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COURSE DESIGN
QUALIFICATION TITLE : ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

NOMINAL DURATION : 232 Hours

MODULE DESCRIPTION :

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable skills and

attitudes of Organic Agriculture Production NC II in accordance with industry
standards. It covers Basic, Common, Core and Elective competencies such as
Participate in workplace communication, Work in a team environment, Practice
career professionalism, Practice occupational health and safety procedures,
Apply safety measures in farm operations, Use farm tools and equipment,
Perform estimation and calculations, Develop and update industry knowledge,
Perform record keeping Raise organic chicken, Produce organic vegetables,
Produce organic fertilizer, Produce organic concoctions and extracts, Raise
organic hogs and Raise organic small ruminants. This program is much
beneficial to farmers and aspiring farmers.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

 Participate in workplace communication
 Work in a team environment
 Practice career professionalism
 Practice occupational health and safety procedures
 Apply safety measures in farm operations
 Use farm tools and equipment
 Perform estimation and calculations
 Develop and update industry knowledge
 Perform record keeping
 Raise organic chicken
 Produce organic vegetables
 Produce organic fertilizer
 Produce organic concoctions and extracts
 Raise organic hogs
 Raise organic small ruminants
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TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The trainees or students who wish to undergo the training should possess the
following:

 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
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BASIC
COMPETENCIES
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UNIT OF COMPETENC : Participate in Workplace Communication

MODULE TITLE : Participating in Workplace Communication

NOMINAL DURATION : 6 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace
requirements to obtain and convey workplace information, participate in
workplace meetings and discussion and complete relevant work related
documents in accordance with Industry Standards on Organic
Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Obtain and convey workplace information

LO2: Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
LO3: Complete relevant work related documents
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LO1: OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE INFORMATION:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Specific and  Identify  Communicat  Group  Demonstration
relevant effective ion devices discussion  Observation
information is communication  Laptop/PC  Demonstrat  Interviews/
accessed from  Use of relevant  Paper ion questioning
appropriate terms as an aid  Pen  AVP
sources to transfer presentatio
 Effective information n
questioning , effectively
active listening  Prepare written
and speaking communication
skills are used following
to gather and standard
convey format of the
information organization
 Appropriate  Gather and
medium is used provide
to transfer information in
information and response to
ideas workplace
 Appropriate Requirements
non- verbal
communication
is used
 Appropriate
lines of
communication
with supervisors
and colleagues
are identified
and followed
 Defined
workplace
procedures for
the location and
storage of
information are
used
 Personal
interaction is
carried out
clearly and
concisely
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LO2: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Team meetings  Creation and  Communicat  Group  Demonstration
are attended on acceptance of ion devices discussion  Observation
time house rules  Laptop/PC  Demonstrat  Interviews/
 Own opinions  Participate in  Paper ion questioning
are clearly workplace  Pen  AVP
expressed and meetings and presentatio
those of others discussions n
are listened to  Proper
without observation on
interruption meeting
 Meeting inputs agenda
are consistent  Accessed
with the meeting information
purpose and using
established communication
protocols equipment
 Workplace  Proper
interactions are implementatio
conducted in a n on agenda
courteous approved
manner during
 Questions about meetings
simple routine
workplace
procedures and
maters
concerning
working
conditions of
employment are
asked and
responded to
 Meetings
outcomes are
interpreted and
implemented
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LO3: COMPLETE RELEVANT WORK RELATED DOCUMENTS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Range of forms  Completion of  Laptop/PC  Group  Demonstration
relating to work related  Calculator discussion  Observation
conditions of documents  Paper  Demonstrat  Interviews/
employment are  Basic  Pen ion questioning
completed mathematical  Record book  AVP
accurately and processes of presentatio
legibly addition, n
 Workplace data subtraction,
is recorded on division and
standard multiplication
workplace forms  Gather and
and documents provide
 Basic information in
mathematical response to
processes are workplace
used for routine Requirements
calculations
 Errors in
recording
information on
forms/
documents are
identified and
properly acted
upon
 Reporting
requirements to
supervisor are
completed
according to
organizational
guidelines
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Work in Team Environment

MODULE TITLE : Working in Team Environment

NOMINAL DURATION : 6 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace
requirements to obtain and convey workplace information, participate in
workplace meetings and discussion and complete relevant work related
documents in accordance with Industry Standards on Organic
Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Describe team role and scope

LO2: Identify own role and responsibility within team
LO3: Work as a team member
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LO1: DESCRIBE TEAM ROLE AND SCOPE:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 The role and  Followed  Sample/  Discussion  Demonstration
objective of the designated drafts plans  interaction  Observation
team is work plan for & structures  AVP  Interviews/
identified from the job  Laptop/PC presentatio questioning
available  Identify team  Paper n
sources of structures  Pen
information
 Team
parameters,
reporting
relationships
and
responsibilities
are identified
from team
discussions and
appropriate
external sources

LO2: IDENTIFY OWN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN TEAM:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Individual role  Identify team  Laptop/PC  Discussion  Demonstration
and roles  Paper  Demonstrat  Observation
responsibilities  Harmonizing  Pen ion  Interviews/
within the team teams  AVP questioning
environment are members presentatio
identified relationship n
 Roles and
responsibility of
other team
members are
identified and
recognized
 Reporting
relationships
within team and
external to team
are identified
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LO3: WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Effective and  Preparation of  Forms &  Discussion  Demonstration
appropriate templates as format  Demonstrat  Observation
forms of guide forms for  Laptop/PC ion  Interviews/
communications effective  Paper  AVP questioning
used and communication  Pen presentatio
interactions  Communicatio n
undertaken with n process
team members  Group
who contribute planning and
to known team decision
activities and making
objectives
 Effective and
appropriate
contributions
made to
complement
team activities
and objectives,
based on
individual skills
and
competencies
and workplace
context
 Observed
protocols in
reporting using
standard
operating
procedures
 Contribute to
the development
of team work
plans based on
an
understanding
of team’s role
and objectives
and individual
competencies of
the members.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Practice Career Professionalism

