COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

Sector:
AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR
Qualification:
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II
KWR PERMACULTURE
FLORIDA, KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
A. Course Design --------------------------------------------- 1-15

B. Modules of Instruction -------------------------------------------- 12-61

 BASIC COMPETENCIES
I. Participating in Workplace Communication -------------------------------------------- 16
II. Working in a Team Environment -------------------------------------------- 18
III. Practicing Career Professionalism -------------------------------------------- 21
IV. Practicing Occupational Health and Safety -------------------------------------------- 24

 COMMON COMPETENCIES
I. Applying Safety Measures in Farm Operations -------------------------------------------- 27
II. Using Farm Tools and Equipment -------------------------------------------- 29
III. Performing Estimation and Basic Calculation -- ---- ------------------------------------- 31
IV. Performing Record Keeping - ------------------------------------------ 33
V. Developing and Update Industry Knowledge 35

 CORE COMPETENCIES
I. Raising Organic Chicken ------------------------------------------- 37
II. Producing Organic Vegetable ------------------------------------------- 41
III. Producing Organic Fertilizer ------------------------------------------- 44
IV. Producing Various Concoctions ------------------------------------------- 46

 ELECTIVE COMPETENCY
I. Raising Organic Hogs ------------------------------------------- 49
II. Raising Organic Small Ruminants (Goat) ------------------------------------------- 51

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 TESDA-OP CO-01-F11
(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

A. COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE: Organic Agriculture Production

NOMINAL DURATION: 48 hrs - Basic Competencies
64 hrs - Common Competencies
96 hrs - Core Competencies
54 hrs - Elective Competencies
262 hrs - Total

QUALIFICATION LEVEL: NC II

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable skills and attitudes of Organic Agriculture
Production NCll in accordance with industry standards. It covers core competencies such as: raise
organic chicken, produce organic vegetable, produced organic fertilizer and produce organic concoctions
and extracts. It also h as two (2) elective competencies: raise organic hogs and raise organic small
ruminants.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate /trainee must possess the following qualifications must be:

1. Able to read and write;
2. With good moral character;
3. Ability to communicate, both oral and written;
4. Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer.

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COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES
No. of Hours: (18)29/30

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal

Duration
1. Participate in Participating in 1.1 Obtain and convey workplace information.
Workplace Workplace 1.2 Complete relevant work related documents. 4 hours
Communication Communication 1.3 Participate in workplace meeting and discussion.
2. Work in a Working in a Team 2.1 Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a
Team Environment Environment team. 13 hours
2.2 Describe work as a team member.
3. Practice Practicing 3.1 Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals.
Career Career 3.2 Set and meet work priorities. 27 hours
Professionalism Professionalism 3.3 Maintain professional growth and development.
4. Practice Practicing 4.1 Evaluate hazard and Risks. 4 hours
Occupational Occupational 4.2 Control hazards and risks.
Health and Safety Health and 4.3 Maintain occupational health and safety awareness.
Safety

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 COMMON COMPETENCIES
No. of Hours: (64)

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal

Duration
1. Apply Safety Applying Safety 1.1 Apply appropriate safety measures while working in
Measures in Measures in farm 12 hours
Farm Farm 1.2 Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
Operations Operations
2.Use farm tools Using Farm 2.1 Prepare and use farm tools
and equipment Tools and 2.2 Prepare and operate Farm Equipment 13 hours
Equipment 2.3 Perform preventive maintenance procedures/practices
3.Perform Performing 3.1 Perform Estimation
Estimation and Estimation and 3.2 Perform basic workplace calculation 12 hours
Basic Basic
Calculation Calculation
4.Perform Record Performing Record 4.1 Carry-out Inventory Activities
Keeping Keeping 4.2 Maintain Production Record 12 hours
4.3 Prepare Financial Records
5. Develop and Developing and 5.1 Seek Information on the Industry
Update Industry Updating Industry 5.2 Update continuously Relevant Industry Knowledge 12 hours
Knowledge Knowledge

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 CORE COMPETENCIES
No. of Hours: (96)

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal

Duration
1. Raise Organic Raising Organic 1.1 Select healthy stocks
Chicken Chicken 1.2 Determine suitable chicken house requirements 24 hours
1.3 Install cage (housing) equipment
1.4 Feed chicken (Provide feed and implement feeding
practices)
1.5 Manage health and growth of chicken
1.6 Harvest chicken
2. Produce Organic Producing Organic 2.1 Establish nursery
Vegetable Vegetebale 2.2 Plant seedlings
2.3 Perform Plant Care Activities (and Management) 24 hours
2.4 Perform Harvest and Post Harvest Activities
3. Produce Organic Producing Prganic 3.1 Prepare composting area
Fertilizer Fertilizer 3.2 Prepare raw materials
3.3 Carry out composting process 24 hours
3.4 Harvest compost
4. Produce various Producing Various 4.1 Prepare for the production of various concoctions
concoctions Concoctions 4.2 Process concoctions 24 hours
4.3 Package concoctions

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 ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES
No. of Hours: (54)

Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal

Competency Duration
1. Raise Organic Raising Organic 1.1 Choose/Select healthy domestic hogs
Hogs Hogs 1.2 Determine suitable hog house requirements
1.3 Feed Hogs 27 hours
1.4 Manage health and growth of hogs 1.5 Finish
hogs
2. Raise Organic Raising Organic 2.1 Choose/Select healthy breeders
Small Ruminants Small Ruminants 2.2 Determine suitable small ruminant cage (housing)
(Goat) (Goat) requirements
2.3 Install cage (housing) requirements 27 hours
2.4 Feed small ruminants
2.5. Manage health, growth and breeding of small
ruminants
2.6 Harvest (Finish) ruminants

Assessment Methods:

 Demonstration
 Observation
 Interviews/Questioning
 Oral/Written Interview
 Direct Observation
 Practical Demonstration
 Written Examination
 Oral Examination
 Demonstration with Questions

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Course Delivery:

 Demonstration
 Field Dmonstration
 Field Work/Farm Visit
 Lakbay Aral
 Video Presentatio
 Self-Paced/Modular
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Film Viewing
 Direct Observation
 Participatory Lecture-Discussion
 Workshop
 Filed Practicum

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RESOURCES:

Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for Organic Agriculture Production NC II. The
list comes into two forms, by full qualification and by COC or Certificate of Competency.

