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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II
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|Section 1 |AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION |2 |
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|Section 2 |COMPETENCY STANDARDS |3- 59 |
| |Basic Competencies |3 - 16 |
| |Common Competencies |17 - 35 |
| |Core Competencies |36 - 59 |
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|Section 3 |TRAINING STANDARDS |60 - 66 |
| |Curriculum Design |60-63 |
| |Basic |60-61 |
| |Common |61-62 |
| |Core |62-63 |
| |Training Delivery |63-64 |
| |Trainee Entry Requirements |64 |
| |List of Tools, Equipment and Materials |64-65 |
| |Training Facilities |66 |
| |Trainers’ Qualifications |66 |
| |Institutional Assessment |66 |
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|Section 4 |NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS |67 |
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| |COMPETENCY MAP |68 |
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| |DEFINITION OF TERMS |69 - 73 |
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| |ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |74-78 |
TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II
Section 1 AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION
The AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to produce various agricultural crops which include performing nursery operations, planting, caring and maintaining of crops and carrying-out harvest and postharvest operations.
This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Agri-Fishery Sector as shown in Annex A.
The units of competency comprising this qualification includes the following:
|Code |BASIC COMPETENCIES |
|500311105 |Participate in workplace communication |
|500311106 |Work in a team environment |
|500311107 |Practice career professionalism |
|500311108 |Practice occupational health and safety procedures |
| | |
|Code |COMMON COMPETENCIES |
|AFF321201 |Apply safety measures in farm operations |
|AFF321202 |Use farm tools and equipment |
|AFF321203 |Perform estimation and calculations |
|AFF321205 |Process farm wastes |
|SOC 413206 |Perform record keeping |
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|Code |CORE COMPETENCIES |
|AFF 6101 |Perform nursery operations |
|AFF 6102 |Plant crops |
|AFF 6103 |Care and maintain crops |
|AFF 6104 |Carry-out harvest and postharvest operations |
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A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:
|Farmer/Grower |
|Farm worker |
|Nursery operator |
|Farm aide |
|Farm caretaker |
SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when designing training programs for AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 500311105
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.
|ELEMENT |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables |
|Obtain and convey workplace information |Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources |
| |Effective questioning , active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and convey |
| |information |
| |Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas |
| |Appropriate 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 |
|Participate in workplace meetings and |Team meetings are attended on time |
|discussions |Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption |
| |Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols |
| |Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner |
| |Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and maters concerning working conditions of |
| |employment are asked and responded to |
| |Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented |
|Complete relevant work related documents |Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly |
| |Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents |
| |Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations |
| |Errors in recording information on forms/ documents are identified and properly acted upon |
| |Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Appropriate sources |Team members |
| |Suppliers |
| |Trade personnel |
| |Local government |
| |Industry bodies |
|Medium |Memorandum |
| |Circular |
| |Notice |
| |Information discussion |
| |Follow-up or verbal instructions |
| |Face to face communication |
|Storage |Manual filing system |
| |Computer-based filing system |
|Forms |Personnel forms, telephone message forms, safety reports |
|Workplace interactions |Face to face |
| |Telephone |
| |Electronic and two way radio |
| |Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms, non-verbal including gestures, |
| |signals, signs and diagrams |
|Protocols |Observing meeting |
| |Compliance with meeting decisions |
| |Obeying meeting instructions |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Prepared written communication following standard format of the organization |
| |Accessed information using communication equipment |
| |Made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer information effectively |
| |Conveyed information effectively adopting the formal or informal communication |
|Underpinning Knowledge and Attitudes |Effective communication |
| |Different modes of communication |
| |Written communication |
| |Organizational policies |
| |Communication procedures and systems |
| |Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities |
|Underpinning Skills |Follow simple spoken language |
| |Perform routine workplace duties following simple written notices |
| |Participate in workplace meetings and discussions |
| |Complete work related documents |
| |Estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures |
| |Basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication |
| |Ability to relate to people of social range in the workplace |
| |Gather and provide information in response to workplace Requirements |
|Resource Implications |Fax machine |
| |Telephone |
| |Writing materials |
| |Internet |
|Methods of Assessment |Direct Observation |
| |Oral interview and written test |
|Context of Assessment |Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution|
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 500311106
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.
|ELEMENT |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the |
| |Range of Variables |
|Describe team role and scope |The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information |
| |Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team |
| |discussions and appropriate external sources |
|Identify own role and responsibility |Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified |
|within team |Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized |
| |Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified |
|Work as a team member |Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team |
| |members who contribute to known team activities and 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. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Role and objective of team |Work activities in a team environment with enterprise or specific sector |
| |Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe demonstrated on the job, either individually |
| |or in a team environment |
|Sources of information |Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures |
| |Job procedures |
| |Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions |
| |Organizational or external personnel |
| |Client/supplier instructions |
| |Quality standards |
| |OHS and environmental standards |
|Workplace context |Work procedures and practices |
| |Conditions of work environments |
| |Legislation and industrial agreements |
| |Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals |
| |Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality guidelines |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical aspects of competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Operated in a team to complete workplace activity |
| |Worked effectively with others |
| |Conveyed information in written or oral form |
| |Selected and used appropriate workplace language |
| |Followed designated work plan for the job |
| |Reported outcomes |
|Underpinning Knowledge and Attitude |Communication process |
| |Team structure |
| |Team roles |
| |Group planning and decision making |
|Underpinning Skills |Communicate appropriately, consistent with the culture of the workplace |
|Resource Implications |The following resources MUST be provided: |
| |Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take |
| |place |
| |4.2. Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks |
|Methods of Assessment |Competency may be assessed through: |
| |Observation of the individual member in relation to the work activities of the group |
| |Observation of simulation and or role play involving the participation of individual member to |
| |the attainment of organizational goal |
| |Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies in teamwork |
|Context for Assessment |Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a simulated workplace setting |
| |Assessment shall be observed while task are being undertaken whether individually or in group |
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE : 500311107
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement.
| |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
|ELEMENT |Italicized terms are elaborated in the |
| |Range of Variables |
|1. Integrate personal objectives with |Personal growth and work plans are pursued towards improving the qualifications set for the |
|organizational goals |profession |
| |Intra- and interpersonal relationships is are maintained in the course of managing oneself based |
| |on performance evaluation |
| |Commitment to the organization and its goal is demonstrated in the performance of duties |
|Set and meet work priorities |Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal, team and organizational goals and |
| |objectives. |
| |Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments |
| |Practices along economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities are followed as per |
| |established procedures |
|Maintain professional growth and |Trainings and career opportunities are identified and availed of based on job requirements |
|development |Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated as proof of career advancement |
| |Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and career are obtained and renewed |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|1. Evaluation |1.1 Performance Appraisal |
| |1.2 Psychological Profile |
| |Aptitude Tests |
|2. Resources |2.1 Human |
| |2.2 Financial |
| |2.3 Technology |
| |2.3.1 Hardware |
| |Software |
|3. Trainings and career opportunities |3.1 Participation in training programs |
| |3.1.1 Technical |
| |3.1.2 Supervisory |
| |3.1.3 Managerial |
| |3.1.4 Continuing Education |
| |3.2 Serving as Resource Persons in conferences and workshops |
|4. Recognitions |4.1 Recommendations |
| |4.2 Citations |
| |4.3 Certificate of Appreciations |
| |4.4 Commendations |
| |4.5 Awards |
| |Tangible and Intangible Rewards |
|5. Licenses and/or certifications |5.1 National Certificates |
| |5.2 Certificate of Competency |
| |Support Level Licenses |
| |5.4 Professional Licenses |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|1. Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Attained job targets within key result areas (KRAs) |
| |Maintained intra - and interpersonal relationship in the course of managing oneself based on |
| |performance evaluation |
| |Completed trainings and career opportunities which are based on the requirements of the industries|
| |Acquired and maintained licenses and/or certifications according to the requirement of the |
| |qualification |
|2. Underpinning Knowledge and Values |Work values and ethics (Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, etc.) |
| |Company policies |
| |Company operations, procedures and standards |
| |Fundamental rights at work including gender sensitivity |
| |Personal hygiene practices |
|3. Underpinning Skills |Appropriate practice of personal hygiene |
| |Intra and Interpersonal skills |
| |Communication skills |
|4. Resource Implications |The following resources MUST be provided: |
| |Workplace or assessment location |
| |4.2 Case studies/scenarios |
|5. Methods of Assessment |Competency may be assessed through: |
| |Portfolio Assessment |
| |Interview |
| |Simulation/Role-plays |