MODULE TITLE : Practicing Career Professionalism

NOMINAL DURATION : 6 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
integrate personal objectives with organizational goals, set and meet
work priorities and maintain professional growth and development in
accordance with Industry Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

LO2: Set and meet work priorities
LO3: Maintain professional growth and development
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LO1: INTEGRATE PERSONAL OBJECTIVES WITH ORGANIZATIONAL

GOALS:
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Personal growth  Set standards  Laptop/PC  Discussion  Demonstration
and work plans to meet the  Paper  interaction  Observation
are pursued demand for the  Pen  AVP  Interviews/
towards profession presentatio questioning
improving the  Maintained n
qualifications intra - and
set for the interpersonal
profession relationship in
 Intra- and the course of
interpersonal managing
relationships is oneself based
are maintained on
in the course of performance
managing evaluation
oneself based on
performance
evaluation
 Commitment to
the organization
and its goal is
demonstrated in
the performance
of duties

LO2: SET AND MEET WORK PRIORITIES:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Competing  Attained job  Laptop/PC  Discussion  Demonstration
demands are targets within  Paper  Demonstrat  Observation
prioritized to key result  Pen ion  Interviews/
achieve areas (KRAs)  AVP questioning
personal, team  Proper presentatio
and utilization of n
organizational available
goals and resources
objectives.  Proper
 Resources are observance of
utilized company
efficiently and policies
effectively to
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manage work
priorities and
commitments
 Practices along
economic use
and
maintenance of
equipment and
facilities are
followed as per
established
procedures

LO3: MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Trainings and  Complete  Laptop/PC  Discussion  Demonstration
career trainings and  Paper  Demonstrat  Observation
opportunities career  Pen ion  Interviews/
are identified opportunities  AVP questioning
and availed of which are presentatio
based on job based on the n
requirements requirements
 Recognitions of the
are industries
sought/received  Acquire and
and maintain
demonstrated as licenses
proof of career and/or
advancement certifications
 Licenses according to
and/or the
certifications requirement of
relevant to job the
and career are qualification
obtained and
renewed
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Practice Occupational Health and

Safety Procedures

MODULE TITLE : Practicing Occupational Health and

Safety Procedures

NOMINAL DURATION : 6 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
identify, evaluate and control hazards and risks and maintain OHS
awareness in accordance with Industry Standards on Organic
Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Identify hazards and risks

LO2: Evaluate hazards and risks
LO3: Control hazards and risks
LO4: Maintain OHS awareness
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LO1: IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND RISKS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Safety  Follow  Legal  Discussion  Observation
regulations and Occupational documents  Plant tour  Interviews/
workplace safety Health and in relation to  Symposium questioning
and hazard Safety (OHS) Safety  AVP
control practices procedures for Regulations presentatio
and procedures controlling  Laptop/PC n
are clarified and hazards/risks  Paper
explained based in workplace  Pen
on organization  Identify
procedures hazards/risks
 Hazards/risks in the
in the workplace workplace and
and their its
corresponding corresponding
indicators are indicators in
identified to accordance
minimize or with company
eliminate risk to procedures
co-workers,  Recognize
workplace and contingency
environment in measures
accordance with during
organization workplace
procedures accidents, fire
 Contingency and other
measures emergencies
during
workplace
accidents, fire
and other
emergencies are
recognized and
established in
accordance with
organization
procedures
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LO2: EVALUATE HAZARDS AND RISKS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Terms of  Identify  Legal  Discussion  Observation
maximum Threshold documents  Plant tour  Interviews/
tolerable limits Limit Value - in relation to  Symposium questioning
which when TLV Safety  AVP
exceeded will  Determine Regulations presentatio
result in harm hazards effects  Laptop/PC n
or damage are  Hazards/risks  Paper
identified based identification  Pen
on threshold and control
limit values
(TLV)
 Effects of the
hazards are
determined
 OHS issues
and/or concerns
and identified
safety hazards
are reported to
designated
personnel in
accordance with
workplace
requirements
and relevant
workplace OHS
legislation
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LO3: CONTROL HAZARDS AND RISKS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Occupational  OHS  Legal  Discussion  Observation
Health and procedures and documents  Plant tour  Interviews/
Safety (OHS) practices and in relation to  Symposium questioning
procedures for regulations Safety  AVP
controlling  Use Personal Regulations presentatio
hazards/risks in Protective  Laptop/PC n
workplace are Equipment  Calculator
consistently (PPE) in  Paper
followed accordance  Pen
 Procedures for with company  Appropriate
dealing with OHS PPE
workplace procedures and
accidents, fire practices
and emergencies
are followed in
accordance with
organization
OHS policies
 Personal
protective
equipment
(PPE) is
correctly used in
accordance with
organization
OHS procedures
and practices
 Appropriate
assistance is
provided in the
event of a
workplace
emergency in
accordance with
established
organization
protocol
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LO4: MAINTAIN OHS AWARENESS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Emergency-  Importance of  Legal  Discussion  Observation
related drills Emergency- documents  Plant tour  Interviews/
and trainings Related drills in relation to  Symposium questioning
are participated and trainings Safety  AVP
in as per  Complete and Regulations presentatio
established updated OHS  Laptop/PC n
organization personal  Calculator
guidelines and records in  Paper
procedures accordance  Pen
 OHS personal with workplace
records are requirements
completed and
updated in
accordance with
workplace
requirements
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COMMON
COMPETENCIES
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Apply Safety Measures in Farm

