Broomstick 1 unit Step ladder 6 ft.
5 pcs. Plastic Pail (10 liter. capacity) 1 unit Storage tools/cabinet
1 set Carpentry tools 5 pc Shovel
2 unit Knapsack sprayer 5 pc Digging Bar/Blade
5 pc. Storage Container with liter ca- pacity 5 pc Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity

2 unit Weighing scale, 10 kilos capacity 3 pc. Waste cans/bag


(1); 100 kilos capacity (1)
5 pc. Shovel

LIST OF EQUIPMENT:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
1 unit Booth/temporary shed 1 unit Cart
1 unit Shredder 1 unit Wheel barrow
1 unit Fire Extinguisher

MATERIALS:
Qty Unit Description Qty Unit Description
15 kg Goat Feeds: starter, grower, fin- 5 liter Various Concoctions/Extracts
isher
15 kg Goat Feeds: grower 15 kg Goat Feeds: finisher
4 head 45-day old Goat 4 head 80-day old Goat
8 Bags of Rice Hull 1 Bag Farm Soil
50kgs of 50
kgs
Soil
1 Bag of Sand 50 pc Bamboo poles
50kgs
Soil
1 roll Plastic sheet 2 kg Monofilament Nylon#150
1 unit First Aid Kit 1 pc. Water Container Drum
15 pcs. Apron 10 pcs. Rags

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TRAINING MATERIALS:
PPE’s:

 Brochures  Goggles
 Visual aids  Long Gloves/Arms Length
 Reference manuals  Face Mask # 30
 Procedural manuals  Overall Suit
 Instructional supplies and materials  Hair net
 Reference materials/books/VPM  Safety Shoes
 Data (result of soil analysis)  Rubber Boots
 Soil samples  Wide Brimmed Hats
 Reference materials-PNS (livestock)  Long Sleeves
- animal welfare  Long Pants
- GAHP

TRAINING FACILITIES

Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees

SPACE REQUIREMENT SIZE IN METERS AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA IN SQ.


METERS METERS
A. Building (permanent)
 Trainee Working Space - 40
 Learning resource center - 10
 Laboratory/Practice Area - 40 102
 Washroom (Female) - 4
 Washroom (Male) - 4
 Stock Room - 4
B. Experimental Farm* - 10,000 10,000

*The experimental farm should have the following areas for organic farm activities:
 Poultry House for 300 chicks with 100sq meters floor area
 Hog House for 20 pigs with 40 sq meters floor area
 Small Ruminants House for 5 animals with 20 sq meter floor area
 Garden Plots with a total land area 40 sq meters divided into 4 plots
 Concoction and Extraction Laboratory
 Organic Fertilizer Preparation House
Qualification of
Instructors/Trainers: The instructor/trainer who will handle this course must possess the following
qualification:

 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and NC)


 1 year relevant industry experience
 80 Hours teaching experience

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B. Modules of

Instruction Basic

Competencies

Unit of Competency: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS


Modules Title: PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to obtain, interpret and convey
information in response to workplace requirements.
Nominal Duration: 6 Hours

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 Outcome:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information.

Assessment Criteria Assessment


Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Specific and • Parts of The students/  Group  Written test
relevant trainees must be  discussion/  Practical per-
speech
information from provided with interaction formance test
appropriate • Sentence the follow- ing:  Assignment  Interview
sources Construc- method  Observation
2. Effective tion  Writing mate-  Lecture
questioning, active rials (pen &  Reportorial
listening and
• Effective paper)
speaking skills to communic  References
gather and convey ation (books)
information  Manuals
3. Appropriate  Telephone
medium to transfer  Notebook
information and
ideas
4. Appropriate
nonverbal com-
munication is used
5. Appropriate lines of
communication with
supervisors and
colleagues are
identified and
followed.
6. Defined workplace
procedures for the
location and storage
of information are
used
7. Personal
interaction is
carried out
clearly
and concisely

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Details of Learning Outcome:

LO2. PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Team meetings • Sentence The students/  Group dis-  Written test
are attended on trainees must cussion/Intera  Practical!
construction
time. be provided ction perfor-
2. Own opinions • Technical with the  Assignment mance test
are clearly writing follow- ing: method  Interview
expressed and • Recording  Competency-
those of others  Paper based learn-
information
are listened to  Pencils / ing materials
without ball pen method
interruption.  Referen
3. Meeting inputs ce
are consistent books
with the meeting  Manuals
purpose and
established
protocols.
4. Workplace
interaction is
conducted in a
courteous
manner
appropriate to
cultural
background and
authority in the
enterprise
procedures.
5. Questions about
simple routine
workplace
procedures and
matters
concerning
conditions of
employment are
asked and
responded.
6. Meeting
outcomes are
interpreted and
implemented

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Details of Learning Outcome:

LO3. Complete relevant work related documents.

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Ranges of forms • Basic The students/  Group dis-  Written test
relating to mathemati trainees must be cussions/inter  Practical /
conditions of cs provided with action performance
employment ac- • Technical the follow- ing:  Assignment test
curately and legi- writing method  Interview
bly  Paper  Lecture
2. Work- place
• Types of
 Pencils / ball
data on standard forms
pen
work-
place forms and  Reference
documents books
3. Basic  Manuals
mathematical
process is used for
routine
calculations
4. Errors in recording
information on
forms/ documents
are identified and
rectified.
5. Reporting
requirements to
superior are
completed
according to
enterprise
guidelines.

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Unit of Competency: WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
Modules Title: WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify one’s roles and respon-
sibilities as a member of a team.
Nominal Duration: 4 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:


LO1. Describe team role and scope.
LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within a team.
LO3. Work as a team member.

Details of Learning Outcome:

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

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Role and • Team role. The students/ Group  Written test
objective of the trainees must be discussions  Observation
• Relationship
team is provided with the /interaction  Simulation
and following:  Case studies
identified.  Role playing
responsibiliti  Simulation
2. Team
es  Standard
parameters, operating
relationships and • Role and
procedure
responsibilities responsibiliti (SOP) of
are identified. es with team workplace
3. Individual role environment  Job
and procedures
.
responsibilities  Client/
within team • Relationship Supplier
environment are within a instructions
identified. team.  Quality
standards
4. Roles and
 Organizational
responsibilities of or external
other team personnel
members are
identified and
recognized.
5. Reporting
relationships
within team and
external to team
are identified.

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Details of Learning Outcome:

LO2. DESCRIBE WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Appropriate  Communicati The students/  Group  Written test
forms of on process trainees must be si-  Observation
communication  Team provided with the on/interaction  Simulation
and interactions structures/ following:  Case studies  Role playing
are undertaken. team roles  Simulation
 Group  SOP of work-
2. Appropriate
planning and place
contributions to  Job proce-
decision
complement making dures
team activities  Client / suppli-
and objectives er instructions
are made.  Organizational
3. Reporting using or external
standard personnel
operating
procedures
followed.
4. Development of
teamwork plans
based from role
team are
contributed

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Details of Learning Outcome:

LO3. Work as a team member.

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Undertake ap-  Communica- The students/  Group discus-  Observa-
propriate forms of tion process trainees must be sion/interaction tion of
communication  Team struc- provided with  Case studies work activ-
and interactions. ture / team the follow- ing:  Simulation ities
2. Make appropriate roles  Observa-
contributions to  Group plan-  SOP of work- tion
complement team ning and de- place through
activities and ob- cision making  Job proce- simulation
jectives. dures or role
3. Follow reporting  Organizational play
using standard or external  Case
operating proce- personnel studies
dures. and sce-
4. Contribute devel- narios
opment of team
work plans based
from team role
and objectives.

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Unit of Competency: SOLVE/ADDRESS GENERAL WORKPLACE PROBLEMS
Module Title: SOLVING/ADDRESSING GENERAL WORKPLACE PROBLEMS
Module Description: This unit 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 in- cludes addressing
procedural problems through documentation, and referral.
Nominal Duration: 3 Hours

Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Identify routine problems
LO2. Look for solutions to routine problems
LO3. Recommend solutions to problems

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1: Identify routine problems.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Methods
1. Identify routine  Identify and The stu-  Modular Instruc-  Written Exam/
problems or define a dents/trainees tion assignment
procedural problem shall be provid-  Instructional  Online inter-
problem areas  Group problem ed with the fol- Learning Materi- view/ question-
2. Define and solving lowing: als ing
determine problem  Desk-  Audio-visual ma-  Practical
to be investigated. top/laptop terials Demonstration
3. identify and  USB/Externa l  Group discussion  Case
document current drive  Lecture formulation
conditions of the  Slides/films  Demonstration
problem.  Audio- Video  Role playing
4. Identify potential learning ma-
solutions to terial
problem  Internet de-
5. Develop, document, vice
rank and present  Materi-
recommendation als/tools rel-
about possible evant to the
solutions to proposed
appropriate person activity and
for decision. tasks.
6. Plan implementation
of solutions.
7. Plan evaluation of
implemented
solutions.
8. Document
recommended
solution and
submit to
appropriate person
for confirmation.