| |Observation |
| |Third Party Reports |
| |Exams and Tests |
|6. Context of Assessment |Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated work place setting |
|UNIT OF COMPETENCY : | PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES |
|UNIT CODE : | 500311108 |
|UNIT DESCRIPTOR : |This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory and organizational |
| |requirements for occupational health and safety. |
| |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
|ELEMENT |Italicized terms are elaborated in the |
| |Range of Variables |
|Identify hazards and risks |Safety regulations and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are |
| |clarified and explained based on organization procedures |
| |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. |
| |Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are recognized |
| |and established in accordance with organization procedures. |
|Evaluate hazards and risks |Terms of maximum tolerable limits which when exceeded will result in harm or damage are |
| |identified based on threshold 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 |
|Control hazards and risks |Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for controlling hazards/risks in workplace |
| |are consistently followed |
| |Procedures for dealing with workplace accidents, fire 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. |
| |Emergency-related drills and trainings are participated in as per established organization |
|Maintain OHS awareness |guidelines and procedures |
| |OHS personal records are completed and updated in accordance with workplace requirements. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Safety regulations |May include but are not limited to: |
| |Clean Air Act |
| |Building code |
| |National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes |
| |Waste management statutes and rules |
| |Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards |
| |DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements |
| |ECC regulations |
|Hazards/Risks |May include but are not limited to: |
| |Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise, vibration, temperature, radiation |
| |Biological hazards- bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites, |
| |mites, molds, fungi, insects |
| |Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke, |
| |gasses, vapors |
| |Ergonomics |
| |Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive force, awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct |
| |pressure, varying metabolic cycles |
| |Physiological factors – monotony, personal relationship, work out cycle |
|Contingency measures |May include but are not limited to: |
| |Evacuation |
| |Isolation |
| |Decontamination |
| |(Calling designed) emergency personnel |
|PPE |May include but are not limited to: |
| |Mask |
| |Gloves |
| |Goggles |
| |Hair Net/cap/bonnet |
| |Face mask/shield |
| |Ear muffs |
| |Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit |
| |Anti-static suits |
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Emergency-related drills and training |Fire drill |
| |Earthquake drill |
| |Basic life support/CPR |
| |First aid |
| |Spillage control |
| |Decontamination of chemical and toxic |
| |Disaster preparedness/management |
|OHS personal records |Medical/Health records |
| |Incident reports |
| |Accident reports |
| |OHS-related training completed |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|1. Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Explained clearly established workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures |
| |Identified hazards/risks in the workplace and its corresponding indicators in accordance with |
| |company procedures |
| |Recognized contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies |
| |Identified terms of maximum tolerable limits based on threshold limit value- TLV. |
| |Followed Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for controlling hazards/risks in |
| |workplace |
| |Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company OHS procedures and practices |
| |Completed and updated OHS personal records in accordance with workplace requirements |
|2. Underpinning Knowledge and |OHS procedures and practices and regulations |
|Attitude |PPE types and uses |
| |Personal hygiene practices |
| |Hazards/risks identification and control |
| |Threshold Limit Value -TLV |
| |OHS indicators |
| |Organization safety and health protocol |
| |Safety consciousness |
| |Health consciousness |
|3. Underpinning | Practice of personal hygiene |
|Skills |Hazards/risks identification and control skills |
| |Interpersonal skills |
| |3.4 Communication skills |
|Resource Implications |The following resources must be provided: |
| |Workplace or assessment location |
| |OHS personal records |
| |4.3 PPE |
| |4.4 Health records |
|Methods of Assessment |Competency may be assessed through: |
| |Portfolio Assessment |
| |Interview |
| |5.3 Case Study/Situation |
|Context for Assessment |Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a simulated work place setting |
COMMON COMPETENCIES
|UNIT OF COMPETENCY : |Apply Safety Measures in farm operations |
|UNIT CODE : |AFF321201 |
|UNIT 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. |
| |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
|ELEMENT |Italicized terms are elaborated in the |
| |Range of Variables |
|Determine areas of concern for safety measures|Work tasks are identified in line with farm operations |
| |Place for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations |
| |Time for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations |
| |Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are prepared in line with job requirements |
|Apply appropriate safety measures |Tools and materials are used according to specifications and procedures |
| |Outfits are worn according to farm requirements |
| |Effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials are strictly observed |
| |Emergency procedures are known and followed to ensure a safework requirement |
| |Hazards in the workplace are identified and reported in line with farm guidelines |
|Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit |Used tools and outfit are cleaned after use and stored in designated areas |
| |Unused materials are properly labeled and stored according to manufacturers recommendation |
| |and farm requirements |
| |Waste materials are disposed according to manufacturers, government and farm requirements |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Work tasks |Work task may be selected from any of the subsectors: |
| |Aquaculture |
| |Animal Production |
| |Crop Production |
| |Post-harvest |
| |Agri-marketing |
| |Farm Equipment |
|Place |Animal pens, cages, barns |
| |Fish ponds, cages |
| |Stock room/storage areas/warehouse |
| |Field/farm/orchard |
|Time |Vaccination and medication period |
| |Fertilizer and pesticides application |
| |Feed mixing and feeding |
| |Harvesting and hauling |
| |Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting |
| |Dressing, butchering and castration |
|Tools, materials and outfits |Tools |
| |Wrenches |
| |Screw driver |
| |Pliers |
| |Materials |
| |Bottles |
| |Plastic |
| |Bags |
| |Syringe |
| |Outfit |
| |Masks |
| |Gloves |
| |Boots |
| |Overall coats |
| |Hat |
| |Eye goggles |
|Emergency procedures |Location of first aid kit |
| |Evacuation |
| |Agencies contract |
| |Farm emergency procedures |
|Waste materials |Animal manure |
| |Waste water |
| |Syringes |
| |Unused farm chemicals e.g. pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers |
| |Expired reagents |
| |Dead animals |
|Hazards |Chemical |
| |Electrical |
| |Falls |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Determined areas of concern for safety measures |
| |Applied appropriate safety measures according to industry requirements |
| |Prepared tools, materials and outfit needed |
| |Performed proper disposal of used materials |
| |Safekeep/cleaned tools, materials and outfit in designated facilities |
|Required Knowledge |Safety Practices |
| |Implementation of regulatory controls and policies relative to treatment of area and application of |
| |chemicals |
| |Proper disposal of waste materials |
| | |
| |Codes and Regulations |
| |Compliance to health program of DOH and DENR |
| |Hazard identification |
| |Emergency procedures |
| | |
| |Tools & Equipment: Uses and Specification |
| |Masks, gloves, boots, overall coats for health protection |
| | |
| |Maintenance |
| |Regular check-up and repair of tools, materials and outfit before and after use |
|Required Skills |Ability to recognize effective tools, materials and outfit |
| |Ready skills required to read labels, manuals and other basic safety information |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Farm location |
| |Tools, equipment and outfits appropriate in applying safety measures |
|Method of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Practical demonstration |
| |Third Party Report |
|Context of Assessment |Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a simulated workplace or as part of a team under limited |
| |supervision |
|UNIT OF COMPETENCY : |Use Farm Tools and Equipment |
|UNIT CODE : |AFF321202 |
|UNIT 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. |
| |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
|ELEMENT |Italicized terms are elaborated in the |
| |Range of Variables |
|Select and use farm tools |Identified appropriate farm tools according to requirement/use |
| |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 |
|Select and operate farm equipment |Identify appropriate farm equipment |
| |Instructional manual of the farm tools and equipment are carefully read prior to operation |
| |Pre-operation check-up is 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 |
|Perform preventive maintenance |Tools and equipment are cleaned immediately after use in line with farm procedures |
| |Routine check-up and maintenance are performed |
| |Tools and equipment are stored in designated areas in line with farm procedures |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Farm equipment |Engine |
| |Pumps |
| |Generators |
| |Sprayers |
|Farm tools |Sickle |
| |Cutters |
| |Weighing scales |
| |Hand tools |
| |Measuring tools |
| |Garden tools |
|Pre-operation check-up |Tires |
| |Brake fluid |
| |Fuel |
| |Water |
| |Oil |
| |Lubricants |
| |Battery |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Correctly identified appropriate farm tools and equipment |
| |Operated farm equipments according to manual specification |
| |Performed preventive maintenance |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Safety Practices |
| |Ideal good work habits to demonstrate to workers easy and safety standards during operation of farm |
| |equipment |
| | |
| |Codes and Regulations |
| |Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECG) |
| |Effective work supervision in the operations of farm equipment |
| | |
| |Tools & Equipment: Uses and Specification |
| |Knowledge in calibrating and use of equipment |
| |Safety keeping of equipments every after use |
| | |
| |Maintenance |
| |Regular upkeep of equipments |
| |Preventive maintenance skills |
| | |
| |Values |
| |Positive outlook towards work |
| |Possesses pre-emptive/anticipatory skills |
|Required Skills |Ability to recognized defective farm equipment |
| |Perform proper management practices of safety measures |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Service/operational manual of farm tools and equipment |
| |Tools and equipment |
| |Farm implements |
|Method of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Direct observation |
| |Practical demonstration |
| |Third Party Report |
|Context of Assessment |Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a simulated workplace or as part of a team under limited |
| |supervision |
|UNIT OF COMPETENCY : |Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation |
|UNIT CODE : |AFF321203 |
|UNIT DESCRIPTOR : |This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform basic workplace |
| |calculations. |
| |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
|ELEMENT |Italicized terms are elaborated in the |
| |Range of Variables |
|Perform estimation |Job requirements are identified from written or oral communications |
| |Quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work 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 |
|Perform basic workplace calculation |Calculations to be made are identified according to job requirements |