Operations

MODULE TITLE : Applying Safety Measures in Farm

Operations

NOMINAL DURATION : 16 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
determine areas of concern for safety measures, apply appropriate safety
measures, safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit in accordance
with Industry Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Determine areas of concern for safety measures

LO2: Apply appropriate safety measures
LO3: Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
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LO1: DETERMINE AREAS OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY MEASURES:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Work tasks are  Determine  Assorted  Self-  Oral/Written
identified in line areas of tools/materi paced/ Interviews
with farm concern for als modular  Direct
operations safety  PPE  Lecture Observation
 Place for safety measures  Paper /Discussio  Practical
measures are  Prepare tools,  Pen n Demonstration
determined in materials and  Interaction
line with farm outfit needed  Practical
operations Demonstrat
 Time for safety ion
measures are  Visit/tour
determined in  AVP
line with farm presentatio
operations n
 Appropriate
tools, materials
and outfits are
prepared in line
with job
requirements

LO2: APPLY APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Tools and  Proper usage of  Assorted  Self-  Oral/Written
materials are tools & tools/materi paced/ Interviews
used according materials als modular  Direct
to specifications  Safekeep/clean  PPE  Lecture Observation
and procedures tools, materials  Paper /Discussio  Practical
 Outfits are worn and outfit in  Pen n Observation
according to designated  Fire  Interaction
farm facilities extinguisher  Practical
requirements  Follow Demonstrat
 Effectivity/shelf emergency ion
life/expiration of procedures  Visit/tour
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materials are  AVP

strictly observed presentatio
 Emergency n
procedures are
known and
followed to
ensure a
safework
requirement
 Hazards in the
workplace are
identified and
reported in line
with farm
guidelines

LO3: SAFEKEEP/DISPOSE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND OUTFIT:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Used tools and  Proper disposal  Assorted  Self-  Oral/Written
outfit are of used tools tools/materi paced/ Interviews
cleaned after  Proper tagging als modular  Direct
use and stored and storing of  PPE  Lecture Observation
in designated unused  Paper /Discussio  Practical
areas materials  Pen n Observation
 Unused  Perform proper  Waste can  Interaction
materials are disposal of  Practical
properly labeled used materials Demonstrat
and stored ion
according to  Visit/tour
manufacturers  AVP
recommendation presentatio
and farm n
requirements
 Waste
materials are
disposed
according to
manufacturers,
government and
farm
requirements
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Use Farm Tools and Equipment

MODULE TITLE : Using Farm Tools and Equipment

NOMINAL DURATION : 16 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
select and use farm tools, select and operate farm equipment and
perform preventive maintenance in accordance with Industry Standards
on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Select and use farm tools

LO2: Select and operate farm equipment
LO3: Perform preventive maintenance
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LO1: SELECT AND USE FARM TOOLS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Appropriate  Identify farm  Assorted  Self-  Oral/Written
farm tools are tools according farm paced/ Interviews
identified to use tools/equip Modular  Direct
according to  Perform ment  Lecture/ Observation
requirement/us preventive  Manufacture Discussion  Practical
e maintenance rs manual  Interaction Demonstration
 Farm tools are  Operate farm  Paper  Practical
checked for equipment  Pen Demonstrat
faults and according to  PPE ion
defective tools manual  Visit/Tour
reported in specification  AVP
accordance with presentatio
farm procedures n
 Appropriate
tools and
equipment are
safely used
according to job
requirements
and
manufacturers
conditions

LO2: SELECT AND OPERATE FARM EQUIPMENT:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Appropriate  Importance of  Assorted  Self-  Observation
farm farm farm paced/  Interviews/
equipment tools/equipme tools/equip Modular questioning
identified nt ment  Lecture/
 Instructional  Identification  Manufacture Discussion
manual of the of defective rs manual  Interaction
farm tools and farm  Paper  Practical
equipment are tools/equipme  Pen Demonstrat
carefully read nt and proper  PPE ion
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prior to reporting  Visit/Tour

operation  AVP
 Pre-operation presentatio
check-up is n
conducted in
line with
manufacturers
manual
 Faults in farm
equipment are
identified and
reported in line
with farm
procedures
 Farm equipment
used according
to its function
 Followed safety
procedures

LO3: PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Tools and  Importance to  Assorted  Self-  Observation
equipment are keep farm farm paced/  Interviews/
cleaned tools/equipme tools/equip Modular questioning
immediately nt cleaned ment  Lecture/
after use in line  Conduct  Manufacture Discussion
with farm regular rs manual  Interaction
procedures maintenance of  Paper  Practical
 Routine check- farm  Pen Demonstrat
up and tools/equipme  PPE ion
maintenance are nt  Visit/Tour
performed  Proper area for  AVP
 Tools and tools/equipme presentatio
equipment are nt storage n
stored in
designated areas
in line with farm
procedures
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Perform Estimation and Basic

Calculation

MODULE TITLE : Performing Estimation and Basic

Calculation

NOMINAL DURATION : 16 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
perform estimation and perform basic workplace calculation in
accordance with Industry Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Perform estimation

