COMPETENCY- BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design
Course Title: Agricultural Crops Production
Nominal Duration: 336 hours
Qualification Level: NC II
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of
performing nursery operations, planting crops, caring and maintaining crops and carrying-out
harvest and postharvest operations. It also includes competencies in workplace
communication, teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment, housekeeping and
processing of farm wastes.
Trainee Entry Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the
Requirements: following requirements
Course Structure
Basic Competencies
No. of Hours: 18 hours

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration

1. Participate in 1. Participating in 1.1 Obtain and 4 hours
workplace workplace convey workplace
communication communication information
1.2 Participate in
workplace
meetings and
discussions
1.3 Complete
relevant work
related
documents
2. Work in team 2. Working in team 2.1 Describe team 4 hours
environment environment role and scope
2.2 Identify own role
and responsibility
within team
 2.3 Work as a team
member
3. Practice career 3. Practicing career 3.1 Integrate 6 hours
professionalism professionalism Personal
objectives with
organizational
goals
3.2 Set and meet
work priorities
3.3 Maintain
professional
growth
4. Practice 4. Practicing 4.1 Identify hazards 4 hours
occupational health occupational health and risks
and safety and safety 4.2 Evaluate hazards
procedures procedures and risks
4.3 Control hazards
and risks
4.4 Maintain OHS
awareness
 Common Competencies
No. of Hours: 56 hours

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration

1. Apply safety 1. Applying safety 1.1 Determine areas 8 hours
measures in farm measures in farm of concern for safety
operations operations measures
1.2 Apply
appropriate safety
measures
1.3 Safe/keep
dispose tools,
materials and outfit
2. Use farm tools and 2. Using farm tools 2.1 Select and use 16 hours
equipment and equipment farm tools
2.2 Select and
operate farm
equipment
2.3 Perform
preventive
maintenance
3. Perform 3. Performing 3.1 Perform 8 hours
estimation and basic estimation and basic estimation
calculation calculation 3.2 Perform basic
workplace calculation
4. Process farm 4. Processing farm 4.1 Collect farm 16 hours
wastes wastes wastes
4.2 Identify and
segregate wastes
4.3 Treat and process
farm wastes
4.4 Perform
housekeeping
5. Perform record 5. Performing record 5.1 Carry out 8 hours
keeping keeping inventory activities
5.2 Maintain
production record
5.3 Prepare financial
record
 Core Competencies
No. of Hours: 260 hours

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration

1. Perform nursery 1. Performing 1.1 Prepare nursery 70 hours
operations nursery operations tools, farm implements
and simple equipment
1.2 Maintain nursery
facilities
1.3 Handle
seeds/planting material
1.4 prepare growing
media
1.5 Conduct
propagation activities
2. Plant crops 2. Planting crops 2.1 Prepare land for 70 hours
planting
2.2 Conduct field lay-
out
2.3 Dig holes
2.4 Perform direct
seeding
2.5 Transplant
seedlings
3. Care and maintain 3. Caring and 3.1 Apply pest control 80 hours
crops maintaining crops measures
3.2 Apply fertilizer
3.3 Water crops
3.4 Perform pruning
3.5 Perform physical
growth-enhancing
practices
4. Carry out harvest 4. Carrying out 4.1 Perform pre- 40 hours
and postharvest harvesting and post harvest operations
operations harvesting 4.2 Perform harvesting
operations activity
4.3 Perform
postharvest operation
4.4 Monitor storage
pest and diseases
B. Modules of Instruction

Basic Competencies:
Unit of Competency: Participate in Workplace Communication
Module Title : Participating in Workplace Communication
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace
requirements.
Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Obtain and convey workplace information
LO 2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
LO 3. Complete relevant work related documents
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Specific and * Effective The  Group  Interviews/
relevant communication students/train discussion questioning
information is * Written ees must be  Interaction  Observation
assessed from communication provided with  Distance  Demonstration
appropriate *Communicatio the following: learning/fac
sources n procedures  Writing e to face
2. Effective and systems materials
questioning, * Different (pen and
active listening modes of paper)
and speaking communication  References
skills are used * Medium of (books)
to gather and communication  Manuals
convey * Flow of
information communication
3. Appropriate
medium is used
to transfer
information and
ideas
4. Appropriate
nonverbal
communication
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

LO 2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Team  Meeting The students/  Group  Interviews/
meetings are Protocols Trainees must be discussion Questioni
attended on  Nature of provided with the  Interaction ng
time workplace following:  Distance  Observation
2. Own meetings  Writing Learning/
opinions are  Workplace materials (pen Face to face
clearly interaction and paper)
expressed  Barriers of  References
and those of communic (books)
others are ation  Manuals
listened to
without
interruption
3. Meetings
inputs are
consistent
with the
meeting
purpose and
established
protocols
4. Workplace
Interactions
are
conducted in
a courteous
manner
5. Questions
about simple
routine
workplace
procedures
and matters
 concerning
working
conditions of
employment
are
responded to
6. Meetings
outcomes
are
interpreted
and
implemented

LO 3. Complete relevant work related documents

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Range of forms * Types of The  Group  Interviews/
relating to workplace students/trainee discussion Questioning
conditions of documents and s  Interaction  Observation
employment are forms must be provided  Distance
completed * Kinds of with the learning/
accurately and workplace following: Face to face
legibly report  Writing
2. Workplace * Basic materials
data is recorded mathematical (pen and
on standard concepts paper)
workplace forms  References
and documents  (books)
3. Basic  Manuals
mathematical
processes are
used for routine
calculations
4. Errors in
recording
information on
forms/document
s are identified
and properly
acted upon
5. Reporting
requirements to
supervisor are
completed
according to
organizational
guidelines
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Unit of Competency: Work in Team Environment
Module Title: Working in Team Environment
Module Descriptor: This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role
and responsibility as a member of a team.
Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Describe team role and scope
LO 2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
LO 3. Work as a team member
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Describe team role and scope

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. The role and * Definition of The students/  Group  Interview/
objective of the team trainees must be discussion questioning
team is * Difference provided with the  Interaction  Demonstration
identified from between team following:  Distance  Observation
available and group  SOP of learning/
sources of * Objectives workplace Face to face
information and goals of  Job
2. Team team procedures
parameters, * Different  Client/
reporting sources of supplier
relationships information instruction
and  Quality
responsibilities standards
are identified  Organizational
from team or external
discussions and personnel
appropriate
external
sources
LO 2. Identify own role and responsibility within team

