TESDA-OP-CO-01-F11
(Rev. No. 01-06/08/19)
COMPETENCY – BASED CURRICULUM
   A. Course Design
Course Title :               AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION
Nominal Duration       :     336 hours
Qualification Level:         NCII
Course Description :
       This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills
of performing nursery operations, planting crops, caring and maintaining crops and
carrying-out harvest and post-harvest operations. It also includes competencies in
workplace communication, teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment,
housekeeping and processing of farm wastes.
Entry Requirements:
       Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the following
requirements:
                Able to read and write;
                With good moral character;
                Able to communicate, both orally and in writting; and
                Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer
Course Structure:
                                BASIC COMPETENCIES
                                     (18 HOURS)
   UNITS OF        MODULE TITLE             LEARNING OUTCOMES               NOMINAL
COMPETENCY                                                                 DURATION
1.Participate in 1.1 Participating in    1.1.1 Obtain and convey           4 hours
workplace        workplace               workplace information
communication communication              1.2.1 Participate in
                                         workplace meeting and
                                         discussion
                                         1.3.1 Complete relevant
                                         work-related documents
2. Work in a        2.1 Working in a     2.1.1 Describe team role and      4 hours
team                team environment     scope
environment                              2.2.1 Identify own role and
                                         responsibility within team
                                         2.3.1 Work as a team
                                         member
3. Practice         3.1 Practicing       3.1.1 Integrate personal          6 hours
career              career               objectives with
professionalism     professionalism      organizational goals.
                                         3.2.1 Set and meet work
                                         priorities
                                         3.3.1 Maintain
                                         professionalism growth and
                                         development
4. Practice         4.1 Practicing       4.1.1 Identify hazards and        4 hours
occupational        occupational health  risks
health and          and safety procedure 4.2.1Evaluate hazards and
safety                                   risks.
procedures                               4.3.1 Control hazards and
                                         risks.
                                         4.4.1 Maintain occupational
                                         health and safety awareness.
5. Exercise         Exercising Efficient 5.1 Identify the efficiency and   3 hours
Efficient and       and Effective        effectiveness of resource
Effective           Sustainable          utilization
Sustainable         practices in the     5.2 Determine causes of
practices in the    workplace            inefficiency and/or
workplace                                ineffectiveness of resource
                                         utilization
                                          5.3 Convey inefficient and
                                         ineffective environmental
                                         practices
6. Practice         Practicing           6.1 Apply entrepreneurial         4 hours
entrepreneurial   entrepreneurial Skills workplace best practices
Skills in the     in the Workplace        6.2 Communicate
Workplace                                entrepreneurial workplace
                                         best practices
                                          6.3 Implement cost-
                                         effective operations4 hours
                            COMMON COMPETENCIES
                                 (48 HOURS)
   UNITS OF                                                              NOMINAL
                    MODULE TITLE           LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY                                                               DURATION
1. Apply safety       Applying safety     1.1   Apply appropriate          9hrs
   measures in        measures in               safety measures while
   farm               farm operations           working in farm
   operations                             1.2   Safe keep/dispose
                                                tools, materials and
                                                outfit.
2. Use farm           Using farm tools    2.1   Prepare and use farm       9hrs
   tools and          and equipment             tools
   equipment                              2.2   Prepare and operate
                                                farm equipment
                                          2.3   Perform preventive
                                                maintenance
                                                procedures/practices
3. Perform            Performing          3.1   Perform estimation         11hrs
   estimation         estimation and      3.2   Perform basic
   and basic          basic calculation         workplace calculation
   calculation
4. Process            Processing farm     4.1   Collect farm wastes        9hrs
   farm wastes        wastes              4.2   Identify and segregate
                                                wastes
                                          4.3   Treat and process
                                                farm wastes
                                          4.4   Perform housekeeping
5. Perform            Performing          5.1   Carry out inventory        10hrs
   record             record keeping            activities
   keeping                                5.2   Maintain production
                                                record
                                          5.3   Prepare financial
                                                records
                         CORE COMPETENCIES
                             (260 hours)
    Units of                                                    Training
                 Module Title           Learning Outcomes
 Competency                                                     Duration
1. Perform       Performing       1.1. Prepare nursery tools,      65
   nursery       nursery               farm implements and       Hours
   operations    operations            simple equipment
                                  1.2. Maintain nursery
                                       facilities
                                  1.3. Handle seeds/planting
                                       material
                                  1.4. Prepare growing
                                       media
                                  1.5. Conduct propagation
                                       activities
2. Plant crops   Planting crops   2.1   Prepare land for
                                        planting                  65
                                  2.2 Conduct field lay-out      hours
                                  2.3 Dig holes
                                  2.4 Perform direct seeding
                                  2.5 Transplant seedlings
3. Care and      Carjng and       3.1. Apply pest control
   maintain      maintain crops        measure                    65
   crops                          3.2. Apply fertilizer          hours
                                  3.3. Water crops
                                  3.4. Perform pruning
                                  3.5. Perform physical
                                       growth-enhancing
                                       practices
4. Carry-out     Carrying-out      4.1. Perform pre – harvest     65
   harvest and   harvest and            operations               hours
   postharvest   postharvest       4.2. Perform harvesting
   operations    operations             activity
                                   4.3. Perform postharvest
                                        operation
                                   4.4. Monitor storage pest
                                        and diseases
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Interview/ Oral Questioning
Practical Demonstration
Direct Observation
COURSE DELIVERY
Self-paced/modular
Group Discussion/ interaction
Hands-on
Videos/Illustration
Practical Demonstration
Visit/ tour
    Resources:
     Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees
for Agricultural Crops Production NC II
            TOOLS                        EQUIPMENT                        MATERIALS
   QTY.                          QTY                            QTY.
                                  5       Soil moisture and
  25 pcs.    Budding knife                                    25 pcs.      Petri dish
                                 units     pH meter
                                  5
  12 pcs.    Bolo                        Wheel barrow        25 pcs.      Calculator
                                 units
                                          Comb-tooth
   5 pcs.    Basin             1 unit                         5 units      Puncher
                                           harrow*
                                                                            Seedling tray
                                                                100
  10 pcs.    Broomstick        1 unit    Hand tractor*                     with different
                                                                pcs.
                                                                             holes
                                  5       Knapsack
  25 pcs.    Pail-12Li.                                        10 m.       Agri bag/plastics
                                 units     sprayer
                                  5                            1000         PE bag with
             Cutting tools               Hand sprayer
                                 units                          pcs.         different sizes
                                                                 10         Growing media
   5 pcs.     o Pruning saw     1 unit    Power sprayer
                                                               sacks         (50 kg.)
                                  2                                         Rooting
   5 pcs.     o Hedge shear               Grass cutter*        1 bot.