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LO2: Look for solutions to routine problems.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
1. Identify and  Problem The students/  Modular Instruc-  Written Exam/
document solving steps trainees must tion  assignment
current  Troubleshoot be provided  Audio-visual ma-  Online inter-
conditions of the comput- with the fol- terials view/ question-
problem. er/software; lowing:  Group discussion ing
2. Identify potential internet  Lecture  Case
solutions to  Basic  Study guide  Demonstration formulation
problem knowledge  Course syl-  Role playing
3. Develop, docu- software virus labi
ment, rank and application  Instruction
present recom- (How to scan); sheets
mendations about OS application  Training
possible solutions (download) manual
to appropriate  USB/Externa l
persons for deci- drive
sion  Slides/films
 Audio/video
conferencing

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LO3: Recommend solutions to problems.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
1. Plan  How to think The students/  Modular Instruc-  Written Exam/
implementation of critically and trainees must tion  assignment
solutions. problem solve. be provided  Instructional  Online inter-
with the fol- Learning Materi- view/ question-
2. Plan evaluation of lowing: als ing
implemented  Audio-visual ma-  Case
solutions.  Study guide terials formulation
 Course syl-  Group discussion
3. Document labi  Role playing
recommended  Instruction
solution and sheets
submit to  Training
appropriate person manual
for confirmation.  USB/Externa l
drive
 Slides/films
 Audio/video
conferencing

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Unit of Competency: DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
Module Title: DEVELOPING CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
Module Description: 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: 3 Hours

Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Manage one’s emotion LO2.
Develop reflective practice
LO3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1: Manage one’s emotion.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Criteria Methods
1. Identify self-  Self – The students/  Modular Instruc-  Written Exam/
management Management trainees must tion assignment
strategies Strategies be provided  Instructional  Online inter-
 The nine with the fol- Learning Materi- view/ question-
2. Skills to work work strategies lowing: als ing
independently of the star  Audio-visual  Case prob-
and to show performer  Slides/films materials lems presenta-
initiative to be  Enables and  Audio- Video  .Role Playing tion
conscientious barriers in learning ma-
and Achieving terial
persevering in Personal and  Materi-
the face of career Goals als/tools rel-
setbacks and  Handling evant to the
frustrations Negative proposed
are developed. emotions activity and
3. Examine tech- tasks.
niques for
effec- tively
handling
negative emo-
tions and un-
pleasant
situation in
the workplace

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LO2: Develop reflective practice.

Assessment Crite- Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


ria Methods
1. Contemplate per-  Basic SWOT The students/ Self- Written test
sonal strengths analysis: trainees must learning, (on-line)
and achieve- Self- be provided Lecture,
ments, based on assessment with the fol- Group
self-assessment strategies lowing: discussion
strategies and Role
teacher feedback  Print- playing
ed/digitized
learning ma-
terials, bro-
chures;
CBLM

2. Monitor progress  Strategies to The students/ Self- Written test


when seeking and improve trainees must Learning, (on-line)
responding to one’s attitude be pro- vided Lecture
feedback from in the work- with the Group
teachers to assist place follow- ing: discussion
them in consoli- Role
dating strengths,  Print- playing
addressing ed/digitized
weaknesses and learning ma-
fulfilling their po- terials, bro-
tential chures;
CBLM

3. Predict outcomes of  Gibbs’ Re- The students/ Self- Written test


personal and flective Cy- trainees must Learning, (on-line)
academic chal- cle/Model be provided Lecture
lenges by reflect- (Description, with the fol- Group
ing on previous Feelings, lowing: discussion
problem solving Evaluation, Role
and decision Analysis,  Print- playing
making strategies Conclusion, ed/digitized
and feedback from and Action learning ma-
peers and teachers plan) terials, bro-
chures;
CBLM

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

Assessment Crite- Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


ria Methods
1. Demonstrate  Four compo- The students/ Self- Written test
efforts for con- nents of self- trainees must Learning, (on-line)
tinuous self- regulation be provided Lecture
improvement based on Self- with the fol- Group
Regulation lowing: discussion
Role
playing

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Theory (SRT)  Print-
ed/digitized
learning ma-
terials, bro-
chures;
CBLM
2. Eliminate coun-  Personality The students/ Self- Written test
ter-productive development trainees must Learning, (on-line)
tendencies at concepts be provided Lecture
work with the fol- Group
lowing: discussion
Role playing
 Print-
ed/digitized
learning ma-
terials, bro-
chures;
CBLM
3. Maintain posi-  Self-help The students/ Self- Written test
tive outlook in concepts (e. trainees must Learning, (on-line)
life g., 7 Habits by be provided Lecture
Stephen with the fol- Group
Covey, trans- lowing: discussion
actional Role playing
analysis,  Print-
psycho spir- ed/digitized
itual con- learning ma-
cepts) terials, bro-
chures;
CBLM

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Unit of Competency: CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION
Modules Title: CONTRIBUTING TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to make a
pro-active and positive contribution to workplace innovation.
Nominal Duration: 3 Hours
Prerequisite: Develop Career Life Decisions

Summary of Learning Outcomes:


LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better. LO2.
Discuss and develop ideas with others. LO3.
Integrate ideas for change in the workplace.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better

Assessment Methodolo- Assessment


Contents Conditions
Criteria gies Methods
Identify opportu- ● What is The following re- ● Online or  Psychological
nities for im- workplace sources should be Offline lec- and behavioral
provement in own Innovation. provided: ture using Interviews
area of work. eMaterials  Performance
● Cultivating
● Pens, papers ● Use of self- Evaluation
Innovation and and writing pace Learn-  Life Narrative
creativity in the implements ing Materials Inquiry
workplace ● Cartolina or CBLM  Review of port-
● Techniques to ● Manila Pa- ● Interactive folios of evi-
Gather and re- encourage pers Lecture dence and third-
view relevant innovation in ● Manuals ● Appreciative party workplace
information that ● Printed CBLM Inquiry reports of on-the
the workplace.
might assist in ● Video Power- ● Demonstra- job perfor-
gaining support Point in CD tion mance.
for idea. Format ● Group work  Standardized
● Learning assessment of
Management character
System strengths and
virtues applied

LO2 Discuss and develop ideas with others

Assess-
Assessment
ment Crite- Contents Conditions Methodologies
ria Methods
Identify people ● Generating and The following re- ● Online or  Psychological
who could pro- developing sources should be Offline lec- and behavioral
vide input to ideas provided: ture using Interviews
ideas for im- eMaterials  Performance
● Great minds
provements ● Pens, papers ● Use of self- Evaluation
discuss ideas, and writing pace Learn-  Life Narrative
Select ways of average minds implements ing Materials Inquiry
approaching discuss events, ● Cartolina or CBLM  Review of port-
people to share small minds ● Manila Papers ● Interactive folios of evi-
ideas discuss people. ● Manuals Lecture dence and third-
● Idea sharing ● Printed CBLM ● Appreciative party workplace
● Video Power- Inquiry re- ports of on-
Set up a meet- from all Team
point in CD ● Demonstra- the job perfor-
ing to relevant members Format tion mance.
people
● Learning Man- ● Group work

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agement Sys-  Standardized
Review and se- tem assessment of
lect ideas based
character
on feedback
strengths and
virtues applied
Use critical in-
quiry method to
discuss and de-
velop ideas with
others

LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace


Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Use critical in- ● Introducing The following re- ● Online or Of-  Psychological
quiry method to change in the sources should be fline lecture and behavioral
integrate differ- workplace. provided: using eMateri- Interviews
ent ideas for als  Performance
● Get employees
change of key ● Pens, papers ● Use of self- Evaluation
people. involved in and writing pace Learning  Life Narrative
Extract sum- making implements Materials or Inquiry
mary, analyze changes. ● Cartolina CBLM  Review of port-
and generalize ● Manila Pa- ● Interactive folios of evi-
skills to extract pers Lecture dence and third-
salient points in ● Manuals ● Appreciative party workplace
the pool of ide- ● Printed CBLM Inquiry re- ports of on-
as. ● Video Power- ● Demonstration the
Use reporting point in CD ● Group work job perfor-
skills to com- Format mance.
municate re- ● Learning  Standardized
sults. Management assessment of
System character
Identify current
issues and con- strengths and
cerns on the virtues applied
systems, pro-  Written test
cesses and pro-
cedures, as well
as the need for
simple innova-
tive practices

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Unit of Competency: PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION
Modules Title: PRESENTING RELEVANT INFORMATION
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
Present data/information appropriately.
Nominal Duration: 8 Hours
Pre-requisite: Contribute to workplace innovation

Summary of Learning Outcomes:


LO1. Gather data/information.
LO2. Assess gathered data/information.
LO3. Record and present information.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Gather data/ information.

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
 Confidentiality Students/trainees  Online learning  Online As-
Collect evidence,  Accuracy must be pro-  Offline learning sessment
facts and infor- vided with the  Group discussion  Oral evalua-
mation following:  Lecture tion
 Writing ma-  Demonstration  Written test
terials  Observation
Review evaluation,  References  Presentation
terms of reference
 Manuals
and conditions to
 Computer
determine whether
and Printer
data/ information
falls within project  Internet
scope connectivity

LO2. Assess gathered data/information.


Assessment Cri- Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
teria Methods
Assess validity of  Data Analysis Stu-  Online learning  Online
data/ information  Content Analysis dents/trainees  Offline learning Assess-
 Comparison/ must be pro-  Group discussion ment
Comparative vided with the  Lecture  Oral evaluation
analysis following:  Written test
Apply analysis tech-  Demonstration
 Conceptual Analysis  Writing  Observation
nique to assess da- ta/  Practical
 Rational Analysis mate-
information. exercis-  Presentation
rials
 References es
 Manuals
 Computer
and Printer
Identify trends and  Internet
anomalies. con-
nectivity
Document data
analysis techniques
and procedures.
Make recommenda-
tions on areas of
possible improve-
ment.

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LO3. Record and present information.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
Records studied da-  Reporting Students/trainees  Online Learning  Online As-
ta/information. requirements to a must be pro- vided  Offline learning sessment
range audiences with the  Group discus-  Oral evalua-
Analyze recommenda- following: sion tion
tions to ensure they are  Writing ma-  Lecture  Written test
compatible with terials  Demonstration  Observation
the project’s scope  References  Role Play  Presentation
and terms of refer-  Manuals  Interview
 Practical exer-
ence.  Computer cises
and Printer
Analyze Interim and  Internet
final reports and out- connectivity
comes are compared to
the criteria estab-
lished at the outset.

