TESDA-OP CO-01-F11

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

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION

Nominal Duration: 302 hours
Qualification Level: NC I
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable skills and attitudes
of Agricultural Crops Production NC l in accordance with industry
standards. It covers basic, common and core competencies in the
production of crops such as rice, vegetables, fruits and nuts as well as
many others.

Trainee Entry Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the
following requirements.
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

Course Structure
Basic Competencies
No. of Hours: (47 hours)

Unit of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
1. Receive and 1.1 Receiving and 1.1.1 Follow routine spoken 8 hours
respond to responding to messages
workplace workplace 1.1.2 Perform workplace du-
communication communication ties following written no-
tice
2. Work with others 2.1 Working with 2.1.1 Develop effective work- 3 hours
others place relationship.
2.1.2 Contribute to work group
activities.
3. Solve/address 3.1Solving/ 3.1.1 Identify the problem 4 hours
routine problems addressing
3.1.2 Assess fundamental
routine
causes of problem
problems
3.1.3 Determine corrective
action
 Unit of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
4. Enhance self- 4.1 Enhancing self- 4.1.1 Set personal and career goals 3 hours
management management skills 4.1.2 Recognize emotions
skills 4.1.3 Describe oneself as a
learner

5. Support Innovation 5.1 Supporting 5.1.1 Identify the need for innovation 3 hours
Innovation in one’s area of work
5.1.2 Recognize innovative and
creative ideas
5.1.3 Support individuals’ access to
flexible and innovative ways of
working
6. Access and maintain 6.1 Accessing and 6.1.1 Identify and gather needed 12 hours
information maintaining information information
6.1.2 Search for information on the
internet or intranet
6.1.3 Examine information
6.1.4 Secure information
6.1.5 Manage information
7. Follow Occupational 7.1 Following 7.1.1 Identify relevant occupational 8 hours
Safety and Health Occupational Safety and safety and health policies and
Policies and Procedures Health Policies and procedure
Procedures 7.1.2 Perform relevant occupational
safety and health procedures
7.1.3 Comply with relevant
occupational safety and health
policies and standards
8. Apply Environmental 8.1 Applying 8.1.1 Identify environmental work 3 hours
Work Standards Environmental Work hazards
Standards 8.1.2 Follow environmental work
procedures
8.1.3 Comply with environmental
work requirements
9. Adopt 9.1 Adopting 9.1.1 Determine entrepreneurial 3 hours
Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial Mindset mindset
Mindset in the in the Workplace 9.1.2 Identify entrepreneurial
Workplace practices
 Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (95 hours)

Unit of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying safety 1.1.1 Apply appropriate safety 23 hours
measures in farm measures in farm measures while working
operations operations in farm
1.1.2 Safe keep/dispose tools,
materials and outfit
2. Use farm tools 2.1 Using farm tools 2.1.1 Select and use farm 24 hours
and equipment and equipment tools
2.1.2 Select and operate farm
equipment
2.1.3 Perform preventive
maintenance
3. Perform 3.1 Performing 24 hours
3.1.1 Perform estimation
estimation and estimation and
3.1.2 Perform basic workplace
basic calculation basic
calculations
calculation
4. Apply basic first 4.1 Applying basic 4.1.1 Assess the situation 24 hours
aid first aid 4.1.2 Apply basic first aid
techniques
4.1.3 Communicate details of
the incident

Core Competencies
No. of Hours :( 160 hours)
Unit of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
1. Support 1.1 Supporting 1.1.1 Prepare materials, tools 40 hours
horticultural crop horticultural crop and equipment for
work work horticultural production
work
1.1.2 Undertake horticultural
production work as
directed
1.1.3 Handle materials and
equipment
1.1.4 Clean up on completion
of work
 Unit of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
2. Support nursery 2.1 Supporting 2.1.1 Prepare materials, tools and 40 hours
work nursery work equipment for nursery
work
2.1.2 Undertake nursery work
as directed
2.1.3 Store and stockpile
materials
2.1.4 Clean up on completion
of nursery work
3. Support agronomic 3.1 Supporting 3.1.1 Prepare materials, tools 40 hours
crop work agronomic crop and equipment for
work agronomic crop work
3.1.2 Undertake agronomic
crop work as directed
3.1.3 Handle materials and
equipment
3.1.4 Clean up on completion
of cropping work
4. Support irrigation 4.1 Supporting 4.1.1 Prepare materials, tools 40 hours
work irrigation work and equipment for
irrigation work
4.1.2 Undertake irrigation work
as directed
4.1.3 Handle materials and
equipment
4.1.4 Clean up on completion
of irrigation activities

Course Delivery: •Modular

• Individualized and Self-paced
• Demonstration
• Lecture
• Discussion
• Peer teaching/mentoring
Resources:

(List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of (no. of
trainees) trainees for (title of program/qualification).

TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

 Bolos
25  Booth/temporary shed 2  Agri bags, plastic
250
pcs pcs.
10  Cart (Kariton & paragus) 500
 Broomstick pcs 5  Bamboo stick pcs.
 Calculator 5 pcs  Comb-tooth harrow 2  Basket 5 pcs.
 Container 5 pcs  Computer 1  Bond paper 5 rims
 Cutting tools 5 sets  Crates 5  Catching nets 5 pcs.
 Drying oven 3 doz-
 Digging tools 5 sets 1  Clips en
 Drying meter 2 pcs  Farm/ field 1  Coconut dust 5 sacks

 Dulos
10  Greenhouse/nursery 1  Compost 5 sacks
pcs
 Fruit crate 5 pcs  Harvesting equipment 1  Fertilizers 1 sack
 Irrigation system (sprinkler,  First aid sup-
 Harvesting tools 5 sets mist/drip irrigation) 1 plies/medicine
1 kit

 Hat
25  Mower (grass cutter) 1  Flower inducer
5 bot-
pcs tles
 Over head projector (OHP) 5 bot-
 Knapsack sprayer 5 pcs 1  Fungicides tles
 Knife 5 sets  Portable chain saw 1  Gloves
25
pairs
 Post-Harvest treatment  Growing media
equipment (garden soil, sewed
 Light hoe 5 pcs 1 sand, compost, soil, 5 sacks
manure and saw-
dust/rice husk
 Moisture meter
2  Power sprayer 1  Killing bottles 5 pcs
pcs
2  Rotavator
 Petri-dish pcs 1 

 pH meter
3  Service vehicle 1  Marking pens 5 pcs.
pcs
 Pick mattock
5  Sorting equipment 1  Masks 25 pcs.
pcs
5  Spike tooth harrow
 Picking knife 2  Mulching material 5 sacks
pcs
 Plow 1  Storage room 1  Hair nets 25 m
 Surface irrigation system  Packaging materi-
 Plumbing tools 2 sets 1 als, assorted
5

 Post-Harvest  Tractor/Carabao
treatment tools
5 sets 1  Pail 5 rims

25 2
 Protective coat  Brochures  Paper/bond 25
pcs 5
25  Instructional supplies &
 Protective gadgets pcs materials
2  Pencil 25
5 bot-
 Pruning shears 5 pcs  Visual aids 2  Pens tles
 Reference materials/
 Pesti- 5 piec-
 Rake 5 pcs Books (Kinds of Tropical 5 cides/Insecticides es
Crops/Fruits)
 Reference manuals (first aid
10
 Scissors pcs kit with reference man- 5  Pieces of cloth 100
ual)
 Data (Data on result of soil
 Seed bed 5
analysis)
5  Plastic bag 1 set

 Seedling tray 5  Procedural manuals 5  Plumbing supplies 1 set

 Shovel 10  Soil samples analysis 5  Pots 250

 Propagating media
(garden soil, saw-
 Sprinklers 15 5 sacks
dust, sand, compost,
coconut coir)
 Step ladder 2  Rice hull 3 sacks
 Storage  Rope, (small, med.
2 3 rolls
tools/cabinet Large)
 Transplanting 25 3 box-
tools pcs  Rubber band es
25 25
 Trowel pcs  Rubber boots pairs
 Rubber knots
25
 Sacks sacks

5 box-
 Seed box es
 Seedlings, assorted
2 packs
 Seeds per
crop
 Soil auger 5
 String 5 rolls
 Tetrazolium chemi- 5 bot-
cal tles
 Transplanting sup-
plies
 Detergent, liquid and
5 pcs.
powder soap
 Brush 5 pcs.