                                 units                                       hormone
                                  5       Overhead
   5 pcs.     o Kitchen knife                                  25 pcs.      Basket
                                 units     sprinkler
                                  5
   5 pcs.     o Cutter                    Sprinkler mist       20 m.       Fish net
                                 units
                                  5
   5 pcs.     o Pliers                      Button dripper    5 pcs.       Strainer
                                 units
              o Pruning                   LCD/Overhead
  25 pcs.                       1 unit                         10 kilos     Plastic sheet
                shears                     projector
                                          Post harvest
             Digging tools                treatment           10 kilos     Fertilizers
                                           equipment*
                                          Desktop
   5 pcs.     o Steel bar       1 unit                          1 kilo        Flower inducer
                                           computer/laptop
                                  25
   5 pcs.     o Pick mattock              PPE                 2 pcs.       Board marker
                                 units
   5 pcs.     o Hole digger                                     1 unit      White board
   5 pcs.     o Garden hoe                                      1 pc.       Eraser
   5 pcs.     o Shovel                                          1 bot.      Pesticides
           Crates                  1 roll    Rope
            o Wooden
25 pcs.                            1 box      Rubber band
              crates
            o Plastic
25 pcs.                            5 units    Seed box
              crates
                                     100      Seedlings
25 pcs.       o Styro crates   
                                     pcs.      assorted
           Harvesting tools       1 unit    Soil auger
25 pcs.     o Scythe               1 box     Detergent soap
            o Harvesting              1
13 pcs.                                      Bamboo stick
              pole                 bundle
 2 pcs.     o Ladder              1 ream     Bond paper
25 pcs.     o Hand trowel           1 box     Clips
                                              First aid
25 pcs.    Hard Hat                1 set
                                                supplies
2 pcs.     Measuring cups        5 pcs.     Permanent pens
                                              Mulching
12 pcs.    Sprinklers             1 roll
                                               materials
 1 pc.     tools cabinet           1 roll    String
 1 pc.     Plow               
                                    1 roll    Plastic twine
25 pcs.    Scissors           
                                   5 pcs.       Brush
5 pcs.     Rake                  1 pc.      Measuring tape
                                 5 pcs.     Meter stick
                                  2 pcs.       Sharpening
                                                 stone
Facilities:
     Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees
   SPACE REQUIREMENT                  SIZE IN         AREA IN         TOTAL        GRAND TOTAL
                                      METERS            SQ.          AREA IN        AREA IN SQ.
                                                      METERS           SQ.           METERS
                                                                     METERS
  A. Building (permanent)                                                                215.00
      Student/Trainee             2.00 x 1.00 per     2.00 per          50.00
        Working Space              student/trainee     student
      Learning Resource             3.00 x 5.00        15.00            15.00
       Center
      Activity Room                 2.00 x 3.00       6.00 per        150.00
       (including facilities,                          student
       wash room, and
       store room)
  B. Demo Farm                                                                            2,550.00
      Nursery area                   1 x 2 per         2 per           50.00
      Field plot and                  trainee         trainee        2500.00
       Working shed                  10 x 10 per       100 per
       (100sq.m.)                      trainee         trainee
QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONS/TRAINERS:
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR
             Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and Agricultural
              Crops Production NCII)
             Preferrably computer literate
             Must be physically and mentally fit
   B. Modules of Instruction
                                      BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency:         Participate in Workplace Communication
Module Title:               Participating in Workplace Communication
Module Descriptor:
       This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to obtain,
interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.
Nominal Duration:           4 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
      LO1. Obtain and Convey Workplace Information
      LO2. Participate In Workplace Meeting and Discussion
      LO3. Complete Relevant Work Related Documents
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Obtain and Convey Workplace Information
 Assessment           Contents             Conditions    Methodologies      Assessmen
 methods                                                                    t Methods
 1.1.1 Specific and      Different           CBLM         Group             Written
 relevant                 modes of            Writing       discussion         test
 information is           communication        pad and       /Interaction      Interview
 accessed from           Written              pen          Role play         Role
 appropriate              communication       Microphon                        play
 sources                 Sentence             e
 1.1.2 Effective          construction        Fax
 questioning,            Effective            machine
 active listening         communication       Telephon
 and speaking            Communication        e
 skills are used to       process
 gather and
 convey
information
1.1.3 Appropriate
medium is used
to transfer
information and
ideas
1.1.4 Appropriate
non- verbal
communication is
used
1.1.5 Appropriate
lines of
communication
with supervisors
and colleagues
are identified and
followed
1.1.6 Defined
workplace
procedures for
the location and
storage of
information are
used
1.1.7 Personal
interaction is
carried out clearly
and concisely
LO2. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion
Assessment            Contents             Conditions       Methodologies     Assessmen
Criteria                                                                      t Methods
2.1 Team                 Simple written      CBLM            Group          Written
meetings are              notice              Writing          discussion/      test
attended on time         Workplace            pad and          Interaction    Interview
1.2.2 Own                 interactions         pen             Self-paced     Role
opinions are             Workplace           Lapel                             play
clearly expressed         procedures/         1.Sample
and those of              protocols            of Quality
others are               Organizational       manual
listened to               policies and        Internet
without                   guidelines
interruption
1.2.3 Meeting
inputs are
consistent with
the meeting
purpose and
established
protocols
1.2.4 Workplace
interactions are
conducted in a
courteous
manner
1.2.5 Questions
about simple
routine workplace
procedures and
maters
concerning
working
conditions of
employment are
asked and
responded to
1.2.6 Meetings
outcomes are
interpreted and
implemented
LO3. Complete relevant work related documents.