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Individual * Fundamental The students/  Group  Interviews/
role and rights at work Trainees must be discussion questioning
responsibilities * Gender provided with the  Interaction  Demonstration
within the team sensitivity following:  Distance  Observation
environment * Types of  SOP of learning/
are identified individuals workplace Face to face
2. Roles and * Role of  Job
responsibility of leaders procedures
other team  Client/supplier
members are Instruction
identified and  Quality
recognized standards
3. Reporting  Organizational
relationships or external
within team personnel
and external to
team are
identified

LO 3. Work as a team member

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Effective and *Communication The students/  Group  Interviews/
appropriate Process trainees must be discussion questioning
forms of  Team provided with the  Interaction  Demonstration
communications structure/ following:  Distance  Observation
are used and Roles  SOP of learning/
interactions  Group workplace Face to
undertaken planning and  Job face
with team decision procedures
members who making  Organizational
contribute to or external
known team personnel
activities and
objectives
2. Effective and
appropriate
contributions
are made to
 complement
team activities
and objectives,
based on
individual skills
and
competencies
and workplace
context
3.
SOP/Protocols
in reporting are
observed
4. Contribute to
the
development of
team work
plans based on
an
understanding
of team’s role
and objectives
and individual
competencies of
the members

Unit of Competency: Practice Career Professionalism

Module Title: Practicing Career Professionalism
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge. Skills and attitudes in promoting
career growth and advancement.
Nominal Duration: 6 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
LO 2. Set and meet work priorities
LO 3. Maintain professional growth and development
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
1. Personal  Work values The students  Group  Demonstration
growth and and ethics /trainees must be discussion  Observation
work plans are (code of provided with the  Interaction  Interviews/
pursued conduct, code following:  Distance questioning
towards of ethics, etc)  Workplace learning/
improving the  Understandin code of ethics Face to
qualifications g  Organizational face
set for the Personal Goals
profession objectives  Handouts and
2. Intra- and  Understandin PD-Social
interpersonal g Aspects
relationships organizational  CDs
are goals
maintained in  Intra and
the course of interpersonal
managing skills at work
oneself based
on
performance
evaluation
3.Commitmen
t
To the
organization
 and its goal is
demonstrated
in the
performance
of duties

LO 2. Set and meet work priorities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Competing * Time The students/  Group  Demonstration
demands are management Trainees must discussion  Observation
prioritized to * Basic strategic be provided  Interaction  Interviews/
achieved planning with the  Distance questioning
personal, team concepts following: learning/
and * Resource  Work values Face to face
organizational utilization and and ethics
goals and management  Company
objectives policies and
2. Resources are standards
utilized  Sample job
efficiently and targets
effectively to  Learning
manage work guides
priorities and  CDs, VCDs,
commitments DVDs
3. Practices
along economic
use and
maintenance of
equipment and
facilities are
followed as per
established
procedures
LO 3. Maintain professional growth and development

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment Methods

Criteria
1. Trainings and * Career The students/  Group  Demonstration
career development Trainees must be discussion  Observation
opportunities opportunities provided with the  Interaction  Interviews/
are identified * following:  Distance questioning
and availed of Information  Qualification learning/
based on job on relevant standard Face to
requirements licenses and  Gender and face
2. Recognitions or Development
are certifications (GAD) handouts
sought/receive * Personal  CDs, VCDs,
d career DVDs on
and development professionalis
demonstrated needs m in the
as proof of workplace
career  Professional
advancement license sample
3. Licenses
and/or
certifications
relevant to job
and career are
obtained and
renewed
Unit of Competency: Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
Module Title: Practicing Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
Module Descriptor: This module covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory
and organizational requirements for occupational health and safety.
Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Identify hazards and risks
LO 2. Evaluate hazards and risks
LO 3. Control hazards and risks
LO 4. Maintain OHS awareness
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Identify hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Safety * OHS The students/  Group  Demonstration
regulations and indicators Trainees must be discussion  Observation
workplace * provided with the  Interaction  Interviews/
safety and Organizational following:  Simulation questioning
hazard control contingency  Workplace  Symposium
practices and practices  PPE  Distance
procedures are  Learning learning/.
clarified and guides Face to face
explained  Handouts
based on  Organizational
organization safety and
procedures health
2. Hazards/risks protocol
In the  OHS
workplace and indicators
their  Threshold
corresponding limit value
indicators are  Hazard/risk
identified to Identification
minimize or and control
eliminate risk  CDs, VCDs,
to coworkers, DVDs
workplace and
 environment in
accordance
with
organization
3. Contingency
measures
during
workplace
accidents, fire
and other
emergencies
are recognized
and established
in accordance
with
organization
procedures

LO 2. Evaluate hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Terms of * Threshold The students/  Group  Demonstration
maximum Limit Trainees must be discussion  Observations
tolerable limits Value(TLV) provided with the  Interaction  Interviews/
which when * Philippine following:  Situation/ questioning
exceeded will OHS Standard  Handouts Analysis
result in harm * Effects of - Phil. OHS  Symposium
or damage are hazard in the Standard  Film viewing
identified workplace - Effects of  Distance
based on Hazard in learning/
threshold limit the Face to face
values(TLV) workplace
2. Effects of the - Ergonomic
hazards are s
determined - ECC
3. OSH issues regulations
and/or - TLV table
concerns and - CDs, VCDs,
identified DVDs
safety hazards
are reported to
designated
 personnel in
accordance
with workplace
requirements
and relevant
workplace OSH
legislation

LO 3. Control hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. * The students/  Group  Demonstration
Occupational Organizational Trainees must be discussion  Observation
Safety and safety and provided with the  Interaction  Interviews/
Health (OSH) health protocol following:  Distance questioning
procedures * Company  Handouts learning/
for controlling emergency - Safety Face to face
hazards/risks Procedure regulations
in workplace practices - Clean air act
are - Electrical
consistently and fire
followed safety code
2. Procedures - Waste
for dealing management
with - Disaster
workplace Prepared
accidents, fire ness and
and Management
emergencies - Contingency
are followed measures
in accordance and
with procedures
organization - OHS
OSH policies personal
3. Personal records
Protective  PPE
Equipment  CDs, VCDs, DVDs
(PPE) is
correctly used
in accordance
with
organization
 OSH
procedures
and practices
4. Appropriate
assistance is
provided in
the event of a
workplace
emergency in
accordance
with
established
organization
protocol