Qualification of Instructors/Trainers:
 Must be a holder of Agricultural Crops Production NC II or its equivalent
 Must have undergone training on Training Methodology I (TM I)
 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 issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission)
B. Modules of Instruction

Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I

Unit of Competency: RECEIVE AND RESPOND TO
WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Modules Title: RECEVING AND RESPONDING TO
WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to receive, respond and act on verbal and written
communication.

Nominal Duration: 8 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Follow routine spoken messages

LO2. Perform workplace duties following written notice s

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. FOLLOW ROUTINE SPOKEN MESSAGES

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Gather required  Organizational The  Group  Written
information by listening policies/guideli following discussion Test
and correctly nes in regard to resource
interpreted. processing should be  Interaction  Interview
internal/externa provided:
 Act instructions upon l information.  Reportorial  Portfolio
in accordance with  Pens
information received  Ethical work  Note  Modular
and organizational practices in pads
procedure. handling  Comput
communication er (if
 Seek clarification from s. applica
workplace supervisor ble)
on all occasions when  Overview of the
any Communication
instruction/procedure process.
is not understood.
 Effective note-
taking and
questioning
techniques.
LO2. PERFORM WORKPLACE DUTIES FOLLOWING WRITTEN NOTICES

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

Criteria es Methods
 Read and interpret  Organizationa The  Lecture  Written Test
written notices and l guidelines in following
instructions correctly regard to resource  Discussion  Interview
in accordance with processing should be
internal/exter provided:
organizational  Demonstrat  Portfolio
guidelines. nal ion
 Pens
information.
 Follow routine  Note pads  Case study
written instructions in  Ethical work  Computer
sequence. practices in (if
handling applicable)
 Give feedback to communicatio
ns.
workplace supervisor
based on the
 Overview of
instructions/informati
the
on received.
Communicati
on process.

 Effective
questioning
techniques
(clarifying
and probing).
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: WORK WITH OTHERS
Modules Title: WORKING WITH OTHERS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required in working as member of a team, interacting
with co-members and performing one’s role in the team.

Nominal Duration: 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Develop effective workplace relationships. LO2.

Contribute to work group activities.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. DEVELOP EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIP

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

Criteria es Methods
 Do duties and  One’s role, The  Individual  Written Test
responsibilities in a duties and following work
positive manner to responsibilities resource  Role play
promote cooperation in the should be  Discussion
and good workplace. provided:
 Interview/
relationship.  Role play Oral
 Acknowledging/  Pens questioning
 Seek assistance from receiving and  Note pads  Lecture
workgroup when giving feedback.  Computer  Structured
difficulties arise and (if and
addressed through  Valuing respect applicable) unstructured
discussions. and empathy in activity
the workplace.
 Encourage feedback
provided by others in  Workplace
the team is communication
acknowledge and protocols.
acted upon.
 Collaboration
 Respect and and
acknowledge teambuilding
difference in personal within the
values and beliefs enterprise.
during interaction.
LO2. CONTRIBUTE TO WORK ACTIVITIES

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

Criteria es Methods
 Provide support to  Importance of The  Lecture/  Written Test
team members to creative following Discussion
ensure workgroup collaboration, resource  Role play
goals are met. social should be  Role play
provided:
perceptivenes  Interview/
 Make constructive s and problem  Group Oral
contributions to sensitivity in  Pens work questioning
workgroup goals the  Note pads
and tasks workplace.  Computer  Structured
according to (if and
organizational applicable) unstructured
requirements.  Organizationa
l activity

 Share information Requirements

relevant to work
with team  Importance of
members to ensure initiative and
designated goals dedication in
are met. group process.

 Office and
workplace
technologies
and
automation
(hardware,
software
systems)
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: SOLVE/ADDRESS ROUTINE PROBLEMS
Modules Title: SOLVING/ADDRESSING ROUTINE PROBLEMS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to solve problems in the workplace including the
application of problem solving techniques and to determine
and resolve the root cause of routine problems.

Nominal Duration: 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Identify the problem.

LO2. Assess fundamental causes of the problem.
LO3. Determine corrective action.
LO4. Communicate action plans and recommendations to routine problems.

LO1. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Identify desired  Competence  Assessment  Interactive  Case
operating/output includes will require Lecture Formulation
parameters and mastery of access to a
expected quality of knowledge and workplace  Appreciative  Life
products/services. understanding over an Inquiry Narrative
of the process, extended Inquiry
 Define the nature of the normal period, or a  Demonstrati (Interview)
problem by observation operating suitable on
on routines. parameters, and method of  Standardize
product quality gathering d Test
 State and specify to recognize evidence of
problems clearly. non-standard operating
situations. ability over a
range of
 Competence to situations.
include the ability
to apply and
explain
fundamental
causes of routine
problems and
determine the
corrective
actions.

 Relevant
equipment and
operational
processes.

 Enterprise goals,
targets and
measures.
  Enterprise
quality OHS and
environmental
requirement.

 Enterprise
information
systems and data
collation.

 Industry codes
and standards.

LO2. ASSESS FUNDAMENTAL CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessmen

Criteria s t
Methods
 Select problem-  Competence  Assessment  Group  Case
solving tool includes a will require discussion Formulation
appropriate to the thorough access to a
problem and the knowledge workplace  Lecture  Life
context. and over an Narrative
understandin extended  Demonstrati Inquiry
g of the period, or a on (Interview)
 Identify possible suitable
process,
causes based on method of
normal  Role play  Standardize
experience and the operating gathering d Test
use of problem- parameters, evidence of
solving tools/basic and product operating
analytical quality to ability over a
techniques. recognize range of
non-standard situations.
 Specify possible situations.
fundamental
causes of  Competence
problems. to include the
ability to
apply and
explain
fundamental
causes of
problems
routine
problems and
to determine
the corrective
actions.

 Relevant
equipment
and
 operational
processes.

 Enterprise
goals, targets
and
measures.

 Enterprise
quality OHS
and
environmenta
l requirement.

 Enterprise
information
systems and
data
collation.

 Industry
codes and
standards.
LO3. DETERMINE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

Criteria es Methods
 Consider all  Competence  Assessment  Group  Case
possible options includes a will require discussion Formulation
for resolution of thorough access to a
the routine knowledge workplace  Lecture  Life
problem. and over an Narrative
understandi extended  Demonstrat Inquiry
ng of the period, or a ion (Interview)
 Determine suitable
process,
corrective actions method of
normal  Role play  Standardize
to resolve the operating gathering d Test
problem and parameters, evidence of
possible future and product operating
causes. quality to ability over a
recognize range of
 Develop action nonstandard situations.
plans identifying situations.
measurable
objectives,  Competence
resource needs to include
and timelines in the ability
accordance with to apply and
safety and explain,
operating sufficient
procedures. for the
identificatio
n of
fundamental
cause,
determining
the
corrective
action and
provision of
recommend
ations.