Present findings to
stakeholders.

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Unit of Competency: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
Modules 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 OH & S awareness.
Nominal Duration: 4 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:


LO1. Identify OSH compliance requirements. LO2.
Prepare OSH requirement for compliance.
LO3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures.
LO4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness including women’s issues/concerns relative to OSH.

Details of Learning Outcome:


LO1. Identify OSH compliance requirements.
Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Safety regulations and  Hazard and The students/  Discussion  Situation
workplace safety and risks trainees must be  Interactive analysis
hazard control practices identificatio provided with Group discus-  Interview
and procedures are clarified n and the follow- ing: sion/Interaction  Practical ex-
and explained based on control.  Simulation amination
organization procedures.  Organizatio  Workplace  Symposium  Written ex-
nal safety PPE  Group dynamics amination
2. Hazards/ risks in the and health  Learning  Case study
workplace and their protocol Guides
corresponding indicators  Threshold  Handouts
are identified to minimize limit value  Organiza-
or eliminate risk to co- (TLV) tional Safety
workers, workplace and  OHS and Health
environment in accordance indicators Protocol
with organization  OHS Indica-
procedures. tors
 Threshold
3. Contingency measures Limit Value
during workplace  Hazards/Risk
accidents, fire and other Identification
emergencies are recognized and Control
and established in  CD’s, VHS
accoedance with tapes, trans-
organization procedures. parencies

LO2. Evaluate Hazards and Risks


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Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Terms of maximum  TLV table The students/  Group discus-  Interview
tolerable limits which  PHIL. OHS trainees must be sion/interaction  Written ex-
when exceeded will Standards provided with  Situation analy- amination
result in harm or  Effects of the follow- ing: sis  Simulation
damage is identified  Symposium  Case study
Hazards in
based on threshold  Handout on  Film viewing
the
limit values (TLV)  Phil. OHS  Group dynamics
2. Effects of the hazard workplace Standards
are determined.  Ergonomic  Effects of
s hazards in
 Employees
3. OHS issues and/ or Compensa the work-
concerns and identified tion place
safety hazards are Commisio  Ergonomics
reported to designated n (ECC)  ECC regula-
personnel in accordance regulation tions
with workplace s  TLV Table
requirements and relevant  CD’s, VHS
workplace OHS tapes,
legislation. transparen-
cies

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LO3. Control hazards and risks

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Identify relevant OSH  Safety The students/  Group discus-  Written
work procedures in ac- Regulations trainees must be sion/interaction  Interview
cordance with work-  Clean Air provided with  Symposium  Case/situati
place policies and pro- Act the follow- ing:  Film viewing on analysis
cedures  Electrical  Group dynam-  Simulation
2. Execute work activities and Fire  Handouts on ics
in accordance with OSH Safety  Safety Regu-  Self pace
work standards Code lations
3. Report non-compliance  Waste  Clean Air Act
work activities to ap- manage-  Electrical and
propriate personnel ment Fire Safety
 Disaster Code
Prepared-  Waste man-
ness and agement
Manage-  Disaster Pre-
ment paredness and
 Contingen- Man- agement
cy  Contingency
Measures Measures and
and Proce- Proce- dures
dures  OHS Person-
al Records
 PPE
 CD’s, VHS
tapes, trans-
parencies

LO4. Maintain OHS Awareness

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
1. Strictly follow proce-  Operational The students/  Group discus-  Demonstra-
dures in emergency health and trainees must be sion/interaction tion
related drill in line with safety pro- provided with  Simulation  Interview
the established cedure, the follow- ing:  Symposium  Written ex-
organization guide- practices  Film viewing amination
lines and procedures. and regula-  Workplace  Group dynam-  Portfolio
2. Fill up OHS personal tions  PPE ics assess-
records in accord-  Emergen-  OHS person- ment
ance with workplace cy-related al records
requirements. drills and  CD’s, VHS
training tapes, trans-
parencies
 Health record

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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 unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to identify the efficiency and effective- ness of
resource utilization, determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource
utilization and Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
Nominal Duration: 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:


Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must 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.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods
1. Measure required re-  Importance The following  Case Study  Written Test
source utilization in the of resources  Lecture / Dis-  Interview
workplace using appro- Environmen should be pro- cussion
priate techniques tal Literacy vided:
 Process of
minimizing  Simulated or
waste actual work-
place
2. Record data in accord-  Energy
ance with workplace  Tools, mate-
Efficiency rials and sup-
protocol
 How to go plies needed
green at to demon-
3. Compare recorded data to strate the re-
work
determine the effi- ciency quired tasks
and effectiveness of  References
resource utilization and manuals
according to established  Enterprise
environmental work pro- procedures
cedures manuals
 Company
quality policy

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

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods

1. Potential causes of ineffi-  Causes of The following  Lecture / Dis-  Written Test
ciency and/or ineffective- environ- resources cussion  Interview
ness are listed mental in- should be pro-
efficien- vided:
cies and  Simulated or
ineffec- actual work-
2. Causes of inefficiency tiveness place
and/or ineffectiveness are  Environ-  Tools, mate-
identified through deduc- mental rials and sup-
tive reasoning protection plies needed to
and re- demon- strate
source ef- the re- quired
3. Identified causes of inef- ficiency tasks
ficiency and/or ineffec- target  References
tiveness are validated thru and manuals
established environ-  Enterprise
mental procedures procedures
manuals
 Company
quality policy

LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods

1. Plan implementation of  The eight The following  Case Study  Written Test
solutions. ways of lean. resources should  Lecture / Dis-  Interview
be pro- vided: cussion  Observation
 Simulated or  Role playing
actual work-
place
 Tools, mate-
rials and sup-
2. Plan evaluation of plies needed to
implemented solutions. demon- strate
the re- quired
tasks
 References
and manuals
 Enterprise
procedures
3. Document recommended manuals
solution and submit to  Company
appropriate person for quality policy
confirmation.

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Unit of Competency: PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Title: PRACTICING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the outcomes required to apply entrepreneurial
workplace best practices and implement cost-effective operations.
Nominal Duration: 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:


Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to: LO1.
Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices.
LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices. LO3.
Implement cost-effective operations.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods

1. Observe and select good  Workplace The  Case Study  Written Test
practices relating to best prac-  Lecture / Dis-  Interview
workplace operations tices, poli- following cussion
following workplace poli- cies and resources should
cy. criteria be pro- vided:
 Resource
utilization  Simulated or
 Ways actual work-
2. Comply quality proce-
in fostering place
dures and practices with
according to workplace entrepre-  Tools, mate-
requirements. neurial atti- rials and sup-
tudes. plies needed to
3. Apply cost-conscious demon- strate
habits in resource utili- the re- quired
zation based on industry tasks
standards.  References
and manuals
 Enterprise
procedures
manuals
 Company
quality policy

LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods

1. Communicate observed  Communica The following re-  Lecture /  Written Test


good practices relating to tion skills sources should be Discussion  Interview
workplace operations to provided:
 Complying
appropriate person.
with quality  Simulated or
procedures actual work-

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2. Communicate observed quality  Following place
procedures and practices to workplace  Tools, materials
appropriate person communic and supplies
ation needed to
protocol demonstrate the
required tasks
3. Communicate cost-  References and
conscious habits in re- manuals
source utilization based  Enterprise pro-
on industry standards. cedures manu- als
 Company quali-
ty policy

LO3. Implement cost-effective operations.

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment


Methods

1. Implement preservation and  Optimiza- The following re-  Case Study  Written Test
optimization of work- place tion of sources should be  Lecture /  Interview
resources in ac- cordance workplace provided: Discussion
with enterprise policy. resources  Simulated or
 5S proce- actual work-
dures and place
concepts  Tools, materials
 Criteria for and supplies
2. Observe judicious use of cost- needed to
workplace tools, equip- effective- demonstrate the
ment and materials ac- ness required tasks
cording to manual and  Workplace  References and
work requirements. productivity manuals
 Impact of  Enterprise pro-
entrepre- cedures manu-
neurial als
3. Make constructive contri- mindset to  Company quali-
butions to office opera- workplace ty policy
tions to enterprise re- productivity
quirements.

4. Sustain ability to work


within one’s allotted time
and finances.

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B. Modules of Instruction

Common Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
Modules Title: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM
OPERATIONS
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to per-
form safety measures effectively and efficiently. It includes
identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place in performing safety
measures.