LO2: Perform basic workplace calculation
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LO1: PERFORM ESTIMATION:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Job  Perform  Steel tape  Self-  Oral/Written
requirements estimates  Calculator paced/ examination
are identified  Perform basic  Table Modular  Practical
from written or workplace  Laptop/PC  Lecture/ exercise
oral calculation &  Paper Discussion
communications reporting  Pen  Interaction
 Quantities of  Practical
materials and Exercise
resources  AVP
required to presentatio
complete a work n
task are
estimated
 The time needed
to complete a
work activity is
estimated
 Accurate
estimate for
work completion
are made
 Estimate of
materials and
resources are
reported to
appropriate
person
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LO2: PERFORM BASIC WORKPLACE CALCULATION:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Calculations to  Apply  Steel tape  Self-  Oral/Written
be made are corrective  Calculator paced/ examination
identified measures  Table Modular  Practical
according to job  Adopt basic  Laptop/PC  Lecture/ exercise
requirements accounting  Paper Discussion
 Correct method principles and  Pen  Interaction
of calculation procedures  Practical
identified  Proper Exercise
 System and calculation/est  AVP
units of imates presentatio
measurement n
to be followed
are ascertained
 Calculation
needed to
complete work
tasks are
performed using
the four basic
process of
addition,
division,
multiplication
and subtraction
 Calculate whole
fraction,
percentage and
mixed when are
used to
complete the
instructions
 Number
computed in self
checked and
completed for
alignment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Develop and Update Industry Knowledge

MODULE TITLE : Developing and Updating Industry Knowledge

NOMINAL DURATION : 16 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude it includes seek
information on the industry and update industry knowledge.in accordance with
Industry Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Seek information on the industry

LO2: Update industry knowledge

.
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LO1: SEEK INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY:

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
 Sources of  Access and use  IEC/Internet  Self-  Oral/Written
information on industry  Laptop/PC paced/ examination
the industry are information  Paper Modular  Practical
correctly identified  Industry  Pen  Demonstrati demonstration
and accessed information on
 Information to sources  Small group
assist effective  Updated industry discussion
work performance knowledge  Distance
is obtained in line education
with job  AVP
requirements presentation
 Specific
information on
sector of work is
accessed and
updated
 Industry
information is
correctly applied
to day-to-day work
activities

LO2: UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
 Informal and/or  Basic  IEC/Internet  Self-  Oral/Written
formal research is competency  Laptop/PC paced/ examination
used to update skills needed to  Paper Modular  Practical
general access the  Pen  Lecture/ demonstration
knowledge of the internet Discussion
industry  Ready skills  Interaction
 Updated needed to  Practical
knowledge is access industry Exercise
shared with information  AVP
customers and  Access and use presentation
colleagues as industry
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appropriate and information

incorporated into
day-to-day
working activities

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Perform Record Keeping

MODULE TITLE : Performing Record Keeping

NOMINAL DURATION : 8 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
carry-out inventory activities, maintain production record and prepare
financial records in accordance with Industry Standards on Organic
Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Carry-out inventory activities

LO2: Maintain production record
LO3: Prepare financial records
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LO1: CARRY OUT INVENTORY ACTIVITIES:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Inventory  Determine  Legal  Self-  Oral/Written
inputs are inventory documents paced/ examination
determined inputs in relation to Modular  Practical
according according Standard  Lecture/ exercise
enterprise enterprise codes of laws Discussion  Practical
requirements. requirements  Paper  Interaction demonstration
 Defective tools  Determine  Pen  Practical
and equipment defective tools Exercise
are determined and equipment  Computatio
according to according to n
operation operation  AVP
manuals manuals. presentatio
 Facilities are  Inspect n
inspected facilities
according to according to
according standard codes
standard codes and laws
and laws

LO2: MAINTAIN PRODUCTION RECORD:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Production plan  Prepare  Laptop/PC  Self-  Oral/Written
are prepared production  Paper paced/ examination
according to plan/activities  Pen Modular  Practical
enterprise and report  Lecture/ exercise
requirements. according to Discussion  Practical
 Schedule for enterprise  Interaction demonstration
production requirements  Practical
activities are and reporting Exercise
prepared based procedures  Computatio
from enterprise  Prepare n
requirements monitoring  AVP
and plan. chart on input presentatio
 Production & production n
report are
prepared in
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accordance with
enterprise
reporting
procedures
 Input and
production are
monitored using
monitoring
chart.

LO3: PREPARE FINANCIAL RECORDS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Production  Basic  Calculator  Self-  Oral/Written
cost are bookkeeping  Paper paced/ examination
computed using  Prepare &  Pen Modular  Practical
established submit  Record book  Lecture/ exercise
computation required Discussion  Practical
procedures. reports  Interaction demonstration
 Revenue is  Practical
computed using Exercise
established  Computatio
computation n
procedures.  AVP
presentatio
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CORE
COMPETENCIES
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Raise Organic Chicken

MODULE TITLE : Raising Organic Chicken

NOMINAL DURATION : 30 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
raise organic chicken efficiently and effectively. It includes selecting
healthy stocks, determine suitable chicken house requirements, install
cage equipment, feed chicken, manage health and growth of chicken and
harvesting activities in accordance with Industry Standards on Organic
Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Select healthy stocks and suitable housing

LO2: Set-up cage equipment
LO3: Feed chicken
LO4: Grow and harvest chicken
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LO1: SELECT HEALTHY STOCKS AND SUITABLE HOUSING:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
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 Breed/strains  Identify  Chicks,  Lecture/  Demonstration

breeds are different chickens discussion with oral
identified as per breeds of  Farm tools  Demonstrat questioning
PNS-Organic chicken (bolo, shovel, ion  Written
Agriculture-  Acceptable rake, shredder  AVP examination
Livestock and indicator for machine, wheel presentatio
GAHP healthy chicks barrow, n
Guidelines  Site sprinkler,
 Healthy chicks preparation spading fork &
are selected  Preparation of etc.)
based on chicken  Carpentry
industry housing tools
acceptable  Installation of (hammer, saw,
indicator for chicken house scale steel tape,
healthy equipment level hose,
chicks. squala, & etc.)
 Suitable site for  Woods/
chicken house bamboo
are determined  Cement,
based on PNS hollow
recommendation blocks
s.  Bedding
 Chicken house materials
design is (rice hull/straw,
prepared based saw dust, coco
PNS coir, & etc.)
recommendation  House
s. Equipment
 House (feeding
equipment troughs,
installation waterers,
design is containers of
prepared in line concoction,
with PNS pails, & etc.)
recommendation  PPE
and actual  Sprayer
scenario.  Sacks
 Pen
 Paper