| |Correct method of calculation identified |
| |System and units of measurement 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 |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Calculations |Quantity of feeds |
| |Amount of fertilizer |
| |Amount of medicines |
|Method of calculation |Addition |
| |Subtraction |
| |Multiplication |
| |Division |
| |Ratio and proportion |
|System of measurement |English |
| |Metric |
|Units of measurement |Area |
| |Volume |
| |Weight |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Performed estimation |
| |Performed basic workplace calculation |
| |Applied corrective measures as maybe necessary |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Mathematics |
| |Basic mathematical operations |
| |Percentage and ratios |
| |Unit Conversion |
| |Basic accounting principles and procedures |
| |Production cost |
| |Sales |
| |Accounts receivables/payables |
| |Systems, Processes and Operations |
| |Knowledge in different management practices and operational procedures |
| |Values |
| |Safety consciousness |
| |Time consciousness and management |
| |Cost consciousness |
| |Precision |
|Required Skills |Ability to perform basic calculation |
| |Communicate effectively |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Relevant tools and equipment for basic calculation |
| |Recommended data |
|Method of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Practical demonstration |
| |Written examination |
|Context of Assessment |Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a simulated workplace or as part of a team under limited |
| |supervision |
|Unit of competency |: |Process FARM WASTES |
| | | |
|UNIT CODE |: |AFF321205 |
| | | |
|UNIT 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. |
|ELEMENT |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement |
|Collect farm wastes |Tools and materials are prepared for collection of farm wastes. |
| |Wastes are collected following OSHS and waste collection requirements and plan. |
| |Dangerous and hazardous wastes are collected following the HAZMAT(hazardous material) protocol. |
| |Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) are worn as prescribed by Occupational Safety |
| |and Health Standards (OSHS). |
|Identify and segregate wastes |Wastes are identified by categories according to industry standards and environmental |
| |legislation. |
| |Wastes are segregated according to organizational requirements and relevant legislation. |
| |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. |
|Treat and process farm wastes |Dangerous and hazardous wastes are handled according to organizational requirements and relevant|
| |legislation following OSHS procedures. |
| |Processing of farm wastes is done following environmental legislation and codes. |
| |Principles of 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) are applied accordingly. |
| |Farm wastes are disposed of according to environmental legislation and codes. |
|Perform housekeeping |Appropriate warning signs and labels are displayed in conspicuous places around the workplace. |
| |Work area is cleaned according to 5S principles. |
| |Tools are checked, cleaned and stowed according to established industry procedures and following|
| |user’s manual. |
| |Materials are stored following industry standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications. |
| |PPE is checked for damage prior to ensuring that clean and undamaged equipment is stored. |
| |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. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |SCOPE |
|Tools and materials |Tools and materials include: |
| |Tools |
| |Spade |
| |Wheel borrow |
| |Broomstick |
| |Sprayer or pressurized pump |
| |Materials |
| |Sacks |
| |Containers |
| |Disinfectants |
| |Detergents |
| |First-aid kit |
| |Chemical spill kit |
| |Personal Protective Equipment |
| |Goggles |
| |Disposal gloves |
| |Face mask |
| |Rubber boots |
| |Overall |
|Agricultural wastes |May include: |
| |Plant materials |
| |Hay |
| |Weeds |
| |Twigs |
| |Twines |
| |Empty wooden crates |
| |Animal manure |
| |Feed refuse |
| |Spoiled feeds (Forage and feed supplements) |
| |Spent bedding materials |
| |Empty sacks |
| |Trash fish |
| |Fish meal |
| |Effluent |
|Dangerous and hazardous wastes |Pesticides |
| |Syringes |
| |Expired biologics |
| |Expired veterinary drugs |
| |Spoiled milk |
| |Diseased plant and plant parts |
| |Empty veterinary bottles/syringes |
|Categories |Re-usable |
| |Recyclable |
| |Solid |
| |Liquid |
|Processing of wastes |Composting |
| |Compacting |
| |Liquefying |
| |Shredding |
| |Carbonizing |
| |Charcoaling |
|Record |Record of farm wastes generated and disposed |
| |Record of incidence of infection and accidents |
| |Record of chemical spillage |
| |Record of destroyed carcasses |
| |Inventory of tools, materials and equipment |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Collected farm waste |
| |Identified and segregated farm waste |
| |Processed farm waste |
| |Performed housekeeping |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Knowledge, Theory, Practices and Systems Operations |
| |Tools and materials use in wastes management |
| |Categories of farm wastes |
| |Wastes collection and segregation procedures |
| |Farm-waste handling, storage and disposal procedures |
| |Dangerous and hazardous wastes, hazardous materials (hazmat) protocols |
| |Principles of 5S and 3R |
| |Communications |
| |Preparation of inventory reports and production records |
| |Report on untoward incidence in the area |
| |Mathematics and Mensuration |
| |Profitability of the operation |
| |Volume of farm wastes |
| |Safety Practices |
| |Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
| |Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) |
| |Codes and Regulations |
| |Appropriate legal regulatory body such as BAI, EMB and DOH,BFAD |
| |Occupational Safety and Health Standards |
| |RA 9003 |
| |RA 6969 |
| |Materials, Tools & Equipment: Uses, Specifications and Maintenance |
| |Tools and Equipment |
| |Can understand and follow instructional manuals |
| |Safe keeping of equipment every after use |
| |Materials |
| |Where to source good quality supplies, materials and equipment needed in the maintenance of the poultry |
| |house and farm |
| |Maintenance |
| |Regular upkeep of equipment and facilities |
| |Preventive maintenance skills for farm area |
| |Values |
| |Safety and health consciousness |
| |Resourcefulness |
| |Diligence |
| |Time consciousness |
| |Cost-consciousness |
| |Personal integrity in doing routine management practices |
| |Perseverance in executing routine works |
| |Ability to work with others harmoniously |
|Required Skills |Occupational health safety |
| |Skills in using tools and equipment |
| |Calculations |
| |Communicate effectively |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Farm area |
| |Different farm wastes |
| |Farm-waste processing area |
| |Tools, supplies and materials use in farm wastes collection, segregation and processing |
| |Housekeeping tools and supplies |
| |PPE |
|Method of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Observation and questioning |
| |Third-Party Report |
| |Demonstration and oral questioning |
|Context of Assessment |Competency maybe assessed individually in the actual workplace or in accredited farms or institution |
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM RECORD-KEEPING
UNIT CODE : SOC 413206
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to carry-out inventory activities, maintain production record and prepare financial records.
|ELEMENTS |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement |
|Carry out inventory activities |Inventory inputs are determined according enterprise requirements. |
| |Defective tools and equipment are determined according to operation manuals |
| |Facilities are inspected according to according standard codes and laws. |
|Maintain production record |Production plan are prepared according to enterprise requirements. |
| |Schedule for production activities are prepared based from enterprise requirements and plan.|
| |Production report are prepared in accordance with enterprise reporting procedures |
| |Input and production are monitored using monitoring chart. |
|Prepare financial records |Production cost are computed using established computation procedures. |
| |Revenue is computed using established computation procedures. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |SCOPE |
|Inventory inputs |Plant |
| |Planting materials |
| |Fertilizer |
| |Concoctions (Pesticides and insecticides ) |
| |Beneficial microorganisms |
| |1.2 Animals |
| |Stocks |
| |Feeds |
| |Concoctions |
| |Medications |
| |Beneficial microorganisms |
| |Miscellaneous materials |
|Production activities |Plant |
| |Planting |
| |Fertilizer application |
| |Pesticides application |
| |Implementation of bio-security measures |
| |Irrigation/watering |
| |Weeding |
| |Harvesting |
| |Post-harvesting |
| |Animal |
| |Feeding |
| |Cleaning and Sanitization |
| |Implementation of bio-security measures |
| |Growth and health condition |
| |Harvesting |
| |Post harvesting |
| |Miscellaneous activities |
|Production report |Categorize and record quality of harvest |
| |volume /quantity of products harvested |
|Input |Input(plant) |
| |Fertilizer |
| |Concoctions (Pesticides and insecticides ) |
| |Beneficial microorganisms |
| |Input(animal) |
| |Feeds |
| |Concoctions |
| |Medications |
| |Beneficial microorganisms |
| |Miscellaneous inputs |
|Production |Growth rate |
| |Survival rate |
|Production cost |Labor |
| |Inputs |
| |Tools, equipment and facility depreciation cost |
| |Administrative cost |
| |Miscellaneous |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Determined inventory inputs according enterprise requirements |
| |Determined defective tools and equipments according to operation manuals. |
| |Inspected facilities according to standard codes and laws. |
| |Prepared production plan and report according to enterprise requirements and reporting procedures. |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Knowledge, Theory, Practices and Systems Operations |
| |Kinds of tools and equipment |
| |Defects of tools and equipment |
| |Monitoring method |
| |Farm planning and budgeting |
| |Methods and process of production |
| |Quality control |
| |Basic bookkeeping |
| |Practice 3Rs and 5S |
| |Program of work activities are implemented as scheduled |
| |Communication |
| |Prepare and submit required reports |
| |Documentation of production and financial data |
| |Mathematics and Mensuration |
| |Basic mathematical operations |
| |Metric system |
| |Computation for production of organic fertilizer |
| |Unit conversion |
| |Safety Practices |
| |Safety during inspections of tools, farm implements and equipment. |
| |Codes and Regulations |
| |Codes and laws on quality control |
| |Codes and laws on inspection of facilities |
| |Materials, Tools & Equipment: Uses, Specifications and Maintenance |
| |Tools and Equipment |
| |Can understand and follow instructional manuals |
| |Materials |
| |Where to source good quality supplies and materials needed in record keeping |
| |Maintenance |
| |Maintenance of records |
| |Values |
| |Time consciousness and management |
| |Resourcefulness |
| |Cost consciousness |
| |Diligence |
| |Determined |
|Required Skills |Work safety |
| |Skills in determining defective tools and equipment |
| |Measuring and calculations |
| |Estimation |
| |Basic mathematical skills |
| |Skills in preparation of reports |
| |Bookkeeping |
| |Oral and written communication |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |All supplies, materials and farm implements needed during farm operations should be readily available|
| |at the farm site: |
| |Farm site |
| |Office supplies, materials, tools and farm equipment |
| |Protective clothing equipment and materials. All workers involved in different activities must be |
| |fully oriented and cautioned on the different specific work activities of the farm. |
| |Technical supervisors should have skills and ability in the successful implementation of work program|
| |activities. |
|Method of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Demonstration with questioning |
| |Written examination |
|Context of Assessment |Assessment may occur in an appropriately simulated environment through TESDA accredited assessment |
| |centers |
CORE COMPETENCY
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Perform nursery operations
UNIT CODE : AFF 6101
UNIT 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.