LO 4. Maintain OSH Awareness

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Emergency- * Emergency The students/  Group  Demonstration
related drills related drill Trainees must discussion  Observation
and trainings information be provided  Interaction  Interviews/
are participated * Occupational with the  Simulation questioning
in as per safety and following:  Symposium
established health standard  Workplace  Film Viewing
organization on personal  PPE  Distance
guidelines and records in the  OHS learning/
procedures workplace personal Face to face
2. OSH personal * Emergency records
records are related drill in  Health
completed and the workplace records
updated in  CDs, VCDs,
accordance with DVDs
workplace
requirements
Common Competencies:
Unit of Competency: Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations
Module Title: Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform safety measures effectively and efficiently. It includes identifying areas, tools,
materials, time and place in performing safety measures.
Nominal duration: 8 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
 LO 1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
LO 2. Apply appropriate safety measures
LO 3. Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify work * Work tasks in The students/  Lecture/  Written
tasks in line farm operations Trainees must Demonstration examination
with farm * Places for be provided  Simulation  Simulation
operations safety measures with the  Visits and and
2. Determined * Time for following: tours to more observation
place for safety safety measures  Farm advanced
measures in line * Preparation of location animal  Practical
with farm tools and outfits  Tools, production demonstrati
operations - PPE equipment operations on
3. Determine - Check up and outfits  Distance
time for safety and repair appropriate learning/
measures in line prior to use in applying Face to face
with farm  Common safety
operations safety measures
4. Prepare concern  Outfit
appropriate areas for - Masks
tools, materials operations - Gloves
and outfits in related to - Boots
line with job animal - Overall
requirements production coats
- Hat
- Eye
goggles
 Safety
Manual

LO 2. Apply appropriate safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Use of tools  Safety The students/  Lecture/  Written
and materials precaution trainees must Discussion examination
according to in using be provided  Demonstration  Interview
 specifications tools and with the  Film Showing  Simultaneous
and procedures. materials following:  Distance demonstratio
2. Wear outfits  PPE used in  Farm learning/ n and
according to farm location Face to face observation
farm  Farm  Tools,
requirements. emergency equipment
3. Strictly procedures and outfits
observe shelf  Hazard appropriate
life/ expiration identificatio in applying
dates of n and safety
materials reporting measures.
4. Follow  Farm  Outfit
emergency emergency - Masks
procedures to procedures - Gloves
ensure safe regarding - Boots
work safety - Overall
requirement working coats
5. Identify and environment - Hat
report hazards . - Eye goggles
in the  Emergency
workplace in procedure
line with the manual
farm guidelines.

LO 3. Safe keep /dispose tools, materials and outfit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Clean and  Procedure in The students/  Lecture/  Interview and
store used tools cleaning and trainees must Discussion oral
and outfit after storing tools be provided  Simulation examination
use in and outfits with the and  Simultaneous
designated  Proper following: demonstrati demonstratio
areas. handling of  Farm on (by n (by student
2. Label and unused location instructor and direct
store unused materials  Tools, and student) observation)
materials and equipment  Distance (by instructor)
according to chemicals and outfits learning/
manufacturers - Labeling appropriate Face to face
recommendation - Storing in farm
 and farm  Farm waste operation
requirements disposal  Outfit
3. Dispose of - Waste - Masks
waste materials manageme - Gloves
according to nt system - Boots
manufacturers, - DENR - Overall
government and regulations coats
farm - Hat
requirements. - Eye goggles
 Access to
simulated or
actual
animal
production
farm

Unit of Competency: Use Farm Tools and Equipment

Module Title: Using Farm Tools and Equipment
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use
farm tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation and preventive maintenance of
farm tools and equipment.
Nominal duration: 16 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Select and use farm tools.
LO 2. Select and operate farm equipment
LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Select and use farm tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify  Pre- The students/  Group  Written test
appropriate farm Orientation Trainees must be Presentation
tools according checkup of provided with the / discussion
to requirement/ tools following:  Simulation/
use identificatio  Farm location Role Playing
2. Check farm n and  Farm Tools,  Distance
tools for defects reporting of - Sickle learning/fac
3. Report defective - Cutters e to face
defective farm tools - Weighing
tools according  Safety scales
to practices in - Hand tools
manufacturer’s using tools - Measuring
recommendation  Farm tools
and farm equipment  Farm
requirements  Farm tools Equipment
4. Use - Engine
appropriate pumps
tools and - Generators
equipment - sprayers
according to job
requirements
and
manufacturers
conditions.

LO 2. Select and operate farm equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify  Manual of The students/  Group  Written /Oral
appropriate farm trainees must Presentation examination
farm equipment equipment be provided  Practical  Practical
2. Read and with the hands-on demonstratio
carefully specification following: demonstratio n
instructional  Parts and  Farm n
manual of the functions of location  Procedural
farm tools and farm tools  Farm tools completion
equipment prior and  Farm technique
to operation equipment equipment  distance
3. Conduct Pre-  Pre-  Farm supply learning/
 operation operational and face to
check-up in line checkup of equipment face
with equipment operations
manufacturers  Calibration materials
manual and  Service/
4. identify and operation of operational
reports faults in farm manual of
farm equipment equipment farm tools
in line with farm  Safety and
procedures practices in equipment
5. Used farm using farm
equipment equipment
according to its
function
6. Follow safety
procedures

LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Clean tools  Routine The students/  Demonstration  Written /Oral
and equipment checkup and trainees must  Interaction examination
immediately maintenanc be provided  Distance  Practical
after use in line e of tools with the learning/face demonstratio
with farm and following: to face n
procedures equipment  Farm
2. Perform - Cleaning of location
routine check- tools and  Farm tools
up and equipment  Farm
maintenance - Inspection equipment
3. Store tools of tools  Farm
and equipment and supplies and
in designated equipment materials
areas in line - Proper up
with farm keep of
procedures equipment
 Application
of safety
measures
 and practice
 Upkeep of
equipment
 Storage
tools per
farm
procedures