EQUIPMENT TO BE UTILIZED IN ALL UNIT OF COMPETENCY

Qty Units Description Qty Units Description
5 sets Desktop Computer 1 Unit LCD Projector with Screen
1 unit Printer 1 unit Photo Copier

FOR EVERY COMPETENCIES (CoC)

1. Raise Organic Chicken

QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS

5 Bolo 1 Booth/Temporary Shed 15 kg Feeds (Starter)
5 Broomstick 1 Shredder 15 kg Feeds (Grower)
5 Plastic Pail (10 L Capacity) 1 Fire Extinguisher 25 pcs. 21-day old chikcs
1 Carpentry Tools 1 Cart 8 Rice hull (Bags of 50 kgs)
2 Knapsack Sprayer 1 Wheel Barrow 1 Sand (Bag of 50 kgs Soil)
5 Storage container with cap, 15 L 50 m Net, 310 mesh size
capacity
3 Weighing Scale, 2 kilos capacity; 25 1 First Aid Kit
kilos capacity
5 Shovel 15 Apron
5 Knives 5 Chopping Board
2 Sprinklers, 5 L 10 Feeding trough
1 Step ladder 6 ft. 5 Various Concoction/Extracts
1 Storage rools/cabinet 15 Feeds (Finisher)
5 Feeding trough 25 60-day old Chicken
5 Water/Drinker, 1 L Capacity 1 Farm Soil (Bag of 50 kgs)
25 Rain Coat 50 Bamboo poles
5 Plastic cup, 1 L capacity 2 Monofilament Nylon #150
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 3 Waste cans/bag 1 Water Container Drum
10 Rags
10 Waterer
1 Feed Cart

2. Produce Organic Vegetables

QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS

5 Bolo 1 Booth/Temporary Shed 5 Basal Organic Fertilizer (Bag of
50 kg)
5 Digging Blade/Bar 1 Wheel barrow 5 Foliar Oragnic Fertilizer (L)
5 Spading Fork 1 Carbonizer 6 Seedling Tray (Plastic)
2 Hoe 1 Soil Thermometer 2 Plastic twine
5 Rake 1 Fire Extinguisher 10 Assorted Vegetable Seedlings
5 Shovel 1 Shredder 1 First Aid Kit
2 Weighing Scale, 2 kilos capacity; 25 1 Cart 10 Rags
kilos capacity
3 Measuring cup; 1 L capacity 1 Portable Soil Analyser Kit 5 Stariner, Nylon Screen, Fine
Mesh
5 Pruning shear 1 PH meter 5 Carbonized Rice Hull (Bag of 50
kg)
5 Petri dish 5 Various Concoctions/Extracts
2 Spike tooth horrow 6 Seedling Tray (Wooden)
5 Sprinklers, 5 L 10 Bamboo poles
1 Step ladder 6 ft. 1 Water Container Drum
10 Holer, 4” diameter 15 Apron
5 Trimming knife 10 Stone (weights) ½ kilos
1 Carpentry tools 10 Sacks
5 Knapsack sprayer
5 Plastic cuo, 1 L capacityWaste
cans/bag
3 Waste cans/bag
2 Plow
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 1 Calculator

3. Manufacture (Produce) Organic Fertilizer

QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS

5 Spade 1 Booth/Temporary Shed 1 Basal Organic Fertilizer (Bag of
50 kg)
5 Spading fork 1 Shredder 2 Foilar Organic Fertilizer
2 Hoe 1 Carbonizer 100 Molasses
5 Shovel 1 Moisture meter 50 kg Dry Leaves
2 Weighing scal, 2 kilos capacity; 25 1 Soil Thermometer 50 kg Pig Manure
kilos capacity
3 Measuring cuo; 1 L capacity 1 Fire Extinguisher 100 kg Carbonized Rice Hull
5 Sprinkler, 5 L 1 Wheel barrow 20 Plastic sheet (m)
1 Carpentry tools 1 Cart 25 Empty bags (50 kg capacity)
5 Rake 1 Portable Soil Analyzer Kit 1 First Aid Kit
5 Knapsack sprayer 1 PH meter 15 Apron
5 Plastic cuo, 1 L capacity 3 Vermitea aerator, 60 L 1 Carbonized Rice Hull (Bag o 50
capacity kg)
3 Waste cans/bag 10 Varoius Concoctions/Extracts
50 kg Rice Straw
50 kg Chicken Dung
50 kg Cow Manure
50 kg Rice Bran (D2)
10 Used Tires
5 Plasric Pail (15 L capacity)
1 Water Container Drum
10 Rags

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4. Produce Organic Concoction/Extracts

QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS

10 Measuring cup (with calibration 1 L 1 Booth/Temporary Shed 100 Molasses (L)
capacity)
10 Plastic cup (1 L capacity) 1 Shredder 8 Varoius Concoctions/Extracts for
at lets 1 L per sample
5 Syringe, Plastic 30 ml capacity 1 Wheel barrow 150 Weight (Clean stone 100 g each)
25 Bamboo container/Plastic 1 Cart 50 Weight (empty plastic container
container/Wooden box for collecting 250 to 500 ml capacity)
microbes
25 Slicing knife 1 Carbonizer 25 Plastic strainer, fine mesh, 1ft x
1ft square
5 Pannel (imbudo) 1 Fire Extinguisher 25 Plastic strainer, small mesh, 1ft x
1 ft square
2 Carpentry tools 1 Meat Grinder (Small) 50 Empty Plastic Container, 1 liter
capacity
2 Knapsack sprayer 1 Portable Soil Analyzer Kit 50 Empty Plastic Container, 5 liter
capacity
10 Bamboo/Wooden ladle 1 PH meter 2 Plastic Tie box
5 Plastic basin 10 L capacity 3 Vermitea aerator, 60 L 1 First Aid Kit
capacity
25 Chopping board 5 Thermometer 15 Apron
1 Moisture meter 25 Plastic Container, 15 liters
capacity
10 Plastic Container, 60 liters
capacity
5 Plastic Hose, 5mm dia.
3 Waste cans/bag
10 Plastic Sheet
25 Manila Paper
5 Rubber Band (Large)
5 Marking pen
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 5 Masking Tape (Medium)
1 Water Container Drum
10 Rags