|ELEMENTS |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement |
|Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and |Tools, farm implements and simple equipment are prepared according work requirements. |
|simple equipment |Basic pre-operative checking of tools, farm implements and equipment is performed in |
| |accordance with manufacturer’s manual and GAP standard. |
| |Tools with wear and corrosions are segregated and treated according to maintenance plan and |
| |procedures. |
|Maintain nursery facilities |Nursery sanitation is maintained according to |
| |GAP standard. |
| |Repair and maintenance of nursery facilities are |
| |performed to maximize their efficiency and |
| |effectiveness. |
| |Preventive measures are applied for inclement |
| |weather. |
| |Safety measures are practice according to OSHS. |
|Handle seeds/planting material |Planting materials are determined according to kinds and varieties. |
| |Quality seeds are selected according to prescribed |
| |characteristics. |
| |Seed testing is conducted to determine the |
| |percentage germination of the seedstock in accordance with the standard procedures |
| |Planting materials are treated following standard protocol. |
| |Seed scarification is performed for germination purposes based on type of crop. |
|Prepare growing media |4.1 Growing media are prepared according to prescribed mixture and crop requirement. |
| |4.2. Growing media are placed in prescribed containers according to crop requirements. |
| |4.3. Containers are arranged and labelled according to varieties/species. |
| |4.4. Seedbed is prepared based on crop species. |
|Conduct propagation activities |Nursery shed is set-up according to plant requirement |
| |Quality seedlings are selected based on prescribed characteristics. |
| |Propagation materials are selected according to propagation activity. |
| |Plant propagation techniques are performed based on recommended practices. |
| |Germinated seedlings are maintained until fully established. |
| |Pricking and thinning of seedlings are performed based on recommended practices. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |SCOPE |
|Tools, farm implements and simple equipment |Include the following but not limited to: |
| |Tools: |
| |Digging tools |
| |Propagation tools |
| |Harvesting tools |
| |Measuring tools |
| |Farm implements and simple equipment: |
| |Water pumps |
| |Hand tractor |
| |Plow |
| |Harrow |
| |Sprayer |
|Planting materials |Include the following but not limited to: |
| |Seeds |
| |Suckers |
| |Tissue cultured plantlets |
| |Cuttings |
| |Rhizome |
| |Corm |
| |Grafted material |
| |Tuber |
| |Runner/Stolon |
| |Bulb |
|Quality seeds |Characteristics of quality seeds include the following: |
| |Damage free |
| |Viability |
| |Free from mixture |
|Seed Testing |Seed testing methods include the following but not limited to: |
| |Rag doll method |
| |Petri dish |
| |Seed bed/seedbox |
|Seed scarification |Seed scarification include the following: |
| |Physical |
| |Chemical |
|Growing media |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Garden soil |
| |Peat moss |
| |Saw dust |
| |Coco coir |
| |Rice hull/carbonized rice hull |
| |Compost |
| |River sand |
| |Animal manure |
| |Wood cuttings |
| |Fern slabs |
| |Drift wood |
|Containers |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Polyethylene bags |
| |Clay pots |
| |Plastic containers |
| |Seed tray |
| |Seed box |
| |Coconut husk |
| |Wired basket |
|Quality seedlings |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Healthy |
| |Vigorous growth |
| |Height |
| |Age |
| |Number of leaves |
|Plant propagation techniques |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Sexual (Seeds) |
| |Asexual |
| |Grafting (cleft, side, saddle) |
| |Budding |
| |Marcotting/ air layering |
| |Inarching/approached grafting |
| |Cuttings |
| |Division |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Selected planting materials. |
| |Conducted seed testing |
| |Prepared growing medium. |
| |Performed plant propagation techniques |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Safety Practices |
| |Knowledge on HACCP principles |
| |Knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) |
| |Knowledge on Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) |
| | |
| |Mathematics and Measurement |
| |Measurement of humidity and temperature |
| |Measurement of area, volume, and weight |
| |Measurement of fertilizer and pesticides |
| | |
| |Tools & Equipment: Uses and Specification |
| |Use of measuring devices |
| |Use of tools and equipment |
| | |
| |Systems, Processes and Operations |
| |Preparation of calendar of activities |
| |Irrigation methods |
| |Different seed/planting materials |
| |Different growing media |
| |Preparation and mixing of growing media |
| |Transplanting procedure |
| |Propagation techniques |
| |5S and 3Rs |
| | |
| |Pest control procedures |
| |Pest monitoring |
| |Pesticide application methods |
| | |
| |Values |
| |2.6.1 Effective team player |
| |Smooth Interpersonal Relationship (SIR) |
| |Observant of work ethics |
|Required Skills |3.1 Basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication |
| |3.2 Skills in plant propagation techniques |
| |3.3 Interpretation of procedural manuals |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |4.1 Shed/ Greenhouse |
| |4.2 Writing instruments |
| |4.3 Nursery tools/ implements/ equipment |
| |4.4 Nursery supplies |
| |4.5 Logbooks |
| |4.6 Irrigation system and parts |
| |4.7 References (NSIC catalogue, GAP, OSHS, HACCP manuals, etc.) |
|Methods of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Direct Observation and questioning |
| |Demonstration |
| |Oral interview and written test |
| |Third party report |
|Context of Assessment |6.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution |
|Unit of competency |: |PLANT CROPS |
| | | |
|UNIT CODE |: |AFF 6102 |
| | | |
|UNIT 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. |
|ELEMENT |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement |
|Prepare land for planting |Tools, materials and equipment are prepared for land clearing |
| |The land is cleared according to prescribed methods of land preparation |
| |Debris are removed and disposed according to waste management standards. |
| |Soil samples are collected for analysis based on standard procedure |
| |Land preparation is conducted according to crop requirement. |
| |Basal fertilizer is applied based on crop requirement |
| |Safety procedures for fertilizer application is followed according to OSHS |
|Conduct field lay-out |Tools and materials are prepared for field lay-out. |
| |Interpret field lay-out plan according to the recommended planting system. |
| |Field is laid-out according to recommended planting system |
|Dig holes |Digging of holes are performed based on crop requirement. |
| |Top soil is separated to be used in covering the hole after planting. |
| |Basal fertilizer application is performed based on recommended amount. |
|Perform direct seeding |Seeds are planted according to recommended rate, distance and depth |
| |Replanting are timely done 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) |
|Transplant seedlings |Handling of seedlings from nursery is performed based on prescribed practices. |
| |Transplanting of seedlings is done based on crop practices |
| |Re-bagging is done for a particular crop requirement |
| |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) |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |SCOPE |
|Tools, materials and equipment |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Bolo |
| |Scythe |
| |Spade or shovel |
| |Garden hoe |
| |Rake |
| |Grasscutter |
| |Compost |
| |Hand tractors and attachments |
|Debris |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Stones |
| |Sticks |
| |Unwanted vegetation |
| |Other garbage |
|Land preparation |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Plowing |
| |Harrowing |
| |Leveling |
| |Furrowing |
|Crop |May include the following: |
| |Ornamental plants |
| |Plantation crops |
| |Fruit crops |
| |Vegetables |
| |Root crops |
| |Forage crops |
| |Cereals |
| |Herbs and spices |
|Type of fertilizer |Include the following: |
| |Organic |
| |Inorganic |
|Planting system |May include but not limited to the following: |
| |6.1 Open Field |
| |Raised bed |
| |Square |
| |Quincunx or diagonal |
| |Hexagonal or triangular |
| |Contour system |
| |Single row |
| |Double row |
| |Broadcast method |
| |6.2 Green house |
| |Raised bed |
| |Potted |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Carry-out land clearing |
| |Conducted proper soil sampling/collection |
| |Performed appropriate land preparation |
| |Laid out site for planting |
| |Dug holes |
| |Seeds are sown |
| |Seeds/seedlings/saplings are planted and transplanted |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Systems of planting |
| |Handling of fertilizers |
| |Proper use and maintenance of cutting, digging and tillage tools |
| |Use of measuring device |
| |Proper use of tools and equipment |
| |Occupational Health and Safety Standards |
| |Good Agriculture Practice Standards by BAFPS |
| |Waste management standards |
| |Collection of soil sample |
|Required Skills |Proper handling of tools and equipment |
| |Fertilizer application |
| |Interpret lay-out |
| |Digging holes |
| |Operate hand tractors |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Tool room and farm house |
| |Farm tools/ implements/ equipment |
| |Writing device |
| |Farm supplies |
| |Logbooks |
| |References (fertilizer and pesticide manual/ catalogue, protocols, field guides, OHSP and GAP |
| |manuals) |
| |Production guide |
|Methods of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Direct Observation |
| |Demonstration |
| |Oral interview and/or written test |
| |Third party report |
|Context of Assessment |Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution|
|Unit of competency |: |Care and maintAIN CropS |
| | | |
|UNIT CODE |: |AFF 6103 |
| | | |
|UNIT 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. |
|ELEMENT |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement |
|Apply pest control measure |Pests incidence is monitored based on prescribed procedure. |
| |Tools and materials are prepared according to specific pest control measure. |
| |Appropriate pest control measures are followed based on GAP |
| |Safety measures are observed and practiced according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) |
| |procedures. |
|Apply fertilizer |Tools and materials are prepared according to prescribed user’s manual |
| |Fertilizers are identified based on kinds. |
| |Fertilizer rates are applied based on crop requirements. |
| |Appropriate method of fertilizer application is employed based on crop requirements. |
| |Precautionary measures are applied to avoid cross contamination based on GAP. |