Nominal Duration: 12 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 Cri- Assessment


Contents Conditions Methodologies
teria Methods
 Work tasks are  OHS procedures  Classroom for  Self- paced  Practical
identified in line  Occupational discussion  Group dis- demonstration
with farm opera- Health protocols  Practical Work cussion  Third Party Re-
tions and policies area  Interaction port
 Place for safety  Instructional
measures are de- materials
termined in line with  Handouts
farm operations 
 Time for safety  Farm location
measures are de-  Tools, equip-
termined in line with ment and out-
farm operations fits appropriate
 Appropriate tools, in applying
materials and out- safety measures
fits are prepared in
line with job re-
quirements

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LO2. APPLY APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Tools and materials  How to wear PPE  Classroom for  Self- paced  Practical
are used according to properly. discussion  Group dis- demonstration
specifications and  Identification of  Practical Work cussion  Third Party Re-
procedures hazards and risks. area  Interaction port
 Outfits are worn  Instructional
according to farm materials
requirements  Handouts
 Effectivity/shelf 
life/expiration of  Farm location
materials are strictly  Tools, equip-
observed ment and out-
 Emergency proce- fits appropriate
dures are known and in applying
followed to en- sure safety measures
a safework re-
quirement
 Hazards in the
workplace are iden-
tified and reported in
line with farm
guidelines

LO3. SAFEKEEP/DISPOSE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND OUTFIT

Assessment Cri- Assessment


teria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Used tools and outfit  Procedure in clean-  Classroom for  Self- paced  Practical
are cleaned after use ing and storing tools discussion  Group dis- demonstration
and stored in desig- and outfits  Practical Work cussion  Third Party Re-
nated areas  Technique in storing area  Interaction port
 Unused materials are materials and chem-  Instructional
properly labeled and icals materials
stored according to  Waste management  Handouts
manufacturers rec- 
ommendation and farm  Farm location
requirements  Tools, equip-
 Waste materials are ment and out-
disposed according to fits appropriate
manufacturers, gov- in applying
ernment and farm re- safety
quirements measures

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C. Modules of Instruction

Common Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Modules Title: USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use
farm tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation and preven-
tive maintenance of farm tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration: 16 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 Assessment
Contents Condition Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Safety measures is  Farm works  Classroom for  Self- paced  Direct observa-
applied based on that involves discussion  Group discussion tion
work requirement using  Practical  Interaction  Practical
and farm chemicals Work area demonstration
procedures and  Third Party Re-
 Instructional
 Tools and materials hazardous port
materials
are utilized in tools and
equipments  Handouts
accordance with
specification and  Personal  Tools and
procedures. protective equipment
 Outfit are worn in equipment  Farm imple-
accordance with used in farms ments
farm requirements.  Basic first
 Effectively, shelf aid
life and or  Farm
expiration of emergency
materials are procedures
checked against regarding
manufacturers safety
specifications. working
environment
 Hazard in the
workplace are
identified and
reported in line
with farm
guidelines.

LO2. SELECT AND OPERATE FARM EQUIPMENT


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Assessment Assessment Meth-
Criteria Contents Condition Methodologies ods
 Appropriate  Manual of  Classroom for discussion  Lecture/ Discussion  Direct observa-
farm equipment farm equip-  Practical Work area  Actual Demonstra- tion
identified ment and tion  Practical demon-
 Instructional materials stration
 Instructional specifications  Power point/Video
 Handouts presentation  Third Party Re-
manual of the  Parts and
farm tools and functions of  Tools and equipment  Modular (self-paced) port
equipment are farm tools and  Farm implements
carefully read equipment
prior to opera-  Pre-operation
tion and check-up
 Pre-operation  Safety prac-
check-up is tices in using
conducted in farm tools and
line with manu- equipment
facturers manu-  Calibration
al and use of
 Faults in farm farm equip-
equipment are ment
identified and
reported in line
with farm pro-
cedures
 Farm equipment
used according to
its function
 Followed safety
procedures

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LO3. PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Assessment Assessment Meth-


Contents Condition Methodologies
Criteria ods
 Tools and  Preventive  Classroom for discussion  Lecture/ Discussion  Direct observa-
equipment mainte-  Actual Demonstration tion
 Practical Work area
are cleaned nance  Power point/Video  Practical demon-
immediately  Types of  Instructional materials stration
presentation
after use in farm tools  Handouts  Modular (self-paced)  Third Party Re-
line with and equip-  Tools and equipment port
farm proce- ment  Farm implements
dures  Safety
 Routine measures
check-up and prac-
and mainte- tices
nance are  Upkeep of
performed equipment
 Tools and
equipment
are stored in
designated
areas in line
with farm
procedures

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D. Modules of Instruction

Common Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
Modules Title: PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC
CALCULATION
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to per-
form basic workplace calculations.

Nominal Duration: 16 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. PERFORM ESTIMATION

Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Job requirements are  Problem solv-  Classroom for  Group discus-  Practical
identified from written or ing proce- discussion sion demonstration
oral communications dures  Practical Work  Interaction  Written exam-
 Quantities of materials  Basic mathe- area  Lecture/ Dis- ination
and resources required to matical opera-  Instructional ma- cussion
complete a work task are tions terials  Actual
estimated  Handouts Demonstration
 The time needed to  Relevant tools  Dual-training
complete a work activity and equipment for  Power
is estimated basic calcula- tion point/Video
 Accurate estimate for  Recommended presentation
work completion are data  Modular (self-
made paced)
 Estimate of materials
and resources are re-
ported to appropriate
person

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LO2. PERFORM BASIC WORKPLACE CALCULATION

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Calculations to be made are  Basic mathemati-  Classroom for  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
identified according to job cal operations discussion cussion demonstration
requirements  Systems of meas-  Practical Work  Actual Demon-  Written exami-
 Correct method of calcula- urement area stration nation
tion identified  Units of measure-  Instructional  Dual-training
 System and units of meas- ment materials  Power
urement to be followed are  Conversion of  Handouts point/Video
ascertained units  Relevant tools presentation
 Calculation needed to  Fractions and dec- and equipment  Modular (self-
complete work tasks are imals for basic cal- paced)
performed using the four  Percentages and culation
basic process of addition, ratios  Recommend-
division, multiplication and  Basic accounting ed data
subtraction principles and pro-
 Calculate whole fraction, cedures
percentage and mixed when
are used to complete the
instructions
 Number computed in self
checked and completed for
alignment

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E. Modules of Instruction

Common Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: DEVELOP AND UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Modules Title: DEVELOPING AND UPDATING INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Module Descriptor: This unit of competency deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to access, increase and update industry knowledge. It in-
cludes seek information on the industry and update industry
knowledge.

Nominal Duration: 10 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Seek information on the industry

LO2. Update industry knowledge

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. SEEK INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Sources of information on  Different sectors  Classroom for  Lecture/ Dis-  Inter-
the industry are correctly of the industry discussion cussion view/questions
identified and accessed and the services  Practical  Actual Demon-  Practical demon-
 Information to assist ef- available in each Work area stration stration
fective work performance is sector  Instructional  Power  Portfolio of indus-
obtained in line with job  Relationship materials point/Video try information re-
requirements between the in-  Handouts presentation lated to trainee’s
 Specific information on dustry and other  Sources of  Modular (self- work
sector of work is ac- industries information on paced)
cessed and updated  Industry working the industry
 Industry information is conditions  Industry
correctly applied to day-  Legislation that knowledge
to-day work activities affects the in-
dustry
 Local laws and
ordinances
 Integrated Or-
ganic Technolo-
gy System
 Industrial rela-
tions issues and
major organiza-
tions
 Career opportu-
nities within the
industry
 Work ethic re-
quired to work in
the industry and
industry expec-
tations of staff
 Quality assur-
ance

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LO2. UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Informal and/or formal  Knew key  Classroom for  Lecture/ Dis-  Inter-
research is used to up- sources of in- discussion cussion view/questions
date general knowledge of formation on  Practical  Actual Demon-  Practical demon-
the industry the industry Work area stration stration
 Updated knowledge is  Updated indus-  Instructional  Power  Portfolio of indus-
shared with customers try knowledge materials point/Video try information re-
and colleagues as ap-  Accessed and  Handouts presentation lated to trainee’s
propriate and incorpo- used industry  Sources of  Modular (self- work
rated into day-to-day information information on paced)
working activities the industry
 Industry
knowledge

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F. Modules of Instruction

Common Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: PERFORM RECORD KEEPING
Modules Title: PERFORMING RECORD KEEPING
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to carry-out
inventory activities, maintain production record and prepare financial
records.

Nominal Duration: 10 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 Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Inventory inputs are  Farm Inputs  Classroom for  Online eLearn-  Demonstration
determined according on plants and discussion ing website with questioning
enterprise require- animals  Practical (moodle. kor-  Written examina-
ments. Work area phil. davao/site tion
 Defective tools and  Instructional  Lecture/ Dis-
equipment are deter- materials cussion
mined according to  Handouts  Actual Demon-
operation manuals  Supplies and stration
 Facilities are inspect- materials  Power
ed according to ac-  Farm imple- point/Video
cording standard codes ments presentation
and laws.  Farm site
 PPE

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LO2. MAINTAIN PRODUCTION RECORD

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Production plan are pre-  Production rec-  Classroom for  Online eLearn-  Demonstration
pared according to enter- ords/Activities on discussion ing website with questioning
prise requirements. plants and ani-  Practical (moodle. kor-  Written examina-
 Schedule for production mals Work area phil. davao/site tion
activities are prepared  Instructional  Lecture/ Dis-
based from enterprise re- materials cussion
quirements and plan.  Handouts  Actual Demon-
 Production report are  Supplies and stration
prepared in accordance materials  Power
with enterprise reporting  Farm imple- point/Video
procedures ments presentation
 Input and production are  Farm site
monitored using monitor-  PPE
ing chart.

LO3. PREPARE FINANCIAL RECORDS

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Production cost are com-  Financial rec-  Classroom for  Online eLearn-  Demonstration
puted using established ords on produc- discussion ing website with questioning
computation procedures. tion cost  Practical (moodle. kor-  Written examina-
 Revenue is computed using Work area phil. davao/site tion
established compu- tation  Instructional  Lecture/ Dis-
procedures. materials cussion
 Handouts  Actual Demon-
 Supplies and stration
materials  Power
 Farm imple- point/Video
ments presentation
 Farm site
 PPE

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G. Modules of Instruction

Core Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN
Modules Title: RAISING ORGANIC CHICKEN
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to raise
organic chicken efficiently and effectively. It includes selecting
healthy stocks, determine suitable chicken house requirements, in-
stall cage equipment, feed chicken, manage health and growth of
chicken and harvesting activities.