Assessment          Contents              Conditions      Methodologies     Assessmen
Criteria                                                                    t Methods
1.3.1 Range of         Different forms      CBLM           Group          Written
forms relating to       related to           Writing         discussion/      test
conditions of           conditions of         pad and         Interaction    Interview
employment are          employment            pen            Role play
completed              Basic                Simple
accurately and          mathematical          forms and
legibly                 processes             related
1.3.2 Workplace        Recording             document
data is recorded        information           s
on standard                                  Internet
workplace forms                              Telephon
and documents                                 e
1.3.3 Basic
mathematical
 processes are
 used for routine
 calculations
 1.3.4 Errors in
 recording
 information on
 forms/ documents
 are identified and
 properly acted
 upon
 1.3.5 Reporting
 requirements to
 supervisor are
 completed
 according to
 organizational
 guidelines
Unit of Competency :              Work in a team environment
Module Title               :      Working in a team environment
Module Descriptor :
      This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to relate in a
work based environment
Nominal Duration      :    4 hours
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
      LO1. Describe Team Role and Scope
      LO2. Identify Own Role and Responsibility Within Team
      LO3. Work as a Team Member
Details of Learning Outcomes: Work in a team environment
LO1. Describe team role and scope
Assessment          Contents               Conditions        Methodologies     Assessment
Criteria                                                                       Methods
2.1.1 The role         Team Role and         CBLM             Group          Written
and objective of        scope                 Writing           discussion/     test
the team is            Team                   pad and           Interaction    Interview/
identified from         parameter,             pen              Self-paced      Oral
available sources       relationship          SOP of           Role play       questionin
of information          and                    workplace                         g
2.1.2 Team              responsibilities      Job
parameters,            Factors                procedure
reporting               affecting role        Client /
relationships and       and                    supplier
responsibilities        relationship           instruction
are identified          within a team         Quality
from team                                      standards
discussions and
                                              Organizati
appropriate
                                               onal or
external sources
                                               external
                                               personnel
LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
Assessment          Contents               Conditions        Methodologies     Assessment
Criteria                                                                       Methods
2.2.1 Individual       Individual role       CBLM             Group          Written
role and                and                   Writing           discussion/     test
responsibilities        responsibilities       pad and           Interaction    Oral
within the team        Team                   pen              Self-paced/     questionin
environment are         structure / team      SOP of           Modular         g
identified              roles                  workplace                        Role play
2.2.2 Roles and        Reporting             Job
responsibility of       relationships          procedure
other team              within a team         Client /
members are                                    supplier
identified and                                 instruction
recognized                                    Quality
2.2.3 Reporting                                standards
relationships
                                              Organizati
within team and
                                               onal or
external to team
                                               external
are identified
                                               personnel
LO3. Work as Team Member
Assessment          Contents               Conditions        Methodologies     Assessment
Criteria                                                                       Methods
2.3.1 Effective        Communication         CBLM             Group          Written
and appropriate         process               Writing           discussion/     test
forms of               Team                   pad and           Interaction    Oral
communications          structure / team       pen              Self-pace/      questionin
used and                roles                 SOP of            modular         g
interactions           Work                   workplace                        Role play
undertaken with         procedures and        Job
team members            practices              procedure
who contribute to      Group planning        Client /
known team              and decision           supplier
activities and          making                 instruction
objectives.                                   Quality
2.3.2 Effective                                standards
and appropriate
                                              Organizati
contributions
                                               onal or
made to
                                               external
complement team
                                               personnel
activities and
objectives, based
on individual
skills and
competencies
and workplace
context.
2.3.3 Observed
protocols in
reporting using
standard
operating
procedures.
2.3.4 Contribute
to the
development of
team work plans
based on an
understanding of
team’s role and
objectives and
individual
competencies of
the members.
Unit of Competency:               Practice Career Professionalism
Module Title         :            Practicing Career Professionalism
Module Descriptor:
      This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in Promoting Career
Growth and Advancement.
Nominal Duration          :       4 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
      LO1. Integrate Personal Objectives with Organizational Goals
      LO2. Set and Meet Work Priorities
      LO3. Maintain Professional Growth and Development
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Integrate Personal Objectives with Organizational Goals
Assessment            Contents                 Conditions    Methodologie    Assessment
Criteria                                                     s               Methods
3.1.1Personal                Personal            CBLM       Group          Written
growth and work               Development-        Writing     discussion/     test
plans are                     Social Aspects       pad and     Interaction    Interview/
pursued towards              Intra- and           pen        Self-paced     Oral
improving the                 interpersonal                                    questionin
qualifications set            relationships                                    g
for the profession           Organizational
3.1.2 Intra- and              Goals
interpersonal                Work values
relationships is              and Code of
are maintained in             Ethics
the course of
managing oneself
based on
performance
evaluation
3.1.3Commitment
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
3.2.1 Competing        Company             CBLM       Group          Written
demands are             Policies            Writing     discussion/     test
prioritized to         Proper               pad and     Interaction    Oral
achieve personal,       Utilization of       pen        Self-paced/     questionin
team and                resources                       Modular         g
organizational         Work Values                                     Role play
goals and               and Ethical
objectives              Standards
3.2.2 Resources
are utilized
efficiently and
effectively to
manage work
priorities and
commitments
3.2.3 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
3.3.1 Trainings        Relevant            CBLM       Group          Written
and career              training and        Writing     discussion/     test
opportunities are       career               pad and     Interaction    Interview
identified and          opportunities        pen        Role play      Oral
availed of based       Qualification       GAD                        questionin
on job                  Standards            hands                       g
requirements           Professionalis       outs
 3.3.2                    m in the            Professio
 Recognitions are         Workplace            nal
 sought/received         List of              license
 and                      Professional         example
 demonstrated as          Licenses and
 proof of career          certifications
 advancement
 3.3.3 Licenses
 and/or
 certifications
 relevant to job
 and career are
 obtained and
 renewed
Unit of Competency:       Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
Module Title:             Practicing Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
Module Descriptor:
      This module covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory and
organizational requirements for Occupational Health and Safety.
Nominal Duration:    6 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
      LO1. Identify Hazards and Risks
      LO2. Evaluate Hazards and Risks
      LO3. Control Hazards and Risks
      LO4. Maintain Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Identify Hazards and Risks
 Assessment           Contents             Conditions      Methodologie   Assessment
 Criteria                                                  s              Methods
 4.1.1 Safety            Hazards and         CBLM         Group         Written
regulations and         risks                Writing          discussion/     test
workplace safety        identification        pad and          Interaction    Interview/
and hazard              and control           pen             Symposium      Oral
control practices      Organizational       Electronic      Film            questionin
and procedures          safety and            media for        viewing         g
are clarified and       health protocol       film
explained based        Threshold limit       viewing
on organization         value (TLV)
procedures             OHS indicators
4.1.2
Hazards/risks in
the workplace
and their
corresponding
indicators are
identified to
minimize or
eliminate risk to
co-workers,
workplace and
environment in
accordance with
organization
procedures
4.1.3
Contingency
measures during
workplace
accidents, fire
and other
emergencies are
recognized and
established in
accordance with
organization
procedures
LO2. Evaluate Hazards and Risks
Assessment          Contents              Conditions       Methodologie     Assessment
Criteria                                                   s                Methods
4.2.1 Terms of         Threshold limit      CBLM          Electronic      Written
maximum                 value (TLV)          Writing        media for        test