| |Safety procedures are followed according to Occupational Safety and Health Standards |
|Water crops |Soil moisture content is determined based on soil field capacity |
| |Watering performed following the prescribed method and schedule |
| |Good AgriculturalPractices is observed. |
|Perform pruning |Pruning method is performed according to crops. |
| |Tools and materials for pruning are prepared. |
| |Safety procedures is followed according to Occupational Safety and Health Standards and PNS:PAES|
| |101 |
|Perform physical growth-enhancing practices |Tools and equipment for cultivation are prepared according to PNS:PAES 101. |
| |Cultivation practices are carried out based on crop requirement. |
| |Rejuvenating activities are performed according to established cultural practices. |
| |Growth training technique are performed for different crops |
| |Mulching techniques are carried out based on crops. |
| |Safety procedures are followed according to Occupational Safety and Health Standards. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |RANGE |
|Pests |Include but not limited to: |
| |Weeds |
| |Insects |
| |Diseases |
| |Mites |
| |Rodents |
| |Other pests |
|Pest control measures |Include but not limited to: |
| |Physical |
| |Mechanical |
| |Biological |
| |Cultural |
| |Chemical (biopesticide, synthetic) |
| |IPM |
| |Sanitation |
|Tools and materials |Includes but not limited to: |
| |Knapsack/ power sprayers |
| |Measuring devices |
| |Insect traps |
| |Pesticides (bio or synthetic) |
| |Pruning shears |
| |Shovel |
| |Safety gears |
| |Paper/plastic sleeves |
| |Fertilizer |
| |Pail |
| |Measuring cup |
| |Hoe |
| |Shovel |
| |Carabao pulled implements |
| |Pruning shear |
| |Pruning saw |
| |Bolo |
| |Paint |
|Fertilizers |Include the following: |
| |Organic |
| |Inorganic |
|Method of fertilizer application |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Basal |
| |Sidedress |
| |Topdress |
| |Localized |
| |Band |
| |Foliar/Spray |
| |Broadcast |
|Watering |Include but not limited to: |
| |Drip |
| |Furrow |
| |Sprinkler |
|Rejuvenating activities |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Grafting |
| |Ratooning |
| |De-suckering |
|Growth training technique |Include but not limited to the following: |
| |Hardening |
| |Pricking |
| |Thinning |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| |Performed pruning according to crops |
| |Controlled weed population |
| |Monitored pests through recording and reporting of pests incidence. |
| |Practiced pest control measures |
| |Applied fertilizer with appropriate method |
| |Applied proper irrigation/watering of crops |
| |Carries out cultivation practices based on crop requirement |
| |Performs rejuvenating activities |
| |Performs growth training technique for different crops |
| |Carries out mulching techniques |
| |Followed Occupational Health and Safety Standards |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Pruning techniques |
| |Weeding methods |
| |Pest control procedures |
| |Fertilizer application |
| |Irrigation methods |
| |Occupational Safety and Health Standards |
|Required Skills |Basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication |
| |Proper handling of tools and equipment |
| |Pest monitoring by recording and reporting pests incidence |
| |Fertilizer and pesticide application |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Farm or plantation area |
| |Storage shed |
| |Farm tools/ implements/ equipment |
| |Farm supplies |
| |Logbooks |
| |Irrigation system and parts |
| |References (fertilizer and pesticide manual/ catalogue, protocols, field guides, etc.) |
|Methods of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Direct Observation |
| |Demonstration |
| |Oral interview and/or written test |
| |Third party report |
|Context of Assessment |Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution|
|Unit of competency |: |CARRY-OUT harvest and postharvest operations |
| | | |
|UNIT CODE |: |AFF6104 |
| | | |
|UNIT 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. |
|ELEMENT |PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| |Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement |
|Perform pre – harvest operations |Crop maturity is identified according to parameters affecting physiological growth and physical |
| |indicators. |
| |Records of crop agronomic history is verified and referenced for maturity. |
| |Obstructions from the field are removed for efficient harvesting |
| |Harvesting tools and materials, and temporary shed are readied |
| |Records regarding crops to be harvested are checked |
|Perform harvesting activity |Appropriate harvesting methods are implemented based on best cultural practices for each crop |
| |using suitable tools |
| |Crops are handled according to the postharvest treatment. |
| |Crops are harvested based on maturity indices and characteristics affecting harvest quality |
| |Harvesting is performed while observing GAP principles |
|Perform postharvest operation |Postharvest operations are employed based on standard are followed. |
| |Use of postharvest equipment is monitored avoiding damage to crop in line with |
| |manufacturer/enterprise procedures. |
| |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 |
|Monitor storage pest and diseases |Pest are identified based on references for storage pest and diseases |
| |Identified storage pest and diseases are logged and reported to immediate authority. |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
|VARIABLE |SCOPE |
|Physiological activity |Include the following: |
| |Days after flower induction |
| |Days after fruit setting |
|Physical indicators |Include the following: |
| |Change in color |
| |Change in size |
| |Change in texture |
|Agronomic history |Include the following: |
| |Nursery source |
| |Variety of plant |
| |Planting calendar |
| |Days after planting |
| |Days at flowering |
| |Days at fruit set |
|Obstructions |May include but not limited to: |
| |Weeds |
| |Dead branches |
| |Stakes and wedges |
|Harvesting tools and materials |May include the following: |
| |Picking poles |
| |Scythes |
| |Scissors |
| |Shears |
| |Shovels |
| |Collecting baskets with liners |
| |Harvesting crates with liner |
| |Container with clean water with preservative |
| |Sacks |
| |Twines |
| |Labels and markers |
|Records |Include the following: |
| |Crop history |
| |Farm calendar |
| |Farm records |
|Crops |May include the following but not limited to: |
| |Fruitcrop |
| |Mangoes |
| |Papayas |
| |Pineapple |
| |Banana |
| |Citrus |
| |Plantation crop |
| |Coffee |
| |Cacao |
| |Abaca |
| |Coconut |
| |Sugarcane |
| |Forage |
| |Ornamentals |
| |Rose |
| |Sampaguita |
| |Anthurium |
| |Chrysanthemum |
| | |
| |Cereals |
| |Rice |
| |Corn |
| |Vegetables |
| |Leafy |
| |Fruit vegetable |
| |Legumes |
| |Bulbs |
| | |
| |Medicinal plants |
| |Sambong |
| |Lagundi |
| |Tsaang-gubat |
| |Yierba-buena |
| |Acapulko |
| |Bayabas |
| |Ampalaya |
| |Pansit-pansitan |
| |Niyog-niyugan |
| |Bawang |
| | |
| |Essential Oil plants |
| |Ilang-ilang |
| |Sampaguita |
| |Citronella |
| |Vanilla |
| | |
| |Culinary Herbs |
| |basil |
| |lemon grass |
| |mint |
| |tarragon |
| |parsley |
| | |
| |Spices |
| |black pepper |
| |chili |
| | |
|Postharvest treatments |May include the following: |
| |Hot water treatment |
| |Vapor heat treatment |
| |Chemical treatment |
| |Best practices in drying |
| |Pre-cooling treatment |
|Characteristics affecting harvest |Include the following: |
| |Continued occurrence of physiological changes |
| |High in water content |
| |Susceptible to attack by pathogens and insects |
|Postharvest operation |Include the following |
| |Washing |
| |Cleaning |
| |Sorting |
| |Trimming |
| |Chemical Treatment |
| |Grading |
| |Fermenting |
| |Drying |
| |Blanching |
|Postharvest equipment |Include the following: |
| |Hot water treatment machine |
| |Sorter |
| |Weighing scale |
|Damage |Include the following: |
| |Bruising |
| |Wounding |
| |Abrasion |
|Packaging |Includes: |
| |Crates (wooden,plastics andstyro) |
| |Paper wrap |
| |Carton box |
| |PEB(Polyethylene bags) |
| |Styro |
| |Sacks/bags |
|Storage and stacking |On-farm storage |
| |Off-farm storage |
|References |Pictorial guide |
| |Posters |
| |Pamphlets |
|Storage pest and diseases |Insect pest |
| |Rodents |
| |Fungi |
| |Bacteria |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
|Critical Aspects of Competency |Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: |
| | |
| |Prepared field and materials/tools used for harvesting and postharvest |
| |Identified and applied maturity indices when harvesting |
| |Harvested and handled crops properly |
| |Maintained quality of crops during distribution and storage applying consideration for optimum |
| |condition |
| |Monitored storage pest and diseases |
|Required Knowledge and Attitudes |Safety Practices |
| |Knowledge on HACCP principles |
| |Knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practices |
| | |
| |Mathematics and Measurement |
| |Measurement of humidity and temperature |
| |Measurement of area, volume, and weight |
| |Simple mathematical computation |
| | |
| |Tools & Equipment: Uses and Specification |
| |Use of measuring devices |
| |Operation of machines and equipment |
| | |
| |Systems, Processes and Operations |
| |Principles and practices in harvest and postharvest |
| |Different storage pest and diseases |
| |Different handling and packaging of produce |
| |Identification of postharvest facilities, |
| | |
| |Values |
| |Effective team player |
| |Smooth Interpersonal Relationship (SIR) |
| |Observant of work ethics |
|Required Skills |Communicating ideas and info |
| |Collecting information |
| |Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment |
| |Monitoring skills |
| |Maintain quality of stored commodities |
| |Physical analysis of crop for quality standards |
|Resource Implications |The following resources should be provided: |
| |Facilities and equipment appropriate for harvest and postharvest of crops |
| |Supplies and materials contingent to machines |
| |Farm house |
| |Packing area |
| |Storage facilities |
| |Farm tools/ implements/ equipment |
| |Writing instruments |
| |Farm supplies |
| |Logbooks |
| |References (catalogue, protocols, field guides, GAP, OHSS manuals) |
|Method of Assessment |Competency in this unit may be assessed through: |
| |Direct observation and questioning |
| |Demonstration (simulated) |
| |Oral interview and written test |
| |Third party report |
|Context of Assessment |Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through TESDA accredited |
| |institution |
| |Private farms |
| |Farm school |
SECTION 3. TRAINING STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when designing training programs for AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II.