Nominal Duration: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select healthy stocks and suitable housing

LO2. Set-up cage equipment

LO3. Feed chicken

LO4. Grow and harvest chicken

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. SELECT HEALTHY STOCKS AND SUITABLE HOUSING

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Breed/strains breeds are  Different breeds  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
identified as per PNS- of chickens materials and cussion with oral ques-
Organic Agriculture-  Crite- farm imple-  Actual Demon- tioning
Livestock and GAHP ria/indicators of ments need- stration  Written exam-
Guidelines healthy chicks ed during farm  Dual-training ination
 Healthy chicks are se-  Characteristics opera- tions  Power
lected based on industry of a suitable site should be point/Video
acceptable indicator for  Industry ac- readily presentation
healthy chicks. ceptable indica- available at  Modular (self-
 Suitable site for chicken tor for healthy the farm site: paced)
house are determined chicks - Chicken
based on PNS recom- farm area
mendations. (free range)
 Chicken house design is - Chicken
prepared based PNS house
recommendations. - Brooding fa-
 House equipment instal- cility
lation design is prepared in - Practice an-
line with PNS recom- imal
mendation and actual - Knapsack
scenario. sprayer

 Tools, sup-
plies and ma-
terials
- Pencil
- Papers
- Record
books
- Plant mate-
rials
- Bedding ma-
terials
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- Brooding

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. SELECT HEALTHY STOCKS AND SUITABLE HOUSING

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Breed/strains breeds are  Different breeds  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
identified as per PNS- of chickens materials and cussion with oral ques-
Organic Agriculture-  Crite- farm imple-  Actual Demon- tioning
Livestock and GAHP ria/indicators of ments need- stration  Written exam-
Guidelines healthy chicks ed during farm  Dual-training ination
 Healthy chicks are se-  Characteristics opera- tions  Power
lected based on industry of a suitable site should be point/Video
acceptable indicator for  Industry ac- readily presentation
healthy chicks. ceptable indica- available at  Modular (self-
 Suitable site for chicken tor for healthy the farm site: paced)
house are determined chicks - Chicken
based on PNS recom- farm area
mendations. (free range)
 Chicken house design is - Chicken
prepared based PNS house
recommendations. - Brooding fa-
 House equipment instal- cility
lation design is prepared in - Practice an-
line with PNS recom- imal
mendation and actual - Knapsack
scenario. sprayer

 Tools, sup-

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plies and ma-
terials
- Pencil
- Papers
- Record
books
- Plant mate-
rials
- Bedding ma-
terials
- Brooding

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materials -1
gal. capacity
tin can;
charcoal
- Protective
gloves
- Masks
- Rubber
boots
- Weighing
scale
- Carpentry
tools
- Push-Pull
Ruled Tape
- Calculators
- Pail
- Feeding
trough
- Water con-
tainers
- Bite/push
nipples
- Shovel
- Wheel bar-
row
- Chopping
board
- Electrical
tools and
supplies
 Organic
chicken rais-
ing manual
 Protective
clothing
equipment and
materials
 All workers
involved in
different ac-
tivities must
be fully ori-
ented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work
activities of
the farm
 Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and
ability in the
successful
implementa-
tion of work
program ac-
tivities

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LO2. SET-UP CAGE EQUIPMENT

 House equipment are  Housing de-  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
installed in line with signs and hous- materials and cussion with oral ques-
housing equipment in- ing equipment farm imple-  Actual Demon- tioning
stallation design  Housing ments need- stration  Written exam-
 Bedding materials are equipment for ed during farm  Dual-training ination
secured based on avail- chicken opera- tions  Power
ability in the locality  Simple car- should be point/Video
 Bedding is prepared in pentry readily presentation
accordance with housing  Housing available at  Modular (self-
equipment housing de- sign equipment for the farm site: paced)
 Brooding facility is set-up in chicken - Chicken
accordance with the housing  Types of bed- farm area
equipment in- stallation ding materials (free range)
design.  Bedding prepa- - Chicken
ration house
 Procedures in - Brooding fa-
setting-up of cility
brooding facili- - Practice an-
ties imal
- Knapsack
sprayer

 Tools, sup-
plies and ma-
terials
- Pencil
- Papers
- Record
books
- Plant mate-
rials
- Bedding ma-
terials
- Brooding
materials -1
gal. capacity
tin can;
charcoal
- Protective
gloves
- Masks
- Rubber
boots
- Weighing
scale
- Carpentry
tools
- Push-Pull
Ruled Tape
- Calculators
- Pail
- Feeding
trough
- Water con-
tainers
- Bite/push
nipples
- Shovel
- Wheel bar-

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row
- Chopping
board
- Electrical
tools and
supplies
 Organic
chicken rais-
ing manual
 Protective
clothing
equipment and
materials
 All workers
involved in
different ac-
tivities must
be fully ori-
ented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work
activities of
the farm
 Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and
ability in the
successful
implementa-
tion of work
program ac-
tivities

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LO3. FEED CHICKEN

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Suitable feed materials are  Characteristics  All supplies,  Demonstration
selected based on of feed materi- materials and  Lecture/ Dis- with oral ques-
availability in the locality als farm imple- cussion tioning
and nutrient require-  Preparation of ments need-  Actual Demon-  Written exam-
ments of chicken feeds ed during farm stration ination
 Feed materials are pre-  Advantages and opera- tions  Dual-training
pared following enter- disad- vantages should be  Power
prise prescribed formula- of dif- ferent readily point/Video
tion feeding available at presentation
 Animals are fed based on management the farm site:  Modular (self-
feeding management  Feeding man- - Chicken paced)
program agement pro- farm area
 Feeding is monitored gram (free range)
following enterprise pro- - Chicken
cedure house
- Brooding fa-
cility
- Practice an-
imal
- Knapsack
sprayer

 Tools, sup-
plies and ma-
terials
- Pencil
- Papers

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- Record
books
- Plant mate-
rials
- Bedding ma-
terials
- Brooding
materials -1
gal. capacity
tin can;
charcoal
- Protective
gloves
- Masks
- Rubber
boots
- Weighing
scale
- Carpentry
tools
- Push-Pull
Ruled Tape
- Calculators
- Pail
- Feeding
trough
- Water con-
tainers
- Bite/push
nipples
- Shovel
- Wheel bar-
row
- Chopping
board
- Electrical
tools and
supplies
 Organic
chicken rais-
ing manual
 Protective
clothing
equipment and
materials
 All workers
involved in
different ac-
tivities must
be fully ori-
ented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work
activities of
the farm
 Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and
ability in the
successful
implementa-

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tion of work
program ac-
tivities

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LO4. Grow and Harvest Chicken

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Growth rate is monitored  Health care pro-  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
based on enterprise pro- gram in feeding materials and cussion with oral ques-
cedures chicken farm imple-  Actual Demon- tioning
 Health care program are  Sanitation and ments need- stration  Written exam-
implemented based on en- cleanliness pro- ed during farm  Dual-training ination
terprise procedures gram opera- tions  Power
 Sanitation and cleanliness  Organic waste should be point/Video
program are implemented  Knowledge on readily presentation
based on enterprise pro- record-keeping available at  Modular (self-
cedure  Organic-based the farm site: paced)
 Organic waste for fertilizer health care prod- - Chicken
formulation are collected. ucts/materials farm area
 Suitable chicken for har- vest  Practice 3Rs and (free range)
are selected based on market 5S - Chicken
specifications.  Parts and func- house
 Production rec- tions of specific - Brooding fa-
ord is accomplished ac- tools and farm cility
cording to enterprise pro- implements use in - Practice an-
cedure. raising organic imal
chicken - Knapsack
 Program of work sprayer
activities are im-
plemented as  Tools, sup-
scheduled plies and ma-
terials
- Pencil
- Papers
- Record
books
- Plant mate-
rials
- Bedding ma-
terials
- Brooding
materials -1
gal. capacity
tin can;
charcoal
- Protective
gloves
- Masks
- Rubber
boots
- Weighing
scale
- Carpentry
tools
- Push-Pull
Ruled Tape
- Calculators
- Pail
- Feeding
trough
- Water con-

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tainers
- Bite/push
nipples
- Shovel
- Wheel bar-
row
- Chopping
board
- Electrical
tools and
supplies
 Organic
chicken rais-
ing manual
 Protective
clothing
equipment and
materials
 All workers
involved in
different ac-
tivities must
be fully ori-
ented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work
activities of
the farm
 Technical
supervisors
should have
skills and
ability in the
successful
implementa-
tion of work
program ac-
tivities

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H. Modules of Instruction

Core Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: PRODUCE ORGANIC VEGETABLES
Modules Title: PRODUCING ORGANIC VEGETABLES

Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to establish
nursery, plant seedlings, perform plant care and perform harvest and
post-harvest.