 Relevant
equipment
and
operational
processes.

 Enterprise
goals,
targets and
measures.

 Enterprise
quality OHS
and
environmen
tal
requirement
 .

 Principles
of decision
making
strategies
and
techniques.

 Enterprise
information
systems and
data
collation.

 Industry
codes and
standards.

LO4. COMMUNICATE ACTION PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ROUTINE

PROBLEMS
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
Criteria es Methods
 Prepare report  Competence  Assessment  Group  Case
on includes a will require discussion Formulation
recommendati thorough access to a
ons. knowledge workplace over  Lecture  Life
and an extended Narrative
understanding period, or a  Demonstrat Inquiry
 Present
of the suitable ion (Interview)
recommendati method of
process,
ons to gathering
normal  Role play  Standardize
appropriate evidence of
operating d Test
person. parameters, operating
and product ability over a
 Follow-up quality to range of
recommendati recognize situations.
ons if nonstandard
required. situations.

 Competence
to include the
ability to
apply and
explain,
sufficient for
the
identification
of
fundamental
cause,
determining
the corrective
 action and
provision of
recommendati
ons.

 Relevant
equipment
and
operational
processes.

 Enterprise
goals, targets
and measures.

 Enterprise
quality, OHS
and
environmental
requirement

 Principles of
decision
making
strategies and
techniques.

 Enterprise
information
systems and
data collation.

 Industry
codes and
standards.
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: ENHANCE SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Modules Title: ENHANCING SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
applying the ability to regulate actions, make good decisions,
and show appropriate behavior based on self-awareness.

Nominal Duration: 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Set personal and career goals.

LO2. Recognize emotions.
LO3. Describe oneself as a learner.

LO1. SET PERSONAL AND CAREER GOALS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Describe the difference  Definition of The following  Discussion  Demonstrati
between personal and personal goals resources for on or
career goals. and career should be  Making of simulation
goals. provided: personal and with oral
 Develop clear and career goals questioning
concise personal and  SMART Model  Access to by students
career goals. for goal setting. workplace  Case
and resources  Brainstormi problems
 Identify characteristics ng involving
of motivational goals  Five principle workplace
according to Locke & of goal setting diversity
Latham. according to issues
Locke &
Latham  Third-party
(Clarity, report
Challenge,
Commitment,
Feedback, and
Task
complexity)
LO2. RECOGNIZE EMOTIONS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Describe influence that The following  Discussion  Demonstrati
people, situations and  Common resources for on or
events have on emotions. positive and should be  Interactive simulation
negative provided: Lecture with oral
 Explain importance of emotions questioning
responding with manifested in  Access to  Brainstormi
appropriate emotions. the workplace. workplace  Case
ng
and resources problems
 Professional
 Examine influences on involving
and non- workplace
and consequences of
professional diversity
emotional responses in
behaviors in the issues
social and work-related
workplace.
contexts.
 Third-party
 Triggers and
report
implications of
positive and
negative
emotions in the
workplace
LO3. DESCRIBE ONESELF AS A LEARNER

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Identify and describe The following  Discussion  Demonstrati
factors and strategies that  Kolb’s Theory resources for on or
assist learning. of Learning should be  Interactive simulation
Styles provided: Lecture with oral
 Identify preferred (Converger, questioning
learning styles according Diverger,  Access to  Brainstormi
to VAK Learning Style Assimilator, workplace  Case
ng
Model and Kolb’s Accommodator) and resources problems
Theory of Learning  Simulatio involving
Styles.  VAK Learning workplace
Style Model n
diversity
(Visual,
 Identify and choose issues
Auditory,
range of learning
Kinesthetic)
strategies appropriate to  Third-party
specific tasks and report
 Range of
practices that assist their
learning
learning.
strategies
appropriate to
specific tasks
and describe
work practices
that assist their
learning
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: SUPPORT INNOVATION
Modules Title: SUPPORTING INNOVATION
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to identify, recognize and support innovation.

Nominal Duration: 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Identify the need for innovation in one’s area of work.

LO2. Recognize innovative and creative ideas.
LO3. Support individual’s access to flexible and innovative ways of working.

LO1. IDENTIFY THE NEED FOR INNOVATION IN ONE’S AREA OF WORK

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Recognize the value of  Evidence of  Interactive  Written Test
innovative practices in  Clear-cut competent Lecture
the workplace. definition of performance  Interview
innovation should be  Appreciativ
 Apply creativity in obtained by e Inquiry
innovation in one’s  Current practice observing an
scope of work. in own scope of individual in  Demonstrat
work an ion
 Recognize the need for information
 Workplace management  Group work
innovation in own
procedures role within the
scope of work.
workplace or
operational or
simulated
environment.
LO2. RECOGNIZE INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE IDEAS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessme

s nt
Methods
 Identify opportunities  Evidence of  Interactive  Written
within the team to  Support competent Lecture Test
develop innovation. required to performance
generate should be  Appreciative  Interview
 Analyze creative ideas creative ideas. obtained by Inquiry
of coworkers observing an
pertaining to work  Difference individual in an  Demonstrati
practices. between information on
innovation and management
 Maintain environment creativity. role within the  Group work
conducive for learning workplace or
and innovating.  Innovative operational or
climate in one’s simulated
scope of work. environment.

LO3. SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL’S ACCESS TO FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE WAYS OF

WORKING

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessme

s nt
Methods
 Reinforce individuals  Evidence of  Interactive  Written
and key people to  The role of competent Lecture Test
identify innovative employees/work performance
ideas to achieve ers in the should be  Appreciative  Interview
outcomes. improvement of obtained by Inquiry
practices in the observing an
 Accomplish sharing of organization. individual in an  Demonstrati
best practices using information on
flexible and innovative  Best practices management
ways of working. using flexible role within the  Group work
and innovative workplace or
 Recognize obstacles to ways of operational or
progress in working. simulated
implementing flexible environment.
and innovative ways of  Obstacles in
working. implementing
innovation in
one’s scope of
work.
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: ACCESS AND MAINTAIN INFORMATION
Modules Title: ACCESSING AND MAINTAINING FORMATION
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to identify, gather, interpret and maintain
information.

Nominal Duration: 12 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Identify and gather needed information.

LO2. Search for information on the internet or an intranet.
LO3. Examine information.
LO4. Secure information.
LO5. Manage information.

LO1. IDENTIFY AND GATHER NEEDED INFORMATION

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Identify required  Evidence of  Lecture  Written Test
information based on  Policies, competent
requirements. procedures and performance  Demonstrat  Interview
guidelines should be ion
 Identify and access relating to obtained by  Portfolio
sources to produce information observing an  Practical
required information. handling in the individual in exercises
public and an
 Collect, organize and private sector, information
record report including management
information. confidentiality, role within the
privacy, workplace or
 Collect organize security, operational or
information in a way freedom of simulated
that enables easy information. environment.
access and retrieval by
other staff.  Data collection
and
management
procedures.

 Cultural aspects
of information
and meaning.

 Sources of
public sector
work-related
information.

