Model Curriculum

Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur

SECTOR: AGRICULTURE & ALLIED

SUB-SECTOR: AGRICULTURE ALLIED ACTIVITIES
OCCUPATION: DAIRY FARM MANAGEMENT
REF ID: AGR/Q4101, V1.0
NSQF LEVEL: 4

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 04
2. Trainer Prerequisites 07
3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 08

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Dairy Farmer/
Entrepreneur
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur”, in the “Agriculture
& Allied” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner

Program Name Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur

Qualification Pack Name & AGR/Q4101, v1.0

Reference ID. ID

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date

Pre-requisites to Training No entry level barrier; 5th Standard Passed preferable.

Training Outcomes
After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
• Efficiently start and manage a Dairy farm: Dairy Industry, input
requirements, Site selection, cattle selection, budget estimation,
procurement of inputs, etc.
• Construct and maintain shed for cattle: Resources availability, shed
construction – types, maintenance of shed
• Prepare and give recommended feed and water for livestock: Feed
Nutrients composition, feed requirements
• Maintain health of livestock along with productivity: Vaccination of
cattle, nutrients requirements,
• Understand and prepare forage: Forage types, types of storage
• Effectively market dairy products like milk, curd, cheese: Milk
products, manufacturing, standards, market value, marketing of the
product
• Ensure safe and clean dairy farm: Hygiene maintenance

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This course encompasses 8 out of 8 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Dairy farmer/ Entrepreneur”
Qualification Pack issued by “Agriculture Skill Council of India”.

Equipment
Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes
Required
1 Introduction • Understand General Discipline in the class Laptop, white
room (Do’s & Don’ts) board, marker,
Theory Duration • Understand Role of a Dairy Farmer projector
(hh:mm) • Understand the different indigenous and
5:00 exotic breeds
• High milk yielding varieties
Practical Duration • Selection of Cattle
(hh:mm) • Differentiate Healthy and sick animals
0:00 • Learn and Practice Basic skills of
communication
Corresponding NOS Code • Learn and Practice Basic reading
capabilities to enable reading of signs,
notices and/or cautions at site.
2 Prepare and maintain • Understand the accommodation needs of Laptop, white
livestock accommodation livestock board, marker,
• Understand the different types of projector,
Theory Duration accommodation- Head to Head, Tail to
(hh:mm) tail
10:00 • Understand the best balance between
animal health and well‐being and
Practical Duration available resources
(hh:mm) • Use and recognize tools/equipment used
10:00 for preparation of accommodation
• Understand the different methods of
Corresponding NOS Code waste handling/ management
AGR/N4101 • Plan and follow the routine cleaning of
animal shed
3 Establish Livestock within • Understand the required suitable Laptop, white
accommodation personal protective equipment while board, marker,
establishing livestock in accommodation projector, cattle
Theory Duration • Check the suitable environment condition shed
(hh:mm) of the accommodation before
10:00 establishing livestock within it
• Follow the proper handling to minimize
Practical Duration stress
(hh:mm) • Understand and follow the safety
15:00 procedures
• Ensure cleanliness and follow proper
Corresponding NOS Code method of waste disposal
AGR/ N4102

4 Provide Feed and Water • Understand the Feed Composition and Laptop, white
for Livestock quality board, marker,
• Understand the nutrients requirement for projector, feed
Theory Duration animals components
(hh:mm) • Identify and procure the inputs required
10:00 for the feed preparation

