Cbc-Agricultural Crops Production Ncii (Gad)
Cbc-Agricultural Crops Production Ncii (Gad)
Cbc-Agricultural Crops Production Ncii (Gad)
(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
A. COURSE DESIGN
Course Title : AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
Nominal Duration : 336 Hours
Qualification Level : NCII
Course Description : This course is designed to enhance the knowledge,desirable
attitudes and skills of performing nursery operations, planting crops, caring and maintaining
crops and carrying-out harvest and post-harvest operations. It also includes competencies in
workplace communication, teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment,
housekeeping and processing of farm wastes.
Course Structure
Basic Competency
No. of Hours: (37)
NOMINAL
UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES DURATION
Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (58)
NOMINAL
UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES DURATION
1. Apply safety measures 1.1 Applying Safety 1.1.1 Determine areas of concern for safety
in farm operations measures in farm operations measures
1.1.2 Apply appropriate safety measures
1.1.3 Safekeep/dispose tools, materials and
24 hours
outfit
2. Use farm tools and 2.1 Using farm tools and 2.1.1 Select and use farm tools
equipment equipment 2.1.2 Select and operate farm equipment 4 hours
2.1.3 Perform preventive maintenance
3. Perform estimation and 3.1 Performing estimation 3.1.1 Perform estimation
calculations and calculations 3.1.2 Perform basic workplace calculation 4 hours
4. Process farm wastes 4.1 Processing farm wastes 4.1.1 Collect farm wastes
4.1.2 Identify and segregate wastes
4.1.3 Treat and process farm wastes 8 hours
4.1.4 Perform housekeeping
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5. Perform Record Keeping 5.1 Performing Record 5.1.1 Carry-out inventory activities
Keeping 5.1.2 Maintain Production Record 18 hours
5.1.3 Prepare Financial Records
Core Competencies
No. of Hours:(260)
NOMINAL
UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES DURATION
1. Perform Nursery 1.1 Performing Nursery 1.1.1 Prepare nursery tools, farm
Operations Operations implements and simple equipment 50 hours
1.1.2 Maintain nursery facilities
1.1.3 Handle seeds/planting materials
1.1.4 Prepare growing media
1.1.5 Conduct propagation activities
2. Plant Crops 2.1 Planting Crops 2.1. Prepare land for planting
2.1.2 Conduct field lay-out
2.1.3 Dig holes 75 hours
2.1.4 Perform direct seeding
2.1.4 Transparent seedlings
3. Care and Maintain 3.1 Caring and Maintaining 3.1.1 Apply pest control measure
Crops Crops 3.1.2 Apply fertilizers
3.1.3 Water crops 90 hours
3.1.4 Perform pruning
3.1.5 Perform physical growth- enhancing
practices
4. Carry-out Harvest and 4.1 Carrying-out Harvest 4.1.1 Perform pre-harvest operations
Postharvest Operations and Postharvest Operations 4.1.2 Perform harvesting activity 45 hours
4.1.3 Perform postharvest operations
4.1.4 Monitor storage pest and diseases
Assessment Methods:
Written Exam Questioning
Practical Demonstration Third-party report
Portfolio Demonstration
Observation Oral questioning
Course 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.
The training is based on curriculum developed from the competency standards;
Learning is modular in its structure;
Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-paced
learning strategies;
Training is based on work that must be performed;
Training materials are directly related to the competency standards and the curriculum
modules;
Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work to the industry
required standard;
Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies;
Training allows for multiple entry and exit; and
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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:
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.
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 Peer
teaching/mentoring is a training modality wherein fast learners are given the opportunity to
assist the slow learners.
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. TR-Agricultural Crops
Production NCII Promulgated December 2013 57
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.
Project-Based Instruction is an authentic instructional model or strategy in which students plan,
implement and evaluate projects that have real world applications.