tolerable limits        table                 pad and        film viewing    Oral
which when             Phil OHS              pen           Group            questionin
 exceeded will            Standards                             discussion /     g
 result in harm or       Effects of                            Interaction     Role play
 damage are               hazards in the                       Symposium
 identified based         workplace                            Film
 on threshold limit                                             viewing
 values (TLV)
 4.2.2 Effects of
 the hazards are
 determined
 4.2.3 OHS issues
 and/or concerns
 and identified
 safety hazards
 are reported to
 designated
 personnel in
 accordance with
 workplace
 requirements and
 relevant
 workplace OHS
 legislation
LO3. Control Hazards and Risks
Assessment            Contents             Conditions       Methodologie     Assessment
Criteria                                                    s                Methods
4.3.1 Occupational       PPE types and       •CBLM         Group           Written
Health and Safety         uses                Writing        discussion /     test
(OHS) procedures         Clean Air Act        pad and        Interaction     Interview
for controlling          Electrical and       pen           Symposium       Oral
hazards/risks in          Fire Safety         Electronic    Film             Questioni
workplace are             Code                 media for      viewing          ng
consistently             Waste                film
followed                  management           viewing
4.3.2 Procedures         Disaster
for dealing with          Preparedness
workplace                 and
accidents, fire and       Management
emergencies are
followed in
accordance with
organization OHS
policies
4.3.3 Personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
is correctly used in
accordance with
organization OHS
procedures and
practices
4.3.4 Appropriate
assistance is
provided in the
event of a
workplace
emergency in
LO4. Maintain Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
Assessment             Contents             Conditions       Methodologie    Assessment
Criteria                                                     s               Methods
4.4.1 Emergency-          Operational         CBLM          Group         
related drills and         health and          Writing        discussion/    Written
trainings are              safety               pad and        Interaction     test
participated in as         procedure,           pen           Film           Interview
per established            practices and       Electronic     viewing        Oral
organization               regulations          media for                      questionin
guidelines and            Emergency-           film                           g
procedures                 related drills       viewing
4.4.2 OHS                  and training        PPE
personal records                               OHS
are completed and                               personal
updated in                                      records
accordance with                                CD’s
workplace
requirements
Unit of Competency: EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE
PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Title:     EXERCISING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE
PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Descriptor:
This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to identify the efficiency and
effectiveness of resource utilization, determine causes of inefficiency and/or
ineffectiveness of resource utilization and convey inefficient and ineffective
environmental practices
Nominal Duration:     3 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
       LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization
       LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource
       utilization
       LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization
 Assessment           Contents             Conditions    Methodologie            Assessment
 Criteria                                                s                       Methods
 1.1 Required         Importance of        Writing       Group                   Demonstra
 resource             Environmental        materials     Discussion •            tion • Oral
 utilization in the   Literacy             (pen & paper) Simulation              questioning
 workplace is          • Environment al    • References • Demonstratio            • Written
 measured using       Work Procedures      (books)       n                       examination
 appropriate           • Waste             • Manuals
 techniques           Minimization •
  1.2 Data are        Efficient Energy
 recorded in          Consumptions
 accordance with
 workplace
 protocol 1.3
 Recorded data
 are compared to
 determine the
 efficiency and
 effectiveness of
 resource
 utilization
 according to
 established
 environmental
 work procedures
LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization
 Assessment           Contents              Conditions      Methodologie    Assessment
 Criteria                                                   s               Methods
 2.1 Potential        2.1 Causes of         Paper           Group           •
 causes of            environmental          • Pencil       Discussion •    Demonstratio
 inefficiency         inefficiencies and    s/ball pen      Simulation      n
 and/or               ineffectiveness 2.2    • References   •               • Oral
 ineffectiveness      Environmental         (book )         Demonstration   questioning
 are listed 2.2       Protection and         • Manuals                       • Written
 Causes of            Resource                                              examination
 inefficiency         Efficiency Targets
 and/or
 ineffectiveness
 are identified
 through deductive
 reasoning 2.3
 Identified causes
 of inefficiency
 and/or
 ineffectiveness
 are validated thru
 established
 environmental
 procedures
LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
 Assessment           Contents              Conditions      Methodologie    Assessment
 Criteria                                                   s               Methods
 3.1 Efficiency and   Appropriate           Paper           Lecture         Demonstratio
 effectiveness of     Personnel to           • Pencils/b     • Group        n • Oral
 resource             address the           all pen         Discussion      questioning
 utilization are      environmental         • Reference      • Role Play    • Written
 reported to          hazards               books •          •              examination
 appropriate           • Environmental      Manuals         Demonstration
 personnel            corrective actions
 3.2 Concerns
 related resource
 utilization is
 discussed with
 appropriate
 personnel
  3.3 Feedback on
information/
concerns raised
are clarified with
appropriate
personnel
Unit of Competency PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Title:        PRACTICING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE
WORKPLACE
Module Descriptor:
This module covers the outcomes required to apply entrepreneurial workplace best
practices and implement cost-effective operations
Nominal Duration:    4 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
      LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices
      LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
      LO3. Implement cost- effective operations
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices
 Assessment         Contents            Conditions      Methodologie     Assessment
 Criteria                                               s                Methods
 1.1 Good           • Workplace best    • Simulate d    • Case Study •   Case Study •
     practices      practices, policies or actual       Lecture          Written Test
     relating to    and criteria •      workplace       /Discussion      Interview
     workplace      Resource             • Tools,
     operations are utilization • Ways  materials and
     observed and in fostering          supplies
     selected       entrepreneurial     needed to
     following      attitudes:          demonstrate
     workplace                          the required
     policy.                            tasks
      1.2 Quality                        • References
     procedures                         and manual
     and practices                       • pen and
     are complied                       paper
     with according
     to workplace
     requirements.
    1.3 Cost-
    conscious
    habits in
    resource
    utilization is
    applied based
    on industry
    standards.
LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
 Assessment        Contents            Conditions     Methodologie      Assessment
 Criteria                                             s                 Methods
 2.1 Observed      • Ways in fostering • Simulate d   • Group           Written Test •
 good practices    entrepreneurial     or actual      discuss           Interview.
 relating to       attitudes:          workplace      ion/interaction
 workplace          • Patience          • Tools,      • Case studies
 operations are     • Honesty          materials and • Simulation
 communicated to • Quality             supplies
 appropriate       consciousness       needed to
 person. 2.2        • Safety           demonstrate
 Observed quality consciousness        the required
 procedures and     • Resourcefulness tasks
 practices are                          • References
 communicated to                       and manuals
 appropriate                            • pen and
 person 2.3 Cost-                      paper
 conscious habits
 in resource
 utilization are
  2.4
 communicated
 based on industry
 standards.
LO3. Implement cost- effective operations
Assessment           Contents            Conditions    Methodologie     Assessment
Criteria                                               s                Methods
3.1 Preservation     • Optimization of   • Simulated   • Case Study     • Case Study
and optimization     workplace           or actual      • Lecture/       • Written
of workplace         resources • 5S      workplace      • Discussion    Test •
 resources is        procedures and       • Tools,                 Interview
 implemented in      concepts            materials and
 accordance with      • Criteria for     supplies
 enterprise policy   costEffectiveness   needed to
 3.2 Judicious use   Workplace           demonstrate
 of workplace        productivity        the require d
 tools, equipment     • Impact of        tasks
 and materials are   entrepreneurial l   • References
 observed            mindset to          and manual
 according to        workplace            • pen and
 manual and work     productivity        paper
 requirements.
  3.3 Constructive
 contributions to
 office operations
 are made
 according to
 enterprise
 requirements.
  3.4 Ability to
 work within one’s
 allotted time and
 finances is
 sustained.
                             COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency: Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations
Module Title:        Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations
Module Descriptor:
              This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform safety
      measures effectively and efficiently. It includes identifying areas, tools, materials, time
      and place in performing safety measures.