Nominal Duration: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Establish nursery

LO2. Plant seedlings

LO3. Perform plant care and management

LO4. Perform harvest and post-harvest activities

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. ESTABLISH NURSERY

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Seeds are selected in  Germination  All supplies, mate-  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
accordance with the testing rials and farm im- cussion demonstra-
PNS, and NSQCS/BPI.  Seedbed prep- plements needed  Actual tion with
 Seedbeds are prepared in aration proce- during farm opera- Demonstration oral ques-
accordance with plant- ing dure tions should be  Power tioning
requirements based on  Land prepara- readily available at point/Video  Interview
Vegetable Production tion activities the farm site. presentation
manual (VPM).  Procedure in  Equipment and  Modular (self-
 Care and maintenance of applying bene- facilities such as: paced)
seedlings are done in ficial micro- - Booth/temporary
accordance with enter- organisms shed
prise practice.  Principles of - Cart (Kariton &
 Potting media are pre- bio-dynamics paragus)
pared in accordance with  Transplanting - Comb-tooth har-
enterprise procedure. and planting row
procedures - Computer
- Crates
- Farm/ field
- Greenhouse/
nursery
- Harvesting
equipment
- Irrigation system
(sprinkler, mist/
drip irrigation)
- Mower (grass
cutter)
- Over head pro-
jector (OHP)
- Portable chain
saw
- Post-Harvest

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treatment equip-
ment
- Power sprayer
- Rotavator
- Service vehicle
- Sorting equip-
ment
- Spike tooth har-
row
- Storage room
- Surface irrigation
system
 Tools and instru-
ments such as:
- Bolos
- Broomstick
- Calculator
- Container
- Cutting tools
- Digging tools
- Drying meter
- Fruit crate
- Harvesting tools
- Hat
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Knife
- Light hoe
- Moisture meter
- Petri-dish
- pH meter
- Pick mattock
- Picking knife
- Plow
- Plumbing tools
- Post-Harvest
treatment tools
- Protective
gadgets
- Pruning shears

 Supplies and Mate-


rials such as:
- Agri bags, plastic
- Bamboo stick
- Basket
- Bond paper
- Catching nets
- Clips
- Coconut dust
- Compost
- Fertilizers
- First aide sup-
plies/ medicine
- Flower inducer
- Fungicides
- Gloves
- Growing media
(garden soil,
sewed sand,
compost, soil,
manure and
sawdust/rice)
- Killing bottles
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- Marking pens
- Masks
- Mulching material
- Hair nets
- Packaging mate-
rials, assorted
- Pail
 All workers in-
volved in different
activities must be
fully oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical supervi-
sors should have
skills and ability in
the successful im-
plementation of
work program ac-
tivities

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LO2. PLANT SEEDLINGS

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Land preparation is car-  Proper handling  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
ried out in accordance of seedlings and materials and cussion demonstration
with enterprise practice plants farm imple-  Actual Demon- with oral ques-
 Beneficial micro-  Proper water ments needed stration tioning
organisms are intro- duced management and during farm op-  Power  Interview
prior to planting in procedures erations should point/Video
accordance with enter-  Organic method be readily presentation
prise procedure of pest and dis- available at the  Modular (self-
 Seedlings are trans- ease manage- farm site. paced)
planted/planted based on ment  Equipment and
VPM recommenda-  Organic method facilities such as:
tions of nutrient - Booth/tempor
 Seedlings are watered management ary shed
based on VPM recom-  Potting media - Cart (Kariton
mendations preparation and & paragus)
procedure - Comb-tooth
harrow
- Computer
- Crates
- Farm/ field
- Greenhouse/
nursery
- Harvesting
equipment
- Irrigation sys-
tem (sprinkler,
mist/ drip irri-
gation)
- Mower (grass
cutter)
- Over head
projector
(OHP)
- Portable
chain saw
- Post-Harvest
treatment
equipment
- Power spray-

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er
- Rotavator
- Service vehi-
cle
- Sorting
equipment
- Spike tooth
harrow
- Storage room
- Surface irriga-
tion system
 Tools and in-
struments such
as:
- Bolos
- Broomstick
- Calculator
- Container
- Cutting tools
- Digging
tools
- Drying me-
ter
- Fruit crate
- Harvesting
tools
- Hat
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Knife
- Light hoe
- Moisture
meter
- Petri-dish
- pH meter
- Pick mattock
- Picking knife
- Plow
- Plumbing
tools
- Post-
Harvest
treatment
tools
- Protective
gadgets
- Pruning
shears

 Supplies and
Materials such
as:
- Agri bags,
plastic
- Bamboo stick
- Basket
- Bond paper
- Catching nets
- Clips
- Coconut dust
- Compost
- Fertilizers
- First aide
supplies/
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medicine
- Flower inducer

- Fungicides
- Gloves
- Growing me-
dia (garden
soil, sewed
sand, com-
post, soil,
manure and
sawdust/rice)
- Killing bottles
- Marking pens
- Masks
- Mulching ma-
terial
- Hair nets
- Packaging
materials, as-
sorted
- Pail
 All workers in-
volved in differ-
ent activities
must be fully
oriented and
cautioned on the
different
specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO3. PERFORM PLANT CARE AND MANAGEMENT

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Water management is  Types of pest  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
implemented according and diseases materials and cussion demonstration
to plan.  Organic method farm imple-  Actual Demon- with oral ques-
 Effective control of preventing and ments needed stration tioning
measures are deter- mined controlling pest during farm op-  Power  Interview
on specific pest and and dis- eases erations should point/Video
diseases as de- scribed  Maturity indices be readily presentation
under the “pest, disease  available at the  Modular (self-
and weed man- agement”  Control farm site. paced)
of the PNS measures in  Equipment and
 All missing hills are re- plant care and facilities such as:
planted to maintain the management - Booth/tempor
desired plant population  Methods of ary shed
of the area application of - Cart (Kariton
 Plant rejuvena- organic fertiliz- & paragus)
tion/rationing are main- ers - Comb-tooth
tained according to PNS. harrow
 Organic fertilizers are - Computer
applied in accordance with - Crates
fertilization policy of - Farm/ field

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the PNS - Greenhouse/
nursery
- Harvesting
equipment
- Irrigation sys-
tem (sprinkler,
mist/ drip irri-
gation)
- Mower (grass
cutter)
- Over head
projector
(OHP)
- Portable
chain saw
- Post-Harvest
treatment
equipment
- Power spray-
er
- Rotavator
- Service vehi-
cle
- Sorting
equipment
- Spike tooth
harrow
- Storage room
- Surface irriga-
tion system
 Tools and in-
struments such
as:
- Bolos
- Broomstick
- Calculator
- Container
- Cutting tools
- Digging
tools
- Drying me-
ter
- Fruit crate
- Harvesting
tools
- Hat
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Knife
- Light hoe
- Moisture
meter
- Petri-dish
- pH meter
- Pick mattock
- Picking knife
- Plow
- Plumbing
tools
- Post-
Harvest
treatment
tools
- Protective
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gadgets
- Pruning
shears

 Supplies and
Materials such
as:
- Agri bags,
plastic
- Bamboo stick
- Basket
- Bond paper
- Catching nets
- Clips
- Coconut dust
- Compost
- Fertilizers
- First aide
supplies/
medicine
- Flower induc-
er
- Fungicides
- Gloves
- Growing me-
dia (garden
soil, sewed
sand, com-
post, soil,
manure and
sawdust/rice)
- Killing bottles
- Marking pens
- Masks
- Mulching ma-
terial
- Hair nets
- Packaging
materials, as-
sorted
- Pail
 All workers in-
volved in differ-
ent activities
must be fully
oriented and
cautioned on the
different
specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO4. PERFORM HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST ACTIVITIES

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Products are checked  Proper handling  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
using maturity indices of harvesting materials and cussion demonstration
according to to PNS, tools and mate- farm imple-  Actual Demon- with oral ques-
PNS-organic agriculture rials ments needed stration tioning
and enterprise practice.  Practices in during farm op-  Power  Interview
 Marketable products are post harvest of erations should point/Video
harvested according to vegetables be readily presentation
PNS, PNS-organic agri-  Principles and available at the  Modular (self-
culture and enterprise guides in post farm site. paced)
practice. harvest han-  Equipment and
 Harvested vegetables are dling of perish- facilities such as:
classified according to ables - Booth/tempor
PNS, PNS-organic ag-  Practice 3Rs ary shed
riculture and enterprise and 5S - Cart (Kariton
practice.  Parts and func- & paragus)
 Appropriate harvesting tions of specific - Comb-tooth
tools and materials are tools and farm harrow
used according to PNS. implements use - Computer
 Post harvest practices are in producing - Crates
applied according to PNS organic vegeta- - Farm/ field
and GAP recom- bles - Greenhouse/
mendations  Program of nursery
 Production record is ac- work activities - Harvesting
complished according to are implement- equipment
enterprise procedures. ed as sched- - Irrigation sys-
uled tem (sprinkler,
mist/ drip irri-
gation)
- Mower (grass
cutter)
- Over head
projector
(OHP)
- Portable
chain saw
- Post-Harvest
treatment
equipment
- Power spray-
er
- Rotavator
- Service vehi-
cle
- Sorting
equipment
- Spike tooth
harrow
- Storage room
- Surface irriga-
tion system
 Tools and in-
struments such
as:
- Bolos
- Broomstick
- Calculator
- Container
- Cutting tools
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- Digging
tools
- Drying me-
ter
- Fruit crate
- Harvesting
tools
 Products are checked  Proper handling  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
using maturity indices of harvesting materials and cussion demonstration
according to to PNS, tools and mate- farm imple-  Actual Demon- with oral ques-
PNS-organic agriculture rials ments needed stration tioning
and enterprise practice.  Practices in during farm op-  Power  Interview
 Marketable products are post harvest of erations should point/Video
harvested according to vegetables be readily presentation
PNS, PNS-organic agri-  Principles and available at the  Modular (self-
culture and enterprise guides in post farm site. paced)
practice. harvest han-  Equipment and
 Harvested vegetables are dling of perish- facilities such as:
classified according to ables - Booth/tempor
PNS, PNS-organic ag-  Practice 3Rs ary shed
riculture and enterprise and 5S - Cart (Kariton
practice.  Parts and func- & paragus)
 Appropriate harvesting tions of specific - Comb-tooth
tools and materials are tools and farm harrow
used according to PNS. implements use - Computer
 Post harvest practices are in producing - Crates
applied according to PNS organic vegeta- - Farm/ field
and GAP recom- bles - Greenhouse/
mendations  Program of nursery
 Production record is ac- work activities - Harvesting
complished according to are implement- equipment
enterprise procedures. ed as sched- - Irrigation sys-
uled tem (sprinkler,
mist/ drip irri-
gation)
- Mower (grass
cutter)
- Over head
projector
(OHP)
- Portable
chain saw
- Post-Harvest
treatment
equipment
- Power spray-
er
- Rotavator
- Service vehi-
cle
- Sorting
equipment
- Spike tooth
harrow
- Storage room
- Surface irriga-
tion system
 Tools and in-
struments such
as:
- Bolos
- Broomstick
- Calculator

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- Container
- Cutting tools
- Digging
tools
- Drying me-
ter
- Fruit crate
- Harvesting
tools
- Hat
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Knife
- Light hoe
- Moisture
meter
- Petri-dish
- pH meter
- Pick mattock
- Picking knife
- Plow
- Plumbing
tools
- Post-
Harvest
treatment
tools
- Protective
gadgets
- Pruning
shears

 Supplies and
Materials such
as:
- Agri bags,
plastic
- Bamboo stick
- Basket
- Bond paper
- Catching nets
- Clips
- Coconut dust
- Compost
- Fertilizers
- First aide
supplies/
medicine
- Flower induc-
er
- Fungicides
- Gloves
- Growing me-
dia (garden
soil, sewed
sand, com-
post, soil,
manure and
sawdust/rice)
- Killing bottles
- Marking pens
- Masks
- Mulching ma-
terial
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- Hair nets
- Packaging
materials, as-
sorted
- Pail
 All workers in-
volved in differ-
ent activities
must be fully
oriented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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I. Modules of Instruction

Core Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Modules Title: PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to produce organic
fertilizers which include tasks such as preparing composting area and raw ma-
terials and carrying-out composting activities and finally, harvesting of fertiliz-
er.