Resources:
(List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for AGRICULTURAL
CROPS PRODUCTION NCII)
Qty. Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials
25 pcs Budding knife 5 unit Soil Moisture and Ph meter 25 pcs Petri dish
12 pcs Bolo 5 unit Wheel barrow 25 pcs Calculator
5 pcs Basin 1 unit Comb-tooth harrow 5 pcs Puncher
10 pcs Broomstick 1 unit Hand tractor 100 pcs Seedling tray with different holes
25 pcs Pail – 12liter 5 unit Knapsack sprayer 10 m Agri bag/ plastics
Cutting Tools 5 unit Hand sprayer 1000 pcs PE bag w. different sizes
5 pcs Pruning Saw 1 unit Power sprayer 10 sacks Growing media (50kg)
5 pcs Hedge Shear 2 unit Grass cutter 1 bot. Rooting hormone
5 pcs Kitchen Knife 5 unit Overhead sprinkler 25 pcs Basket
5 pcs Cutter 5 unit Sprinkler mist 20 m Fish net
5 pcs Pliers 5 unit Button dripper 5 pcs Strainer
25 pcs Pruning shears 1 unit LCD/Overhead projector 10 kilos Plastic sheet
Digging Tools 1 unit Post-harvest treatment equipment 10 killos Fertilizer
5 pcs Steel bars 1 unit Desktop computer/laptop 1 kilo Flower inducer
5 pcs Pick mattock 25 unit 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 Seedling assorted
Harvesting Tools 1 box Detergent soap
25 pcs Scythe 1 bundle Bamboo stick
13 pcs Harvesting Pole 1 ream Bond paper
2 pcs Ladder 1 box Clips
25 pcs Hand Towel 1 set First aid supplies
25 pcs Hard Hat 5 pcs Permanent pens
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2 pcs Measuring Cups 1 roll Mulching materials
12 pcs Sprinklers 1 roll String
1 pcs Tools Cabinet 1 roll Plastic twine
1 pcs Plow 5 pcs Brush
25 pcs Scissors 1 pc Measuring type
5 pcs Rake 5 pcs Meter stick
1 unit Soil Auger 2 pcs Sharpening stone
Facilities:
Qualification of Instructors/Trainers:
Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and Agricultural Crops
Production NCII)
Must be physically and mentally fit
Preferably computer literate
B. MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
BASIC COMPETENCIES
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Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE INFORMATION
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.)
Methods
1.1 Specific and relevant Parts of speech Writing materials Group Oral evaluation
information is accessed from Sentence (pen & paper) discussion Written
appropriate sources construction References (books) examination
Lecture
1.2 Effective questioning, Effective Manuals Observation
active listening and speaking Demonstration
communication CBLM
skills are used to gather and
convey information
1.3 Appropriate medium is
used to transfer information
and ideas
1.4 Appropriate non- verbal
communication is used
1.5 Appropriate lines of
communication with
supervisors and colleagues
are identified and followed
1.6 Defined workplace
procedures for the location
and storage of information are
used
1.7 Personal interaction is
carried out clearly and
concisely
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LO3. COMPLETE RELEVANTS WORK RELATED DOCUMENTS
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
3.1 Range of forms relating to Parts of speech Writing materials Group Oral evaluation
conditions of employment are Sentence (pen & paper) discussion Written
completed accurately and construction References (books) Lecture examination
legibly Effective Manuals Demonstration Observation
3.2 Workplace data is recorded communication CBLM Role play
on standard workplace forms
and documents
3.3 Errors in recording
information on forms/
documents are identified and
acted upon
3.4 Reporting requirements to
supervisor are completed
according to organizational
guidelines
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Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. DESCRIBE TEAM ROLE AND SCOPE
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
1.1 The role and objective of Parts of Writing materials (pen Lecture/ Role Play
the team is identified from speech & paper) Discussion Case Study
available sources of Sentence References (books) Group Work Written Test
information construction Manuals Individual
1.2 Team parameters, Effective CBLM Work
reporting relationships and communication
responsibilities are Role Play
identified from team
discussions and
appropriate external
sources
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LO4. DEVELOP EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIP INCLUDING PERSONAL
VALUES AND BELIEFS RELATED TO GENDER
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
4.1 Workplace relation- ship Personal Practical Work Area/ Discussion Demonstration
are observing personal values values and Laboratory Interaction Observation
and beliefs on gender beliefs related Learning materials Simulation Interview/
equality and sensitivity to gender (CBLM) games questioning
First Aid Kit
Writing materials
(CBLM)
2.2 Sexual orientation are orientation games questioning
discussed withinteam First Aid Kit
Writing materials
(pen & paper)
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LO3. ANALYZE THE DIFFERENT MANIFESTATION OF GENDER INEQUALITY IN TVET
AND IN SOCIETY,INCLUDING IN ENTERPRISE
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
3.1 The role and objective of Gender Practical Work Discussion Demonstration
gender sensibility awareness inequality in Area/ Laboratory Interaction Observation
3.2 Analyzing the different TVET, society Learning materials Simulation Interview/
manifestation ofgender and enterprise (CBLM) games questioning
inequality in TVET, society First Aid Kit
andenterprise Writing materials
3.3 Gender inequalityare (pen & paper)
responded in accordance
with company’s policyand
procedures