      Nominal Duration       :       9 Hours
      Summary of Learning Outcomes:
             LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
             LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures
             LO3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
      Details of Learning Outcomes:
             LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
Assessment Criteria              Contents         Conditions       Methodologies     Assessment
                                                                                     Methods
1.1     Work tasks are
        identified in line
        with farm
        operations
1.2     Place for safety
        measures are
        determined in
        line with farm
        operations
1.3     Time for safety
        measures are
        determined in
        line with farm
        operations
Appropriate tools,
materials and outfits
are prepared in line with
job requirements
             LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures
Assessment Criteria              Contents         Conditions       Methodologie     Assessment
                                                            s              Methods
   1.1 Tools and
       materials are
       used according
       to specifications
       and procedures
1.2 Outfits are worn
       according to
       farm
       requirements
1.3 Effectivity/shelf
       life/expiration of
       materials are
       strictly observed
1.4 Emergency
       procedures are
       known and
       followed to
       ensure a
       safework
       requirement
Hazards in the workplace
are identified and
reported in line with farm
guidelines
             LO3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
Assessment Criteria          Contents        Conditions     Methodologie   Assessment
                                                            s              Methods
   1.1 Used tools and
       outfit are
       cleaned after
       use and stored
       in designated
       areas
1.2 Unused
       materials are
       properly labeled
       and stored
       according to
       manufacturer’s
       recommendatio
       n and farm
       requirements
Waste materials are
disposed according to
manufacturers,
government and farm
requirements
      Unit of Competency: Use Farm Tools and Equipment
      Module Title:            Using Farm Tools and Equipment
      Module Descriptor:
            This unit 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     :        9 Hours
      Summary of Learning Outcomes:
            LO1. Select and use farm tools
            LO2. Select and operate farm equipment
            LO3. Perform preventive maintenance
      Details of Learning Outcomes:
            LO1. Select and use farm tools
Assessment Criteria            Contents           Conditions     Methodologie     Assessment
                                                                 s                Methods
1.1     Identified
        appropriate farm
        tools according
        to
        requirement/use
1.2     Farm tools are
        checked for
        faults and
        defective tools
        reported in
      accordance with
      farm procedures
Appropriate tools and
equipment are safely
used according to job
requirements and
manufacturers conditions
           LO2. Select and operate farm equipment
Assessment Criteria        Contents       Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                       s              Methods
   1.1 Identify
       appropriate
       farm
       equipment
1.2 Instructional
      manual of the
      farm tools and
      equipment are
      carefully read
      prior to
      operation
1.3 Pre-operation
      check-up is
      conducted in line
      with
      manufacturers
      manual
1.4 Faults in farm
      equipment are
      identified and
      reported in line
      with farm
      procedures
1.5 Farm equipment
      used according
      to its function
Followed safety
procedures
           LO3. Perform preventive maintenance
Assessment Criteria        Contents       Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                       s              Methods
   1.1 Tools and
       equipment are
       cleaned
       immediately
       after use in line
       with farm
       procedures
1.2 Routine check-
      up and
      maintenance are
      performed
1.3 Tools and
      equipment are
      stored in
      designated
      areas in line with
      farm procedures
   Unit of Competency: Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation
   Module Title:               Performing Estimation and Basic Calculation
   Module Descriptor:
           This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform basic
   workplace calculations.
   Nominal Duration        :        12 Hours
   Summary of Learning Outcomes:
           LO1. Perform estimation
           LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation
   Details of Learning Outcomes:
           LO1. Perform estimation
Assessment Criteria       Contents         Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                        s              Methods
1.1 Job requirements
    are identified
    from written or
    oral
    communications
1.2 Quantities of
    materials and
    resources
    required to
    complete a work
    task are
    estimated
1.3 The time needed
    to complete a
    work activity is
    estimated
1.4 Accurate
    estimate for work
    completion are
    made
Estimate of materials
and resources are
reported to appropriate
person
            LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation
Assessment Criteria       Contents         Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                        s              Methods
   1.1 Calculations to
       be made are
       identified
       according to job
       requirements
1.2 Correct method
     of calculation
     identified
1.3 System and
     units of
     measurement to
     be followed are
     ascertained
1.4 Calculation
    needed to
    complete work
    tasks are
    performed using
    the four basic
    process of
    addition, division,
    multiplication and
    subtraction
1.5 Calculate whole
    fraction,
    percentage and
    mixed when are
    used to complete
    the instructions
Number computed in self
checked and completed
for alignment
    Unit of Competency: Process Farm Wastes
    Module Title:             Processing Farm Wastes
    Module Descriptor:
           This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to process farm wastes. It
    comprises functions such as collecting farm wastes, conducting waste identification and
    segregation, treating and processing farm wastes and performing housekeeping duties.
    Nominal Duration      :        9 Hours
    Summary of Learning Outcomes:
           LO1. Collect farm wastes
           LO2. Identify and segregate wastes
           LO3. Treat and process farm wastes
           LO4. Perform Housekeeping
    Details of Learning Outcomes:
           LO1. Collect farm wastes
Assessment Criteria        Contents        Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                        s              Methods
1.1. Tools and
     materials are
     prepared for
     collection of farm
     wastes.
1.2. Wastes are
     collected following
     OSHS and waste
     collection
     requirements and
     plan.
1.3. Dangerous and
     hazardous
     wastes are
     collected following
     the
     HAZMAT(hazardo
     us material)
     protocol.
Appropriate personal
protective equipment
(PPE) are worn as
prescribed by
Occupational Safety
and Health Standards
(OSHS).
           LO2. Identify and segregate wastes
Assessment Criteria        Contents        Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                        s              Methods
2.1. Wastes are
     identified by
     categories
     according to
     industry
     standards and
     environmental
     legislation.
2.2. Wastes are
     segregated
     according to
     organizational
     requirements and
     relevant
     legislation.
2.3. Sorted waste is
     placed into
     labelled container
     to avoid littering
     and prevent
     cross-
     contamination.
Information on waste is
obtained by asking
authority to ensure
correct identification.
            LO3. Treat and process farm wastes
Assessment Criteria         Contents       Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                        s              Methods
3.1. Dangerous and
     hazardous
     wastes are
     handled
     according to
     organizational
     requirements
     and relevant
     legislation
     following OSHS
     procedures.
3.2. Processing of
     farm wastes is
     done following
     environmental
     legislation and
     codes.
3.3. Principles of 3Rs
     (reduce, reuse
     and recycle) are
     applied
     accordingly.
Farm wastes are
disposed of according to
environmental legislation
and codes.
            LO4. Perform housekeeping
Assessment Criteria          Contents   Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                     s              Methods
4.1. Appropriate
       warning signs
       and labels are
       displayed in
       conspicuous
       places around
       the workplace.
4.2.   Work area is
       cleaned
       according to 5S
       principles.
4.3.   Tools are
       checked,
       cleaned and
       stowed
       according to
       established
       industry
       procedures and
       following user’s
       manual.