Unit of Competency: Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation

Module Title: Performing Estimation and Basic Calculation
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform basic workplace calculations.
Nominal duration: 8 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Perform estimation
LO 2. Perform basic workplace calculation
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Perform estimation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify job  Basic The students/  Lecture  Written
requirements Mathematica Trainees must  Exercises examination
from written or l Operation be provided  Demonstratio  Exercises
oral  Percentage with the n  Demonstratio
 communications and ratios following:  Distance n
.  Unit  Access to learning/face
2. Estimate Conversion conversion to face
quantities of  Basic tables,
materials and accounting calculators
resources principles , weighing
required to and scales, and
complete a procedures other
work activity. - Productio measuring
4. Make n cost tools
accurate - Sales  Informatio
estimate for - Accounts n on the
work receivable packing
completion s/ weight of
5. Report the payables feeds,
estimate of  Estimating fertilizers
materials and farm inputs and
resources to and labor biologics
appropriate requirements  Work task
person  Reporting material
estimation to requireme
appropriate nt and
person schedules
 Preparation  Sample
of reports problems
 Record
keeping

LO 2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify  Basic The students/  Lecture  Written
calculations Mathema trainees must  Practical examinations
to be made tical be provided Exercises  Exercises
according to Operation with the  Demonstratio  Demonstratio
job  Systems of following: n n
requirements measurem  Access to  Distance
. ent conversion learning/face
2. Identify  Units of tables, to face
correct measurem calculators,
method of ent weighing
calculation  Basic scales, and
 3. Ascertain calculation other
system and  Methods measuring
units of of tools
measurement calculation  Informatio
to be  Systems n on the
followed and unit of packing
4. Perform measurem weight of
calculation ent feeds,
needed to  Percentag fertilizers
complete e and and
work tasks fraction biologics
using the four calculation work task
basic process  Conversio material
of addition, n of units requiremen
subtraction,  Basic t and
multiplication accounting schedules
and division. principles  Pen/
5. Use and pencil/
fraction, procedure paper
percentage s
and mixed in
calculating to
complete the
instructions
6. Employ
different
techniques in
checking
accuracy of
result.

LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Clean tools  Routine The students/  Demonstration  Written /Oral
and equipment checkup and trainees must  Interaction examination
immediately maintenanc be provided  Distance  Practical
after use in line e of tools with the learning/face demonstratio
with farm and following: to face n
procedures equipment  Farm
2. Perform - Cleaning of location
routine check- tools and  Farm tools
 up and equipment  Farm
maintenance - Inspection equipment
3. Store tools of tools  Farm
and equipment and supplies and
in designated equipment materials
areas in line - Proper up
with farm keep of
procedures equipment
 Application
of safety
measures
and practice
 Upkeep of
equipment
 Storage
tools per
farm
procedures

Unit of Competency: Process Farm Wastes

Module Title: Processing Farm Wastes
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
process farm wastes. It comprises functions such as collecting farm wastes, conducting waste
identification and segregation, treating and processing farm wastes and performing
housekeeping duties.
Nominal duration: 16 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO 1. Collect farm wastes
LO 2. Identify and segregate wastes
LO 3. Perform housekeeping
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Collect farm wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment Methods

 Criteria
1. Prepare * Tools and The students/  Lecture  Observation
tools and materials for Trainees must  Demon and
materials for agricultural be provide Stration questioning
collection of waste with the  Distance  Demonstration
farm wastes collection following: learning/
2. Collect * Categories of  Tools face to
wastes farm wastes and face
following OSHS * Wastes materia
and waste collection and ls used
collection segregation in
requirements procedures wastes
and plan * Farm waste manag
3. Collect handling, e
dangerous and storage and ment
hazardous disposal  PPE
wastes procedures
following the protocols
HAZMAT * collection of
(hazardous waste
material) - waste
protocol collection
4. Wear requirements
appropriate and plan
personal - OSHS
protective - HAZMAT
equipment protocol
(PPE) as - Profitability
prescribed by of the
Occupational operation
Safety and * Volume of
Health waste
Standards * Wearing of
(OSHS) PPE
* Principles of
5S and 3R

LO 2. Identify and segregate wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Wastes are * Categories of The *Lecture *Observation
 identified by farm wastes students/trainees *Demonstration and questioning
categories - Verification must be provided * Distance *Demonstration
according to of farm waste with the learning/face to
industry identification following: face
standards and from authority *Farm area
environmental * Waste *Tools, supplies
legislation segregation and materials use
2. Wastes are - Contamination in farm wastes
segregated prevention collection,
according to -Sorting segregation and
organizational -Placing in processing
requirements labeled *Housekeeping
and relevant containers tools and
legislation * Codes and supplies
3. Sorted waste regulations on *PPE
is placed into waste
labelled identification
container to and segregation
avoid littering
and prevent
cross-
contamination
4. Information
on waste is
obtained by
asking authority
to ensure
correct
identification

LO 3. Treat and Process farm wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions MethodologiesAssessment

Criteria Methods
1. Dangerous * Hazardous waste The *Lecture *Observation
and hazardous categories students/trainees *Demonstration and questioning
wastes are * Proper handling must be provided * Distance *Demonstration
handled of wastes with the learning/face to
according to - OSHS following: face
organizational *Processing of *Farm area
requirements wastes *Different farm
and relevant -OSHS wastes
legislation *Waste segregation *Tools, supplies
 following list and materials use
OSHS *3Rs (reduce, reuse in farm wastes
procedures. and recycle) collection,
3.2. Environmental segregation and
Processing of legislations/policies processing
farm wastes is on waste *Housekeeping
done management and tools and
following disposal supplies
environmental *PPE
legislation and
codes. 3.3.
Principles of
3Rs (reduce,
reuse and
recycle) are
applied
accordingly.
3.4. Farm
wastes are
disposed of
according to
environmental
legislation and
codes.