Nominal Duration: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare composting area and raw materials

LO2. Compost and harvest fertilizer

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. PREPARE COMPOSTING AREA AND RAW MATERIALS

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Site is selected based on  Characteristics  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
compost fertilizer pro- of composting materials and cussion with question-
duction requirements and site farm imple-  Actual Demon- ing
 Site lay-out is prepared  Good drainage ments needed stration  Written exam
based on location. systems during farm op-  Power  Oral interview
 Bed is prepared in ac-  Availability and erations should point/Video
cordance with production accessibility of be readily presentation
requirements site available at the  Modular (self-
 Materials are gather based  Area with mini- farm site: paced)
on production re- mum contami- - Production
quirements and PNS for nation area for com-
organic fertilizer  Types of soil post making
 Prepare raw materials  Area with mini- - Office sup-
following enterprise pro- mal sunlight plies, tools
cedure and PNS for or-  Leveling of the and farm
ganic fertilizer site equipment
 Determine vol- - Supplies and
ume of produc- materials in
tion producing or-
ganic fertilizer
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials All workers
involved in dif-
ferent activities
must be fully
oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors

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should have
skills and ability
in the success-
ful implementa-
tion of work
program activi-
ties

70
LO2. COMPOST AND HARVEST FERTILIZER

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Appropriate composting  Design layout  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
methods are applied based on com- materials and cussion with question-
based on production re- posting method farm imple-  Actual Demon- ing
quirements  Types of raw ments needed stration  Written exam
 Compost is monitored materials during farm op-  Power  Oral interview
based PNS indicators of  Preparing bed erations should point/Video
fully decomposed ferti-  Composting be readily presentation
lizer methods available at the  Modular (self-
 Quality of harvest is  Harvesting and farm site: paced)
checked based on PNS storing of or- - Production
indicators of fully de- ganic fertilizer area for com-
composed fertilizer  Record keeping post making
 Processing of compost  Practice 3Rs - Office sup-
fertilizer are carried- out and 5S plies, tools
based on production re- and farm
quirement. equipment
 Record keeping is per- - Supplies and
formed according to en- materials in
terprise procedure. producing or-
ganic fertilizer
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials All workers
involved in dif-
ferent activities
must be fully
oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi- ties

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J. Modules of Instruction

Core Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II


Unit of Competency: PRODUCE ORGANIC CONCOCTIONS AND EXTRACTS
Modules Title: PRODUCING ORGANIC CONCOCTIONS AND EXTRACTS
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to produce
organic concoctions and extracts for owned farm consumptions and
not for commercial purposes or selling.

Nominal Duration: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare for the production of various concoctions

LO2. Process concoctions

LO3. Package concoctions

Details of Learning Outcomes:

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LO1. PREPARE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VARIOUS CONCOCTIONS

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Work and storage areas  Types and us-  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
are cleaned, sanitized and es/benefits of materials and cussion  Direct obser-
secured. concoctions farm imple-  Actual Demon- vation and
 Raw materials used are  Sanitization ments needed stration questioning
cleaned and freed from procedure during farm op-  Power  Written exam-
synthetic chemicals  Sterilization erations should point/Video ination
 Tools, materials and procedure be readily presentation
equipment used are  Tools and ma- available at the  Modular (self-
cleaned, freed from con- terials needed farm site: paced)
taminations and must be of in producing  Concoction
“food grade” quality concoctions area
 Personal hygiene are  Importance of  Tools, supplies
observed according to cleanliness, and materials
OHS procedures. sanitization and - Weighing
hygiene in pro- scale (1000 kg.
ducing concoc- cap.) – for
tion monitoring in-
 Good Manufac- gredients
turing Practices weight
 Preparation - Plastic Pail –
methods of dif- for storing
ferent types of purposes
concoctions - Knife – for
cutting pur-
poses
- Wooden La-
dle – for mix-
ing purposes
- Manila Paper
or Cheese-
cloth – for
covering or
wrapping pur-
poses
- Rubber Band
or String – for

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sealing pur-
poses
- Strainer or
nylon screen
- Wooden box
or bamboo
split open or
plastic tray
- Marker – for
marking pur-
poses
- Concoction
manual
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

74
LO2. PROCESS CONCOCTIONS

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Raw materials are pre-  Raw material  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
pared in accordance with collection materials and cussion  Direct obser-
enterprise practice.  Extraction pro- farm imple-  Actual Demon- vation and
 Fermentation period is set cedure ments needed stration questioning
based on enterprise  Concoction during farm op-  Power  Written exam-
practice. formulation erations should point/Video ination
 Various concoctions are  Fermentation be readily presentation
fermented following to procedure available at the  Modular (self-
organic practices.  Putrification farm site: paced)
 Concoctions are har- process  Concoction
vested based on fermen-  Harvesting pro- area
tation period of the con- cedures  Tools, supplies
coction. and materials
- Weighing
scale (1000 kg.
cap.) – for
monitoring in-
gredients
weight
- Plastic Pail –
for storing
purposes
- Knife – for
cutting pur-
poses
- Wooden La-

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dle – for mix-
ing purposes
- Manila Paper
or Cheese-
cloth – for
covering or
wrapping pur-
poses
- Rubber Band
or String – for
sealing pur-
poses
- Strainer or
nylon screen
- Wooden box
or bamboo
split open or
plastic tray
- Marker – for
marking pur-
poses
- Concoction
manual
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO3. PACKAGE CONCOCTIONS

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Concoctions are con-  Importance of  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
tained in sanitized bot- proper labeling materials and cussion  Direct obser-
tles and containers.  Importance of farm imple-  Actual Demon- vation and
 Packaged concoctions proper storage ments needed stration questioning
are labeled and tagged in  Record keeping during farm op-  Power  Written exam-
accordance with en-  Practice 3Rs erations should point/Video ination
terprise practice. and 5S be readily presentation
 Packaged concoctions are available at the  Modular (self-
stored in appropriate place farm site: paced)
and temperature following  Concoction
organic prac- tices. area
 Production of concoc-  Tools, supplies
tions are recorded using and materials
enterprise procedures. - Weighing
scale (1000 kg.
cap.) – for

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monitoring in-
gredients
weight
- Plastic Pail –
for storing
purposes
- Knife – for
cutting pur-
poses
- Wooden La-
dle – for mix-
ing purposes
- Manila Paper
or Cheese-
cloth – for
covering or
wrapping pur-
poses
- Rubber Band
or String – for
sealing pur-
poses
- Strainer or
nylon screen
- Wooden box
or bamboo
split open or
plastic tray
- Marker – for
marking pur-
poses
- Concoction
manual
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work
program activi-
ties

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K. Modules of Instruction

Elective Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: RAISE ORGANIC HOGS
Modules Title: RAISING ORGANIC HOGS
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the ability to carry-out the knowledge, skills and atti-
tude required in raising organic hogs.

Nominal Duration: 27 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing

LO2. Feed hogs

LO3. Grow and finish hogs

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. SELECT HEALTHY DOMESTIC HOG BREEDS AND SUITABLE HOUSING

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Hogs are identified ac-  Different breeds  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
cording to breeds. of pigs materials and cussion with question-
 Healthy hogs are select- ed  Indica- farm imple-  Actual Demon- ing
based on industry ac- tors/criteria of ments needed stration  Oral interviews
ceptable indicator for healthy piglet during farm op-  Power  Written exam-
healthy piglets.  Characteristics erations should point/Video ination
 Suitable site for hog of a suitable site be readily presentation
house are determined  Housing de- available at the  Modular (self-
based on PNS recom- signs and hous- farm site: paced)
mendations. ing equipment  Pig pen
 Hog house design is  Practice ani-
prepared based on PNS mals
recommendations.  Tools, supplies
 Housing equipment in- and materials
stallation design is pre- - Weighing scale
pared in line with PNS (500 kg. cap.) –
recommendation and ac- for monitoring
tual farm conditions. and marketing of
hogs
- Plastic Pail
- Pencil papers
- Plant materials
- Bedding mate-
rials
- Papers
- Record books
- Carpentry tools
- Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ple
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on
the different

