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TLE-AFA
(Agricultural Crops Production NC I)
Activity Sheet Quarter 1- C2.1-2

Undertaking Horticultural Production

Work

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TLE 9 - AFA (Agricultural Crop Production NC I)
Activity Sheet No. 6
First Edition, 2020

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TLE 9 – AFA (AGRICULTURAL CROPs PRODUCTION NC I) ACTIVITY SHEET

Undertaking Horticultural Production Work

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 1. Undertake horticultural production work as directed
(TLE_AFAC9-12HC-If-j-2)

2.1 Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on authority

requirements and procedures.
2.2 Undertake work in a safe and environmentally sound manner according to
enterprise guidelines.

II. Background Information for Learners

Following and clarifying instructions and directions in the workplace

The success or failure of any business venture may depend on the

ability of the employees to carry out specific instructions or directions in the
workplace. Safety, productivity, and harmony in the workflow are affected by
how much these instructions or directions have been understood and followed
by all concerned. However, miscommunications occur due to unclear, vague,
or incomplete instructions or directions were given. This can result to
confusion, errors, accidents or low individual or team morale.
Before following any instruction or direction, it is best to seek
clarification on the instruction if it was not fully grasped or understood what
is being required of the job. Clarification helps boost communication, team
effectiveness, and organizational culture.
When given verbal instructions, especially long and complicated ones,
you not only need to listen carefully, but you also need to ensure that you
understand the instructions that you have been given.

Clarification of instructions may involve the following activities:

 Asking the speaker to repeat the instructions.
 Asking the speaker to explain (clarify) the instructions.
 Asking the speaker questions.
 Relating the instructions to tasks previously performed.
 Writing the instructions in steps.
 Asking the speaker to give the instructions in writing.
 Asking other staff members for guidance and assistance.

Undertaking Work in a Safe and Environmentally Sound Manner

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 Horticulture covers a wide range of activities, including plant
propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic
engineering, plant biochemistry and plant physiology. This may involve the
growing of fruit and vegetable crops, flowers, trees, shrubs and turf. Examples
of workplaces involve in horticulture includes nurseries, vineyards, market
gardens and plant wholesalers.

It's important that the management has taken actions to control

workplace risks. You must follow safe working procedures – not just for your
own safety, but also for the safety of others working with you.

Some of the health and safety guidelines for horticulture workers

a. Housekeeping and Job Site Inspection. All employees are responsible for
maintaining a safe and tidy workplace.

At the beginning of the day, the supervisor shall ensure that:

1. All equipment/tools/materials to be used for the day shall be
inspected and any defects shall be tagged for repair or repaired.
2. All job sites shall be inspected, and any hazards eliminated or
guarded. If unable to eliminate or guard the hazard, report to
management, post warning signs where practical.

At the end of the day, the supervisor shall ensure that:

1. All equipment/tools/materials shall be returned to their
designated storage location.
2. All job sites shall be cleaned up.
3. All job sites shall be inspected, and any hazards eliminated or
guarded. If unable to eliminate or guard the hazard, report to
management.

b. Personal Protective Equipment. Employees shall wear all equipment as

designated for specific job tasks and receive training in its use by the
supervisor. All equipment shall be maintained by the user and any
defects reported promptly to the supervisor.

c. Chemicals and the environment. Many of the chemicals used in

horticulture can harm the environment if not used carefully.