 Public/private
sector
standards.
LO2. SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET OR AN INTRANET

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Search engine to find  Evidence of  Group  Written Test
and select appropriate  Find and select competent discussion
information. appropriate performance  Interview
information. should be  Lecture
 Use suitable techniques obtained by  Portfolio
to make it easier to find  Techniques in observing an  Demonstrat
useful information and finding useful individual in ion
to pass it on to others. information. an
Records are use information  Practical
 Use records where where useful management exercises
useful information information role within the
came from. came from. workplace or
operational or
 Search engines simulated
 Use results for searches for information.
of useful information. environment.

 Choose search engine

appropriate for the
information that is
needed.

 Carry out searches as

per requirements.
LO3. EXAMINE INFORMATION

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Evaluate information  Evidence of  Group  Written Test
and its sources for  Data evaluation competent discussion
relevance and validity procedures. performance  Interview
to business and/or should be  Lecture
client.  Cultural aspects obtained by
of information
 Portfolio
observing an  Demonstrat
 Examine information and meaning. individual in ion
as required to identify an
key issues.  Sources of information  Practical
public sector management exercises
work-related role within the
 Carry out detailed information.
evaluation of workplace or
information as required operational or
 Public sector simulated
using relevant standards.
techniques including environment.
mathematical
calculations.

LO4. SECURE INFORMATION

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Use basic file-handling  Evidence of  Group  Written Test
techniques for the  Policies, competent discussion
software. procedures and performance  Interview
guidelines should be  Lecture
 Use techniques to relating to obtained by  Portfolio
handle, organize and information observing an  Demonstrat
secure information. handling in the individual in ion
public sector. an
Including information  Role play
confidentiality, management
privacy, role within the  Practical
security, workplace or exercises
freedom of operational or
information. simulated
environment.
 Basic file-
handling
techniques.

 Techniques in
handling,
organizing and
saving files.

 Electronic and
manual filing
systems.
LO5. MANAGE INFORMATION

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Maintain information  Evidence of  Group  Written Test
and records to ensure  Policies, competent discussion
data and system procedures and performance  Interview
integrity using a range guidelines should be  Lecture
of standard and relating to obtained by  Portfolio
complex information information observing an  Demonstrat
systems and operations. handling in the individual in ion
public sector. an
 Reconcile routine data Including information  Practical
and record as required. confidentiality, management exercises
privacy, role within the
 Identify and correct or security, workplace or
report inadequacies in freedom of operational or
systems/s relating to information. simulated
information retrieval to environment.
relevant staff as
 Data collection
required. and
management
procedures.

 Organizational
information
handling and
storage
procedures.

 Cultural aspects
of information
and meaning.

 Sources of
public sector
work-related
information.

 Public sector
standards.

 Databases and
data storage
systems.
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: FOLLOW OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Modules Title: FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to
identify relevant occupational safety and health policies and
procedures, perform relevant occupational safety and health
procedures, and comply with relevant occupational safety and
health policies and standards.

Nominal Duration: 8 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Identify relevant occupational safety and health policies and procedures.
LO2. Perform relevant occupational safety and health procedures.
LO3. Comply relevant occupational safety and health policies and standards.
.

LO1. IDENTIFY RELEVANT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Recognize related The following  Lecture  Observation/
occupational safety and  Occupational resources should Demonstratio
health risks and safety and health be provided:  Group n with oral
hazards based on OSH risks and hazards. discussion questioning
work standards.  Facilities,
 OSH work materials,  Third party
 Determine OSH standards. tools and report
requirements/regulatio equipment
ns towards work in  Government necessary for
accordance to approved the activity.
workplace policies and Occupational
procedures. Safety and Health
Policies and
regulations.
 Identify
incident/emergency
procedures relevant to
 Terms related to
occupational
workplace based on
safety and health.
relevant OSH work
standards.
 Workplace
process and
procedures.

 Standard
emergency plan
and procedures.
LO2. PERFORM RELEVANT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROCEDURES

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Check safety devices in The following  Lecture  Observation/
accordance with  OSH Work resources should Demonstratio
workplace OSH work instructions be provided:  Group n with oral
standards. Personal discussion questioning
protective  Facilities,
 Follow OSH Work equipment. materials,  Third party
instructions in tools and report
accordance with  Safe handling equipment
workplace policies and procedures of necessary for
procedures. tools, the activity.
equipment and
materials.
 Utilize personal
protective equipment,
 Standard
materials, tools,
emergency plan
machinery, and
and procedures.
equipment according to
OSH work standards.
 Different OSH
control
measures.

 Standard
accident and
illness reporting
procedures.
LO3. COMPLY WITH RELEVANT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES
AND STANDARDS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

es Methods
 Identify Preventive The following  Lecture  Observation/
Control Measures in  OSH Preventive resources should Demonstratio
accordance with OSH Control be provided:  Group n with oral
work standards. Measures. discussion questioning
 Facilities,
 Obey OSH requirements  Principles of materials,  Third party
in accordance with 5S. tools and report
workplace policies and equipment
procedures.  Environmental necessary for
requirements the activity.
relative to
 Execute industrial
incident/emergency
wastes disposal.
procedures based on
OSH procedures.  OSH
requirements
relative to safe
handling and
disposal of
materials.

 Personal
hygiene
practices.
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: APPLY ENVIRONMENTAL WORK
STANDARDS
Modules Title: APPLYING ENVIRONMENTAL WORK STANDARDS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to
identify environmental work procedures and comply with
environmental requirements.

Nominal Duration: 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Identify environmental work hazards.

LO2. Follow environmental work procedures.
LO3. Comply environmental work requirements.
.

LO1. IDENTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL WORK HAZARDS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
es Methods
 Recognize related The following  Lecture  Demonstratio
environmental hazards  Environmental resources should n
based on environmental Hazards. be provided:  Group
work standards. discussion  Oral
 Environmental  Workplace questioning
 Interpret environmental Work with storage
Standards. facilities
work standards in  Written
accordance to relevant examination
policies.  Required  Tools,
Resources. materials and
 Prepare required  OSH Standards.
equipment
resources to minimize relevant to the
effect of environmental tasks (ex:
 Fight against
hazards based on cleaning tools,
poverty rights.
relevant environmental cleaning
work standards. materials,
 Environmental
trash bags,
Protection.
etc.)
 Respect of
Human Rights.  PPE

 Manuals and
ref
LO2. FOLLOW ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PROCEDURES
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
es Methods
 Practice environmental The following  Lecture  Demonstratio
protection precautionary  Environmental resources should n
activities based on Protection be provided:  Group
environmental work discussion  Oral
procedures.  Environmental  Workplace questioning
Work with storage  Demonstrat
 Execute work activities Procedures facilities ion  Written
in accordance with  Tools, examination
Environmental work  Renewable materials and
Procedures. Energies. equipment
relevant to the
 Accomplish tasks (ex:
environmental protection cleaning tools,
post-activities based on cleaning
environmental work materials,
procedures. trash bags,
etc.)
 PPE
 Manuals and
ref

LO3. COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
es Methods
 Utilize required The following  Lecture  Demonstratio
resources in accordance  Environmental resources should n
with workplace Work be provided:  Group
environmental policies. Procedures. discussion  Oral
 Workplace questioning
 Store environmental  Environmental with storage  Demonstrat
hazardous and non- Laws. facilities ion  Written
hazardous materials in examination
accordance with  Environmental  Tools,
environmental Hazardous and materials and
regulations. Non-Hazardous equipment
Materials. relevant to the
 Dispose hazardous and tasks (ex:
non-hazardous waste cleaning tools,
according to cleaning
environmental materials,
regulations. trash bags,
etc.)