LO 4. Perform housekeeping

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Appropriate *Placing of The *Lecture *Observation
warning signs warning signs students/trainees *Demonstration and questioning
and labels are and labels in must be provided * Distance *Demonstration
displayed in workplace with the learning/face to
conspicuous *Cleaning of following: face
places around work area *Farm area
the workplace. -5S of good *Different farm
2. Work area is housekeeping wastes
cleaned -Housekeeping *Tools, supplies
according to 5S -Maintenance and materials use
principles. schedule in farm wastes
3. Tools are -Housekeeping collection,
checked, inspection segregation and
cleaned and checklist processing
stowed *Cleaning and *Housekeeping
according to checking tools tools and
established -industry supplies
industry procedures and *Manufacturer’s
procedures and user’s manual instruction
following user’s *Storage of manual
manual. materials and *PPE
4. Materials are equipment
stored following -Industry
industry procedure
standard -Inspection of
procedures and PPE and
manufacturer’s equipment
specifications. *Record
5. PPE is keeping
checked for according to
damage prior to industry
ensuring that requirements
clean and
undamaged
equipment is
stored.
6. Storage
facility is
checked to
ensure no
contamination
in the area
according to
organizational
requirements
and legislation
and codes.
7. Record
keeping is done
according to
industry
requirements.
Unit of Competency: Perform Record- Keeping
Module Title: Perform Record-Keeping
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required
to carry-out inventory activities, maintain production record
and prepare financial records.
Nominal Duration: 8 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Carry out inventory activities
LO2. Maintain production record
LO3. Prepare financial records
Details of Learning Outcome:
LO 1. Carry out inventory activities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Determine *Kinds of tools The students/ *Lecture *Observation
inventory inputs and equipment trainees *Demonstration and questioning
according *Defects of must be * Distance *Demonstration
enterprise tools and provided learning/face to
requirements. equipment with the face
2. Determine *Safety during following:
 defective tools inspections of *Tools and
and equipment tools, farm materials used
according to implements and *PPE
operation equipment *Codes and
manual. *Codes and laws on
3. Inspect laws on inspection of
facilities inspection of facilities
according to facilities
standard codes
and laws.

LO 2. Maintain production record

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

1. Prepare *Monitoring The *Lecture *Observation

production plan method students/trainees and questioning
*Demonstration
according to must be provided
*Farm planning *Demonstration
enterprises with the * distance
and budgeting
requirements. following: learning/face to
*Methods and face
2. Prepare *Tools and
process of
schedule for materials used in
production
production wastes
activities based *Documentation management
from enterprise of production
*PPE
requirements and financial
and plan. data
3. Prepared *Maintenance
production of records
report in
accordance with
enterprise
reporting
procedure.
4. Monitor input
and production
 using
monitoring
chart.

LO 3. Prepare financial records

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

1. Compute *Basic The *Lecture *Observation

production cost mathematical students/trainees and questioning
*Demonstration
using operations must be provided
*Demonstration
established with the * Distance
*Basic
computation following: learning/face to
bookkeeping
procedures. face
*Tools and
2. Compute materials used in
revenue using wastes
established management
computation
*PPE
procedures.
Assessment Methods:
• Oral/Written
• Interviews
• Direct observation
• Practical demonstration
Course Delivery:
• Self-paced/modular
• Lecture/discussion
• Interaction
• Videos/Illustrations
• Practical demonstration
• Visit/tour
• Group discussion
• Plant tour
• Symposium

Resources:
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for
Agricultural Crops Production NC II
Quantity Tools Quantity Equipment Quantity Materials
25 pcs  Budding 5 units  Soil moisture 25 pcs  Petri dish
knife and pH
meter
12 pcs  Bolo 5 units  Wheel 25 pcs  Calculator
barrow
5 pcs  Basin 1 unit  Comb-tooth 5 units  Puncher
harrow
10 pcs  Broomstick 1 unit  Hand 100 pcs  Seedling
tractor tray with
different
holes
25 pcs  Pail-12Li. 5 units  Knapsack 10 m  Agri
sprayer bag/plasti
cs
 Cutting 5 units  Hand 1000 pcs  PE bag
tools sprayer with
different
sizes
5 pcs - Pruning 1 unit  Power 10 sacks  Growing
saw sprayer media
(50kg)
5 pcs - Hedge 2 units  Grass cutter 1 bottle  Rooting
shear hormone
5 pcs - Kitche 5 units  Overhead 25 pcs  Basket
n knife sprinkler
5 pcs - Cutter 5 units  Sprinkler 20 m  Fish net
mist
5 pcs - Pliers 5 units  Button 5 pcs  Strainer
dripper
25 pcs - Prunin 1 unit  LCD/ 10 kilos  Plastic
g overhead sheet
shears projector
 Digging  Postharvest 10 kilos  Fertilizer
tools treatment
equipment
5 pcs - Steel 1 unit  Desktop 1 kilo  Flower
bar computer/la inducer
ptop
5 pcs - Pick 25 units  PPE for each 2 pcs  Board
mattoc trainee marker
k Face mask
Face shield
 Hand gloves
Rubber
boots
5 pcs - Hole 1 unit  White
digger board
5 pcs - Garde 1 pc  Eraser
n hoe
5 pcs - Shovel 1 bot.  Pesticides
 Crates 1 roll  Rope
25 pcs - Wood 1 box  Rubber
en band
crates
25 pcs - Plastic 5 units  Seed box
crates
25 pcs - Styro 100 pcs  Seedlings
crates asstd.
 Harvesting 1 unit  Soil auger
tools
25 pcs - Scythe 1 box  Detergent
soap
13 pcs - Harves 1 bundle  Bamboo
ting stick
pole
2 pcs - Ladder 1 ream  Bond
paper
25 pcs - Hand 1 box  Clips
trowel
25 pcs  Hard hat 1 set  First aid
supplies
2 pcs  Measuring 5 pcs  Permanen
cups t marker
12 pcs  Sprinklers 1 roll  Mulching
materials
1 pc  Tools 1 roll  String
cabinet
1 pc  Plow 1 roll  Plastic
twine
25 pcs  Scissors 5 pcs  Brush
5 pcs  Rake 1 pc  Measurin
g tape
5 pcs  Meter
stick
2 pcs  Sharpenin
 g
 Footbath
 Temp
Scanner
 Hand/
surface
sanitizer
 CBLM
Facilities:

Agricultural Crops Production NC II

Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees:

SPACE SIZE IN METERS AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA GRAND

RQUIREMENT METERS IN SQ. TOTAL AREA
METERS IN SQ.
METERS
A. Building 215.00
(permanent)
 Student/Trainee 2.00 x 1.00 per 2.00 per 50.00
Working Space student/trainee student
 Learning 3.00 x 5.00 15.00 15.00
Resource
Center
 Activity Room 2.00 x 3.00 6.00 per 150.00
(including student
facilities,
wash room,
and store
room)
B. Demo Farm 2,550.00
 Nursery area 1 x 2 per trainee 2 per trainee 50.00
100 per
 Field plot and 10 x 10 per trainee 2,500.00
working shed trainee
(100sq.m.)