Employers must make sure:

 hazardous substances and dangerous goods do not get into
waterways (for example, through drains
 spraying does not take place where wind can carry the spray
drift to areas where people are working, or livestock are grazing
 chemicals are not applied in excessive quantities

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  chemical containers and unused chemicals are disposed of in
the correct manner, where they will not have an adverse impact
on the environment

d. UV radiation, heat and cold. In the horticulture industry, you may often
have to work in the open, in hot or cold weather. Employees working
outdoors are exposed to damaging ultra-violet (UV) radiation from the
sun. Where possible, the management should reschedule heavier work
for cooler times of the day and arrange breaks where employees can
rest in a shaded environment. Rotating jobs between workers is one
way of reducing the time individuals have to spend in the sun. As with
work in hot conditions, it may be necessary to re-schedule the work if
cold, wind and rain are likely to place individuals at risk of illness.

e. Biological Hazards. Handling potting and seed-raising mixes may cause

irritations or respiratory problems, especially if you have allergies or are
susceptible. Employees should wear gloves and an industrial dust
mask when handling soil and potting mix. If you are working with
potting mixes, fertilizers and soils, you should be provided with gloves
and (if there is a possibility of inhaling dusts) a disposable mask.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Department of Education, (2013). Technology and Livelihood Education 9:

Agricultural Crop Production Learner’s Material, (p 80-84). 1 st ed. Pasig,
Philippines.

Department of Education and Training Victoria. “Horticulture module”.

Retrieved on June 21, 2021.

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/students/beyond/Pages/horticultu
remodu le.aspx

“Health and Safety Guidelines for Agriculture”. Workplace Safety and

Prevention Services. Retrieved on June 17, 2021.
https://www.wsps.ca/WSPS/media/Site/Resources/Downloads/Hlth_and_Sf
ty_Gdlns_Hrtcltur_FINAL.pdf?ext=.pdf

IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions
Carefully read the instructions for each activity. Refer to the Information
Sheet in doing the activities. Write your answers in a separate sheet of
paper.

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2. Exercises / Activities

A. Activity 1 “Crystal Clear!”

Direction: Study the instructions or directions in the box on “Directions

for Seed Use.” For the statement that follow, write YES if the statement is
true and NO if the statement is false. Write your answer in your answer
sheet.

Directions for Seed Use

1. You must use opened packets first.
2. Only open packets as required.
3. Unused seeds goes in the last packet opened.
4. If you do not have enough seeds, please see your supervisor
for extra packets. DO NOT SOW SHORT.
5. Opened and unopened packets must be banded separately.
6. Do not open more than one variety of seed at a time.
7. Check seed is well-sieved before use.
8. Always return seed to cool box in cold store.

________ 1. You must use already opened packets of seeds first, before
opening new ones.
________ 2. You may open more than one variety of seed at the same time.
________ 3. You may open as many seed packets as you want.
________ 4. Make sure you have enough seeds to sow to as not to sow
short.
________ 5. Seeds that were unused must be placed in the packet that you
opened last.

B. Activity 2: “Did You Get It?”

Direction:With a partner at home, role-play on giving and receiving

instructions on the following scenario. Take turns in playing the
assistant. As the assistant, you must use strategies in following and
clarifying instructions and directions.

Scenario 1

You are the manager of a farm with various fruit bearing trees. Your
partner is your assistant. Explain the following task to your assistant.
You want 10 sunken nursery beds to be constructed. Each bed will be
intended for growing seedlings of one kind of fruit bearing tree. Each
nursery bed will have a dimension of 1m x 1m x 10 cm.

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 Scenario 2

You are the Purchasing Officer of your farm company. Your partner is
your assistant. You have a list of farm tools and materials to purchase
for your farm. You want your assistant to canvass for the best prices of
the farm tools from different suppliers before you decide where to buy
from. Be sure to answer all the clarifications asked by your assistant.

3. Guide Questions:

1. Who are responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the

workplace?
2. What should you do if you are unable to eliminate or guard a
hazard in your workplace?
3. How does improper disposal of chemicals used in horticulture
affect the environment?
4. How can management minimize the impact of working long hours
under the heat of the sun?
5. How can biological hazards posed by horticultural activities be
avoided?

V. Reflection
Complete the sentences below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Following and clarifying instructions and directions in the workplace are

important because
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________.

2. It is important to undertake horticultural work in a safe and environmentally

sound manner because
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________.

VI. Answer Key

Activity 1

1. YES
2. NO
3. NO
4. YES
5. YES

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