LO2: SET-UP CAGE EQUIPMENT:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
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 House  Identification  Farm tools  Lecture/  Demonstration

equipment are of different (bolo, shovel, discussion with oral
installed in line House rake, shredder  demonstrat questioning
with housing equipment and machine, wheel ion  Written
equipment bedding barrow,  AVP examination
installation materials sprinkle, presentatio
design  Identification spading fork & n
 Bedding of different etc.)
materials are brooding  Bedding
secured based facilities materials
on availability in  Bedding (rice hull/straw,
the locality preparation saw dust, coco
 Bedding is coir, & etc.)
prepared in  House
accordance with Equipment
housing (feeding
equipment troughs,
housing design waterers,
 Brooding containers of
facility is set- concoction,
up in pails, & etc.)
accordance with  Brooding
the housing facilities
equipment (bulb, charcoal,
installation rice hull, & etc.)
design.  Step ladder
 Sprayers
 Sacks
 Pen & paper
 PPE

LO3: FEED CHICKEN:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
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 Suitable feed  Preparation of  Farm tools  Lecture/  Demonstration

materials are feeds (bolo, shovel, discussion with oral
selected based  Identification rake, shredder  demonstrat questioning
on availability in of feed machine, wheel ion  Written
the locality and materials barrow,  AVP examination
nutrient  Proper Feeding sprinkler, presentatio
requirements of Management spading fork & n
chicken Program etc.)
 Feed materials  Basic  Feed
are prepared importance of materials
following record-keeping (Protien
enterprise Sources (e.g.
prescribed madre de agua;
formulation ipil-ipil) other
 Animals are fed leguminous
based on plants
feeding Carbohydrate
management sources –
program rootcrops
 Feeding is Mineral sources
monitored – e.g. Calcium-
following eggshells, sea
enterprise shells;
procedure potassium –
tubers
(banana))
 Record book
 Pen
 PPE

LO4: GROW AND HARVEST CHICKEN:

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Criteria s Methods
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 Growth rate is  Proper health  Different  Lecture/  Demonstration

monitored based care on concoction discussion with oral
on enterprise Organic based (IMO, OHN,  demonstrat questioning
procedures  Introduced and LABS, FFJ, ion  Written
 Health care practiced 3Rs FPJ, K/FAA, &  AVP examination
program are and 5S etc.) presentatio
implemented  Proper  Broomstick, n
based on collections of dash fan,
enterprise chicken waste waste cans
procedures and manure & etc.
 Sanitation and  Formulation of  Farm tools
cleanliness chicken waste (bolo, shovel,
program are and manure to rake, shredder
implemented organic machine, wheel
based on fertilizer barrow,
enterprise  Harvest sprinkler,
procedure procedure spading fork &
 Organic waste  Importance of etc.)
for fertilizer record-keeping  Weighing
formulation are scale
collected.  Sprayers
 Suitable chicken  Sacks
for harvest are  Pen & paper
selected based  Record book
on market  PPE
specifications.
 Production
record is
accomplished
according to
enterprise
procedure.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Produce Organic Vegetables

MODULE TITLE : Producing Organic Vegetables

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NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
establish vegetable nursery, plant seedlings, perform plant care and
perform both Pre and Post-harvest handling on organic vegetable
production.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Establish Nursery

LO2: Plant seedlings
LO3: Perform Plant care and management
LO4: Perform harvest and post-harvest handling management/activities

LO1: ESTABLISH NURSERY

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Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Seeds are  Site selection  Nursery net  Lecture/  Oral
selected in  Safe handling  lumber/ discussion Questionin
accordance with of farm tools bamboo  Demonstrat g/interview
the PNS, and and farm  Farm tools ion  demonstrat
NSQCS/BPI. implements (bolo, shovel,  AVP ion
 Seedbeds are  Types of plant rake, shredder presentatio  Observatio
prepared in seeds machine, n n
accordance with  Proper wheel barrow,
planting germination sprinkler,
requirements testing spading fork
based on  Care and and etc.)
Vegetable maintenance of  Carpentry
Production seedling tools
manual (VPM). (hammer, saw,
 Care and scale steel
maintenance of tape, level
seedlings are hose, squala
done in and etc.)
accordance with  Soil
enterprise medium
practice.  seeds
 Potting media are  Sprayers
prepared in  Cloth
accordance with  Paper
enterprise  PPE
procedure.

LO2: PLANT SEEDLINGS

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Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Land preparation  Land  carabao  lecture/  Oral
is carried out in preparation  harrowing discussion questioning
accordance with activities & plowing  demonstrat /interview
enterprise  Seed sowing  farm tools ion  actual
practice and bagging of (bolo, shovel,  AVP demonstrat
 Beneficial micro- seedling rake, shredder presentatio ion
organisms are  Transplanting, machine, n  observation
introduced prior water and wheel barrow,
to planting in weeds sprinkler,
accordance with management spading fork
enterprise  Procedure in and etc.)
procedure applying  Poly
 Seedlings are beneficial bags
transplanted/pla micro- /banana
nted based on organisms leaves
VPM  decompose
recommendations d materials
 Seedlings are  trellising
watered based on twine
VPM  organic
recommendations inputs
(fertilizer,
pesticides and
insecticides)
 watering
materials,
(hose,
sprinkler &
etc.)
 PPE
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LO3: PERFORM PLANT CARE AND MANAGEMENT:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Water  water  water  lecture/  oral
management is management drums discussion questioning
implemented  diseases &  water hose  demonstrat /interview
according to plan. weeds  sprayers ion  actual
 Effective control management (knapsack &  AVP demonstrat
measures are  insect hand spray) presentatio ion
determined on repellants  Vermi n  observation
specific pest and application cast/compo
diseases as  planting & st
described under replanting  Concoction
the “pest, disease techniques s
and weed  organic inputs (FFJ, FPJ and
management” of application etc.)
the PNS  crop rotation  bolo
 All missing hills  Diversified  big
are replanted to Integrated containers
maintain the Organic for organic
desired plant Farming concoctions
population of the System  pruning
area (DIOFS) sheer
 Plant application  PPE
rejuvenation/rati
oning are
maintained
according to PNS.
 Organic fertilizers
are applied in
accordance with
fertilization policy
of the PNS
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LO4: PERFORM HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST HANDLING