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specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi- ties

specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi- ties

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LO2. FEED HOGS

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Suitable feed materials are  Simple/basic  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
selected based on calculation materials and cussion with question-
availability in the locality  Characteristics farm imple-  Actual Demon- ing
, nutrient source and ac- of feed materi- ments needed stration  Oral interviews
cording to PNS Organic als during farm op-  Power  Written exam-
Agriculture-Livestock and  Preparation of erations should point/Video ination
GAHP requirements. feeds be readily presentation
 Feed materials are pre-  Advan- available at the  Modular (self-
pared following enter- van- farm site: paced)
prise prescribed formula- tage/disadvanta  Pig pen
tion. ges of different  Practice ani-
 Animals are fed based on feeding man- mals
the standard feeding agement  Tools, supplies
method/management: and materials
 Feeding is monitored - Weighing scale
following enterprise pro- (500 kg. cap.) –
cedures. for monitoring
and marketing of
hogs
- Plastic Pail
- Pencil papers
- Plant materials
- Bedding mate-
rials
- Papers
- Record books
- Carpentry tools
- Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ple
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-

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ly oriented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO3. GROW AND FINISH HOGS

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Growth rate is monitored  Knowledge on  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Demonstration
based on enterprise pro- record-keeping materials and cussion with question-
cedures  Organic-based farm imple-  Actual Demon- ing
 Health care program are health care ments needed stration  Oral interviews
implemented based on on prod- during farm op-  Power  Written exam-
PNS Organic Agricul- ucts/materials erations should point/Video ination
ture– Livestock or docu-  Sanitation pro- be readily presentation
mented ethno-veterinary cedures using available at the  Modular (self-
practices organic prod- farm site: paced)
 Sanitation and cleanli- ucts  Pig pen
ness program are im-  Collection of  Practice ani-
plemented based on organic wastes mals
PNS-livestock.  Characteristics  Tools, supplies
 Organic waste for ferti- of good finish- and materials
lizer production are col- ers - Weighing scale
lected following organic  Practice 3Rs (500 kg. cap.) –
practices. and 5S for monitoring
 Movement of hogs are and marketing of
managed based on PNS hogs
Organic Agriculture– - Plastic Pail
Livestock and other rele- - Pencil papers
vant guidelines. - Plant materials
 Suitable hog finishers - Bedding mate-
are selected based on rials
market specifications - Papers
 Production record is ac- - Record books
complished according to - Carpentry tools
enterprise procedures. - Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ple
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-

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ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different
specific work
activities of the
farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work
program activi-
ties

L. Modules of Instruction

Elective Competencies: ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NCII


Unit of Competency: RAISE ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS
Modules Title: RAISING ORGANIC SMALL RUMINANTS
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the ability to carry-out the knowledge, skills and attitude
required in raising organic small ruminant.

Nominal Duration: 27 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select healthy breeders and suitable cages

LO2. Feed small ruminants

LO3. Manage breeding of small ruminants

LO4. Manage does/ewes and their progenies

LO5. Grow and harvest small ruminants

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Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. SELECT HEALTHY DOMESTIC HOG BREEDS AND SUITABLE HOUSING

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Bucks and rams are  Different breeds  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
identified according to of small rumi- materials and cussion demonstration
breed nants (goats) farm imple-  Actual Demon- with question-
 Healthy bucks/rams are  Indica- ments needed stration ing
selected based on indus- try tors/criteria of during farm op-  Power  Oral interview
acceptable indicator for healthy small erations should point/Video  Written exam-
healthy small rumi- nants. ruminants be readily presentation ination
 Suitable site for small  Characteristics available at the  Modular (self-
ruminants are deter- of a suitable site farm site: paced)
mined based on PNS  Cage designs and - Small rumi-
recommendations. housing nants cage and
 Small ruminants cage equipment for house
design is prepared based small ruminants - Practice ani-
on Good Animal mals
Husbandry Practices - Forage are
(GAHP), DENR and zon- - Tools, supplies
ing ordinances PNS rec- and materials
- Weighing bal-

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ommendations. ance (500 kg
 Cage equipment installa- cap.) – for mon-
tion design is prepared in itoring and
line with PNS recom- marketing of small
mendation and actual farm ruminant
conditions. - Plastic Pail
 Cage equipment are set- up - Pencil papers
in line with housing - Plant materials
equipment installation - Bedding mate-
design. rials
 Rice straws are placed as - Record books
bedding materials based - Carpentry tools
on PNS proce- dures. - Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ples
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO2. FEED SMALL RUMINANTS

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Suitable feed materials are  Characteristics  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
selected based on of feed materi- materials and cussion demonstration
availability in the locality, als farm imple-  Actual Demon- with question-
nutrient requirements and  Preparation of ments needed stration ing
PNS standards. feeds during farm op-  Power  Oral interview
 Feed materials are pre-  Advan- erations should point/Video  Written exam-
pared following PNS van- be readily presentation ination
procedures. tage/disadvanta available at the  Modular (self-
 Maintenance of forage ges of different farm site: paced)
area are administered in feeding man- - Small rumi-
accordance with PNS agement nants cage and
procedures. house
 Animals are fed based - Practice ani-
on feeding management mals
program of PNS. - Forage are

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 Feeding is monitored - Tools, supplies
following PNS proce- and materials
dures. - Weighing bal-
ance (500 kg
cap.) – for mon-
itoring and
marketing of
small ruminant
- Plastic Pail
- Pencil papers
- Plant materials
- Bedding mate-
rials
- Record books
- Carpentry tools
- Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ples
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO3. MANAGE BREEDING OF SMALL RUMINANTS

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Signs of heat are moni-  Signs of heat of  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
tored among sexually small ruminants materials and cussion demonstration
mature does and ewes  Breeding sys- farm imple-  Actual Demon- with question-
 Breeding systems are tems of small ments needed stration ing
identified based on PNS animals during farm op-  Power  Oral interview
guidelines.  Monitoring on erations should point/Video  Written exam-
 Animal pregnancy is animal preg- be readily presentation ination
monitored and tended nancy available at the  Modular (self-
based on enterprise pro- farm site: paced)
cedures. - Small rumi- nants
 Unproductive buck/ram cage and

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and doe/ewe are culled house
based on enterprise pro- - Practice ani-
cedures. mals
- Forage are
- Tools, supplies
and materials
- Weighing bal-
ance (500 kg
cap.) – for mon-
itoring and
marketing of
small ruminant
- Plastic Pail
- Pencil papers
- Plant materials
- Bedding mate-
rials
- Record books
- Carpentry tools
- Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ples
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO4. MANAGE DOES/EWES AND THEIR PROGENIES

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
 Signs of approaching kid-  Proper manage-  All supplies,  Lecture/ Dis-  Practical
ding/lambing are moni- tored ment of materials and cussion demonstration
following established farm does/ewes and farm imple-  Actual Demon- with question-
procedures. their progenies ments needed stration ing
 Placenta and dead  Selection of during farm op-  Power  Oral interview
kids/lambs are disposed breeder and re- erations should point/Video  Written exam-
properly according to placement stocks, be readily presentation ination

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DENR law. general care and available at the  Modular (self-
 Assisted kids/lambs to herd health man- farm site: paced)
suckle colostrums accord- agement from small - Small rumi-
ing to organic practices. ruminants to nants cage and
 Lambs/kids are weaned marketable age and house
properly at 3 months from weight - Practice ani-
birth based from estab- mals
lished farm procedures. - Forage are
 Lactating goats and sheep - Tools, supplies
are kept in clean and quiet and materials
environment, and are sep- - Weighing bal-
arated from the breeder ance (500 kg
males based from estab- cap.) – for mon-
lished farm procedures. itoring and
 Forage grass- es, marketing of
supplements and ade- quate small ruminant
water supply are provided - Plastic Pail
according to PNS - Pencil papers
recommendations. - Plant materials
- Bedding mate-
rials
- Record books
- Carpentry tools
- Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push nip-
ples
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsack
sprayer
- Chopping
board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing equip-
ment and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different activi-
ties must be ful-
ly oriented and
cautioned on the
different specific
work activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors should
have skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa- tion
of work program
activi-
ties

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LO5. GROW AND HARVEST SMALL RUMINANTS

Assessment Assessment
Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Methods
 Growth rate is  Monitor the  All supplies,  Lecture/  Practical
monitored based on growth rate of materials and Dis- demonstratio
enterprise pro- small farm imple- cussion n with
cedures. ruminants ments needed  Actual question- ing
 Health care program  Organic-based during farm Demon-  Oral interview
are implemented health care op- erations stration  Written
based on PNS and prod- should be  Power exam-
GAHP require- ments. ucts/materials readily point/Video ination
 Sanitation and  Sanitation available at presentatio
cleanliness program are proce- dures the farm site: n
implemented based on using or- ganic - Small rumi-  Modular
GAHP require- ments products nants cage (self- paced)
and PNS.  Collection of and house
 Organic wastes for or- ganic - Practice
fertiliz- er production are wastes ani- mals
collected according to  Characteristics - Forage are
PNS. of good - Tools,
 Suitable small finishers supplies and
ruminants for harvest  Practice 3Rs materials
are selected based on and 5S - Weighing bal-
PNS guidelines and ance (500 kg
market demand. cap.) – for
 Production record is mon- itoring
ac- complished and marketing
according to of small
enterprise procedure ruminant
- Plastic Pail
- Pencil papers
- Plant materials
- Bedding
mate- rials
- Record books
- Carpentry tools
- Calculators
- Feeding trough
- Water container
- Shovel
- Bite/push
nip- ples
- Wheel borrow
- Knapsac
k
sprayer
- Choppin
g board
- Driving board
 Protective
clothing
equip- ment
and mate-
rials. All work-
ers involved in
different
activi- ties
must be ful- ly
oriented and
cautioned on
the different
specific work

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activities of
the farm
 Technical su-
pervisors
should have
skills and
ability in the
success- ful
implementa-
tion of work
program
activi- ties

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