 PPE

 Manuals and
ref
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: ADOPT ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN THE
WORKPLACE
Modules Title: ADOPTING ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Descriptor: This module covers the outcomes required to support and
internalize an entrepreneurial mindset and observe basic
entrepreneurial practices in the workplace.

Nominal Duration: 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Determine entrepreneurial mindset.

LO2. Identify entrepreneurial practices.

LO1. DETERMINE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
es Methods
 Determine The following  Lecture/  Written
entrepreneurial mindset  Workplace resources should discussion examination
in the workplace from policies and be provided:
enterprise practices and practices  Games  Demonstratio
policies. relating to  Simulated or n/observation
entrepreneurshi actual with oral
 Study and affirm p. workplace questioning
entrepreneurial mindset
in the workplace based  Elements of  Tools,  Third party
on current enterprise corporate materials and report
practices. culture. supplies
needed to
 Seek clarification from  Entrepreneurial demonstrate
reliable sources mindset. the required
regarding tasks.
entrepreneurial mindset  Entrepreneurial
and corporate culture. practices in the  References
workplace. and manuals
 Desirable
attitudes:

-Patience

-Willingness to
learn

- Attention to
details
LO2. IDENTIFY ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICES
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
es Methods
 Determine The following  Case study  Written
entrepreneurial  Entrepreneurial resources should examination
practices based on practices are be provided:  Lecture
enterprise determined discussion  Demonstratio
requirements. based on  Simulated or n/observation
enterprise actual with oral
 Perform requirements. workplace questioning
entrepreneurial
practices following  Entrepreneurial  Tools,  Third party
workplace and client practices are materials and report
requirements. performed supplies
following needed to
 Comply cost-effective workplace and demonstrate
measures with client the required
reference to workplace requirements tasks.
best practices.
 Cost-effective  References
measures are and manuals
complied with
reference to
workplace best
practices.
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

COMMON COMPETENCIES

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I

 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
Modules 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.

Nominal Duration: 23 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module the

students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm LO2.

Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1: APPLY APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHILE WORKING IN FARM

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

Criteria es Methods
 Apply safety  Farm works Trainees/  Buzz Written
measures based on that involves students must be session examination
work requirement using pro- vided with
and farm chemicals the following:  Group  Interview
procedures and discussion
hazardous • Learning
 Utilize tools and tools and elements  Role
materials in equipment • Service playing
accordance with manual
specification and  Personal • Organizatio
procedures protective nal manuals
equipment
 Wear outfit in used in farms
accordance with
farm requirements  Basic first
aid
 Check effectively,
shelf life and or  Farm
expiration of emergency
materials against procedures
manufacturers regarding
specifications safety
working
 Identify hazard in environment
the work- place and
re- ported in line
with farm
requirements
LO2. SAFE KEEP/DISPOSE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND OUTFIT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment

Criteria es Methods
 Used tools and outfit  Procedure in Trainees/  Buzz  Written
are cleaned stored in cleaning and students must be session examination
line with farm storing tools pro- vided with
procedure and outfits the following:  Group  Interview
discussio
 Label and store  Technique in • Learning n
unused materials storing elements  Role
according to materials and • Service playing
manufacturer’s chemicals manual
recommendation • Organization
and farm  Government al manuals
requirements requirement
regarding farm
 Dispose waste waste disposal
materials according
to manufacturers,  Waste
government and farm management
requirements system
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Modules 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: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Select and use farm tools

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment
LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

LO1. SELECT AND USE FARM TOOLS

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment

ies Methods
 Identify appropriate  Farm equipment The  Practice/  Oral/ wr itten
farm tools ac- students/trine Demonstr examination
cording to  Motorized es must be ation
requirements/use equipment provided with  Practical
the following: • Lecture/ demonstration
 Check farm tool for  Electrical discussion
faults and defective equipment • Engine  Direct
tools are reported in • Pump observation
accordance with farm  Farm tools Generator
procedures Sprayer
• Sickle
 Use appropriate tools  Power tools
• Cutter
and equipment Weighing scale
according to job  Handheld tools Hand tools
requirements and Measuring tools
manufacturers’  Safety Gar- den tools
conditions practices during Manuals in
operations of using farm
farm equipment tools and
equipment
LO2. SELECT AND OPERATE FARM EQUIPMENT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify appropriate  Manual of The  Field  Direct
farm equipment farm students/trainee demonstra observation
equipment and s must be tion
 Read instructional specifications provided with  Practical
manual of farm tools the following:  Lecture/ demonstration
and equipment  Parts and disc using
carefully prior to functions of • Engine
operation farm tools and • Pump
equipment Gener ator
 Conduct pre- • Sprayer
operation check-up  Pre-operation • Sickle
in line with and check- up • Cutter
manufacturers’ Weighing scale
manual  Safety
practices in Hand tools
 Identify and report using farm Measuring tools
faults in farm tools and Garden tools
equipment in line with equipment
• Tires
farm procedures
Break fluid
 Calibra tion and
Fuel, oil, water
 Use farm equipment use of farm
and
according to its equipment
lubricants
function
• Battery
Manual in using
 Follow safety
farm tools and
procedures
equipment
LO3. PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Clean tools and  Preventive The  Field  Direct
equipment maintenance students/trainees demonstrat observation
immediately after use must be pro- ion
in line with farm  Types of farm vided with the  Practical
procedures tools and following:  Lecture/ demonstratio
equipment • Engine discussion n
 Perform routine • Pump
check-up and  Safety • Generator
maintenance measures and • Sprayer  Third party
practices • Sickle report
 Store tools and • Cutter
equipment in  Upkeep of • Weighing
designated areas in equipment scale
line farm procedures • Hand tools
• Measuring
tools
• Garden tools
• Tires
• Break fluid
• Fuel,
oil, water and
lubricants
• Battery
• Manual in
using farm
tools and
equipment
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
Modules Title: PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to perform estimation and basic workplace calculations.

Nominal Duration: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Perform estimation

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculations

LO1. PERFORM ESTIMATION

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify job  Problem The  Computation  Oral
requirements from solving students/trainees questioning
written or oral procedures must be pro-  Estimation  Interview
communications vided with the
 Basic following:
 Interaction
 Estimate quantities of mathematical
material s and operations •Pen/pencil
resources required to • Paper
complete a work task • Sample
problems
 Estimate time
needed to complete
a work activity

 Make accurate
estimate for work
completion

 Report estimate of
materials and
resources to
appropriate person
LO2. PERFORM BASIC WORKPLACE CALCULATIONS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify calculations to  Basic The  Self-  Oral/written
be made according to mathematical students/trainees paced/modul examination
job requirements operations must be pro- ar
vided with the  Practical
 Determine correct  Systems of following:  Lecture/ exercise
method of calculation measurement discussion
•Pen/pencil  Practical
 Ascertain systems  Units of • Calculator  Interaction demonstratio
and units of measurement • Paper n
measurement to be • Reference  Practical
followed  Conversion materials exercise
of units • Sample
 Perform calculations problems/work
 Computation
she ets
needed to complete  Fractions
work task using the and • Conversion table
four basic decimals
mathematical
operations  Percentage s
and ratios
 Use appropriate
operations to comply  Basic account
with the instruction counting
principles and
 Review result procedures
obtained and
thoroughly checked
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: APPLY BASIC FIRST AID
Modules Title: APPLYING BASIC FIRST AID
Module Descriptor: This module deals with the provision of essential First Aid in
recognizing and responding to an emergency using basic life
support measures. This will not deal with complex casualties or
incidents, but aim to provide an initial response where First Aid is
required.