4.4.   Materials are
       stored following
       industry standard
       procedures and
       manufacturer’s
       specifications.
4.5.   PPE is checked
       for damage prior
       to ensuring that
       clean and
       undamaged
       equipment is
       stored.
4.6.   Storage facility is
       checked to
       ensure no
       contamination in
       the area
     according to
     organizational
     requirements
     and legislation
     and codes.
Record keeping is done
according to industry
requirements.
    Unit of Competency: Perform Record-keeping
    Module Title:             Performing Record-keeping
    Module Descriptor:
             This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to carry-out inventory
    activities, maintain production record and prepare financial records.
    Nominal Duration      :        9 Hours
    Summary of Learning Outcomes:
           LO1. Carry out inventory activities
           LO2. Maintain production record
           LO3. Prepare financial records
    Details of Learning Outcomes:
           LO1. Carry out inventory activities
Assessment Criteria           Contents             Conditions        Methodologie        Assessment
                                                                     s                   Methods
1.1 Inventory inputs
     are determined
     according
     enterprise
     requirements.
1.2 Defective tools and
     equipment are
     determined
     according to
    operation manuals
Facilities are inspected
according to according
 standard codes and
          laws.
           LO2. Maintain production record
Assessment Criteria        Contents          Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                          s              Methods
2.1 Production plan are
     prepared
     according to
     enterprise
     requirements.
2.2 Schedule for
     production
     activities are
     prepared based
     from enterprise
     requirements and
     plan.
2.3 Production report
     are prepared in
     accordance with
     enterprise
     reporting
     procedures
Input and production
are monitored using
monitoring chart.
           LO3. Prepare financial records
Assessment Criteria        Contents          Conditions   Methodologie   Assessment
                                                          s              Methods
3.1. Production cost
     are computed
     using established
     computation
     procedures.
3.2. Revenue is
     computed using
     established
     computation
     procedures.
                                        CORE COMPETENCIES
   Unit of Competency: Perform Nursery Operations
   Module Title:             Performing Nursery Operations
   Module Descriptor:
                 This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
          nursery operations for agricultural crops including establishing nursery shed,
          preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of growing media,
          transplanting germinated seedlings and handling of nursery tools and
          equipment.
   Nominal Duration      :          Hours
   Summary of Learning Outcomes:
          LO1.     Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
          LO2.     Maintain nursery facilities
          LO3.     Handle seeds/planting material
          LO4.     Prepare growing media
   Details of Learning Outcomes:
          LO1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
Assessment Criteria          Contents           Conditions    Methodologies      Assessment
                                                                                 Methods
1.1. Tools, farm                Tools, farm       Digging      Group             Written
     implements and              implements         tools         discussion         test
     simple                   and simple         Propagati
     equipment are            equipment           on tools     Demonstrat     Demonstr
     prepared                                    Harvestin     ion             ation with
     according work                               g tools      Modular         questioni
     requirements.           Basic pre-         Measuring     self-paced      ng
1.2. Basic pre-               operative           tools
     operative                check-up           Water
     checking of tools,                           pumps                        Observati
     farm implements                             Hand                          on with
     and equipment is                             tractor                       questioni
     performed in                                Plow                          ng
     accordance with
                                                 Harrow
     manufacturer’s
                                                 Sprayer
     manual and GAP
     standard.                                   Planting
1.3. Tools with wear                              materials
     and corrosions                              PPE
     are segregated
     and treated
     according to
     maintenance
     plan and
     procedures.
           LO2. Maintain nursery facilities
Assessment Criteria       Contents            Conditions    Methodologie   Assessment
                                                            s              Methods
2.1 Nursery sanitation       Nursery            Seedlings      Group           Written
    is maintained             sanitation                          discussion       test
    according to              base on GAP        Nursery
    GAP standard.             standard            shed           Demonstr
2.2 Repair and               Repair and         Digging         ation           Demonstr
    maintenance of            maintenance         tools          Modular          ation with
    nursery facilities        of nursery         Propagati       self-paced       questioni
    are performed to          facilities          on tools                         ng
    maximize their           Preventive         Harvestin
    efficiency and            measures for        g tools
    Effectiveness.            inclement          Measuring                       Observati
2.3 Preventive                weather             tools                            on with
    measures are                                 Sprayer                          questioni
                             Safety
    applied for                                  Planting                         ng
                              measures
    inclement                                     materials
                              according to
    Weather.                                     Growing
                              OSHS
2.4 Safety measures                               media
    are practice                                 PPE
    according to
    OSHS.
           LO3. Handle seeds/planting material
Assessment Criteria      Contents             Conditions      Methodologie Assessment
                                                              s            Methods
3.1 Planting materials       Select             Seedlings    Group       Written
    are determined            planting                          discussion   test
    according to kinds        materials
    and varieties.           Characteristi      Nursery        Demonstr
3.2 Quality seeds are         cs of good          shed            ation           Demonstr
    selected according        quality seeds      Digging        Modular          ation with
    to prescribed            Seed testing        tools           self-paced       questioni
    Characteristics.          for                Propagati                        ng
3.3 Seed testing is           germination         on tools
    conducted to             Treated            Harvestin
    determine the                                 g tools                         Observati
                              planting
    percentage                                   Measuring                        on with
                              materials
    germination of the                            tools                            questioni
                             Seed
    seed stock in                                Sprayer                          ng
                              scarification
    accordance with                              Planting
    the standard                                  materials
    procedures                                   Growing
3.4 Planting materials                            media
    are treated
   following standard
   protocol.
3.5Seed scarification is
performed for                                       PPE
germination purposes
based on type of crop.
           LO4. Prepare growing media
Assessment Criteria        Contents                 Conditions      Methodologie Assessment
                                                                    s            Methods
4.1 Growing media                  Mixing          Growing          Group       Written
are prepared                        growing         Media             discussion   test
according to                        media           Container
prescribed mixture and             Place           Seedbed            Demonstr
crop requirement.                   growing         Planting            ation           Demonstr
4.2. Growing media                  media in        materials          Modular          ation with
are placed in                       containers                          self-paced       questioni
prescribed containers              Prepare                                              ng
according to crop                   seedbed
requirements.
4.3. Containers are                                                                     Observati
arranged and labelled                                                                    on with
according to                                                                             questioni
varieties/species.                                                                       ng
4.4. Seedbed is
prepared based on
crop species.
