TESDA-OP CO-01-F11

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

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: PEST MANAGEMENT (VEGETABLES) NC II

Nominal Duration: 320 Hours
Qualification Level: NC II
Course Description: The PEST MANAGEMENT (VEGETABLES) NC II Qualification consists of
competencies that a person must achieve in vegetable pest
management in both backyard and commercial farms. It covers the
basic, common and core competencies.
Trainee Entry Requirements: Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should
possess the following requirements: Ability to communicate, both
orally and in writing; and Physically fit and mentally healthy as
certified by a Public Health Officer.

Course Structure
Basic Competencies
No. of Hours: (_____)
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Nominal
Outcomes Duration

Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (_____)
Unit of Module Title Learning Nominal
Competency Outcomes Duration

Core Competencies
No. of Hours:(_____)
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Nominal
Outcomes Duration
Conduct Field Conducting Field LO1. Assess
Assessment Assessment the Area
 LO2. Identify
pests and
their
natural
enemies,
and other
beneficial
organism
LO3. Collect
data
related to
natural
enemy
population
and pest
infestation
LO4. Maintain
records
and
provide
feedback.

Elective Competencies ( if any)

No. of Hours: (_____)
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Nominal
Outcomes Duration

Assessment Methods:
 Direct observation with oral questioning
 Practical demonstration with oral questioning
 Portfolio assessment

Course Delivery: ___________________________________________

 Modular/self-paced learning is a competency-based training modality wherein the trainee is

allowed to progress at his own pace. The trainer facilitates the training delivery o

 Peer teaching/mentoring is a training modality wherein fast learners are given the opportunity
to assist the slow learners. o Supervised industry training or on-the-job training is an approach in
training designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the trainee through actual experience
in the workplace to acquire specific competencies prescribed in the training regulations.
 Resources:

(List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of

(no. of trainees) trainees for (title of program/qualification).

Qty. Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials

Facilities: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Qualification of _____________________________________________
Instructors/Trainers: _____________________________________________
 Must be a holder of Pest Management for Vegetables NC II or its equivalent
 Must have undergone training on Training Methodology II (TM II) or equivalent in
training/experience
 Must be computer literate
 Must be physically and mentally fit
 *Must have at least 2 years job/industry experience
 Must be a civil service eligible (for government position or appropriate professional license
issue by the Professional Regulatory Commission)
B. Modules of Instruction

Core Competencies :
Unit of Competency : CONDUCT FIELD ASSESSMENT
Modules Title: CONDUCTING FIELD ASSESSMENT
Module Descriptor: This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for
performing field-assessment activities. It involves assessment of the
area, identification of pests and their natural enemies, and other
beneficial organisms, collecting data related to natural enemy
populations and pest infestations and maintaining records and providing
feedback

Nominal Duration: _____________________________________________

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Assess the area

LO2. Identify pests and their natural enemies, and other beneficial organisms
LO3. Collect data related to natural enemy populations and pest infestations
LO4. Maintain records and provide feedback

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 . Assess the area

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
Field is visited Farm work The following Training Methods/ Assessment
for procedures resources MUST Strategies Methods
assessment be provided:  Direct
according to 4.1. vegetable  Lecture/ observation
farm work farm or a Discussion with oral
procedures simulated  Direct questioning
workplace/dem observation  Practical
onstration farm  Practical demonstratio
4.2. farm demonstration n with oral
procedures questioning
relating to field  Portfolio
assessment assessment
activities
 Plant Pests and their The following  Lecture/  Direct
appearance natural enemies, resources MUST Discussion observation
and growth other beneficial be provided:  Direct with oral
are observed organisms and 4.1. vegetable observation questioning
for possible nutritional farm or a Practical  Practical
presence of disorders simulated demonstration demonstratio
pests and workplace/dem n with oral
their natural onstration farm questioning
enemies, 4.2. farm Portfolio
other procedures assessment
beneficial relating to field
organisms and assessment
nutritional activities
disorders
according to
farm work
procedures
Occupational
Health and
Safety (OHS)
hazards are
identified,
risks assessed
and suitable
preventive
measures are
implemented
according to
farm work
procedures
Environment
and other
relevant
information
with regard to
assessment
activities are
noted
following
standard
procedures

LO2 . ____________________________________________________________
 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria
Training Methods/ Assessment
Strategies Methods

LO3 . ____________________________________________________________

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
Training Methods/ Assessment
Strategies Methods

LO4 . ____________________________________________________________

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies

Criteria
Training Methods/ Assessment
Strategies Methods

(Note: Copy format for modules of instructions for Common and Core Competencies)