Nominal Duration: 24 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Assess the situation

LO2. Apply basic first aid techniques LO3.
Communicate details of the incident

LO1. ASSESS THE SITUATION

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify physical  Identification The  Self- paced  Direct
hazards to own and of hazards students/trainee learning observation
others' health and safety s must be
 Safe manual provided with  Lecture  Practical
 Minimize immediate handling of the following: application/d
risk to self and health casualty  Dual emonstration
and safety of the • First training
casualty/OHS by con-  Occupational aid kit  Oral/written
trolling the hazard in health and safety • Rubber gloves  Demonstratio examination
accordance with OHS requirements • n
requirements Dressing
 Assessment of •Thermometer
 Assess casualty's vital vital signs •Pen/pencil
signs and physical • Paper
condition in accordance  Tools and units • Reference
with workplace of measurement materials
procedures of vital signs • Sample
problems/wo
rksheets
LO2. APPLY BASIC FIRST AID TECHNIQUES

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Provide first Aid  Basic The  Self-  Direct
management in anatomy and students/trainees paced observation
accordance with physiology must be pro- learning
established First vided with the  Practical
Aid procedures  First aid following:  Lecture application/
 Reassure casualty • Defibrillation demonstrati
casualty in a management units  Dual on
caring and calm principles • Pressure training
manner and bandages  Oral/written
made comfort-  First aid • Thermome  Demonstration examination
able using application ters
available re- techniques • First aid kit
sources • Eyewash
 Seek first Aid  Resuscitation, • Thermal
assistance from bleeding blankets
others in a timely control, • Pocket face
manner and as infection masks
appropriate control, airway • Rubber
 Monitor casualty's management gloves
condition and • Dressing
responded to in • Spacer
accordance with device
effective First Aid • Cervical
principles and collars
workplace
procedures
 Record details of
casualty's physical
condition,
changes in
conditions,
management and
response to
management in
line with
organizational
procedures
 Finalize casualty
management
according to
casualty's needs and
First Aid principles
LO3. COMMUNICATE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Request appropriate  Effective The  Self- paced  Direct
medical assistance communicat students/trainees learning observation
using relevant ion skills must be pro-
communication media vided with the  Lecture  Practical
and equipment  Assertiveness following: application/d
and decision  Dual training emonstration
 Convey details of making skills • Mobile phone
casualty's condition • Satellite  Demonstration  Oral/written
and management  Understandin phones examination
activities to emergency g company •HF/VH
services/relieving standard F radio
personnel operating • Flags
procedures • Flares
 Prepare reports to • Two-way radio
supervisors in a timely  Report • Email
manner, presenting all preparation • Electronic
relevant facts equipment
according to
established company
procedures
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

CORE COMPETENCIES

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I

 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CROP WORK
Modules Title: SUPPORTING HORTICULTURAL CROP WORK
Module Descriptor: This module covers the skills and knowledge required to support
horticultural production under supervision. It will include the ability
to prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production
work, undertake routine production assistance work, handle
materials and equipment, and clean up on completion of work.
Supporting horticultural production work also covers knowledge of
safe work practices relating to basic crop handling techniques
including planting, maintaining, picking and packing, loading and
unloading, and using associated farm tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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

LO1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production work LO2.

Undertake horticultural production work as directed

LO3. Handle materials and equipment

LO4. Clean up on completion of work

LO1. PREPARE MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR HORTICULTURAL

PRODUCTION WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify required  Types and Trainees/  Individual  Written
materials, tools and selection of students must be self-paced examination
equipment according materials, tools, pro- vided with Learning
to lists provided and equipment the following:  Interview
and/or supervisor’s  Lecture
instructions.  Routine check- • Tools and  Practical
up of tools and equipment application
 Conduct checking of equipment (shovel, (demo)
materials, tools and digging
equipment with  Manual tools, knives,
 Direct
insufficient or faulty handling cutters, etc.)
observation
items reported to the procedures and • Personal
supervisor based on techniques protective
manufacturer’s list and equipment
pre-operating • Service manual
procedures.
 Use techniques when  Personal • Organizational
loading and unloading protective man uals
materials equipment
demonstrated correct and
manual handling and occupational
minimize damage to health and
the load and the safety
vehicle following farm requirements
handling procedures.
 Common
 Select and check OHS
suitable personal hazards,
protective equipment risks and its
(PPE) prior to use control
according to job
requirements.

 Provide work support

according to OHS
requirements and
according to
workplace
information.

 Identify and report

OHS hazards to the
supervisor based on
OHS requirements and
company reporting
procedures.
LO2. UNDERTAKE HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION WORK AS DIRECTED

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Follow and clarify  Common Trainees/  Demonstrati  Written
instructions and horticultural students must be on examination
directions based on production pro- vided with
supervisor’s work the following:  Individual  Inter- view
requirements and self- paced
workplace  Safe work learn ing  Practical
procedures. practices • Learning application
elements  Lecture (demo)
 Undertake work in a  Proper use of • Instruction/
safe and horticultural service manual
 Direct
environmentally tools and • Tools and observation
appropriate manner equipment equipment
according to (shovel,
enterprise guidelines.  Procedures for digging tools,
land knives,
 Carry out inter- preparation, cutters, etc.)
actions with other sowing/plantin • Personal
staff and customers in g, crop protective
a positive and maintenance, clothing and
professional manner fertilization, equipment
as specified in the loading and
employee manual. unloading,
harvesting/pick
 Observe workplace ing, sorting and
practices, handling and packing
disposal of materials
following enterprise
policy and procedures.

 Report problems or
difficulties in
completing work to
required standards or
time- lines to super-
visor based on
company reporting
procedures.
LO3. HANDLE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Store waste material  Proper Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
produced during work use/handling of students must be n examination
in a designated area materials and pro- vided with
according to work- equipment the following:  Individual  Interview
place procedure/OHS self- paced
procedure.  Storage • Learning learning  Practical
practices and elements
application
 Handle and transport principles for • Instruction/  Lecture (demo)
materials, equipment materials and service manual
and machinery equipment • Materials,  Direct
according to enterprise tools and
observation
guidelines.  Waste equipment
materials (shovel,
 Maintain a clean and management digging tools,
safe work site while knives,
working in  Occupational cutters, etc.)
accordance with OHS health and • Personal
procedures. safety protective
procedures/Rou clothing and
tine equipment
maintenance of
workplace
LO4. CLEAN UP ON COMPLETION OF WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Return materials to  Procedures for Trainees/student s  Demonstration  Written
store or disposed of storage of must be provided examination
according to company excess with the fol  Individual self-
standard procedures. materials lowing: paced learning  Interview

 Clean, maintain and  Procedures for  Lecture  Practical

store tools and disposal of  Learning application
equipment according waste materials elements (demo)
to manufacturers’  Instruction/
specifications.  Routine service  Direct
cleaning, manual observation
 Report work outcomes maintenance  Materials,
to the supervisor and storage of tools and
following established tools and equipment
reporting formats. equipment (shovel,
digging tools,
 Report knives,
preparation of cutters, etc
work outcomes  Personal
protective
clothing and
 equipment
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: SUPPORT NURSERY WORK
Modules Title: SUPPORTING NURSERY WORK
Module Descriptor: This module covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out
work in wholesale or retail nurseries while under supervision. It
includes the ability to prepare materials, tools and equipment for
nursery work, undertake nursery work activities, store and stockpile
materials, and clean up on completion of work. Supporting nursery
work requires knowledge of safe work practices, nursery hygiene
and quality control, nursery plant maintenance activities, basic stock
control procedures, and propagation techniques.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module the stu dents/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for nursery work