3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN
Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC Level NC II
Nominal Training Duration: 18 hrs – Basic Competencies
56 hrs – Common Competencies
260 hrs – Core Competencies
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336 hrs – Total
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 antd processing of farm wastes.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
18 hours
|Unit of Competency |Learning Outcomes |Methodology |Assessment Approach |
|1. Participate in workplace |Obtain and convey workplace information. |Group discussion |Demonstration |
|communication |Complete relevant work related documents. |Interaction |Observation |
| |Participate in workplace meeting and | |Interviews/ questioning |
| |discussion. | | |
|2. Work in a team environment |Describe and identify team role and |Discussion |Demonstration |
| |responsibility in a team. |Interaction |Observation |
| |Describe work as a team member. | |Interviews/ questioning |
|3. Practice career |Integrate personal objectives with |Discussion |Demonstration |
|professionalism |organizational goals. |Interaction |Observation |
| |Set and meet work priorities. | |Interviews/ questioning |
| |Maintain professional growth and development. | | |
|4. Practice occupational health |Identify hazards and risks |Discussion |Observation |
|and safety |Evaluate hazard and risks |Plant tour |Interview |
| |Control hazards and risks |Symposium | |
| |Maintain occupational health and safety | | |
| |awareness | | |
COMMON COMPETENCIES
48 hours
|Unit of Competency |Learning Outcomes |Methodology |Assessment Approach |
|Apply safety measures in farm |Apply appropriate safety measures while working |Self-paced/modular |Oral/Written Interviews |
|operations |in farm |Lecture/Discussion |Direct Observation |
| |Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit. |Interaction |Practical Demonstration |
| | |Practical Demonstration | |
| | |Visit/tour | |
|Use farm tools and equipment |Prepare and use farm tools |Self-paced/modular |Oral/Written Interviews |
| |Prepare and operate farm equipment |Lecture/Discussion |Direct Observation |
| |Perform preventive maintenance |Interaction |Practical Demonstration |
| |procedures/practices |Practical Demonstration | |
| | |Visit/tour | |
|Perform estimation and basic |Perform estimation |Self-paced/modular |Oral/Written examination |
|calculation |Perform basic workplace calculation |Lecture/Discussion |Practical exercise |
| | |Interaction | |
| | |Practical Exercise | |
|Process farm wastes |Collect farm wastes |Self-paced/modular |Oral/Written Interviews |
| |Identify and segregate wastes |Lecture/Discussion |Direct Observation |
| |Treat and process farm wastes |Interaction |Practical Demonstration |
| |Perform housekeeping |Practical Demonstration | |
| | |Visit/tour | |
|Perform record keeping |Carry out inventory activities |Self-paced/modular |Oral/Written Interviews |
| |Maintain production record |Lecture/Discussion |Practical Demonstration |
| |Prepare financial records |Interaction | |
| | |Practical Demonstration | |
| | |Visit/tour | |
CORE COMPETENCIES
260 hour
|Unit of Competency |Learning Outcomes |Methodology |Assessment Approach |
|Perform nursery operations |Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple |Hands- on |Written examination |
| |equipment |Lectures/ Discussion |Oral evaluation |
| |Maintain nursery facilities |Videos/ Illustrations |Demonstration with questions |
| |Handle seeds/planting material |Demonstration | |
| |Prepare growing media | | |
| |Conduct propagation activities | | |
|Plant crops |Prepare land for planting |Hands- on |Written examination |
| |Conduct field lay-out |Lectures/ Discussion |Oral evaluation |
| |Dig holes |Videos/ Illustrations |Demonstration with questions |
| |Perform direct seeding |Demonstration | |
| |Transplant seedlings | | |
|Care and maintain crops |Apply pest control measure |Hands- on |Written examination |
| |Apply fertilizer |Lectures/ Discussion |Oral evaluation |
| |Water crops |Videos/ Illustrations |Demonstration with questions |
| |Perform pruning |Demonstration | |
| |Perform physical growth-enhancing practices | | |
|Carry-out harvest and |Perform pre – harvest operations |Hands- on |Written examination |
|postharvest operations |Perform harvesting activity |Lectures/ Discussion |Oral evaluation |
| |Perform postharvest operation |Videos/ Illustrations |Demonstration with questions |
| |Monitor storage pest and diseases |Demonstration | |
3.2 TRAINING DELIVERY
The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery should be guided by the 10 basic principles of competency-based TVET.
o The training is based on curriculum developed from the competency standards;
o Learning is modular in its structure;
o Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-paced learning strategies;
o Training is based on work that must be performed;
o Training materials are directly related to the competency standards and the curriculum modules;
o Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work to the industry required standard;
o Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies;
o Training allows for multiple entry and exit; and
o Training programs are registered with UTPRAS.
The competency-based TVET system recognizes various types of delivery modes, both on and off-the-job as long as the learning is driven by the competency standards specified by the industry. The following training modalities may be adopted when designing training programs:
o The dualized mode of training delivery is preferred and recommended. Thus programs would contain both in-school and in-industry training or fieldwork components. Details can be referred to the Dual Training System (DTS) Implementing Rules and Regulations.
o Modular/self-paced learning is a competency-based training modality wherein the trainee is allowed to progress at his own pace. The trainer facilitates the training delivery
o Peer teaching/mentoring is a training modality wherein fast learners are given the opportunity to assist the slow learners.
o Supervised industry training or on-the-job training is an approach in training designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the trainee through actual experience in the workplace to acquire specific competencies prescribed in the training regulations.
o Distance learning is a formal education process in which majority of the instruction occurs when the students and instructor are not in the same place. Distance learning may employ correspondence study, or audio, video or computer technologies.
o Project-Based Instruction is an authentic instructional model or strategy in which students plan, implement and evaluate projects that have real world applications.
3.3 TRAINEE 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
1. LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II
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. | |
|25 pcs. |Budding knife |5 units |Soil moisture and pH meter |25 pcs. |Petri dish |
|12 pcs. |Bolo |5 units |Wheel barrow |25 pcs. |Calculator |
|5 pcs. |Basin |1 unit |Comb-tooth harrow* |5 units |Puncher |
|10 pcs. |Broomstick |1 unit |Hand tractor* |100 pcs. |Seedling tray with different |
| | | | | |holes |
|25 pcs. |Pail-12Li. |5 units |Knapsack sprayer |10 m. |Agri bag/plastics |
| |Cutting tools |5 units |Hand sprayer |1000 pcs. |PE bag with different sizes |
|5 pcs. |Pruning saw |1 unit |Power sprayer |10 sacks |Growing media (50 kg.) |
|5 pcs. |Hedge shear |2 units |Grass cutter* |1 bot. |Rooting hormone |
|5 pcs. |Kitchen knife |5 units |Overhead sprinkler |25 pcs. |Basket |
|5 pcs. |Cutter |5 units |Sprinkler mist |20 m. |Fish net |
|5 pcs. |Pliers |5 units |Button dripper |5 pcs. |Strainer |
|25 pcs. |Pruning shears |1 unit |LCD/Overhead projector |10 kilos |Plastic sheet |
| |Digging tools | |Post harvest treatment equipment* |10 kilos |Fertilizers |
|5 pcs. |Steel bar |1 unit |Desktop computer/laptop |1 kilo |Flower inducer |
|5 pcs. |Pick mattock |25 units |PPE |2 pcs. |Board marker |
|5 pcs. |Hole digger | | |1 unit |White board |
|5 pcs. |Garden hoe | | |1 pc. |Eraser |
|5 pcs. |Shovel | | |1 bot. |Pesticides |
| |Crates | | |1 roll |Rope |
|25 pcs. |Wooden crates | | |1 box |Rubber band |
|25 pcs. |Plastic crates | | |5 units |Seed box |
|25 pcs. |Styro crates | | |100 pcs. |Seedlings assorted |
| |Harvesting tools | | |1 unit |Soil auger |
|25 pcs. |Scythe | | |1 box |Detergent soap |
|13 pcs. |Harvesting pole | | |1 bundle |Bamboo stick |
|2 pcs. |Ladder | | |1 ream |Bond paper |
|25 pcs. |Hand trowel | | |1 box |Clips |
|25 pcs. |Hard Hat | | |1 set |First aid supplies |
|2 pcs. |Measuring cups | | |5 pcs. |Permanent pens |
|12 pcs. |Sprinklers | | |1 roll |Mulching 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 |
3.5 TRAINING FACILITIES
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II
Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees
|SPACE REQUIREMENT |SIZE IN METERS |AREA IN SQ. METERS |TOTAL AREA IN SQ. |GRAND TOTAL AREA IN SQ. METERS|
| | | |METERS | |
|A. Building (permanent) | | | |215.00 |
|Student/Trainee Working Space |2.00 x 1.00 per |2.00 per student |50.00 | |
| |student/trainee | | | |
|Learning Resource Center |3.00 x 5.00 |15.00 |15.00 | |
|Activity Room (including facilities, wash |2.00 x 3.00 |6.00 per student |150.00 | |
|room, and store room) | | | | |
|B. Demo Farm | | | |2,550.00 |
|Nursery area |1 x 2 per trainee |2 per trainee |50.00 | |
|Field plot and Working shed (100sq.m.) |10 x 10 per trainee |100 per trainee |2500.00 | |
3.6 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Trainers who will deliver the training on AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII should have the following :
• 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
Reference: TESDA Board Resolution No. 2004 03
7. INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Institutional assessment is undertaken by trainees to determine their achievement of units of competency . A certificate of achievement is issued for each unit of competency.
SECTION 4 ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS
1. To attain the National Qualification of Agricultural Crops Production NC II, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units listed in Section 1. Successful candidates shall be awarded a National Certificate signed by the TESDA Director General.
4..2.1. Accumulation of Certificates of Competency (COCs) in the following areas:
1. Perform nursery operations
2. Plant crops
3. Care and maintain crops
4. Carry-out harvest and postharvest operations
Successful candidates shall be awarded Certificates of Competency (COCs) bearing the signature of the Regional Director and Chair of the recognized local industry body.
2. Demonstration of competence through project-type assessment covering all required units of the qualification.
1. Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and common units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with the core units.
2. The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:
4.3.1 Graduates of formal, non-formal and informal including
enterprise-based training programs
2. Experienced Workers (wage employed or self-employed)
3. The guidelines on assessment and certification are discussed in detail in the Procedures Manual on Assessment and Certification and Guidelines on the Implementation of the Philippine TVET Qualification and Certification System (PTQCS).
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
For the purpose of this standard, the word
• Aflatoxin – the toxin produced by some strains of the fungi ASPERGILUS FLAVUS and ASPERGILUS PARASTICUS; the most potent carcinogen yet discovered.
• Ambient condition– ordinary room temperature and relative humidity.
• Ambient air – the surrounding air (atmospheric).
• Ambient storage – any treatment or practice extending post harvest life of harvested commodity beyond that of similar commodity held under ambient conditions without treatment.
• Airflow rate – the amount of air passing through an obstruction per unit of time.