5. Raise Organic Hogs

QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS

5 Bolo 1 Booth/Temporary Shed 15 kg Hog Feeds (starter)
5 Broomstick 1 Shredder 15 Hog Feeds (grower)
5 Plastic Pail (10 liter. Capacity) 1 Fire Extinguisher 5 45-day old piglet
1 Carpentry tools 1 Cart 8 Rice Hull (Bag of 50 kg)
2 Knapsack sprayer 1 Wheel barrow 1 Sand
5 Storage Container with cap 15 L 10 Molasses
capacity
2 Weighing scale, 10 kilos capacity (1); 1 First Aid Kit
150 kilos capacity (1)
5 Shovel 15 Apron
2 Sprinklers, 5 liters 5 Various Concoctions/Extracts
1 Step ladder 6 ft. 15 Hog Feeds (finisher)
1 Storage tools/cabinet 5 80-day old pig
5 Shovel 1 Farm Soil (Bag of 50 kg Soil)
5 Digging Bar/Blade 50 Bamboo poles
5 Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity 2 kg Monofilament Nylon#150
3 Waste cans/bag 1 Water Container Drum
10 Rags

6. Raise Organic Ruminants

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 QTY TOOLS QTY EQUIPMENT QTY MATERIALS
5 Bolo 1 Booth/Temporary Shed 15 kg Goat Feeds: starter, grower,
finisher
5 Broomstick 1 Shredder 15 Goat Feeds (grower)
5 Plastic Pail (10 liter. Capacity) 1 Fire Extinguisher 5 45-day old Goat
1 Carpentry tools 1 Cart 8 Rice Hull (Bag of 50 kg)
2 Knapsack sprayer 1 Wheel barrow 1 Sand
5 Storage Container with cap 15 L 1 Plastic sheet
capacity
2 Weighing scale, 10 kilos capacity (1); 1 First Aid Kit
100 kilos capacity (1)
5 Shovel 15 Apron
2 Sprinklers, 5 liters 5 Various Concoctions/Extracts
1 Step ladder 6 ft. 15 Goat Feeds (finisher)
1 Storage tools/cabinet 5 80-day old Goat
5 Shovel 1 Farm Soil (Bag of 50 kg Soil)
5 Digging Bar/Blade 50 Bamboo poles
5 Plastic cup, 1 liter capacity 2 kg Monofilament Nylon#150
3 Waste cans/bag 1 Water Container Drum
10 Rags

FACILITIES:
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 Building (Permanent)
- Lecture Area
- Learning Resource Center
- Laboratory/Practice Area
- Washroom (Female)
- Washroom (Male)
- Stock Room
 Experimental Farm (1ha)

QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS/TRAINERS:
 Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and NC)
 1 year Relevant Industry Experience
 80 Hours Teaching Experience

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B. Modules of Intruction

Unit of Competency :Participate in workplace communication

Modules Title :Participating in workplace communication
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey
information in response to workplace requirements.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information
LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
LO3. Complete relevant work related documents

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Specific and relevant information is accessed from • Parts of  CBLM • Self -paced/ Oral interview
appropriate sources Speech  Info Modular written test
2. Effective questioning , active listening and sheets Direct observation
speaking skills are used to gather and convey
information • Sentence  CBLM • Self -paced/ Oral interview
3. Appropriate medium is used to transfer information construction  Info Modular written test
and ideas sheets Direct observation
4. Appropriate non- verbal communication is used
5. Appropriate lines of communicationwith
supervisors and colleagues are identified and • Effective •CBLM •Self -paced/ Oral interview
followed Communicati •Info sheets Modular written test
6. Defined workplace procedures for the location and on Direct observation
storage of information are used
7. Personal interaction is carried out clearly and
concisely

LO2 .Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

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 Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
1. Team meetings are attended on tim • Technical  CBLM • Self -paced/ Oral interview
2. Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of Writing  Info Modular written test
others are listened to without interruption sheets Direct observation
3. Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting
purpose and established protocols
4. Workplace interactions are conducted in a • Recording  CBLM • Self -paced/ Oral interview
courteous manner information  Info Modular written test
5. Questions about simple routine workplace sheets Direct observation
procedures and maters concerning working
conditions of employment are asked and
responded to
6. Meetings outcomes are interpreted and
implemented

LO3 .Complete relevant work related documents

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Range of forms relating to conditions of • Basic  CBLM • Self -paced/  Written Test
employment are completed accurately and legibly mathematics  Info Modular  Practical/
2. Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace sheets Perforance Test
forms and documents  Interview
3. Basic mathematical processes are used for routine • Types of  CBLM • Self -paced/  Written Test
calculations forms  Info Modular  Practical/
4. Errors in recording information on forms/ sheets Perforance Test
documents are identified and properly acted upon  -Interview
5. Reporting requirements to supervisor are
completed according to organizational guidelines

Unit of Competency : Work in Team Environment

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Modules Title : Working in team environment
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member
of a team.
Nominal Duration : 4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Describe team role and scope
LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
LO3. Work as a team member

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Describe team role and scope

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

s Methods
1. The role and objective of the team is identified • Team Work  Workplac • Group  Written
from available sources of information e Discussion Examination
 CD,VCD, •Interaction  Observation
2. Team parameters, reporting relationships and  tapes •Lecture  Simulation
responsibilities are identified from team  Manuals  Role Playing
discussions and appropriate external sources  Handouts
 Info
Sheets
• Team Role  CBLM Group  Written
 Workplac Discussion Examination
e •Interaction  Observation
 CD,VCD, •Lecture ular  Simulation
 tapes  Role Playing
 Manuals 
 Handouts
• Role and  Workplac Group  Written
Responsibilities e Discussion Examination
with team  CD,VCD, •Interaction  Observation
environment  tapes •Lecture  Simulation
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  Manuals  Role Playing

LO2 .Identify own role and responsibility within team

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Individual role and responsibilities within the •Communication  Learning • Group  Observation of
team environment are identified. Process guides Discussion work activities
 Transpare •Interaction  Observation
2. Roles and responsibility of other team members ncies •Lecture through
are identified and recognized.  CD’s simulation or role
play
3. Reporting relationships within team and
external to team are identified • Team  CBLM Group  Observation of
Structure/Team  Learning Discussion work activities
Roles guides •Interaction  Observation
 Transpare •Lecture ular through
ncies simulation or role
 CD’s play