Facilities: Water and Wash area, internet connectivity and computer set
Qualification of Instructors/Trainers:

Trainers who will deliver the training on AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II

should have the following:

* Must be a holder of National TVET trainer Certificate I (TM I and

Agricultural Crops Production NC II)
* Preferably computer literate
* Must be physically and mentally fit
* Holder of training certificate in
1. Fruit Grower
2. Performing Proper Waste Management in the Workplace
3. Practicing COVID 19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace

3.3 TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students who wish to enter this training should possess the following
requirements:
1. can communicate basic English both oral and written
2. at least completed the 10-year basic education
3. can perform basic mathematical computation
4. can perform basic computer operation or can use android cellphone
Core Competencies:

Unit of Competency: Perform Nursery Operations

Module Title: Performing Nursery Operations

Module Descriptor:

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
nursery operations for agricultural crops including establishing nursery shed,
preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of growing media,
transplanting germinated seedlings and handling of nursery tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration: 70 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO 2. Maintain nursery facilities

LO 3. Handle seeds/planting material

LO 4. Prepare growing media

LO 5. Conduct propagation activities

Details of Learning Outcomes:

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

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
 1. Prepare * Tools and The  Hands-on  Written
tools, farm equipment students/trainees  Lecture/ examination
implements uses and must be provided Discussion  Oral
and simple specificatio with the  Videos/ evaluation
equipment n following: illustrations  Demonstratio
according * Different  Farm area  Demonstratio n with
work kinds of  Nursery n questions
requirements tools, farm tools/implem
2. Perform implement ents/
basic pre- s and Simple
operative simple equipment
checking of equipment  Manufacturer
tools, farm * Safety ’s
implements precautions Manual
and in  PPE
equipment in preparing
accordance tools, farm
with implement
manufacturer’ s and
s manual and simple
GAP standard equipment
3. Segregate * Basic pre-
and treat operative
tools with checking of
wear and tools/farm
corrosions implement
according to s and
maintenance equipment
plan and * Corrosion
procedures * Friction

LO 2. Maintain Nursery Facilities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Maintain * Maintain The  Hands-on  Written
nursery nursery students/trainees  Lectures/ examination
sanitation facilities must be provided discussion  Oral
according * Safety with the  Videos/ evaluation
to GAP practices following: illustrations  Demonstratio
standard * Knowledge  Farm area  Demonstratio n with
2. Perform on HACCP  Nursery n questions
repair and principles tools/implem
 maintenanc * Knowledge ents/
e of nursery on Good equipment
facilities to Agricultural  Manufacturer
maximize Practices ’s manual
their (GAP)  PPE
efficiency * Workplace
and hazards and
effectivenes its
s environment
3. Apply al
preventive implications
measures
for
inclement
weather
4. Practice
safety
measures
according
to OSHS

LO 3. Handle Seeds/Planting Material

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Determine  Different The students/  Hands-on  Written
planting seed/ Trainees must  Lectures/ examination
materials planting be provided discussion  Oral
according to materials with the  Videos/ evaluation
kinds and  Characteristi following: illustration  Demonstrati
varieties cs  Shed/  Demonstrati on with
2. Select of quality green on questions
quality seeds seeds house
according to  Seed testing  Nursery
prescribed methods tools/
characterisit  Seed implement
cs scarification s/
3. Conduct  Seed equipment
seed testing certification  Seeds
to determine standard  Seed box
the  PPE
percentage
germination
 of the
seedstock in
accordance
with the
standard
procedures
4. Treat
planting
materials
following
standard
protocol
5. Perform
seed
scarification
for
germination
purposes
based on
type of crop

LO 4. Prepare Growing Media

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Prepare * Different * The students/  Hands-on  Written
growing media growing Trainees must  Lectures/ examination
according to media be provided discussion  Oral
prescribed * with the  Videos/ evaluation
mixture and Preparatio following: Illustrations  Demonstratio
crop n and  Shed/green  Demonstratio n with
requirement mixing of House n questions
2. Place growing  Nursery
growing media media tools/
in prescribed * Proper implements
containers seed /
according to growing equipment
crop techniques  Mixing
requirements * Types of tools such
3. Arrange and soils as: shovel,
 label containers trowel
according to  Growing
varieties/specie media: soil,
s manure
4. Prepare  Agri. bags
seedbed based  Fertilizers
on crop species  Pesticides

LO 5. Conduct Propagation Activities

Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Assessment Methods
Criteria
1. Set-up * Transplanting *The  Hands-on  Written
nursery shed procedure students/traine  Lectures/ examination
according to * Plant es must be discussion  Oral
plant propagation provided with  Videos/ evaluation
requirement techniques the following: illustrations  Demonstrati
2. Select * distance and  Shed/green  demonstrati on with
quality depth of house on questions
seedlings planting  Quality
based on * seedlings
prescribed Characteristics  Growing
characteristi of quality media
cs seedlings  Shovel
3. Select * Procedures  Trowel
propagation and  Sieve
materials recommendati propagating
according to on of media
propagation transplanting (garden soil,
activity * saw dust,
4. Perform Characteristics sand,
plant of propagating composed,
propagation media coconut
techniques * Different dust,
based on types of rice hull,
recommende propagating etc)
d practices media  Sacks/bag
5. Maintain * Procedure in  Gloves
germinated proper mixing  PPE
seedlings propagating
until fully media using
established the ratio and
6. Perform proportion
pricking and
thinning of
seedlings
based on
recommende
d practices
Unit of Competency: Plant Crops

Module Title: Planting Crops

Module Descriptor:

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to conduct
activities related to land preparation and planting of agricultural crops. This module also
includes proper handling of seeds/seedlings/saplings for planting and transplanting,
proper use of tools and equipment, conduct land preparation and field lay-out.