LO2. Undertake nursery work as directed

LO3. Store and stockpile materials

LO4. Clean up on completion of nursery work

LO1. PREPARE MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR NURSERY WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify required  Types and The  Individual  Written
materials, tools and selection of students/trainees self- paced examinati
equipment according to materials, tools, must be pro- learning on
lists provided and/or and equipment vided with the
supervisor’s appropriate to following:  Lecture  Interview
instructions. nursery work
• Materials,  Practical
 Check materials, tools  Routine tools and
application
and equipment and check- up of equipment
(demo)
those with in- sufficient tools and (containers,
or faulty items are equipment trays, plastic,
soil  Direct
reported to the observation
supervisor based on  Manual amendments,
manufacturer’s lists and handling fertilizer, peat
pre-operating procedures and moss, pots,
procedures. techniques potting
machine,
sprayers, etc.)
• Personal
protective
  Use techniques when  Personal equipment
loading and unloading protective • Service
materials demonstrated equipment and manual
correct manual handling occupational
and minimize damage to health and • Organizational
the load and the vehicle safety manuals
following farm handling requirements
procedures.
 Common OHS
 Select and check hazards and its
suitable personal control
protective equipment
(PPE) prior to use
according to job
requirements.

 Provide nursery support

ac- cording to OHS
requirements and
workplace information.

 Identify and re- port

OHS hazards to the
supervisor based on
OHS requirements and
company reporting
procedures.

LO2. UNDERTAKE NURSERY WORK AS DIRECTED

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Follow and clarify  Common Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
instructions and nursery work students must be n examination
directions based on provided with
supervisor’s  Safe work the following:  Individual  Interview
requirements and practices self- paced
workplace learning  Practical
procedures.  Proper use of • Learning application
nursery tools elements  Lecture (demo)
 Undertake nursery and equipment
work in a safe and • Instruction/  Direct
environmentally  Nursery service manual
observation
appropriate manner hygiene and
ac- cording to nursery quality control  Materials,
guide- lines. tools and
equipment
(containers,
trays, plastic,
soil
 Carry out interactions  Nursery plant amendments,
with other staff and maintenance fertilizer, peat
customers in a activities moss, pots,
positive and potting
professional manner  Propagation machine,
as specified in the techniques sprayers, etc.)
employee manual. • Personal
protective
 Environmental
 Observe workplace clothing and
aspects of
hygiene practices, equipment
nursery work
handling and disposal
of materials following  OHS
nursery policy, legislative
procedures and OHS requirements
requirements. and codes of
practice
 Report problems or
difficul ties in  Interpersonal
complet ing work to relationships
required standards or and
timelines to super- communication
visor based on (oral and
company reporting writ ten)
procedures.
LO3. STORE AND STOCKPILE MATERIALS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Store plant debris and  Basic stock Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
waste material control students must be n examination
produced during procedures pro- vided with
nursery activities the following:  Individual  Interview
according to nursery  Recycling/co self- paced
procedure/OHS mposting • Learning learning  Practical
procedure. practices and elements application
procedures • Instruction/  Lecture (demo)
 Prepare and process service manual
plant debris and waste  Proper • Tools and  Direct
materials in an stockpiling of equipment observation
appropriate and safe surplus • Personal
manner according to materials protective
accepted clothing and
recycling/composting  Storage equipment
practices and practices and
procedures. principles for
materials
 Stockpile surplus
materials for removal  Waste
ac- cording to company materials
disposition guidelines. management

 Maintain a clean and  Routine

safe work site while maintenance of
completing nursery workplace
activities following
routine maintenance
procedures.
LO4. CLEAN UP ON COMPLETION OF NURSERY WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Store plants and  OHS Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
materials according to Requirements students must be n examination
company storage pro- vided with
guidelines and OHS  Procedures for the following:  Individual  Interview
requirements. storage of self- paced
plants and • Learning learning  Practical
 Clean, maintain and materials elements application
store tools and • Instruction/  Lecture (demo)
equipment according  Routine service manual
to manufacturers’ cleaning, • Tools and  Direct
specifications. maintenance equipment observation
and storage of • Personal
 Report work outcomes tools and protective
to the supervisor equipment clothing and
following estab lished equipment
reporting formats.  Report
preparation of
work outcomes
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: SUPPORT AGRONOMIC CROP WORK
Modules Title: SUPPORTING AGRONOMIC CROP WORK
Module Descriptor: This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to
support agronomic crop work under supervision. It involves the
ability to prepare materials; tools and equipment for cropping
work, undertake cropping activities, handle materials and
equipment, and clean up on completion of work. Support ing
agronomic cropping work includes knowledge of safe work
practices, cropping practices and related tools and equipment.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this module the stu-

dents/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for agronomic crop work

LO2. Undertake agronomic crop work as directed

LO3. Handle materials and equipment

LO4. Clean up on completion of cropping work

LO1. PREPARE MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR AGRONOMIC CROP

WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify required  Types and The  Individual  Written
materials, tools and selection of students/trainees self- paced examination
equipment according materials, must be pro- learning
to lists provided tools, and vided with the  Interview
and/or supervisor’s equipment following:  Lecture
instructions. appropriate to  Demonstration
 Conduct checking of agronomic • Tools and of practical
materials, tools and production equipment skills
equipment with (tractor,
insufficient or faulty  Routine check- harrow,
 Direct
items reported to the up of tools and shovel,
observation
supervisor based on equipment sprayer,
manufacturer’s lists harvesting
and pre-operating  Manual equipment,
procedures. handling irrigation
procedures and equipment,
techniques etc.)
• Personal
protective
equipment
  Use techniques when • Service
loading and unloading  Personal manual
materials protective • Organizational
demonstrated correct equipment and manuals
manual handling and occupational
minimize dam- age to health and
the load and the safety
vehicle following farm requirements
handling procedures.
 Select and check  Common OHS
suitable personal hazards and its
protective equipment control
(PPE) prior to use ac-
cording to job
requirements.
 Provide cropping
support according to
OHS requirements
and according to
workplace
information.
 Identify and report
OHS hazards to the
supervisor based on
OHS requirements and
company reporting
procedures.