• Role and  Learning Group  Observation of

Responsibilities guides Discussion work activities
with team  Transpare •Interaction  Observation
environment ncies •Lecture through
 CD’s simulation or role
play

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LO3 .Work as a team member

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Effective and appropriate forms of •Communication  Learning • Group  Observation of
communications used and interactions Process guides Discussion work activities
undertaken with team members who contribute  Transpare •Interaction  Observation
to known team activities and objectives ncies •Lecture through
 CD’s simulation or role
2. Effective and appropriate contributions made to play
complement team activities and objectives,
based on individual skills and competencies and • Team  CBLM Group  Observation of
workplace context. Structure/Team  Learning Discussion work activities
Roles guides •Interaction  Observation
3. Observed protocols in reporting usingstandard  Transpare •Lecture ular through
operating procedures ncies simulation or role
 CD’s play
4. Contribute to the development of team work
plans based on an understanding of team’s role • Role and  Learning Group  Observation of
and objectives and individual competencies of Responsibilities guides Discussion work activities
the members with team •Interaction
 Transpare  Observation
environment ncies •Lecture through
 CD’s simulation or role
play

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Unit of Competency :Practice Career Professionalism
Modules Title :Practicing career professionalism
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1.Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
LO2. Set and meet work priorities
LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Personal growth and work plans are pursued • Personal  Workplace • Group  Observation
towards improving the qualifications set for the development –  Code of Ethics Discussion of work
profession. Intra and  Organizational • Interaction activities
interpersonal Goals • Lecture  Observation
2. Intra- and interpersonal relationships is are development  CD’s, tapes, through
maintained in the course of managing oneself transparencies simulation
based on performance evaluation. or role play

3. Commitment to the organization and its goal is •Organizational  Workplace • Group  Observation
demonstrated in the performance of duties Goals  Code of Ethics Discussion of work
 Organizational • Interaction activities
Goals • Lecture ular  Observation
 CD’s, tapes, through
transparencies simulation
or role play

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 • Personal  Workplace • Group  Observation
Hygiene and  Code of Ethics Discussion of work
Practices  Organizational • Interaction activities
Goals • Lecture  Observation
 CD’s, tapes, through
transparencies simulation
or role play
• Code of  Workplace • Group  Observation
Ethics  Code of Ethics Discussion of work
 Organizational • Interaction activities
Goals • Lecture  Observation
 CD’s, tapes, through
transparencies simulation
 or role play

LO2 .Set and meet work priorities

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Competing demands are prioritized to achieve •Organizational  Workplace • Group • Role Play
personal, team and organizational goals and Key result  CD’s, tapes, Discussion Identifying
objectives. areas transparencies  Simulation trainings and
 Demonstration career
2. Resources are utilized efficiently and opportunities
effectively to manage work priorities and • Career
commitments. advancement
• Interview
3. Practices along economic use and • Written
maintenance of equipment and facilities are Examination
followed as per established procedures. • Work values  Workplace • Group `  Role Play
and ethical  CD’s, tapes, Discussion Identifying
standards transparencies • Simulation trainings and
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  Demonstration career
opportunities
 Career
advancement
 Interview
 Written
Examination
• Company  Workplace • Group  Role Play
policies on the  CD’s, tapes, Discussion Identifying
use and transparencies • Interaction trainings and
maintenance of • Lecture career
equipment opportunities
 Career
advancement
 Interview
 Written
Examination

LO3 .Maintain professional growth and development

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Trainings and career opportunities are • Qualification  Hand outs • Group •Demonstration
identified and availed of based on job standards  CD’s on Discussion/ • Interview & Written
requirements. professionalism Interaction Examination
in the workplace  Simulation
2. Recognitions are sought/received and  Film Viewing
demonstrated as proof of career
advancement •Professionalism  Hand outs • Group • Demonstration
3. Licenses and/or certifications relevant to in the Workplace  CD’s on Discussion  Interview &
job and career are obtained and professionalism  Simulation Written
renewed in the workplace  Film Viewing Examination

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 • Relevance of  Hand outs • Group  Demonstration
Certificates and  CD’s on Discussion  Interview &
Licenses’ professionalism  Simulation Written
in the workplace  Film Viewing Examination

Unit of Competency :Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

Modules Title :Practicing occupational health and safety procedures
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the outcomes required to comply withregulatory and organizational requirements
for occupational health and safety.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Identify hazards and risks
LO2.Evaluate hazards and risks
LO3.Control hazards and risks
LO4. Maintain OHS awareness

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify hazards and risks

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Safety regulations and workplace safety and • Seiri "Sort  Workplace • Interactive •Demonstration
hazard control practices and procedures are  PPE Lecture • Interview & Written
clarified and explained based on organization  OHS •Simulation Examination
procedures. Personal  Film Viewing
Records  Group
2. Hazards/risks in the workplace and their  CD’s, VHS Dynamics
corresponding indicators are identified to tapes,
minimize or eliminate risk to co-workers, transparenci
workplace and environment in accordance es
with organization procedures.  Health
Record
3. Contingency measures during workplace
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 accidents, fire and other emergencies are
recognized and established in accordance with
organization procedures

LO2 .Evaluate hazards and risks

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Terms of maximum tolerable limits which when • Seiri "Sort  Workplace • Interactive •Demonstration
exceeded will result in harm or damage are  PPE Lecture • Interview & Written
identified based on threshold limit values  OHS •Simulation Examination
(TLV) Personal 
2. Effects of the hazards are determined Records
3. OHS issues and/or concerns and identified  CD’s, VHS
safety hazards are reported to designated tapes,
personnel in accordance with workplace transparenci
requirements and relevant workplace OHS es
legislation  Health
Record

LO3 .Control hazards and risks

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) • Seiso “sweep  Workplace • Interactive •Demonstration
procedures for controlling hazards/risks in  PPE Lecture • Interview & Written
workplace are consistently followed  OHS • Simulation Examination
2. Procedures for dealing with workplace Personal
accidents, fire and emergencies are followed Records
in accordance with organization OHS policies  CD’s, VHS
3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is tapes,
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 correctly used in accordance with organization transparenci
OHS procedures and practices es
4. Appropriate assistance is provided in the event  Health
of a workplace emergency in accordance with Record
established organization protocol