MANAGEMENT/ACTIVITIES:
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Products are  good harvest  wooden  lecture/  oral
checked using management boxes/carto discussion questioning
maturity indices  post-harvest on  demonstrat /interview
according to to management:  basket/ ion  actual
PNS, PNS-organic  sorting, sizing trays  AVP demonstrat
agriculture and and cleaning  weighing presentatio ion
enterprise scale n  observation
practice.  printed
 Marketable labels
products are  containers
harvested  record book
according to PNS,  EIC
PNS-organic  pen &
agriculture and paper
enterprise  PPE
practice.
 Harvested
vegetables are
classified
according to PNS,
PNS-organic
agriculture and
enterprise
practice.
 Appropriate
harvesting tools
and materials are
used according to
PNS.
 Post harvest
practices are
applied according
to PNS and GAP
recommendations
 Production record
is accomplished
according to
enterprise
procedures.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Produce Organic Fertilizer

MODULE TITLE : Producing Organic Fertilizer

NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
prepare composting area and raw materials, and will able to produce
compost and harvest fertilizer in accordance with Industry Standards on
Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Prepare composting area and raw materials

LO2: Produce composed and harvest fertilizer
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LO1: PREPARE COMPOSTING AREA AND RAW MATERIALS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Site is selected  Site  Farm tools  Lecture/  Demonstration
based on preparation (bolo, shovel, discussion with
compost  Design lay-out rake, shredder  Demonstrat questioning
fertilizer based on machine, wheel ion  Written exam
production composting barrow,  AVP  Oral interview
requirements method sprinkle, presentatio
and  Bed spading fork & n
 Site lay-out is preparation etc.)
prepared based based on  Carpentry
on location. desired volume tools
 Bed is prepared of Production (hammer, saw,
in accordance  Types of raw scale steel tape,
with production materials level hose,
requirements squala, & etc.)
 Materials are  Lumber/
gather based on bamboo/
production Nipa
requirements  Cement and
and PNS for hollow
organic fertilizer blocks
 Prepare raw  Substrate
materials materials
following (madre de
enterprise cacao, ipil-ipil,
procedure and madre de agua,
PNS for organic rice straw,
fertilizer grasses,
banana, saw
dust, indigo
fiera, animal
manure & etc.)
 PPE
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LO2: PRODUCE COMPOST AND HARVEST FERTILIZER

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Appropriate  Identification  Shredder  Lecture/  Demonstration
composting of different  Farm tools discussion with
methods are composting (bolo, shovel,  demonstrat questioning
applied based methods rake, shredder ion  Written exam
on production  Substrate machine, wheel  AVP  Oral interview
requirements collection/selec barrow, presentatio
 Compost is tion sprinkler, n
monitored based  Production spading fork &
PNS indicators volume etc.)
of fully determination  Substrate
decomposed  Harvesting and materials
fertilizer storing (madre de
 Quality of strategies cacao, ipil-ipil,
harvest is  Important of madre de agua,
checked based record keeping rice straw,
on PNS grasses,
indicators of banana, saw
fully dust, indigo
decomposed fiera, animal
fertilizer manure & etc.)
 Processing of  Weighing
compost scale
fertilizer are  Sprayers
carried- out  Net
based on  Sacks
production  Pen
requirement.  Record book
 Record keeping  PPE
is performed
according to
enterprise
procedure.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Produce Organic Concoctions and

Extracts

MODULE TITLE : Producing Organic Concoctions and

Extracts

NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
prepare and gather raw materials for organic concoctions and extracts,
and will able to produce and harvest concoctions and extracts in
accordance with Industry Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Prepare for the production of various concoctions