LO2. UNDERTAKE AGRONOMIC CROP WORK AS DIRECTED

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Follow and clarify  Common The  Demonstratio  Written
instructions and agronomic crop students/trainees n examinatio
directions based on work must be n
supervisor’s provided with  Individual
requirements and the following: 
 Safe work self- paced Interview
workplace practices in learning
procedures. agronomic  Demonstrati
operation  Learning  Lecture on of
 Undertake cropping elements practical
work in a safe and  Proper use of farm skills
environmentally tools and  Instruction/
appropriate manner Service  Direct
equipment
according to manual observation
enterprise guidelines.
 Cropping practices
 Carry out  Procedures for  Tools and
interactions with land preparation, equipment
other staff and seeding, crop (tractor,
customers in a maintenance, harrow,
positive and shovel,
fertilization,
professional manner sprayer,
as specified in the loading and harvesting
employee manual. unloading, equipment,
harvesting/pickin irrigation
 Observe workplace g, baling, raking, equipment,
practices, handling sorting and etc.)
and disposal of packing of
materials following
agronomic crops
 Personal
enterprise policy protective
and procedures.  Planting, picking, clothing and
packing, loading equipment
 Report problems or and transporting
difficulties in techniques for
completing work to agronomic crops
required standards
or time lines to  Environ mental
supervisor based on aspects of
company reporting agronomic crop
procedures. work
 Interpersonal
relationships and
communication
(oral and written)
LO3. HANDLE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Store waste material  Proper The  Demonstratio  Written
produced dur ing use/handling of students/trainees n examinatio
cropping work in a materials and must be n
designated area equipment provided with  Individual
according to the following: self- paced  Interview
workplace  Storage learning
procedure/OHS practices and  Learning  Demonstrati
procedure. principles for elements  Lecture on of
materials and practical
 Transport and handle equipment  Instruction/ skills
materials, equipment Service
and machinery  Waste manual  Direct
according to materials observation
enterprise guidelines. management  Tools and
equipment
 Maintain a clean (tractor,
and safe work site is harrow,
while completing shovel,
cropping activities sprayer,
in accordance with harvesting
OHS procedures. equipment,
irrigation
equipment,
etc.)

 Personal
protective
clothing and
equipment
LO4. CLEAN UP ON COMPLETION OF CROPPING WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Return materials to  Procedures for Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
store or disposed of storage of students must be n examination
according to company excess pro- vided with
standard procedures. materials the following:  Individual  Interview
self- paced
 Clean, maintain and  Procedures for • Learning learning  Practical
store tools and disposal of elements
application
equipment according to waste materials  Lecture (demo)
manufacturers’ • Instruction/
specifications.  Routine service manual
 Direct
cleaning, observation
 Report work outcomes maintenance  Materials,
to the supervisor and storage of tools and
following established tools and equipment
reporting formats. equipment (tractor,
harrow,
 Report shovel,
preparation of sprayer,
work outcomes harvesting
equipment,
irrigation
equipment,
etc.)

 Personal
protective
clothing and
equipment
 Basic Competencies: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
Unit of Competency: SUPPORT IRRIGATION WORK
Modules Title: SUPPORTING IRRIGATION WORK
Module Descriptor: This module covers the skills and knowledge required to sup- port
the installation, operation and maintenance of watering and drainage systems un- der direct
supervision. It includes the ability to prepare materials, tools and equipment for irrigation
work, undertake irrigation activities, handle materials and equipment, and clean up on
completion of work. Supporting irrigation work requires knowledge of safe work practices,
irrigation work techniques, irrigation tools and equipment, and repair and maintenance of
irrigation components and systems.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module the stu- dents/trainees will
be able to:

LO1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for irrigation work

LO2. Undertake irrigation work as directed

LO3. Handle materials and equipment

LO4. Clean up on completion of irrigation activities

LO1. PREPARE MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR IRRIGATION WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Identify required  Types and se- The  Written
materials, tools and lection of students/trainees  Individual examination
equipment according to materials, tools, must be pro- self- paced
lists provided and/or and equipment vided with the learning  Interview
supervisor’s  Routine check- following:
instructions. up of tools and  Lecture  Practical
equipment • Materials, application
 Conduct checking of  Different tools and (demo)
materials, tools and irrigation equipment
equipment with system and (pumps,
sprinklers,
 Direct
insufficient or faulty component observation
items reported to the pipe, drip line,
supervisor based on  Personal valves, filters,
manufacturer’s lists and sprays, water
protective
pre-operating reels, etc.)
equipment and
procedures. occupational • Personal
health and protective
safety equipment
requirements • Service
manual
 Use techniques  OHS hazards/  Organizational
when loading and general OH & manuals
unloading S principles
materials and legislation
demonstrate
correct manual  Accident/
handling and hazard
minimize damage reporting
to the load and the procedures
vehicle following
material and
equipment
handling
procedures.

 Select and check

suitable personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
prior to use ac-
cording to job
requirements.

 Provide
irrigation
support is
according to
OHS
requirements
and according to
workplace
information.

 Identify and report

OHS hazards to
the supervisor
based on OHS
requirements and
company
reporting
procedures.
LO2. UNDERTAKE IRRIGATION WORK AS DIRECTED

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Instructions and  Safe work The  Demonstratio  Written
directions are followed practices students/trainees n examination
and clarified based on must be pro-
supervisor’s  Basic irrigation vided with the  Individual  Interview
requirements and principles and following: self- paced
workplace procedures. practices learning  Practical
• Learning application
 Undertake irrigation  Basic elements  Lecture (demo)
work in a safe and construction • Instruction/
environmentally service manual
techniques  Direct
appropriate manner • Materials, observation
according to enterprise  Irrigation tools and
guidelines. tools and equipment
equipment (pumps,
 Carry out interactions sprinklers,
with other staff and pipe, drip line,
 Installation of valves, filters,
customers in a positive irrigation
and professional sprays, water
and/or drain- reels, etc.)
manner as specified in age pipes
the employee manual. • Personal
protective
 Environmental clothing and
 Observe irrigation work aspects of
prac tices, handling and equipment
irrigation work
disposal of materials
following engineering
 Repair and
and enterprise policy
maintenance of
and procedures.
irrigation
components
 Report problems or and systems
difficul ties in
completing work to
 Interpersonal
required standards or
relationships
timelines supervisor
and
based on company
communication
reporting procedures. (oral and
written)
LO3. HANDLE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Store waste material and  Proper Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
debris produced during use/handling of students must be n examination
ir rigation work in a materials and pro- vided with
designated area equipment the following:  Individual  Interview
according to workplace self- paced
procedure/OHS  Storage • Learning learning  Practical
procedure. practices and elements
application
principles for • Instruction/  Lecture (demo)
 Handle and transport materials and service manual
materials, equipment equipment • Materials,  Direct
and machinery tools and observation
according to enterprise  Waste equipment
guidelines. materials (pumps,
storage and sprinklers,
 Maintain a clean and disposition pipe, drip line,
safe work site while valves, filters,
undertaking irrigation  Routine sprays, water
activities in accordance maintenance of reels, etc.)
with OHS procedures. irrigation • Personal
and/or drainage protective
systems and clothing and
components equipment

 Repair,
maintenance,
and storage of
infrastructures,
materials, tools
and equipment
LO4. CLEAN UP ON COMPLETION OF IRRIGATION ACTIVITIES

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Return materials to store  Procedures for Trainees/  Demonstratio  Written
or disposed according to storage of students must be n examination
company standard excess pro- vided with
procedures and materials the following:  Individual  Interview
supervisor’s self- paced
instructions.  Procedures for • Learning learning  Practical
disposal of elements
application
 Clean, maintain and waste materials • Instruction/  Lecture (demo)
store tools and service manual
equipment according  Routine • Materials,  Direct
to manufacturers’ cleaning, tools and observation
specifications and maintenance equipment
supervisors’ and storage of (pumps,
instructions. tools and sprinklers,
equipment pipe, drip line,
 Make site good valves, filters,
according to  Environmental sprays, water
supervisor’s requirements reels, etc.)
instructions and good relative to • Personal
environmental irrigation protective
practices. clothing and
 Report equipment
 Report work outcomes preparation of
to the supervisor work outcomes
following estab lished
reporting formats.
 Accident/
hazard
reporting
procedures