LO4 .Maintain OHS Awareness

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Emergency-related drills and trainings are • Seiketsu  Workplace • Interactive • Demonstration
participated in as per established organization ("Standardized  PPE Lecture • Interview & Written
guidelines and procedures. Cleanup")  OHS • Simulation Examination
Personal
2. OHS personal records are completed and Records
updated in accordance with workplace  Health
requirements Record

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Unit of Competency :Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations
Modules Title :Applying safety measures in farm operations
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform safety measures effectively
and efficiently. It includes identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place in performing safety
measures.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures
LO3. Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Work tasks are identified in line with farm •Time and  Hand outs • Group •Demonstration
operations Places of  CBLM Discussion/ • Interview & Written
Safety Interaction Examination
2. Place for safety measures are determined in Measures 
line with farm operations • Time for  Hand outs Self-paced • Demonstration
safety measure  CBLM  Interview &
3. Time for safety measures are determined in Written
line with farm operations Examination

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 4. Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are • Apply for  Hand outs • Group  Demonstration
prepared in line with job requirements safety  CBLM Discussion  Interview &
measures Written
Examination

LO2. Apply Appropriate Safety Measures

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

s Methods
1. Tools and materials are used according to • Apply safety  Hand outs • Self-paced •Demonstration
specifications and procedures  CBLM • Interview & Written
Examination
2. Outfits are worn according to farm
requirements

3. Effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials are

strictly observed

4. Emergency procedures are known and

followed to ensure a safework requirement
5. Hazards in the workplace are identified and
reported in line with farm guidelines

LO3 .Safekeep/Dispose Tools, Materials And Outfit

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods

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 1. Used tools and outfit are cleaned after use and • Cleaning and  Hand outs • Group •Demonstration
stored in designated areas safekeeping  CBLM Discussion/ • Interview & Written
2. Unused materials are properly labeled and tools and Interaction Examination
stored according to manufacturers equipments
recommendation and farm requirements
3. Waste materials are disposed according to
manufacturers, government and farm
requirements

Unit of Competency :Use Farm Tools And Equipment

Modules Title :Using farm tools and equipment
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use farm tools and equipment. It
includes selection, operation and preventive maintenance of farm tools and equipment.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Select and use farm tools
LO2. Select and operate farm equipment
LO3.Perform preventive maintenance

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Select and use farm tools

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Appropriate farm tools are identified  Farm Tools  CBLM  Self-paced  Demonstration
according to requirement/use and  Manufacturers  Interview &
2. Farm tools are checked for faults and Equipment manual Written
defective tools reported in accordance with  Tools and Examination
farm procedures equipments
3. Appropriate tools and equipment are safely  Maintenance  CBLM  Self-paced  Demonstration
used according to job requirements and of  Manufacturers  Interview &
manufacturers conditions Equipments manual Written
 Tools and Examination

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 equipments
 Preventive  CBLM  Self-paced  Demonstration
Maintenance  Manufacturers  Interview &
manual Written
 Tools and Examination
equipments
 Safekeeping  CBLM  Lecture  Demonstration
of tools  Manufacturers  Oral questioning
manual

LO2 .Select and operate farm equipment

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Appropriate farm equipment identified  Equipment/  CBLM  Group  Demonstration
2. Instructional manual of the farm tools and Facilities  Manufacturers Discussion/  Interview &
equipment are carefully read prior to manual Interaction Written
operation Examination
3. Pre-operation check-up is conducted in line
with manufacturers manual
4. Faults in farm equipment are identified and
reported in line with farm procedures
5. Farm equipment used according to its
function
6. Followed safety procedures

LO3 .Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Tools and equipment are cleaned  Maintenance  Hand outs  Group  Demonstration
immediately after use in line with farm of  CBLM Discussion/  Interview &
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 procedures Equipment  Manufacturers Interaction Written
2. Routine check-up and maintenance are manual Examination
performed
3. Tools and equipment are stored in
designated areas in line with farm
procedures

Unit of Competency :Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation

Modules Title :Performing Estimation and Basic Calculation
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform basic workplace
calculations.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Perform estimation
LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Perform estimation

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Job requirements are identified from written  Basic  Hand outs  Lecture  Demonstration
or oral communications calculation  CBLM  Interview &
2. Quantities of materials and resources Written
required to complete a work task are Examination
estimated
3. The time needed to complete a work activity  Basic  Hand outs  Lecture  Demonstration
is estimated mathematica  CBLM  Interview &
4. Accurate estimate for work completion are l operations Written
made Examination

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 5. Estimate of materials and resources are
reported to appropriate person

LO2 .Perform basic workplace calculation

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Calculations to be made are identified  Area, volume  Hand outs  Lecture  Demonstration
according to job requirements and weight  CBLM  Interview &
2. Correct method of calculation identified Written
3. System and units of measurement to be Examination
followed are ascertained 
4. Calculation needed to complete work  System of  Hand out  Lecture  Demonstration
tasks are performed using the four basic measurements  CBLM  Written activity
process of addition, division,
multiplication and subtraction
5. Calculate whole fraction, percentage and  Carrying out  CBLM  Lecture  demonstration
mixed when are used to complete the basic
instructions workplace
calculation
6. Number computed in self checked and
completed for alignment

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Unit of Competency : Develop and Update Industry Knowledge
Modules Title : Developing and updating industry knowledge
Module Descriptor :This unit of competency deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to access, increase
and update industry knowledge. It includes seek information on the industry and update industry
knowledge.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Seek information on the industry
LO2. Update industry knowledge

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Seek information on the industry

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Sources of information on the industry are  Sources of  Hand outs  Self-Paced  Demonstration
correctly identified and accessed Information  CBLM  Interview
2. Information to assist effective work
performance is obtained in line with job
requirements
3. Specific information on sector of work is
accessed and updated
Industry information is correctly applied to
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 day-to-day work activities

LO2 .Update industry knowledge

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Informal and/or formal research is used to  Industry  Hand outs  Self paced  Demonstration
update general knowledge of the industry Knowledge  CBLM  Interview
2. Updated knowledge is shared with
customers and colleagues as appropriate
and incorporated into day-to-day working
activities

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Unit of Competency :Perform Record Keeping
Modules Title :Performing record keeping
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to carry-out inventory activities, maintain
production record and prepare financial records.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Carry out inventory activities
LO2. Maintain production record
LO3. Prepare financial records