           LO5. Conduct propagation activities
Assessment Criteria        Contents                 Conditions      Methodologie Assessment
                                                                    s            Methods
5.1.   Nursery shed is            Set-up              Writing      Group       Written
       set-up according            nursery shed.        materials     discussion   test
       to plant                   Select quality       /Referenc
       requirement                 seedling.            es             Demonstr
5.2.   Quality                    Plant                                ation           Demonstr
       seedlings are               propagation                         Modular          ation with
       selected based              techniques          Seedlings       self-paced       questioni
       on prescribed              Maintain                                              ng
       characteristics.            germinated
5.3.   Propagation                                     Nursery
                                   seedlings
       materials are                                    shed                            Observati
        selected                    Pricking and      Digging                         on with
        according to                 thinning           tools                           questioni
        propagation                                    Propagati                       ng
        activity.                                       on tools
5.4.    Plant                                          Harvestin
        propagation                                     g tools
        techniques are                                 Measuring
        performed                                       tools
        based on                                       Sprayer
        recommended                                    Planting
        practices.                                      materials
5.5.    Germinated
                                                       Growing
        seedlings are
                                                        media
        maintained until
        fully established.
5.6.    Pricking and
        thinning of                                    PPE
        seedlings are
        performed
        based on
        recommended
        practices.
       Unit of Competency: Pant Crops
       Module Title:             Planting Crops
       Module Descriptor:
               This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to conduct activities
       related to land preparation and planting of agricultural crops. This unit also includes
       proper handling of seeds/seedlings/saplings for planting and transplanting, proper use
       of tools and equipment, conduct land preparation and field lay-out.
       Nominal Duration      :         Hours
       Summary of Learning Outcomes:
              LO1. Prepare land for planting
              LO2. Conduct field lay-out
              LO3. Dig holes
              LO4. Perform direct seeding
              LO5. Transplant seedlings
     Details of Learning Outcomes:
              LO1. Prepare land for planting
Assessment Criteria         Contents           Conditions    Methodologie    Assessment
                                                             s               Methods
1.1 Tools, materials        Prepare tools,     Writing       Modular self-   Direct
    and equipment           materials and      materials     paced           observation
    are prepared for        equipment                                        and
    land clearing                              References    Group           questioning
1.2 The land is             Method of land                   Discussion
    cleared according       preparation        Fertilizers   Demonstratio    Demonstrati
    to prescribed                                            n               on
    methods of land         Waste              PPE
    preparation             management                                       Oral
1.3 Debris are              standards          Farm tools,                   interview
    removed and                                equipment                     and written
    disposed                Collect soil       and                           test
    according to            samples            machinery
    waste                                                                    Third party
    management              Conduct land                                     report
    standards.              preparation
1.4 Soil samples are
    collected for           Apply basal
    analysis based on       fertilizer based
    standard                on OSHS
    procedure
1.5 Land
                            Safety
    preparation is
                            procedures
    conducted
                            based on OSHS
    according to crop
    requirement.
1.6 Basal fertilizer is
    applied based on
    crop requirement
Safety procedures for
fertilizer application is
followed according to
OSHS
              LO2. Conduct field lay-out
Assessment Criteria          Contents              Conditions    Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                 s               Methods
2.1   Tools and              Prepare       tools   Writing       Modular self-   Direct
      materials are          and materials for     materials     paced           observation
      prepared for field     field lay-out         References    Group           and
      lay-out.               Interpret lay-out     Handouts      Discussion      questioning
2.2   Interpret field lay-   Planting system       Farm tools    Demonstratio    Demonstrati
      out plan                                     and           n               on
      according to the                             equipment                     Oral
      recommended                                  PPE                           interview
      planting system.                                                           and written
Field is laid-out                                                                test
according to                                                                     Third party
recommended planting
                                                                                 report
system
            LO3. Dig holes
Assessment Criteria          Contents              Conditions    Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                 s               Methods
3.1 Digging of holes         Digging of holes      Writing       Modular self-   Direct
    are performed                                  materials     paced           observation
    based on crop            Handling of                         Lecture/        and
    requirement.             fertilizers           References    discussion      questioning
3.2 Top soil is                                    Handouts
    separated to be                                              Demonstratio    Demonstrati
    used in covering                               Digging       n/role play     on
    the hole after                                 tools                         Oral
    planting.                                                                    interview
Basal fertilizer                                   PPE                           and written
application is performed                                                         test
based on recommended                               Fertilizers
amount.
                                                                                 Third party
                                                                                 report
            LO4. Perform direct seedling
Assessment Criteria          Contents              Conditions    Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                 s               Methods
4.1. Seeds are               Seed sowing           Writing       Modular self-   Direct
     planted                                       materials     paced           observation
     according to            Replanting                                          Oral
     recommended                                   References    Group           questioning
     rate, distance                           PPE            Discussion      Demonstrati
     and depth                                                               on
4.2. Replanting are                           Seeds          Demonstratio    Written
     timely done                              Trowel         n               examination
     according to
     recommended
     practices for a
     particular crop
Safety procedures are
followed according to
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards
(OSHS) and Good
Agricultural Practices
(GAP)
           LO5. Transplant seedlings
Assessment Criteria        Contents           Conditions     Methodologie    Assessment
                                                             s               Methods
5.1   Handling of          Handling of        Writing        Modular self-   Direct
      seedlings from       seedlings          materials      paced           observation
      nursery is
      performed based      Transplanting of   References     Group           Oral
      on prescribed        seedlings                         Discussion      questioning
      practices.                              PPE
5.2   Transplanting of     Re-bagging                        Demonstratio    Demonstrati
      seedlings is done                       Seedlings      n               on
      based on crop                           Polyethylene
      practices                               bag                            Written
5.3   Re-bagging is                                                          examination
      done for a
      particular crop
      requirement
5.4   Replanting is
      timely done
      based on
      planting protocol.
Safety procedures are
followed according to
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards
(OSHS) and Good
Agricultural Practices
(GAP)
   Unit of Competency: Care and Maintain Crops
   Module Title:              Caring and Maintain Crops
   Module Descriptor:
             This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide forage
   which include functions during forage area preparation, planting and maintenance
   activities of forage area, production of silage and completion of work.
   Nominal Duration       :           Hours
   Summary of Learning Outcomes:
          LO1.     Apply pest control measure
          LO2.     Apply fertilizer
          LO3.     Water crops
          LO4.     Perform pruning
          LO5.     Perform physical growth-enhancing practices
   Details of Learning Outcomes:
          LO1. Apply pest control measure
Assessment Criteria           Contents           Conditions     Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                s               Methods
1.1 Pests incidence           Monitor pest       Writing        Modular self-   Direct
    is monitored              Prepare tools      materials      paced           observation
    based on                  and materials      References     Group           Oral
    prescribed                                   PPE            Discussion      questioning
    procedure.                Pest control       Pest control   Demonstratio    Demonstrati
1.2 Tools and                 measures           tools,         n               on
    materials are                                materials                      Third party
    prepared                                     and                            report
    according to                                 equipment                      Written
    specific pest                                                               examination
    control measure.
1.3 Appropriate pest
    control
    measures are
    followed based on
    GAP
Safety measures are
observed and practiced
according to
Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS)
procedures.