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identified construction References (books) Demonstration Life Narrative
1.2 Problems to be Effective Manuals Role playing Inquiry
investigated are defined communication CBLM (Interview)
and determined Standardized
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Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO DO THINGS BETTER
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
1.1 Opportunities for Parts of speech Writing materials Interactive Psychological
improvement are identified Sentence (pen & paper) Lecture and behavioral
proactively in own area of construction References (books) Appreciative Interviews
work. Effective Manuals Inquiry Performance
assessment of
character
strengths and
virtues applied
assessment of
character
strengths and
virtues applied
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3.2 Summarizing, analyzing Effective Manuals Demonstration Evaluation
and generalizing skills are communication CBLM Group work Life Narrative
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2.5 Recommendation s are
made on areas of possible
improvement.
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LO2 PREPARE OSH REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
2.1 OSH work activity Parts of Writing materials (pen Lecture Written Exam
material, tools and speech & paper) Group Discussion Demonstration
equipment requirements are Sentence References (books) Observation
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Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. IDENTIFY THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVES OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
1.1 Required resource Parts of speech Writing materials (pen Lecture Written Exam
utilization in the workplace is Sentence & paper) Group Demonstration
measured using appropriate construction References (books)
Discussion Observation
techniques Effective Manuals
1.2 Data are recorded in Simulation Interviews /
communication
CBLM
accordance with workplace Demonstration Questioning
protocol
1.3 Recorded data are
compared to determine the
efficiency and effectiveness of
resource utilization according
to established environmental
work procedures
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Unit of Competency : PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Title : PRACTICING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Module Descriptor : This unit covers the outcomes required to apply entrepreneurial
workplace best practices and implement cost-effective operations
Nominal Duration : 4 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices
LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
LO3. Implement cost- effective operations
COMMON COMPETENCIES
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stored tools,
materials and
outfit in
designated
facilities
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outlook towards
work
- Possesses pre-
emptive/anticip
atory skills
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Nominal Duration : 4 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Perform estimations
LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation
different
management
practices and
operational
procedures
Values
Safety
consciousness
Time
consciousness and
management
Cost
consciousness
Precision
Safety
consciousness
Time
consciousness and
management
Cost
consciousness
Precision
collection requirements and materials use in Carbonizing Incomplete and oral questioning
plan. wastes Charcoaling worksheet
1.3. Dangerous and management Hands-on
hazardous wastes are Categories of
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protective equipment (PPE) procedures
are worn as prescribed by Farm-waste
Occupational Safety and handling, storage
Health Standards (OSHS) and disposal
procedures
Dangerous
and hazardous
wastes, hazardous
materials (hazmat)
protocols
Principles of
5S and 3R
avoid littering and prevent body such as BAI, materials and equipment
cross-contamination. EMB and
DOH,BFAD
2.4. Information on waste is
Occupational
obtained by asking
Safety and Health
authority to ensure correct Standards
identification. 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
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LO3. TREAT AND PROCESS FARM WASTES
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
3.1. Dangerous and Values Tools and materials include: Discussion Observation
hazardous wastes are Safety and Tools Power-point and questioning
handled according to health Spade Third-Party
presentation
organizational requirements consciousness Wheel borrow Report
Video
and relevant legislation Resourcefulness Broomstick Demonstration
presentation
following OSHS procedures. Diligence Sprayer or pressurized and oral questioning
Incomplete
3.2. Processing of farm Time pump worksheet
wastes is done following consciousness Materials Hands-on
environmental legislation Sacks
and codes. Containers
3.3. Principles of 3Rs Disinfectants
(reduce, reuse and recycle) Detergents
are applied accordingly. First-aid kit
3.4. Farm wastes are Chemical spill kit
disposed of according to Personal Protective
environmental legislation Equipment
and codes. Goggles
Disposal gloves
Face mask
Rubber boots
Overall
hazardous Effluent
materials (hazmat)
protocols
Principles of 5S
and 3R
Communications
Preparation of
inventory reports
and production
records
Report on
untoward
incidence in the
area
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Unit of Competency : PERFORM RECORD-KEEPING
Modules Title : PERFORM RECORD-KEEPING
Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
carry-out inventory activities, maintain production record and prepare financial records.