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Carry out inventory activities

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Inventory inputs are determined  Inventory  Hand outs  Group  Demonstration
according enterprise requirements. Inputs  CD’s on Discussion/  Interview & Written
2. Defective tools and equipment are professionalism Interaction Examination
determined according to operation in the  Simulation
manuals workplace  Film Viewing
3. Facilities are inspected according to
according standard codes and laws.  Tools and  Hand outs  Group  Demonstration
Equipments  CBLM Discussion  Interview & Written
Maintenance Examination

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 Record
 Hand outs  Group  Demonstration
 CBLM Discussion  Interview & Written
Examination

LO2 .Maintain production record

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Production plan are prepared according  Input and  Hand outs  Group  Demonstration
to enterprise requirements. production  CBLM Discussion/  Interview & Written
2. Schedule for production activities are record Interaction Examination
prepared based from enterprise
requirements and plan.
3. Production report are prepared in
accordance with enterprise reporting
procedures
4. Input and production are monitored using
monitoring chart

LO3 .Prepare financial records

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Production cost are computed using  Production  Hand outs  Group  Demonstration
established computation procedures. Cost and  CBLM Discussion/  Interview & Written
2. Revenue is computed using established Revenue Interaction Examination
computation procedures
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Unit of Competency : Raise Organic Chicken
Modules Title : Raising Organic Chicken
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to raise organic chicken efficiently
and effectively. It includes selecting healthy stocks, determine suitable chicken house
requirements, install cage equipment, feed chicken, manage health and growth of chicken and
harvesting activities.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1.Select healthy stocks and suitable housing
LO2. Set-up cage equipment
LO3. Feed chicken
LO4. Grow and harvest chicken

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Select healthy stocks and suitable housing

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Breed/strains breeds are identified as per  Breed/  CBLM  Self-paced  Written
PNS-Organic Agriculture-Livestock and strains of  Farm tools and  Modular  Oral interview
GAHP Guidelines chicken equipments  Lecture  Practical
2. Healthy chicks are selected based on  Practice animal  Demonstration
industry acceptable indicator for healthy  Criteria/  CBLM  Self-paced  Written

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 chicks. indicators of  Farm tools and  Modular  Oral interview
3. Suitable site for chicken house are healthy chicks equipments  Lecture  Practical
determined based on PNS  Practice animal  Demonstration
recommendations.
4. Chicken house design is prepared based  Suitable  CBLM  Modular/  Written
PNS recommendations. site for chicken  Farm tools and Self-paced  Oral interview
5. House equipment installation design is house equipments  Lecture  Practical
prepared in line with PNS
 Demonstration
recommendation and actual scenario.
 Chicken  CBLM  Modular/  Written
House design  Farm tools and Self-paced  Oral interview
equipments  Lecture  Practical
  Demonstration
 House  CBLM  Modular/  Written
equipment  Farm tools and Self-paced  Oral interview
installation equipment  Practical
design  Lecture  Demonstration

LO2 .Set-up cage equipment

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. House equipment are installed in line with  Cage  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
housing equipment installation design Equipment and  Farm tools and  Lecture  Written
2. Bedding materials are secured based on Brooding equipments Examination
availability in the locality Facilities  Direct
3. Bedding is prepared in accordance with observation with
housing equipment housing design oral questioning

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 4. Brooding facility is set-up in accordance  Bedding  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
with the housing equipment installation preparation  Farm tools and  Lecture  Written
design. equipments Examination
 Bedding  Direct observation
materials with oral
questioning

LO3 .Feed chicken

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Suitable feed materials are selected based  Suitable  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
on availability in the locality and nutrient feed materials  Chicken farm  Lecture  Written
requirements of chicken area (free range) Examination
2. Feed materials are prepared following  Chicken house  Direct
enterprise prescribed formulation  Practice animal observation with
3. Animals are fed based on feeding  Tools, supplies oral questioning
management program and materials
4. Feeding is monitored following enterprise  Feeding  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
procedure Management  Chicken farm a  Lecture  Written
area (free range) Examination
 Chicken house  Direct
 Practice animal observation with
 Tools, supplies oral questioning
and materials for
feeding

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LO4 .Grow and harvest chicken

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Growth rate is monitored based on  Health Care  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
enterprise procedures Program  Training farm  Lecture  Written
2. Health care program are implemented  Reference Examination
based on enterprise procedures materials  Direct
3. Sanitation and cleanliness program are  PNS-Organic observation with
implemented based on enterprise Agriculture- oral questioning
procedure Livestock and
4. Organic waste for fertilizer formulation are GAHP
collected. Guidelines
5. Suitable chicken for harvest are selected
based on market specifications.  Sanitation  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
6. Production record is accomplished and Organic  Training farm  Lecture  Written
according to enterprise procedure. waste  Reference Examination
management materials  Direct
 PNS-Organic observation with
Agriculture- oral questioning

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 Livestock and
GAHP
Guidelines

Unit of Competency : Produce Organic Vegetables

Modules Title : Producing organic vegetables
Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to establish nursery, plant seedlings,
perform plant care and perform harvest and post-harvest.
Nominal Duration : 4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Establish nursery
LO2. Plant seedlings
LO3. Perform plant care and management
LO4.Perform harvest and post-harvest activities

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Establish nursery

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Seeds are selected in accordance with the  Seed  CBLM  Lecture  Direct
PNS, and NSQCS/BPI. selection and  Training farm  Demonstration observation with
2. Seedbeds are prepared in accordance seedbed  Reference oral questioning
with planting requirements based on preparation materials  Demonstration
Vegetable Production manual (VPM).  Written exam
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 3. Care and maintenance of seedlings are  PNS-Organic
done in accordance with enterprise Agriculture
practice.  Care and  CBLM  Self-paced  Direct
4. Potting media are prepared in accordance maintenance of  Training farm  Demonstration observation with
with enterprise procedure seedlings  Reference oral questioning
materials  Demonstration
 PNS-Organic  Written exam
Agriculture