            LO2. Apply fertilizer
Assessment Criteria         Contents      Conditions     Methodologie    Assessment
                                                         s               Methods
2.1 Tools and               Kinds of      CBLM           Modular self-   Direct
    materials are           fertilizers   Tools and      paced           observation
    prepared                Method of     materials      Group           Oral
    according to            fertilizer    use in         Discussion      questioning
    prescribed user’s       application   applying       Demonstratio    Demonstrati
    manual                                fertilizer     n               on
2.2 Fertilizers are                       Fertilizer                     Third party
    identified based on                   (organic/ino                   report
    kinds.                                rganic)                        Written
2.3 Fertilizer rates are                  PPE                            examination
    applied based on
    crop requirements.
2.4 Appropriate
    method of
    fertilizer
    application is
    employed based
    on crop
    requirements.
2.5 Precautionary
    measures are
    applied to avoid
    cross
    contamination
    based on GAP.
2.6 Safety procedures
    are followed
    according to
    Occupational
    Safety and Health
    Standards
            LO3. Water crops
Assessment Criteria        Contents          Conditions        Methodologie    Assessment
                                                               s               Methods
3.1. Soil moisture         Soil moisture     CBLM              Modular self-   Direct
     content is            Irrigation method Irrigation        paced           observation
     determined based                        tools,            Group           Oral
     on soil field                           materials         Discussion      questioning
     capacity                                and               Demonstratio    Demonstrati
3.2. Watering                                equipment         n               on
     performed                               Soil                              Third party
     following the                           moisture                          report
     prescribed method                       meter                             Written
     and schedule                            PPE                               examination
Good
AgriculturalPractices is
observed.
            LO4. Perform pruning
Assessment Criteria        Contents          Conditions        Methodologie    Assessment
                                                               s               Methods
4.1. Pruning method is     Pruning method    CBM               Modular self-   Direct
     performed             Pruning tools     Pruning           paced           observation
     according to crops.   and materials     Tools and         Group           Oral
4.2. Tools and             Safety            equipment         Discussion      questioning
     materials for         procedures in     PPE               Demonstratio    Demonstrati
     pruning are           pruning                             n               on
     prepared.                                                 Film viewing    Third party
 Safety procedures is                                                          report
followed according to                                                          Written
Occupational Safety and
                                                                               examination
Health Standards and
PNS:PAES 101
            LO5. Perform physical growth-enhancing practices
Assessment Criteria        Contents          Conditions        Methodologie    Assessment
                                                               s               Methods
5.1    Tools and           Tools and         CBLM              Modular self-   Oral
       equipment for       equipment for     PPE               paced           questioning
       cultivation are     cultivation       Farm tools,       Group           Demonstrati
       prepared            Rejuvenating      materials         Discussion      on
       according to        activities        and               Demonstratio    Written
       PNS:PAES 101.       Growth training   equipment         n               examination
5.2    Cultivation         techniques
        practices are          Mulching
        carried out            techniques
        based on crop
        requirement.
5.3     Rejuvenating
        activities are
        performed
        according to
        established
        cultural
        practices.
5.4     Growth
        training
        technique are
        performed for
        different crops
5.5     Mulching
        techniques are
        carried out
        based on crops.
Safety procedures are
followed according to
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards.
      Unit of Competency: Carry-out Harvest and Postharvest Operations
      Module Title:            Carrying-out Harvest and Postharvest Operations
      Module Descriptor:
      This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform harvest and
      postharvest operations of major agricultural crops including maintaining quality of
      produce for distribution. This unit also includes proper use of tools and equipment
      required to perform the activities. This unit does not include secondary processing.
      Nominal Duration     :        Hours
      Summary of Learning Outcomes:
             LO1. Perform pre – harvest operations
             LO2. Perform harvesting activity
             LO3. Perform postharvest operation
             LO4. Monitor storage pest and diseases
      Details of Learning Outcomes:
             LO1. Perform pre – harvest operations
Assessment Criteria          Contents                Conditions   Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                  s               Methods
1.1 Crop maturity is         Physiological           CBLM         Modular self-   Direct
     identified              growth and              PPE          paced           observation
     according to            physical                Harvesting   Group           Oral
     parameters              indicators.             tools and    Discussion      questioning
     affecting               Records crop            materials    Demonstratio    Demonstrati
     physiological           agronomic                            n               on
     growth and              history                                              Third party
     physical                Harvesting tools                                     report
     indicators.             and materials.                                       Written
1.2 Records of crop          Record harvested                                     examination
     agronomic               crops
     history is
     verified and
     referenced for
     maturity.
1.3 Obstructions
     from the field are
     removed for
     efficient
     harvesting
1.4 Harvesting tools
     and materials,
     and temporary
     shed are readied
Records regarding crops
to be harvested are
checked
             LO2. Perform harvesting activity
Assessment Criteria          Contents                Conditions   Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                  s               Methods
2.1 Appropriate              Harvesting              CBLM         Modular self-   Direct
    harvesting methods       method                  PPE          paced           observation
    are implemented          Postharvest             Harvesting   Group           Oral
    based on best            treatments              tools and    Discussion      questioning
    cultural practices for   Crops maturity          materials    Demonstratio    Demonstrati
    each crop using          indices                              n               on
                             Characteristics                                      Third party
      suitable tools        affecting harvest                                       report
                            quality                                                 Written
2.2     Crops are                                                                   examination
        handled
        according to the
        postharvest
        treatment.
2.3     Crops are
        harvested based
        on maturity
        indices and
        characteristics
        affecting
        harvest quality
Harvesting is performed
while observing GAP
principles
            LO3. Perform postharvest operation
Assessment Criteria         Contents                   Conditions   Methodologie    Assessment
                                                                    s               Methods
3.1 Postharvest             Postharvest                CBLM         Modular self-   Direct
    operations are          operations                 PPE          paced           observation
    employed based          Postharvest                Harvesting   Group           Oral
    on standard are         equipment                  tools and    Discussion      questioning
    followed.               Handling    and            materials    Demonstratio    Demonstrati
3.2 Use of                  packaging                               n               on
    postharvest             Storing     and                                         Third party
    equipment is            stacking                                                report
    monitored                                                                       Written
    avoiding damage                                                                 examination
    to crop in line with
    manufacturer/ente
    rprise procedures.
3.3 Handling and
    packaging are
    done according to
    variety and
    destination.
Crops are stored and
stacked in cool dry place
prior to distribution in line
with enterprise
procedures
              LO4. Monitor storage pest and diseases
Assessment Criteria         Contents                   Conditions   Methodologie    Assessment
                                                           s               Methods
2.4    Pest are            Storage pest and   CBLM         Modular self-   Direct
       identified based    diseases           PPE          paced           observation
       on references                          Harvesting   Group           Oral
       for storage pest                       tools and    Discussion      questioning
       and diseases                           materials    Demonstratio    Demonstrati
Identified storage pest                                    n               on
and diseases are                                                           Third party
logged and reported to                                                     report
immediate authority.
                                                                           Written
                                                                           examination
      Technical Experts:
      Emercylisa M. Solanzo
      Language Editor:
      Sonita dR. Camacam