Nominal Duration : 18 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Carry out inventory activities
LO2. Maintain production record
LO3. Prepare Financial Records
and budgeting
Methods and
process of
production
Quality control
Basic
bookkeeping
Practice 3Rs and
5S
Program of
& 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
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Values
Time
consciousness and
management
Resourcefulness
Cost
consciousness
Diligence
Determined
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
mathematical
operations
Metric system
Computation
for production of
organic fertilizer
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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
CORE COMPETENCIES
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wear and
corrosion's are
segregated and
treated according
to maintenance
plan and
procedures.
measures according
to OHS
management
standards
Collection of
soil sample
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tools and
equipment
Occupational
Agriculture
Practice Standards
by BAFPS
Waste
management
standards
Collection of
soil sample
Health and
Safety Standards
Good
Agriculture
Practice Standards
by BAFPS
Waste
management
standards
Collection of
soil sample
management
standards
Collection of
soil sample
management
standards
Collection of
soil sample
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LO4. Perform pruning
LO5. Perform physical growth-enhancing practices
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3.2 Watering performed Method and Furrow
following the prescribed schedule Sprinkler
Good
method andschedule
3.3 Good Agricultural Agricultural
Practices is observed Practices
pass lopper
Lubricants
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Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Perform pre-harvest operations
LO2. Perform harvesting activity
LO3. Perform post harvest operations
LO4. Monitor storage pest and diseases
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 post-
harvest
Different
of post-harvest
facilities,
Values
Effective team
player
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Smooth
Interpersonal
Relationship (SIR)
Observant of
work ethics
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 post-
harvest
Different
of post-harvest
facilities,
Values
Effective team
player
Smooth
Interpersonal
Relationship (SIR)
Observant of
work ethics
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LO3. PERFORM POST HARVEST OPERATIONS
Conditions
Assessment Criteria Content (The students must be Methodologies Assessment
provided w/ the ff.) Methods
3.1 Postharvest operations Safety Picking poles Discussion Written
are employed based on Practices Scythes Actual demonstration Exam
Knowledge Power point
standard are followed. Scissors Practical
on HACCP presentation
3.2 Use of postharvest Shears demonstration
principles Video presentation
equipment is monitored Shovels Portfolio
Knowledge
avoiding damage to crop in on Good Collecting baskets with Hand-on
line with manufacturer/ Manufacturing liners
enterprise procedures. Practices Harvesting crates with
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 post-
harvest
Different
handling and
packaging of
produce
Identification
of post-harvest
facilities,
Values
Effective team
player
Smooth
Interpersonal
Relationship (SIR)
Observant of
work ethics
temperature Twines
Measurement Labels and markers
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 post-harvest
Different
handling and
packaging of
produce
Identification
of post-harvest
facilities,
Values
Effective team
player
Smooth
Interpersonal
Relationship (SIR)
Observant of
work ethics
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