• Curing – process of toughening and self-healing of bruises and skinned areas in root and tubes crops or the rapid closing of the neck of bulb crops under favourable conditions
• Driller – a machine for sowing in furrows
• Drip Irrigation – application of water through small tubes and orifices or emitters which discharge small quantity of water to the base of the plant
• Dry-bulb temperature – the temperature of air indicated by a standard temperature
• Equilibrium moisture content – the moisture content at which moisture in a product is in equilibrium with the surrounding air. The product does not gain or loss moisture.
• Fogging – to cover or envelope with fog
• Foliar Fertilizer – fertilizer formulation containing nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium plus selected micronutrient element such as (Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Zn, Cl, B, Cu, S) applied by spraying on the leaves
• Fumigant – a chemical compound which acts in the gaseous state to destroy insects and their larvae.
• Fumigation – the process of treating stored products with insecticides/pesticides and the like in fumes or vapor form.
• Furrow Irrigation – a method of supplying water through a canal system wherein water flows down or across the slope of the field
• Furrowing – final step in land preparation by making furrows or beds for planting
• GATT – General Agreement on Tariff and Trade
• Grading – the process of classifying into groups according to a set of recognized criteria of quality and size, each group bearing an accepted name and size grouping.
• Growing Medium – mixture of different materials such as soil, sand, compost, coir dust, rice hull, perlite, peat, etc. for growing seedlings
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
• Hardening – the process of gradually withholding water and exposing to direct sunlight to prevent seedlings from transplanting stress/shock
• Harrowing – breaking of large soil clods that are caused by plowing
• Hilling-Up – the process of covering the applied fertilizer material by raising the soil towards the base of the plant to further stabilize its stand for better plant growth.
• Hygrometer – an instrument that measures humidity.
• Insect pest – a destructive or harmful insect.
• Irrigation - any method of supplying water to sustain plant growth
• Off-Baring- process of cultivating the soil away from the base of the plants
• Pricking-Off- methods of transferring of seedling to avoid overcrowding
• Larvae – the first stage of the life cycle of insects after leaving the egg.
• Manometer – an instrument that measures air pressure.
• Maturity – the quality or state of ripeness, or of being fully developed grain.
• Maturity index – signs or indications that a commodity is mature and is ready to be harvested.
• Moisture content – the conventional index used to determine whether the seed is dry enough for safe storage or for milling usually expressed in percent (% M.C.).
• Molds – superficial often woolly growth produced on various forms of organic matter, especially when damp or decaying.
• NFA – National Food Authority
• Packaging – technology or process to ensure adequate protection and safe delivery of a product from the produces to the ultimate consumer.
• Packing – act of putting commodities in a container.
• Packinghouse – place where the preparatory steps for storage or marketing are done.
• Pallet – low portable platform made of wood or metal or in combination to facilitate handling, storage or transport of materials as a unit load using forklift.
• Perishables – food crops for which value and/or quality is maintained over a short period of time after harvest. These include fruits, vegetables, flowers, young coconut, nursery stocks and some staple root crops such as sweet potato, cassava and yam.
• Postharvest disease – disease observed after harvest regardless of when or where initial infestation took place.
• Post harvest handling – specific term used for the movement of commodities and operations through which a commodity undergoes from harvest to possession of the fixed consumer, includes the technological aspects of marketing and distribution.
• Post harvest infection – infection that takes place after harvest.
• Post harvest life – period of time during which a commodity is still acceptable for its intended purpose.
• Pre cooling – strictly, it means the rapid cooling (48 hours or less) of a commodity to a desired transit or storage temperature soon after harvest before it is stored or moved in transit.
• Pupa – an intermediate stage of an insect that preys on one or more plants and animals that man wishes to preserve for his own use.
• Refrigeration – process of removing heat from a compartment or substance so that temperature is lowered and then maintained at a desirable level, usually refers to refrigeration by mechanical means.
• Relative humidity – the actual vapor pressure of the air relative to saturation.
• Respiration – biological process by which organic materials are broken down to simpler forms accompanied by the release of energy and heat.
• Ripening – the state of development of a fruit when it becomes soft and edible applies strictly to climacteric type fruit.
• Rodents – refer to rats and mice which destroy grains and other stored products.
• Senescence – final phase in the life of an organ in which a series of normally irreversible events are initiated leading to cellular breakdown or death of the organ.
• Side-Dress Fertilizer – additional amount of any fertilizer materials applied at the onset of flowering to complete the nutritional requirement of the crop
• Sprinkler Irrigation – a mechanical method of supplying water over the standing crop by means of a nozzle which is rotated by water pressure
• Synthetic Mulch – mulching materials made either of polyethylene or non-woven fabric
• Sorting – the process of classifying into groups designated by the person classifying crops or commodities the produce either according to a set criteria.
• Standard – the set of criteria and specifications of quality determining the grades, described as product characteristics such as maturity, color, cleanliness, shape, free from decay and blemishes and uniformity of size.
• Storage – process of keeping horticultural crops in a structure designed to protect the stored products from inclement weather and pests for a short or long period of time to await processing or movement to other location.
• Storage life – the longest time produce can be kept in a sound marketable condition.
• Tachometer – an instrument that measures revolutions per minute
• Tillage – the mechanical manipulation of the soil
• Transplants – vegetable seedlings produced for transplanting
• Trellis – a support structure for viny crops and can either be T, I, Y, A shaped
• Velometer – an instrument that measures velocity of air flow
• Waxing – application of a thin film of surface coating to fruits and vegetables.
• Wet-bulb temperature – temperature of moist air indicated by a thermometer whose bulb is covered with a moist wick which the air flow passing over has a velocity of 15 ft per second.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry, academe and government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and expertise to the development and validation of these Training Regulations.
• THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL (TAP)
|Dr. RODOLFO P. ESTIGOY |Mr. ALEJANDRO T. ESCANO |
|Chief |President |
|Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension |Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food (PCAFI) |
|Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija |MFI Bldg. Otigas Avenue Extension, Pasig City |
| | |
|Member |Dr. ALMA M. DELA CRUZ |
|Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineer |Professor |
| |Central Luzon State University |
| |Muñoz, Nueva Ecija |
• THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)
|Mr. ROLANDO SIANGHIO |Ms. PILIPINAS BALANTAC |
|President |Instructor |
|Lacto Asia Pacific Corporation |Rizal Experimental Station and Pilot School Cottage Industries |
| |(RESPSCI) |
| |Pasig City |
| | |
|Ms. MIRIAM A. ACDA |Mr. JAIME R. RACHO SR. |
|Chief |Assistant Professor |
|Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension |Quezon National Agricultural School |
| |( QNAS) |
|CLSU Compound |Malicboy, Pagbilao, Quezon |
|Muñoz, Nueva Ecija | |
|Mr. EDUARDO T. CAYABYAB |Mr. LITO BULAONG |
|Chief |Chief |
|Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension |Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension |
|CLSU Compound |CLSU Compound |
|Muñoz, Nueva Ecija |Muñoz, Nueva Ecija |
|Mr. LORENZO A. BELINO | |
|Benguet Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative | |
• THE REVIEW PANEL
|ALICIA S. ACOBA |DR. DIVINA M. AMALIN |
|Supervising Agriculturist |Balikscientist |
|Bureau of Plant Industry, |Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines, |
|San Andres, Malate, Manila |1365 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City |
|ENGR. REYNALDO P.GREGORIO |PROCESO H. MANGUIAT |
|Supervising Science Research Specialist |University researcher |
|Philippine Center for Post Harvest Development and Mechanization, |Institute of Plant Breeding, |