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 Equipment
Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes
Required
• Arrange for various feed and feed
Practical Duration supplements essential for animal
(hh:mm) nutrition and growth
20:00 • Follow the Feeding Chart and store feed
appropriately
Corresponding NOS Code • Prepare Feed with the mixture of right
AGR/N4103 components or procure quality
compound feed from suppliers
• Provide the feed and water to cattle
• Understand the wastage minimization
5 Maintain Healthy • Understand the Healthy Animal Laptop, white
Performance of Livestock parameters board, marker,
• Treat animals as per animal welfare projector
Theory Duration regulations.
(hh:mm) • Monitor the physical condition of the
5:00 animals at suitable intervals, and
recognize, record and report any
Practical Duration abnormal signs
(hh:mm) • Check livestock for presence of external
10:00 parasites
• Understand the health maintenance
Corresponding NOS Code procedure of livestock
AGR/N4104 • Understand the pregnancy period of the
cattle
• Take Care during Pregnancy
• Understand handling of calf
• Record the health check up of the animal
and treatment provided.
6 Performing Hand and • Understand the Pre-Milking, Milking and Laptop, white
Machine Milking Post Milking activities board, marker,
• Understand the Mastitis disease and projector, milking
Theory Duration precautions to be taken machine, hot water,
(hh:mm) • Identify and use the milking machine and
10:00 equipment
• Understand the adjustments of the
Practical Duration machine and equipment
(hh:mm) • Understand and perform proper milking
25:00 procedures
• Understand the right milking technique
Corresponding NOS Code • Follow procedure for clean milk
AGR/N4104 production

7 Forage Conservation • Gain knowledge about different Fodder Laptop, white

crops board, marker,
Theory Duration • Understand the right time of harvesting projector, milking
(hh:mm) of crops machine, hot water,
10:00 • Identify and use the tools and
equipments for preparation of forage
Practical Duration • Understand the method of forage
(hh:mm) conservation – hay making, silage
15:00 preparation, chemical treatment etc

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 Equipment
Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes
Required
• Understand the method of minimization
Corresponding NOS Code of spoilage
AGR/N4106

8 Entrepreneurship • Understand the Dairy Farming economics Laptop, white

and Finance board, marker,
Theory Duration • Collect information on Financing projector
(hh:mm) Institutions for Dairy farming
15:00 • Estimate the Budget for Dairy farming
• Understand and update the market
Practical Duration information
(hh:mm) • Manage the records of the Business
15:00 • Understand the method of marketing
• Develop contact with market players
Corresponding NOS Code
AGR/N4107

Maintain Health and • Maintain a clean & efficient workplace Laptop, white
safety at the work place • Render appropriate emergency board, marker,
procedures projector, gloves,
Theory Duration • Practice General safety and first aid first aid
(hh:mm)
05:00

Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
10:00

Corresponding NOS Code

AGR/N9903

Total Duration: Unique Equipment Required:

Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Cattle shed, infrastructure
Theory Duration for forage preservation, chaff cutter, milking machine, gloves, first aid
(hh:mm) kit
80:00

Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
120:00

Grand Total Course Duration: 200 Hours, 0 Minutes

(This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Agriculture Skill Council of India)

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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Dairy Farmer / Entrepreneur” mapped to
Qualification Pack: “AGR/Q4101, v1.0”

Sr.
Area Details
No.
1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees - viability and sustainability of
the dairy farm, care of dairy animals, their health and productivity, milking and
marketing of the produced milk.
2 Personal Trainer should be subject matter expert. He/ she should have good
Attributes communication skills, leadership skills, observation skills, practical oriented skills
3 Minimum Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal
Educational Husbandry (BVSc& A H) preferable
Qualifications
4a Domain Certified for Job Role: “Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur” mapped to QP:
Certification “AGR/Q4101, v1.0”. Minimum accepted score is 80%

4b Platform Certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification Pack:
Certification “SSC/Q1402”. Minimum accepted score is 70%
5 Experience • MVSc in relevant subject (Livestock Production Management, Extension
Education etc.) with 1 Year experience
• BVSc & AH with 3 Years of relevant experience
• Diploma in Animal Husbandry with relevant experience of 5 Years

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Annexure: Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria
Job Role Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur
Qualification Pack AGR/Q4104, v1.0
Sector Skill Council Agriculture

Sr. Guidelines for Assessment

No.
1 Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each
Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will
also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2 The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the
SSC.
3 Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate
at each examination/training centre (as per assessment criteria below)
4 Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at
each examination/training canter based on this criteria
5 To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate
6 The marks are allocated PC wise; however, every NOS will carry a weight age in the total marks
allocated to the specific QP

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 Marks Allocation
Assessable Total Marks
Assessment Criteria Out Of
Outcome (557)
Skills
Theory
Practical

PC1.Prepare animal
accommodation which achieves
the best balance between
animal health and well-being 8 4 4
and available resources,
consistent with relevant
legislation