Nominal Duration: 70 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Prepare land for planting

LO 2. Conduct field lay-out

LO 3. Dig holes

LO 4. Perform direct seeding

LO 5. Transplant seedlings

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Prepare Land for Planting

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Prepare * Land The students/  Hands-on  Written
tools, preparation Trainees must  Lectures/  examination
materials - Plowing be provided discussion  Oral
and - Harrowing with the  Videos/ evaluation
equipment - Leveling following: illustrations  Demonstratio
for land - Furrowing  Shed/green  demonstrat n
clearing * Proper use of  house e with questions
2. Clear the tools and  Tool room  Distance
land equipment and farm learning/
according to  Debris house face to face
prescribed - stones  Farm tools/
methods of - sticks implements
land - unwanted /
preparation Vegetation equipment
3. Remove - other  Farm
and dispose garbag supplies
debris e  PPE
according to  Debris
waste - stones
managemen - sticks
t standards -
4. Collect unwanted
soil samples
for analysis vegetation
based on - other
standard garbage
procedure  Basal
5. Conduct fertilizer
land application
preparation
according to
crop
requirement
6. Apply
basal
fertilizer
based on
crop
requirement
7. Follow
safety
procedures
for fertilizer
application
is according
to OSHS
LO 2. Conduct Field Lay-Out

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Prepare * Tools and The students/  Hands-on  Written
tools and material for trainees must  Lectures/ examination
materials for field lay- be provided discussion  Oral
field lay-out out with the  Videos/ evaluation
2. Interpret  Interpre following: illustrations  Demonstratio
field lay-out t  Shed/green  Demonstratio n with
plan lay-out house n questions
according to  Tool room  Distance
the and farm learning/
recommende house face to face
d planting  Farm tools/
system implements
3. Lay-out /
field equipment
according to  Farm
recommende supplies
d planting  PPE
system
LO 3. Dig Holes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Perform * Digging The students/  Hands-on  Written
digging of holes Trainees must  Lectures/ examination
holes based * Proper soil be provided discussion  Oral
on crop Sampling with the  Videos/ evaluation
requirement  Collection following: illustrations  Demonstratio
2. Separate of soil  Shed/  Demonstratio n with
top soil is to sample green n questions
be used in  Basal house  Distance
covering the fertilizer  Tool room learning/
hole after applicatio and farm face to face
planting n house
3. Perform  Farm tools/
basal implements
fertilizer /
application is equipment
based on  Farm
recommende supplies
d amount  PPE

LO 4. Perform Direct Seeding

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Plant * Distance The students/ • Hands-on • Written
seeds and depth trainees must • Lectures/ examination
according to of be provided with discussion • Oral
recommende planting the following: • Videos/ evaluation
d rate, * • Shed/ illustrations •Demonstratio
distance and Importanc green •Demonstrati n with
depth e of house on questions
2. Do timely replanting  Tool room • Distance
replanting and farm learning/
according to house face to face
recommende • Farm tools/
d practices implement
for a s/
 particular equipment
crop • Farm
3. Follow supplies
safety  PPE
procedures
according to
Occupational
Safety and
Health
Standards
(OSHS) and
Good
Agricultural
Practices
(GAP)

LO 5. Transplant Seedlings

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Perform * Distance and * The • Hands-on • Written
handling of depth of students/trainee • Lectures/ examination
seedlings planting s discussion • Oral
from nursery * Characteristics must be • Videos/ evaluation
is based on of quality provided with illustrations •Demonstratio
prescribed seedlings the following: •Demonstratio n with
practices * Procedures  Shed/green n questions
2. Do and house • Distance
transplantin recommendatio  Tool room learning/
g of n of and farm face to face
seedlings transplanting house
based on  Trowel
crop  Shovel
practices  Bolos
3. Do re-  Quality
bagging for a seedlings
particular  PPE
crop
requirement
4. Do timely
replanting
based on
planting
protocol
5. Follow
safety
procedures
according to
Occupationa
l Safety and
Health
Standards
(OSHS) and
Good
Agricultural
Practices
(GAP)
Unit of Competency: Care and Maintain Crops

Module Title: Caring and Maintaining Crops

Module Descriptor:

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide
forage which include functions during forage area preparation, planting and
maintenance activities of forage area, production of silage and completion of work.

Nominal Duration: 80 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Apply pest control measure

LO 2. Apply fertilizer

LO 3. Water crops

LO 4. Perform pruning

LO 5. Perform physical growth-enhancing practices

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Apply Pest Control Measure

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Monitor * Pest The students/  Hands-on  Written
pests control trainees must  Lectures/ examination
incidence procedures be provided discussion  Oral
based on * Safety with the  Videos/ evaluation
prescribed precautions following: illustration  Demonstration
procedure in using  Shed/green  Demonstration with questions
2. Prepare chemicals house
tools and * Chemical  Tool room
materials to use in and farm
according to fertilizing house
specific pest and  Knapsack
 control controlling  sprayer
measure pests  Pesticides
3. Follow  Seedlings
appropriate  Pest  PPE
pest control monitori
measures ng by
based on recordin
GAP g and
4. Observe reportin
and practice g pests
safety incidenc
measures e
according to
Occupational
Health and
Safety (OHS)
procedures_

LO 2. Apply Fertilizer

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Prepare * Fertilizer The students/  Hands-on  Written
tools and application Trainees must  Lectures/ examination
materials * Fertilizer be provided discussion  Oral
according to and chemical with the  Videos/ evaluation
prescribed computation following: illustrations  Demonstratio
user’s manual *  Shed/  Demonstratio n with
2. Identify Recommende green n question
fertilizers d rate data house  Distance
based on * Safety  Tool room learning/
kinds precautions in and farm face to face
3. Apply fertilizer house
fertilizer rates application  Knapsack
based on sprayer
crop  Fertilizer
requirements  Seedlings
4. Employ  PPE
appropriate
method of
fertilizer
application
 based on
crop
requirements
5. Apply
precautionary
measures to
avoid cross
contaminatio
n based on
GAP
6. Follow
safety
procedures
according to
Occupational
Safety and
Health
Standards