|CLSU Compound, Science City of Muñoz |University of the Philippines Los Baños College Laguna |
|DR. PEDRITO S.NITURAL |JULIE ANN A. ARAGONES |
|Professor V |Agriculturist II |
|Central Luzon State University, |Bureau of Plant Industry |
|Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija |San Andres, Malate, Manila |
|RAMIL G. RUBIA |DR. CONSTANCIO C. DE GUZMAN |
|Farmer |Professor |
|AANI, Antipolo City |Herbs and Spices, Medicinal Plants |
| |Crop Science Cluster |
| |U.P. Los Baños, Laguna |
|MANOLITO B. VELA |OSCAR AALA |
|Agriculturist II |Senior Agriculturist (Research/Crop Production) |
|Office of the Provincial Agriculturist -NEPG |Bureau of Plant Industry |
|Palayan City, Nueva Ecija |San Andres, Manila |
|RICHARD D. ROMANILLOS |GARY A. PUNTA I |
|Science Research Specialist |Instructor/Animal Nutrition Expert (Forage Crop) |
|Community Development |Cavite State University |
|PHILRICE |Indang, Cavite |
|U.P. Los Baños, Laguna | |
| | |
|ALEXANDER F. FERRE |ROMEO P. AYOS |
|Dean/Professor V |Senior Agriculturist (Crop Production) |
|Horti-Crop Production and Physiology Cavite State University |Bureau of Plant Industry |
|Indang, Cavite |San Andres, Manila |
| | |
|LUZVIMINDA RAZON |DR. KHAYANG LUY BATTAD |
|Supervising Agriculturist |Senior Agriculturist |
|Agricultural Training Institute |Agricultural Training Insitute |
|Department of Agriculture |Department of Agriculture |
• The respondents of Validation:
Quezon
|MS. MERLE C. FELIZARDO |MR CERILO ARDEN A. ALIYAS |
|Farmer |Farm Owner |
|Samahan ng magsasaka ng gulay ng Pagbilao |Aliyas Pharmacy |
|Binahaan, Pagbilao Quezon |Gumaca Public Market, Gumaca Quezon |
|MR. FLORENCIO B. SERA |MR. MELCHOR F. SANTIAGO |
|Farmer |Farmer |
|Samahan ng magtatanim ng gulay sa bayan ng Pagbilao |Gunaca Mango Growers Association |
|Sitio Centro Binahaan, Pagbilao Quezon |Gumaca Quezon |
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|MS. PRIMITIVA G. MEMORANDO |MR. HAGENIO C. QUIPID |
|Farmer |Farm Owner |
|Quezon Mango Growers Association |Quipid abaca Fiber Industry |
|Binahaan, Pagbilao Quezon |Binahaan, Pagbilao quezon |
|MR. RAUL T. EDRAD |MR. CESAR M. ORIAS |
|President |Ipilan, Tayabas City |
|Samahan ng mag gugulay sa bayan na Pagbilao | |
|Barangay Binahaan, Pagbilao Quezon | |
|MR. ROSALIO G. FULGAR |MR. PABLITO A. DOMINGO |
|Agriculturist |Farmer President |
|Fulgar Eco Farrm, Agri- Consultancy Farm Development |Quezon Mango Growers Association |
|Malicboy, Pagbilao Quezon |Pagbilao Chapter, Pagbilao Quezon |
|MR. FRANCIS IAN CEAZAR E. AVILA |MR. DOMINGO O. ORIG |
|Farmer Admin. Aide |Member |
|Local Government Unit |MAPROTAS |
|Lucban, Quezon |Tongko, Tayabas City |
|MR. FLORENCIO P. CUAREZ |MR. CARLITO O. PALAMBIANO |
|Board Member |Member |
|Pagbilao Organic Farmer Association |MAPROTAS |
|Ilaya Talipan, Pagbilao Quezon |Ilayang Nangka, Tayabas Quezon |
|MR.ERNESTO JR. R. VILLASANTA |MR. FRANCISCO JR. M. RUGAYAN |
|Secretary |Farmer |
|Pagbilao Organic Farmers Association |Ibabang Palale, Tayabas City Quezon |
|Ilayang Talipan, Pagbilao Quezon | |
|MS. VIVIAN V. ZAGALA |MS. DOLORES M.DURANA |
|Member |President |
|MAPROTAS |MAPROTAS |
|Barangay Ilaya Nangka, Tayabas City |Barangay Pandakaki, Tayabas City |
|MR. NILO C. CABUYAO |MS. FELINA J. CABUTIHAN |
|Sales Supervisor/ Member |Secretary |
|MAPROTAS |MAPROTAS |
|SM Ville Subd. Lita Phase 3 Tayabas Quezon |Calumpang, Tayabas City |
|MR. EDMUNDO S. MERANO |MR. ANSELMO D. QUIPID |
|Adviser, MAPROTAS |Owner/ Worker |
|16 Allarey St. Lucena City |Quipid Ornamentals and Bonsai Production |
| |Binahaan, Pagbilao Quezon |
|MR. ROSALIO G. FULGAR | |
|Proprietor/ Agriculturist | |
|Fulgar Eco- Farm Agri- Consultancy And Farm Devt. | |
|Kan. Malicboy, Pagbilao Quezon | |
BUKIDNON
|MR. PAQUITO D. SUBAYCO |MR. PETROCINCO B. BUTLAY |
|Farm Supervisor |Barangay Kagawad |
|First Fruit Agro Industrial Corporation |Brgy. Govt. Banbo Valencia City Buk. |
|Purok 17, Hindangoy Valencia City Bukidnon |Banbo Valencia City Bukidnon |
|MR DAVID M. PORTICOS |MS. JESSICA R. VELOS |
|Farm Owner |Manager |
|DMP Farms |Del Monte Phils. Inc. |
|Kahapduan, Valencia City |Camp Phillips Manolo Portich Bukidnon |
|MR. DEBERT S. DADANG |MS. RACHEL JOY D. SALINGAY |
|Farm Supervisor |Supervisor |
|Jocel Mabao Corporation |Del Monte Philippines Incorporation |
|Valencia City Bukidnon |Camp Phillips, Manolo Portich Bukidnon |
|MR. MAX D. DAY-YO |MR. JULIUS C. TAGUPA |
|P7 Batangan Valencia City |Supervisor |
|Bukidnon |Del Monte Philippines Incorporation |
| |Camp Phillips, Manolo Portich Camp Bukidnon |
| | |
|MR. HENRY S. BINAHON |MR. GREGORIO T. GONZALEZ |
|CEO |OIC. |
|Binahon Agroforestry Foundation Inc. |Del Monte Phils. Inc. |
|0292CM Recto Ave. Malaybalay City |Camp Phillips, Bukidnon |
|MS. LYDIA C. SISON |MS. MARIA LENNA LUZ U. RIZON |
|Professor V |Supervisor |
|Central Mindanao University |Del Monte Phils. Inc. |
|Musuan, Bukidnon |Camp Phillips, Bukidnon |
LAGUNA
|MR. ROMUALDO B. MERGILLA |MR. DELFIN JR I. ESPERANZA |
|Agricutural Technician |Pangulo ng Magsasaka |
|LGU, Luisiana |Samahang Magsasaka |
|Brgy. San Diego, Luisiana Laguna |Brgy. San Roque Luisiana Laguna |
|MS. CONSTANCIA A. DE LUMBAN |MR LORETO A. VILLANUEVA |
|Municipal Agriculturist |Farm Owner |
|LGU, Luisiana Laguna |Samahan ng magtatanim ng Cacao |
|Luisiana Laguna |Barangay San Juan Luisiana Laguna |
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| | |
|MR. ZOSIMO D. IGLORIA |MR. DANILO P. ROMULO |
|Kasapi |Farmer |
|Samahan ng Magtatanim ng Cacao |Samahan ng magtatanim ng Cacao |
|Barangay San Pedro |Luisiana, Laguna |
|MR. EMILIANO S. DALEPIAS |MS. MERCEDITA C. GALLARDO |
|Kasapi |Chairman |
|Samahan ng magtatanin ng Kakacon |Samahan ng magtatanim ng Cacao |
|Barangay San Buenaventura |San Juan Luisiano Laguna |
|MR. LORETO T. RACOMA |MS. LUCIA F. ARCA |
|Farmer |Business Permit/License Inspector\LGU Luisiana |
|Member Cacao Association |Rizal St. Zone VIII, Luisiana Laguna |
|Brgy. San Pablo, Luisiana Laguna | |
|MR. GENARO M. RUAZOL |MS. NARCISA M.ABELA |
|Farmer |Magsasaka |
|Barangay San Jose, Luisiana Laguna |Brgy. Sto Tomas Luisiana Laguna |
|MR. ROMULO S. PEREZ | |
|Kagawad | |
|Samahan ng magtatanim ng Cacao | |
|Barangay San Pablo | |
BUKIDNON
|MR. PAQUITO D. SUBAYAO |MR. MARIO M. DESCALLAR |
|Farm Supervisor |Chairman |
|First Fruits Agro Industrial Corporation |Valencia Organic Products Processors, Trainors Traders |
|Purok 17 Hindangoy Valencia City |Association |
| |Valencia City c/o City Agriculture Office |
|MR. NICASIO F. ENGALLADO |MR JACINTO JR. L. ALINGASA |
|Manager/Owner |Project Coordinator |
|Engallados Nature Farms and Natural Food Products |Community Agri-tech Network |
|P-6 Sto Nino Tongantongan Valencia City |Bukidnon Wiode |
|MR. HENRY S. BINAHON |MS. LYDIA C. SISON |
|CEO |Professor V |
|Binahon Agroforestry Foundation inc. |Central Mindanao University |
|0242 CM Recto, Malaybalay City |Musuan, Bukidnon |
INSULAR BOTANICAL INTERNATIONAL, LUCBAN QUEZON
|MR. JERRY J. SALUMBIDES |MR. LUIE R. GOMEZ |
|Supervisor C.F. Expert |Inducer |
|Insular Botanicals International Inc. |Insular Botanical Int. Inc. |
|Barangay Kilib |KM 131 Brgy. Kilib Lucban Quezon |
|MR. ROLANDO R. CONSTANTINO |MS. T. A. FLORES |
|Laborer |Supervisor |
|T.B.I.I. |I.B.I.I. |
|Barangay Kilib Lucban Quezon |Barangay Liblib Lucban Quezon |
|MR. FERDINAND A. MERLE |MR. ARMANDO O. DEAN |
|Worker |Worker |
|Insular Botanicals International Inc. |Insular Botanical Int.Inc. |
|Barangay Kilib, Lucban Quezon |20 Barangay Kulapi. Lucban Quezon |
|MR. EDGARD R. DEAPERA | |
|Supervisor | |
|Insular Botanical International Inc. | |
|11-Ballano Tolentino St. Lucban, Quezon | |
LUCBAN, QUEZON
|MR. DANILO R. BARRIENTOS |MS. ROSALINA L. LITANA |
|Farmer/Laborer |Ornamental |
|#26 brgy. Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |
|MS. CATALINA D. BARRIENTOS |MS. ALICIA M. BOA |
|Farmer |Ornamental Producer |
|26 Barangay Nagsinamo Lucban Quezon |Sitio Pabdog, Brgy. Nasinamo Lucban Quezon |
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|MS. LORNA R. MARASIGAN |MS. ELENITA R. RACELIS |
|Farmer |Agri- Tech. |
|26 Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |
| | |
|MS. AURELIA A.LUNAR |MS. NORITA A. LITANA |
|Ornamental Farmer |Farmer |
|Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |
| | |
|LOVELY GLORY ANGELM L. LITANA |MS. LEALYN L. NOLASCO |
|Farmer |Ornamental farmer |
|26 Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |26 Brgy. Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |
|MS. LORETA M. LITANA |MS. GHELYN D. GARCIA |
|Ornamental Farmer |Admin. Aide I |
|Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon |40 Conception St. Brgy. 8 Lucban Quezon |
|MS. ROGILDA A. LUNAR | |
|Farmer | |
|Barangay Nagsinamo. Lucban Quezon | |
GUGUINTO, BULACAN
|JULIUS V. FIGUEROA |OLIVER R. SANTOS, JR. |
|Agriculturist (Ornamental Plants) |Agricultural Technician (Ornmental Plants) |
|Municipal Agriculture Office |Municipal Agriculture Office |
|Guguinto, Bulacan |Guguinto, Bulacan |
The Management and Staff of the TESDA Secretariat
• Qualification and Standards Office
• Competency Assessment and Certification Office
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