PC2.Prepare and maintain

equipment, tools and materials
6 3 3
required for livestock
accommodation

PC3. Follow cleaning routine in

accordance with supervisor’s 8 4 4
instructions

1.AGR N4101
Prepare and
Maintain PC4. Dispose of waste 75
Livestock according to established 7 5 2
Accommodation workplace procedures

PC5. Report any hazards

identified, to the supervisor 6 4 2
immediately

PC6. Maintain accommodation

in a safe and clean condition for 8 6 2
livestock

PC7.Replenish materials and

supplies as required by 6 3 3
livestock

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 PC8. Clean tools and equipment
and maintain according to
8 3 5
established workplace
procedures

PC9. Store equipment safely

and securely in the assigned 6 2 4
location

PC10.Use working methods and

systems which promote health
and safety and which are
6 2 4
consistent with relevant
legislation and codes of
practice.

PC11.Take the appropriate

action when monitoring reveals
6 2 4
problems or issues with the
accommodation

Total 75 38 37

PC1.Wear suitable personal

protective equipment when
2 1 1
establishing livestock in their
accommodation

PC2. Check that the equipment,

materials and accommodation
2 1 1
are suitable for reception of the
2.AGR/ N4102 livestock, prior to their arrival
Establish
25
Livestock within
Accommodation PC3.Establish suitable
environmental conditions for 2 1 1
the animals

PC4.Handle and move the

livestock correctly and safely,
2 1 1
according to supervisor’s
instructions

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 PC5. Introduce livestock into
the accommodation in a way
that minimizes stress and 2 1 1
maintains their health and
welfare

PC6. Deal with any difficulties

arising according to established 2 1 1
workplace procedures

PC7.Carry out your work

according to relevant legislation 2 2 0
and codes of practice.

PC8.Monitor the livestock

carefully, to ensure their on-
2 1 1
going health and welfare is
maintained

PC9.Monitorenvironmental
conditions carefully to ensure
2 1 1
that they promote the health
and well-being of livestock

PC10.Adjust and replenish

materials as required by the 2 1 1
livestock

PC11.Arrange for regular

cleaning of animal housing
areas, floors and mats of
2 0 2
animals (if any) according to the
animal accommodation and
specification.

PC12. Carry out cleaning

routines of animals as per 1 0 1
prescribed procedures.

PC13.Arrange for regular

disposal of animal waste and
1 1 0
other wastes as per prescribed
procedures.

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 PC14.Report problems that
cannot be dealt with to the 1 1 0
supervisor immediately

Total 25 13 12

PC1.check that the correct

quantities and types of animal
feed have been delivered and 10 5 5
that they are in an acceptable
condition

PC2.report any shortfalls or

faults in delivered animal feed 5 2 3
to the appropriate person

PC3. Handle animal feed safely,

and in a way that protects it
from damage and 6 3 3
contamination and minimizes
wastage

3. AGR/ N4103 PC4.store animal feed safely

Provide Feed and according to the manufacturer’s
100 6 4 2
Water for recommendations, in the order
Livestock in which it is to be used

PC5.check stored animal feed

regularly for any signs of pest
infestation and report this to 8 4 4
the appropriate person straight
away

PC6.Check stock levels regularly

and tell the appropriate person 5 2 3
if stocks are low.

PC7.Wash hands effectively

before and after handling 4 0 4
animal feed

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 PC8.Obtain the equipment and
materials needed to prepare 8 3 5
and serve animal feed

PC9.Clean work surfaces,

utensils and equipment 6 2 4
effectively before and after use

PC10.Arrange for various feed

and feed supplements essential
8 4 4
for animal nutrition and
growth.

PC11.Mix the appropriate

proportions of feed and feed
supplements depending on the 8 3 5
age and stage of growth of
animal.

PC12.Prepare the correct

amount of animal feed as
6 3 3
directed in the Feeding Plan in a
way that minimizes wastage

PC13.Operation and
maintenance of equipment
2 1 1
used in feed preparation e.g.
chaff cutter.

PC14. Use working methods

and practices throughout the
2 2 0
process that promote health
and safety

PC15. Dispose off any stale and

unusable animal feed in a safe
2 2 0
place and put equipment and
utensils away safely.