LO2 .Plant seedlings

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Land preparation is carried out in  Land  CBLM  Discussion/  Demonstration
accordance with enterprise practice preparation  Training farm Interaction  Written
2. Beneficial micro-organisms are introduced  Farm tools  Simulation Examination
prior to planting in accordance with and equipments
enterprise procedure  Transplanting  CBLM  Discussion  Demonstration
3. Seedlings are transplanted/planted based seedlings  Training farm  Demonstration  Written
on VPM recommendations  Farm tools Examination
4. Seedlings are watered based on VPM and equipments
recommendations
 Seedling tray

LO3 .Perform plant care and management

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods

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 1. Water management is implemented  Water  CBLM  Discussion/  Demonstration
according to plan. management  Training farm Interaction  Written
2. Effective control measures are determined  Farm tools  Simulation Examination
on specific pest and diseases as described and  Powerpoint
under the “pest, disease and weed equipments presentation
management” of the PNS  Control  CBLM  Self-paced  Demonstration
3. All missing hills are replanted to maintain measures of  Training farm  Written
the desired plant population of the area pest and  Farm tools Examination
4. Plant rejuvenation/rationing are maintained disease and
according to PNS. equipments
5. Organic fertilizers are applied in  Nutrient  CBLM  Self-paced  Demonstration
accordance with fertilization policy of the management  Training farm  Written
PNS.  Farm tools Examination
and
equipments
 Weed  CBLM • Self-paced  Demonstration
management.  Training farm  Written
 Farm tools Examination
and
equipments
 Organic  CBLM • Self-paced  Demonstration
fertilizer  Training farm • Demonstration
application.  Farm tools
and
equipments
 Various
concoctions

LO4 .Perform Harvest and postharvest activities

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods

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 1. Products are checked using maturity  Maturity  CBLM  Discussion/  Demonstration
indices according to PNS, PNS-organic indices  Training farm Interaction  Written
agriculture and enterprise practice.  Harvesting tools Examination
2. Marketable products are harvested and equipments
according to PNS, PNS-organic agriculture  Maturity index
and enterprise practice chart
3. Harvested vegetables are classified  Harvest and  CBLM  Discussion  Demonstration
according to PNS, PNS-organic agriculture Post harvest  Training farm  Demonstrati  Written
and enterprise practice. practices  Harvesting tools on Examination
4. Appropriate harvesting tools and materials and equipments
are used according to PNS.  Post harvest
materials
5. Post harvest practices are applied
 Appropriate  CBLM  Self-paced  Demonstration
according to PNS and GAP
harvesting tools  Training farm  Written
recommendations
and materials.  Harvesting tools Examination
6. Production record is accomplished and equipments
according to enterprise procedures
Unit of Competency : Produce Organic Fertilizer
Modules Title : Producing Organic Fertilizer
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to produce organic fertilizers which
include tasks such as preparing composting area and raw materials and carrying-out composting
activities and finally, harvesting of fertilizer.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Prepare composting area and raw materials
LO2. Compost and harvest fertilizer

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Prepare composting area and raw materials

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods

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 1. Site is selected based on compost fertilizer  Characteristic  CBLM  Self-paced  Practical
production requirements and of Composting  Training farm Demonstration
2. Site lay-out is prepared based on location. site  Interview
3. Bed is prepared in accordance with  Written
production requirements Examination
 Types of  CBLM  Lecture  Practical
4. Materials are gather based on production
composting  Training farm Demonstration
requirements and PNS for organic fertilizer
 Interview
5. Prepare raw materials following enterprise  Written
procedure and PNS for organic fertilizer Examination
 Types of raw  CBLM  Lecture  Practical
materials  Training farm Demonstration
 Raw materials  Interview
 Farm tools and  Written
equipments Examination

 Determine  CBLM  Lecture  Practical

the volume of  Training farm Demonstration
production  Raw materials  Interview

LO2 .Compost and harvest fertilizer

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Appropriate composting methods are  Characteristic  CBLM  Lecture  Practical
applied based on production requirements of Composting  Training farm  Demonstrati Demonstration
2. Compost is monitored based PNS site  Demonstratio on  Interview
indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer  Lecture/  Lecture/  Written
3. Quality of harvest is checked based on discussion discussion Examination
PNS indicators of fully decomposed  Field work/farm  Field
fertilizer visit work/farm visit
4. Processing of compost fertilizer are  Video  Video

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 carried- out based on production presentation presentation
requirement.  Types of  CBLM  Lecture/  Practical
5. Record keeping is performed according to composting  Training farm discussion Demonstration
enterprise procedure.  Written
Examination
 Types of raw  CBLM  Lecture  Practical
materials  Training farm Demonstration
 Raw materials  Interview
 Farm tools and  Written
equipments Examination
 Determine  CBLM  Lecture  Practical
the volume of  Training farm Demonstration
production  Raw materials  Interview
 Farm tools and  Written
equipments Examination

Unit of Competency : Produce Organic Concoction/ Extracts

Modules Title : Producing Organic Concoction/ Extracts
Module Descriptor :This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to produce organic concoctions and
extracts for owned farm consumptions and not for commercial purposes or selling.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1.Prepare for the production of various concoctions
LO2. Process concoctions
LO3. Package concoctions

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Prepare for the production of various concoctions

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 Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
1. Work and storage areas are cleaned,  Suitable tools  CBLM  Demonstrati  Practical
sanitized and secured. and organic raw  Raw materials  Lecture/ Demonstration
2. Raw materials used are cleaned and freed materials  Tools, discussion  Oral
from synthetic chemicals equipments questioning
3. Tools, materials and equipment used are and materials  Written
cleaned, freed from contaminations and  PPE Examination
must be of “food grade” quality
4. Personal hygiene are observed according
to OHS procedures.

LO2 .Process concoctions

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Raw materials are prepared in accordance  Suitable tools  CBLM  Demonstration  Practical
with enterprise practice. and organic raw  Raw  Lecture/ Demonstration
2. Fermentation period is set based on materials materials discussion  Oral
enterprise practice.  Tools,  Power point questioning
3. Various concoctions are fermented equipments presentation  Written
following to organic practices. and materials Examination
4. Concoctions are harvested based on  PPE
fermentation period of the concoction.