LO2: Process concoctions
LO3: Package concoctions
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LO1: PREPARE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VARIOUS CONCOCTIONS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Work and  Practice of 3Rs  Broomsticks,  Lecture/  Observation
storage areas & 5S dash fan, discussion  Interview
are cleaned,  Raw materials waste can, &  Demonstrat  Demonstration
sanitized and selection etc. ion with
secured.  Tools and  Raw  AVP questioning
 Raw materials materials materials for presentatio
used are needed in concoction n
cleaned and producing (banana,
freed from concoctions water melon,
synthetic  Importance of papaya,
cleanliness,
chemicals sanitization onion, chili,
 Tools, and hygiene in & etc.)
materials and producing  Stainless
equipment used concoction kitchen
are cleaned, knives
freed from  Plastic Pails
contaminations  Molasses
and must be of  Weighing
“food grade” Scale
quality  Wooden
 Personal ladle
hygiene are  Manila paper
observed or cheese
according to cloth
OHS  Chopping
procedures. board
 String or
rubber
bands
 Marker
 Net
 PPE
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LO2: PROCESS CONCOCTIONS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Raw materials  Importance of  Stainless  Lecture/  Observation
are prepared in cleanliness, kitchen discussion  Interview
accordance with sanitization knives  Demonstrat  Demonstration
and hygiene in
enterprise producing  Pails ion with
practice. concoction  Plastic  AVP questioning
 Fermentation  Preparation containers presentatio
period is set methods of  Strainer n
based on different types  Weighing
of concoctions
enterprise  Fermentation scale
practice. procedure  Molasses
 Various  Harvesting  Pen
concoctions are procedures  Record book
fermented  Manila paper
following to  Raw material
organic for
practices. concoctions
 Concoctions are (banana,
harvested based water melon,
on fermentation papaya,
period of the onion, chili
concoction. & etc.)
 PPE
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LO3: PACKAGE CONCOCTIONS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
 Concoctions are  Importance of  Pails/bottles  Lecture/  Observation
contained in proper storage  Strainer discussion  Interview
sanitized bottles of concoctions  Weighing  Demonstrat  Demonstration
 Importance of
and containers. proper scale ion with
 Packaged packaging and  Pen/marker  AVP questioning
concoctions are labeling pen presentatio
labeled and  Proper  Record book n
tagged in recording  PPE
accordance with
enterprise
practice.
 Packaged
concoctions are
stored in
appropriate
place and
temperature
following
organic
practices.
 Production of
concoctions are
recorded using
enterprise
procedures.
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ELECTIVE
COMPETENCIES
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Raise Organic Hogs

MODULE TITLE : Raising Organic Hogs

NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
raise organic hogs efficiently and effectively in accordance with Industry
Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing

LO2: Feed hogs
LO3: Grow and finish hogs
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LO1: SELECT HEALTHY DOMESTIC HOG BREEDS AND SUITABLE

HOUSING:
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Hogs are  Identify  Piglets  Lecture/  Demonstration
identified different  Farm tools discussion with
according to breeds of hogs (bolo, shovel,  Demonstrat questioning
breeds.  Acceptable rake, shredder ion  Oral interviews
 Healthy hogs indicator for machine, wheel  AVP  Written
are selected healthy piglets barrow, presentatio examination
based on  Selection of sprinkler, n
industry breeder and spading fork &
acceptable replacement etc.)
stocks, general
indicator for care and  Carpentry
healthy health tools
piglets. management (hammer, nails,
 Suitable site for from hog to etc.)
hog house are marketable age  Woods/
and weight
determined bamboos,
 Site
based on PNS sand,
preparation
recommendation cement, steel
 Preparation of
s. bars, & etc.
hog housing
 Hog house  Bedding
 Installation of
design is materials
hog house
prepared based (rice hull/straw,
equipment
on PNS saw dust, coco
recommendation coir, & etc.)
s.  House
 Housing Equipment
equipment (feeding
installation troughs,
design is waterers,
prepared in line containers of
with PNS concoction,
recommendation pails, & etc.)
and actual farm  PPE
conditions.  Sprayer
 Sacks
 Pen
 Paper
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LO2: FEED HOGS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Suitable feed  Preparation of  Farm tools  Lecture/  Demonstration
materials are feeds (bolo, shovel, discussion with
selected based  Identification rake, shredder  demonstrat questioning
on availability in of feed machine, wheel ion  Oral interviews
the locality, materials barrow,  AVP  Written
nutrient source  Proper Feeding sprinkler, presentatio examination
and according to Management spading fork & n
PNS Organic Program etc.)
Agriculture-  Basic  Feed
Livestock and importance of materials
GAHP record-keeping (Protein
requirements. Sources (e.g.
 Feed materials madre de agua;
are prepared ipil-ipil) other
following leguminous
enterprise plants
prescribed Carbohydrate
formulation. sources –
 Animals are fed rootcrops
based on the Mineral sources
standard – e.g. Calcium-
feeding eggshells, sea
method/manag shells;
ement: potassium –
 Feeding is tubers
monitored (banana))
following  Record book
enterprise  Pen
procedures.  PPE
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LO3: GROW AND FINISH HOGS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Growth rate is  Proper health  Different  Lecture/  Demonstration
monitored based care on concoction discussion with
on enterprise Organic based (IMO, OHN,  demonstrat questioning
procedures  Introduced and LABS, FFJ, ion  Oral interviews
 Health care practiced 3Rs FPJ, K/FAA, &  AVP  Written
program are and 5S etc.) presentatio examination
implemented  Proper  Broomstick, n
based on on collections of dash fan,
PNS Organic Hog waste and waste cans
Agriculture– manure  Farm tools
Livestock or  Formulation of (bolo, shovel,
documented hog waste and rake, shredder
ethno-veterinary manure to machine, wheel
practices organic barrow,
 Sanitation and fertilizer sprinkler,
cleanliness  Harvest spading fork &
program are procedure and etc.)
implemented hog movement  Weighing
based on PNS-  Characteristics scale
livestock. of goods  Sprayers
 Organic waste finisher  Sacks
for fertilizer  Importance of  Pen & paper
production are record-keeping  Record book
collected  PPE
following
organic
practices.
 Movement of
hogs are
managed based
on PNS Organic
Agriculture–
Livestock and
other relevant
guidelines.
 Suitable hog
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finishers are
selected based
on market
specifications
 Production
record is
accomplished
according to
enterprise
procedures.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Raise Organic Small Ruminants

MODULE TITLE : Raising Organic Small Ruminants

NOMINAL DURATION : 30 hours

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
raise organic small ruminants efficiently and effectively in accordance
with Industry Standards on Organic Agriculture.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the training, the trainees will be able to:

LO1: Select healthy breeders and suitable cages

LO2: Feed small ruminants
LO3: Manage breeding of small ruminants
LO4: Manage does/ewes and their
LO5: Grow and harvest small ruminants
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LO1: SELECT HEALTHY BREEDERS AND SUITABLE CAGES:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Bucks and rams  Identify  Piglets  Lecture/  Practical
are identified different  Farm tools discussion demonstration
according to
breed breeds of small (bolo, shovel,  Demonstrat with
 Healthy ruminants rake, shredder ion questioning
bucks/rams are  Acceptable machine, wheel  AVP  Oral interview
selected based
on industry indicator for barrow, presentatio  Written
acceptable healthy small sprinkler and n examination
indicator for ruminants spading fork)
healthy small  Site  Carpentry
ruminants.
 Suitable site for preparation tools
small ruminants  Preparation of (hammer, nails,
are determined small etc.)
based on PNS
recommendation ruminants  Woods/
s. cage bamboos,
 Small  Installation of sand,
ruminants cage small cement, steel
design is
prepared based ruminants bars, & etc.
on Good Animal cage  Bedding
Husbandry equipment in materials
Practices
(GAHP), DENR line with (rice hull/straw,
and zoning housing saw dust, coco
ordinances PNS equipment coir, etc.)
recommendation  Different  Cage
s.
 Cage bedding Equipment
equipment materials (feeding
installation troughs,
design is
prepared in line waterers,
with PNS containers of
recommendation concoction,
and actual farm pails, etc.)
conditions.
 Cage equipment  PPE
are set-up in  Sprayer
line with  Sacks
housing  Pen
equipment
installation  Paper
design.
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 Rice straws are

placed as
bedding
materials based
on PNS
procedures.
LO2: FEED SMALL RUMINANTS:
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assess. Methods
Criteria s
 Suitable feed  Preparation of  Farm tools  Lecture/  Practical
materials are feeds (bolo, shovel, discussion demonstration
selected based
on availability in  Identification rake, shredder  demonstrat with
the locality, of feed machine, wheel ion questioning
nutrient materials barrow, & etc.)  AVP  Oral interview
requirements
and PNS  Proper  Feed presentatio  Written
standards. Forage/Feedin materials n examination
 Feed materials g Management (Protein
are prepared Program Sources (e.g.
following PNS
procedures.  Identify madre de agua;
 Maintenance of different kinds ipil-ipil) other
forage area are of forage leguminous
administered in
accordance with  Basic plants
PNS procedures. importance of Carbohydrate
 Animals are fed record-keeping sources –
based on rootcrops
feeding
management Mineral sources
program of – e.g. Calcium-
PNS. eggshells, sea
 Feeding is shells;
monitored potassium –
following PNS tubers
procedures. (banana))
 Record book
 Pen
 PPE

LO3: MANAGE BREEDING OF SMALL RUMINANTS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Signs of heat  Early detection  Small  Lecture/  Practical
are monitored of signs of heat ruminants discussion demonstration
among sexually
mature does  Proper health  Different  demonstrat with
and ewes care on concoction ion questioning
 Breeding Organic based (IMO, OHN,  AVP  Oral interview
systems are
identified based  Culling LABS, FFJ, presentatio  Written
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on PNS procedure of FPJ, K/FAA, & n examination
guidelines. buck/ram and etc.)
 Animal
pregnancy is doe/ewe  Weighing
monitored and  Characteristics scale
tended based on of goods  Sprayers
enterprise
procedures. finisher  Sacks
 Unproductive  Importance of  Pen & paper
buck/ram and record-keeping  Record book
doe/ewe are  PPE
culled based on
enterprise
procedures.

LO4: MANAGE DOES/EWES AND THEIR PROGENIES:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Signs of  Early detection  Different  Lecture/  Practical
approaching of giving birth concoction discussion demonstration
kidding/lambing
are monitored  Sanitation and (IMO, OHN,  demonstrat with
following cleanliness LABS, FFJ, ion questioning
established farm program FPJ, K/FAA, &  AVP  Oral interview
procedures.
 Placenta and  Health care etc.) presentatio  Written
dead program  Broomstick, n examination
kids/lambs are  Feeding dash fan,
disposed management waste cans
properly
according to program  Different
DENR law. forages
 Assisted (ipil-ipil, madre
kids/lambs to
suckle de agua, etc.)
colostrums  Weighing
according to scale
organic  Sprayers
practices.
 Lambs/kids are  Sacks
weaned properly  Pen & paper
at 3 months  Record book
from birth based
from established  PPE
farm
procedures.
 Lactating goats
and sheep are
kept in clean
and quiet
environment,
and are
separated from
the breeder
males based
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from established
farm
procedures.
 Forage grasses,
supplements
and adequate
water supply are
provided
according to
PNS
recommendation
s.

LO5: GROW AND HARVEST SMALL RUMINANTS:

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Growth rate is  Proper health  Different  Lecture/  Practical
monitored based care on concoction discussion demonstration
on enterprise
procedures. Organic/GAHP (IMO, OHN,  demonstrat with
 Health care based LABS, FFJ, ion questioning
program are  Introduced and FPJ, K/FAA &  AVP  Oral interview
implemented
based on PNS practiced 3Rs etc.) presentatio  Written
and GAHP and 5S  Broomstick, n examination
requirements.  Proper dash fan,
 Sanitation and collections of waste cans
cleanliness
program are small  Farm tools
implemented ruminants (bolo, shovel,
based on GAHP waste and rake, shredder
requirements
and PNS. manure machine, wheel
 Organic  Formulation of barrow,
wastes for small sprinkler and
fertilizer ruminants spading fork)
production are
collected waste and  Weighing
according to manure to scale
PNS. organic  Sprayers
 Suitable small
ruminants for fertilizer  Sacks
harvest are  Harvest  Pen & paper
selected based procedure and  Record book
on PNS small  PPE
guidelines and
market demand. ruminants
 Production movement
record is  Importance of
accomplished record-keeping
according to
enterprise
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procedure