PC16.Wear suitable personal

protective equipment when
2 2 0
providing feed and water to
livestock

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 PC17. Supply feed to livestock
according to established 2 0 2
workplace procedures

PC18. Supply clean, fresh water

to the animals according to 2 2 0
their needs

PC19. Report concerns, related

to the feeding and drinking
2 2 0
habits of animals, to the
supervisor immediately

PC20. Monitor the condition of

feed and water and take the
2 2 0
appropriate action when
problems occur

PC21. Clean and maintain feed

and water equipment according
2 0 2
to established workplace
procedures

PC22. Dispose of waste from

the feeding and watering
systems safely and correctly, 2 2 0
according to established
workplace procedures

Total 100 50 50

PC1.Treat animals in a manner

which complies with relevant
legislation, minimizes any
6 3 3
likelihood of stress and injury,
4. AGR/ N4104 and maintains their health and
Maintain Healthy well-being 100
Performance of
Livestock
PC2.Provide animals with
sufficient and effective
8 4 4
opportunities to move, and
maintain physical functioning

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 PC3.Monitor the physical
condition of the animals at
suitable intervals, and 8 2 6
recognize, record and report
any abnormal signs

PC4. Check livestock for

8 3 5
presence of external parasites

PC5. Carry out specific

measures to promote and
6 3 3
maintain animals’ health and
welfare correctly and safely

PC6.Ensure records are

accurate, legible and complete
and comply with organizational 4 3 1
and legal requirements for
future reference

PC7.Immediately summon
assistance for any animals
health emergency, and initiate 6 2 4
action appropriate to the
situation

PC8. Manage waste safely and

correctly in accordance with 8 2 6
legislative requirements.

PC9.use and store drugs,

medication and equipment in
accordance with veterinary 8 6 2
instructions and organizational
policy

PC10.use current and

uncontaminated prescribed
8 5 3
medication only for the
intended animal

PC11. use the correct

technique to give the specified 8 4 4
treatment at the correct time

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 PC12. Report any difficulties, in
administering treatments, 6 3 3
immediately to the supervisor

PC13.Complete records of the

treatment accurately, according
8 6 2
to established workplace
procedures

PC14.Observe livestock after

treatments and report concerns 8 4 4
immediately to the supervisor

Total 100 50 50

PC1. Maintain conducive

2 2 0
milking environment

PC2.Restrain the cow in

2 1 1
preparing her for milking

5. AGR/N4105
Performing Hand PC3.Prepare Udder before
25 2 0 2
and Machine milking
Milking

PC4. Check for mastitis 2 0 2

PC5.Check and Adjust milking

equipment, as required, to 2 2 0
ensure correct operating order

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 PC6.Carry out livestock health
treatments during drying off, as
2 2 0
directed, with minimal stress
and weight loss

PC7. Perform Milking using the

2 0 2
right technique

PC8. Establish a calm regular

1 0 1
milking routine

PC 9. Implement milking
procedures with minimum
stress to livestock and 1 1 0
maximum yield within
reasonable timeframes

PC10. Rectify Minor

malfunctions of equipment or
milking systems are rectified to
1 1 0
manufacturer's specifications,
and more complex repairs are
reported for specialist attention

PC11. Implement prescribed

handling practices so as to
2 1 1
prevent cross-infection during
milking operations

PC12. Perform Teat dipping to

2 1 1
prevent mastitis

PC13. Weigh and store the milk

2 1 1
into milk can

PC14. Clean the milking pail and

keep them in the designated 2 0 2
place

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 Total 25 12 13

PC1.Explore various forage

conservation options based on
4 2 2
the year round requirement of
feed and fodder.

PC2. Identify risk factors for

spoilage in forage conservation
4 3 1
such as fire, vermin and air in
silage.

PC3. Ensure favorable

conditions suitable for forage 5 2 3
conservation.

PC4. Prepare forage

conservation machinery and
equipment in accordance with
4 2 2
manufacturer's specifications,
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Conservation

PC5. Ensure clear access to

paddocks for harvesting and 2 1 1
transport machinery.

PC6. Prepare storage facility for

selected forage conservation 4 1 3
method.

PC7. Identify safety hazards and

implement OHS procedures for 4 1 3
forage conservation.

Monitor weather conditions to

determine optimum time for 2 1 1
harvest and to ensure quality.