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LO3 .Package concoctions

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Concoctions are contained in sanitized  Packaging  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
bottles and containers. and labeling  Work Station  Lecture/  Written
2. Packaged concoctions are labeled and concoction  Various discussion Examination
tagged in accordance with enterprise fermented  Power point
practice. concoctions presentation
3. Packaged concoctions are stored in  PPE
appropriate place and temperature  Materials,
following organic practices. tools and
4. Production of concoctions are recorded equipments
using enterprise procedures.  Concoctions  CBLM  Demonstration  Practical
storage process  Work Station  Lecture/ Demonstration
 Various discussion  Oral
fermented  Power point questioning
concoctions presentation  Written
 PPE Examination
 Materials,
tools and
equipments
 Application  CBLM  Demonstration  Demonstration
and benefits of  PPE  Lecture/  Interview
Concoctions  Materials, discussion  Written
tools and Examination
equipments

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Unit of Competency : Raise Organic Hogs
Modules Title : Raising Organic Hogs
Module Descriptor : This unit covers the ability to carry-out the knowledge, skills and attitude required in raising organic
hogs.
Nominal Duration :4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing
LO2.Feed hogs
LO3. Grow and finish hogs

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 .Select healthy domestic hog breeds and suitable housing
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 Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
1. Hogs are identified according to breeds.  Different  CBLM  Self-paced  Written
2. Selecthealthy hogs based on industry breeds of hog  Materials, Examination
acceptable indicator for healthy piglets. tools and  Oral questioning
3. Prepared hog house design based on PNS equipments
recommendations.  Pig pen
4. Prepared housing equipment installation  Practice
design in line with PNS recommendation animals
and actual farm conditions.  Breed  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
Selection and  Materials,  Lecture/ Examination
Healthy Hogs tools and discussion  Oral questioning
equipments
 Pig pen
 Practice
animals
 Suitable Hog  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
House  Materials,  Lecture/ Examination
tools and discussion  Oral questioning
equipments
 Pig pen
LO2 .Feed hogs

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Select suitable feed materials based on  Basic  Supplies  Group  Demonstration
availability in the locality , nutrient source Guidelines in and Discussion/  Oral questioning
and according to PNS Organic Agriculture- Feeding materials Interaction  Written
Livestock and GAHP requirements. Organic Hogs  CBLM  Simulation Examination
2. Prepared feed materials following  tools and
enterprise prescribed formulation equipments
3. Feed Animals based on the standard  Practice
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 feeding method/management: animals
4. Monitor feeding following enterprise
procedures

LO3 .Grow and finish hogs

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Growth rate is monitored based on  Health Care  CBLM  Group  Demonstration
enterprise procedures of finisher  Workplace Discussion/  Interview
2. Health care program are implemented hogs  Training Interaction  Written
based on PNS Organic Agriculture– Farm Examination
Livestock or documented ethno-veterinary  PPE’s
practices
3. Sanitation and cleanliness program are
implemented based on PNS-livestock

Unit of Competency : Raise Organic Small Ruminants

Modules Title : Raising Organic Small Ruminants
Module Descriptor : This unit covers the ability to carry-out the knowledge, skills and attitude required in raising organic
small ruminant.
Nominal Duration : 4.5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Select Healthy Breeders and Suitable Cages
LO2. Feed Small Ruminants
LO3. Manage Breeding of Small Ruminants
LO4. Manage Does/Ewes and their Progenies
LO5. Grow and Harvest Small Ruminants
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Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1 .Select Healthy Breeders and Suitable Cages

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Bucks and rams are identified according to breed  Breed of  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
2. Healthy bucks/rams are selected based on Small  supplies,  Lecture Examination
industry acceptable indicator for healthy small ruminants materials discussion  Oral questioning
ruminants. and farm
3. Suitable site for small ruminants are determined implements
based on PNS recommendations.  Indicator  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
4. Small ruminants cage design is prepared based of healthy  supplies,  Lecture/ Examination
on Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP), small materials discussion  Oral questioning
DENR and zoning ordinances PNS ruminants and farm
recommendations. implements
5. Cage equipment installation design is prepared in  Cage site  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
line with PNS recommendation and actual farm and  supplies,  Lecture/ Examination
conditions. equipment materials discussion  Oral questioning
6. Cage equipment are set-up in line with housing based on and farm
equipment installation design. PNS. implement
Rice straws are placed as bedding materials based
on PNS procedures.
LO2 .Feed small ruminants

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Suitable feed materials are selected based on  Feed  Cblm  Demonstration  Written
availability in the locality, nutrient ruminants  Materials,  Lecture/ Examination
requirements and PNS standards. tools and discussion  Oral questioning
2. Feed materials are prepared following PNS equipments
procedures.  Practice
animal
3. Maintenance of forage area are administered
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4. Animals are fed based on feeding
management program of PNS.

LO3 .Manage Breeding of Small Ruminants

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Signs of heat are monitored among sexually  Breeding  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
mature does and ewes and Heat  Materials,  Lecture/ Examination
2. Breeding systems are identified based on PNS signs of tools and discussion  Oral questioning
guidelines. Small equipments
3. animal pregnancy is monitored and tended Ruminants.  Practice
based on enterprise procedures. animals
4. Unproductive buck/ram and doe/ewe are
culled based on enterprise procedures

LO4. Manage does/ewes and their progenies

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Signs of approaching kidding/lambing are  Health  CBLM  Demonstration  Written
monitored following established farm care and  Materials,  Lecture/ Examination
procedures. sanitation tools and discussion  Oral questioning
2. Placenta and dead kids/lambs are disposed program equipments
properly according to DENR law.  Practice
3. Assisted kids/lambs to suckle colostrums animals
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4. Lambs/kids are weaned properly at 3 months
from birth based from established farm
procedures.
5. Lactating goats and sheep are kept in clean
and quiet environment, and are separated
from the breeder males based from
established farm procedures.
6. 4.6 Forage grasses, supplements and
adequate water supply are provided
according to PNS recommendations.

LO5 .Grow and Harvest Small Ruminants

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Methods
1. Growth rate is monitored based on enterprise  Health and  CBLM  Lecture  Written
procedures. sanitation  Materials,  Demonstratio Examination
2. Health care program are implemented based program tools and n  Oral questioning
on PNS and GAHP requirements. equipments
3. Sanitation and cleanliness program are  Pig pen
 Practice
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and PNS.
4. Organic wastes for fertilizer production are
collected according to PNS.
5. Suitable small ruminants for harvest are
selected based on PNS guidelines and
market demand.
6. Production record is accomplished according
to enterprise procedure

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