LO 3. Water Crops

Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

t Criteria Methods
1. * Good * The  Hands-on  Written
Determine Agricultural students/trainee  Lectures/ examination
soil practices s discussion  Oral
moisture * Proper must be  Videos/ evaluation
content types/method provided with illustrations  Demonstratio
based on s of irrigation the following:  Demonstratio n
soil field * Right  Shed/green n
capacity irrigation house  Distance
2. Perform system  Tool room learning/
watering and farm face to face
following house
the  PPE
prescribed
method
and
schedule
3. Observe
good
Agricultura
l Practices
LO 4. Perform Pruning

Assessmen Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

t Criteria Methods
1. Perform * Pruning The students/  Hands-on  Written
pruning method Trainees  Lectures/ examination
method * Proper Must be provided with discussion  Oral
according tools and the following:  Videos/ evaluation
to crops materials  Shed/ illustrations  Demonstrati
2. Prepare for pruning green  Demonstrati on
tools and * house on
materials Precautiona  Tool room and farm  Distance
for pruning ry house learning/
3. Follow Measures  Nursery tools/ face to face
safety in pruning implements/
procedures equipment
according  PPE
to
Occupatio
nal Safety
and Health
Standards
and
PNS:PAES
101

LO 5. Perform Physical Growth- Enhancing Practices

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Prepare  Tools and The students/  Hands-on  Written
tools and equipment trainees  Lectures/ examination
equipment for must be discussion  Oral
for cultivation provided with  Videos/ evaluation
cultivation  Different the following: illustrations  Demonstratio
according mulching  Shed/green  Demonstratio n with
to PNS: materials house n questions
PAES 101  Importance  Tool room  Distance
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mulching
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based on
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al Safety
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Standards

Unit of Competency: Carry- out Harvest and Postharvest Operations

Module Title: Carry- out Harvest and Postharvest Operations

Module Descriptor:
 This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
harvest and postharvest operations of major agricultural crops including maintaining
quality of produce for distribution. This module also includes proper use of tools and
equipment required to perform the activities. This module does not include secondary
processing.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Perform pre- harvest operations

LO 2. Perform harvesting activity

LO 3. Perform postharvest operation

LO 4. Monitor storage pest and diseases

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Perform Pre- Harvest Operations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify * Harvesting The students/  Hands-on  Written
crop time Trainees must  Lectures/ examination
maturity * Maturity be provided discussion  Oral
according to indices with the  Videos/ evaluation
parameters methods following: illustrations  Demonstration
affecting * Factors to  Shed/green  Demonstration with questions
physiological consider in house  Distance
growth and determining  Tool room learning/
physical matured and farm face to face
indicators vegetable house
2. Verify and crops  Nursery
refer records tools/
of crop implements/
agronomic equipment
history for  Harvesting
maturity tools and
3. Remove materials
 obstructions  PPE
from the
field for
efficient
harvesting
4.
Harvesting
tools and
materials,
and
temporary
shed are
readied
5. Check
records
regarding
crops to be
harvested

LO 2. Perform Harvesting Activity

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. * Time and * The  Hands-on  Written
Implement methods students/traine  Lectures/ examination
appropriate of es must be discussion  Oral
harvesting harvesting provided with  Videos/ evaluation
methods vegetable the following: illustration  Demonstrati
based on crops * Shed/green  Demonstration on with
best cultural * House  Distance questions
practices for Technique  Tool room learning/
each crop s and and farm face to face
using importanc house
suitable e of  Nursey
tools harvesting tools/
2. Handle * implements
crops Appropriat equipment
according to e packing  Harvesting
the materials tools and
postharvest * Stages of materials
treatment maturity  PPE
3. Harvest
crops based
 on maturity
indices and
characteristi
cs affecting
harvest
quality
4. Perform
harvesting
while
observing
GAP
principles

LO 3. Perform Postharvest Operation

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Employ * The  Hands-on  Written
postharvest Specificatio students/  Lectures/ examination
operations are based ns and uses Trainees discussion  Oral
on standard are of must be  Videos/ evaluation
followed postharvest provided illustrations  Demonstrati
2. Monitor use of tools, with the  Demonstrati on with
postharvest equipment/ following: on questions
equipment is facilities,  Shed/  Distance
avoiding damage to supplies green learning/
crop in line with and house  face to face
manufacturer/enterp materials  Tool
rise procedures * room
3. Do handling and Postharvest and farm
packaging according technology house
to variety and *  Nursery
destination Postharvest tools/
4. Store and stack treatment impleme
crops in cool dry * Practices nts
place prior to of equipme
distribution in line packaging, nt
with enterprise storing,  Harvestin
procedures labeling g tools
and and
marketing materials
 Storage
facilities
  PPE

LO 4. Monitor Storage Pest and Diseases

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Identify * Different The students/  Hands-on  Written
pest based storage Trainees must  Lectures/ examination
on pests and be provided discussion  Oral
references diseases with the  Videos/ evaluation
for storage * following; illustrations  Demonstration
pest and Prevention  Shed/green  Demonstration with questions
diseases and control house  Distance
2. Log and measures of  Tool room learning/
report pests and farm face to face
identified * Proper house
storage pest storage  Nursery
and diseases practices tools/
are to implements/
immediate equipment
authority  Storage
facilities
 Logbooks
 PPE
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II: PERFORM NURSERY OPERATIONS
PERFORMING NURSERY OPERATIONS
STUDY GUIDE

Prepared by; Virginia E. Pedida

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME to Agricultural Crops Production NC II: Performing Nursery Operations. This

module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform nursery
operations for agricultural crops including establishing nursery shed, preparation and
handling of planting materials, preparation of growing media, transplanting germinated
seedlings and handling of nursery tools and equipment.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Tools, farm implements and simple equipment are prepared according work
requirements
2. Basic pre-operative checking of tools, farm implements and equipment is performed
in accordance with manufacturer’s manual and GAP standard
3. Tools with wear and corrosions are segregated and treated according to maintenance
plan and procedures

KEY CONCEPTS
1. tools, farm implements and simple equipment are prepared according work
requirements
2. Selection, use and maintenance of PPE