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 PC8. Identify dry matter target
and assess dry matter content
4 2 2
of forage material for the
forage operation.

PC9.Mow, condition, tender

and/or rake swaths depending
5 2 3
on weather conditions and
forage drying targets.

PC10.Conduct harvesting
activities in a safe, controlled 5 2 3
and efficient manner.

PC11. Check equipment during

harvesting operations regularly 4 2 2
for wear and damage.

PC12. Bale, wrap, compact, seal

or store forage in accordance 6 4 2
with storage plan.

PC13. Load, transport, and

store/compact (if required)
4 4 0
forage in accordance with OHS
and quality requirements.

PC14. Store forage so as to

minimize risk of spoilage and 6 4 2
combustion

PC15. Dispose of all waste and

debris to minimize 4 2 2
environmental impacts.

PC16.Clean and service

machinery and ancillary
equipment in accordance with
3 1 2
manufacturer's specifications,
OHS requirements and industry
practice.

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 PC17.Test or sample stored
3 0 3
forage for quality.

PC18.Mitigate environmental
impacts of forage conservation
2 2 0
activities such as effluent run
off, if any.

Total 75 38 37

PC1.Farm Planning and

Budgeting with reference to
8 4 4
various components of Dairy
Farm

PC2.Keep books of accounts

and various transactions of the 8 4 4
farm

PC3.Arrange for financial

assistance from various
quarters in the light of various 6 3 3
schemes available for dairy
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PC5.Ascertain the prices of
various inputs and milk and 6 2 4
milk products from the market

PC6. Assess the influence of

various quality parameters of 6 2 4
the milk on the milk pricing

PC7.Establish cordial relations

with various clients for the
8 4 4
benefit of dairy farm
development

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 PC8.Assess the needs and
requirement of the clients and
8 3 5
assess one’s own unique selling
proposition

PC9.Extract critical market

information that is otherwise 6 2 4
not in the public domain

PC10. Choose appropriate

buyer in a given situation of 7 3 4
market parametres

PC11. Identify best ways of

attracting market price for 6 3 3
one’s produce

PC12. Ensure quality before and

during the sale activity to 6 4 2
ensure good returns.

Total 75 34 41

PC1. undertake basic safety

checks before operation of all
machinery and vehicles and
hazards are reported to the
appropriate supervisor
8. AGR/N9903 3 1 2
Maintain Health
PC2. work for which protective 25
& Safety at the
clothing or equipment is
workplace
required is identified and the
appropriate protective clothing
or equipment is used in
performing these duties in
accordance with workplace
policy.
3 1 2

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 PC3. read and understand the
hazards of use and
contamination mentioned on
the labels of
pesticides/fumigants etc 3 1 2

PC4. assess risks prior to

performing manual handling
jobs, and work according to
currently recommended safe
practice.
1 1 0

PC5. use equipment and

materials safely and correctly
and return the same to
designated storage when not in
use
3 1 2

PC6. dispose of waste safely

and correctly in a designated
area
1 1 0

PC7. recognize risks to

bystanders and take action to
reduce risk associated with jobs
in the workplace
1 1 0

PC8. perform your work in a

manner which minimizes
environmental damage all
procedures and work
instructions for controlling risk
are followed closely.
1 1 0

PC9. Report any accidents,

incidents or problems without
delay to an appropriate person
and take necessary immediate
action to reduce further danger.
1 1 0

PC10. follow procedures for

dealing with accidents, fires and
emergencies, including
communicating location and
directions to emergency.
1 1 0

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 PC11. follow emergency
procedures to company
standard / workplace
requirements
1 1 0

PC12. use emergency

equipment in accordance with
manufacturers' specifications
and workplace requirements
3 1 2

PC13. provide treatment

appropriate to the patient's
injuries in accordance with
recognized first aid techniques
1 1 0

PC14. recover (if practical),

clean, inspect/test, refurbish,
replace and store the first aid
equipment as appropriate
1 1 0

PC15. Report details of first aid

administered in accordance
with workplace procedures.
1 1 0

25 15 10

Total 500 500 250 250

Percentage Weightage: 50% 50%

Minimum Pass% to qualify 60%

(aggregate):

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