OF CONTENTS AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NC II Page/s Section 1 AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION 2 Section 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS Basic Competencies Common Competencies Core Competencies 3- 50 3 - 15 16 - 34 33 - 50 Section 3 TRAINING STANDARDS Curriculum Design Basic Common Core Training Delivery Trainee Entry Requirements List of Tools, Equipment and Materials Training Facilities Trainers’ Qualifications Institutional Assessment 51-57 51 51 52 53 54 55 55 57 57 57 Section 4 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS 58 COMPETENCY MAP 60 DEFINITION OF TERMS 62 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 67 TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II Section 1 AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION The AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to produce various agricultural crops which
Underpinning Knowledge and Attitudes Effective communication Different modes of communication Written communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities Underpinning Skills Follow simple spoken language Perform routine workplace duties following simple written notices Participate in workplace meetings and discussions Complete work related documents Estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures Basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication Ability to relate to people of social range in the workplace Gather and provide information in response to workplace Requirements Resource Implications The following resources must be provided: Fax machine Telephone Writing materials Internet Methods of Assessment Direct Observation Oral interview and written test Context of Assessment Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution UNIT OF COMPETENCY: WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT UNIT CODE : 500311106 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the of Variables Describe team role and scope The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information
Maintain nursery facilities Nursery sanitation is maintained according to GAP standard. Repair and maintenance of nursery facilities are performed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Preventive measures are applied for inclement weather. Safety measures are practice according to OSHS. Handle seeds/planting material Planting materials are determined according to kinds and varieties. Quality seeds are selected according to prescribed characteristics. Seed testing is conducted to determine the percentage germination of the seedstock in accordance with the standard procedures Planting materials are treated following standard protocol. Seed scarification is performed for germination purposes based on type of crop. Prepare growing media 4.1 Growing media are prepared according to prescribed mixture and crop requirement. 4.2 Growing media are placed in prescribed containers according to crop requirements. 4.3 Containers are arranged and labelled according to varieties/species. 4.4 Seedbed is prepared based on crop species. Conduct propagation activities Nursery shed is set-up according to plant requirement Quality seedlings are selected on prescribed characteristics. Propagation materials are selected according to propagation activity. propagation techniques are performed based on recommended practices. Germinated seedlings are maintained fully established. Pricking and thinning of seedlings are performed on recommended practices. RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE SCOPE farm implements and simple equipment Include the following but not limited to: Tools: Digging tools Propagation
Third party report Context of Assessment Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through TESDA accredited institution Private farms Farm school SECTION 3. TRAINING STANDARDS These guidelines are set to provide the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when designing training programs for AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II. 3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN Course Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC Level NC II Nominal Training Duration: 18 hrs – Basic Competencies 58 hrs – Common Competencies 260 hrs – Core Competencies ----------- 336 hrs – Total Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of performing nursery operations, planting crops, caring and maintaining crops and carrying-out harvest and post harvest operations. It also includes competencies in workplace communication, teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment, housekeeping antd processing of farm wastes. COMPETENCIES 18 hours Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Methodology Assessment Approach 1. Participate in workplace communication Obtain and convey workplace information. Complete relevant work related documents. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion. Group discussion Interaction Demonstration Observation Interviews/ questioning
2. Work in a team environment Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team. Describe work as a team member. Discussion Interaction Demonstration Observation Interviews/ questioning 3. Practice career professionalism Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals. Set and meet work priorities. Maintain professional growth and development. Discussion Interaction Demonstration Observation Interviews/ questioning 4. Practice occupational health and safety Identify hazards and risks Evaluate hazard and risks Control hazards and risks Maintain occupational health and safety awareness Discussion tour Symposium Observation Interview COMMON COMPETENCIES 58 hours Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Methodology Assessment Approach Apply safety measures in farm operations Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit. Interaction Practical Demonstration Visit/tour Oral/Written Interviews Direct Observation Practical Demonstration Use farm and equipment Prepare and use farm tools Prepare and operate farm equipment Perform preventive maintenance procedures/practices Interaction Practical Demonstration Visit/tour Oral/Written Interviews Direct Observation Practical Demonstration
Perform estimation and calculation Perform estimation Perform basic workplace calculation Interaction Practical Exercise Oral/Written examination Practical exercise Process farm wastes Collect farm wastes Identify and segregate wastes Treat and process farm wastes Perform housekeeping Interaction Practical Demonstration Visit/tour Oral/Written Interviews Direct Observation Practical Demonstration Perform record keeping Carry out inventory activities Maintain production record Prepare financial records Interaction Practical Demonstration Visit/tour Oral/Written Interviews Practical Demonstration CORE COMPETENCIES 260 hour Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Methodology Assessment Approach Perform nursery operations Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment Maintain nursery facilities Handle seeds/planting material Prepare growing media Conduct propagation activities Hands- on Lectures/ Discussion Videos/ Illustrations Demonstration Written examination Oral evaluation Demonstration with questions crops Prepare land for planting Conduct field lay-out Dig holes Perform direct seeding Transplant seedlings Hands- on Lectures/ Discussion Videos/ Illustrations Demonstration Written examination Oral evaluation Demonstration with questions Care and maintain crops Apply pest control measure Apply fertilizer Hands- on Lectures/ Discussion Written examination
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. Distance learning is a formal education process in 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. 3.3 TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the following requirements: Able to read and With good character; Able to communicate, both orally and in writting; and Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NC II Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for Agricultural Crops Production NC II TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS QTY. QTY QTY. 25 pcs. Budding 5 Soil moisture and pH meter 25 pcs. Petri dish 12 pcs. Bolo 5 Wheel barrow 25 pcs. Calculator 5 pcs. Basin 1 unit harrow* 5 units Puncher 10 pcs. Broomstick 1 unit Hand tractor* 100 pcs. Seedling tray with different holes 25 pcs. Pail-12Li. 5 units Knapsack sprayer 10 m. Agri bag/plastics Cutting tools 5 units Hand sprayer 1000 pcs. PE bag with different sizes 5 pcs. Pruning saw 1 unit Power sprayer 10 sacks Growing media (50 kg.)
5 pcs. Hedge shear 2 units cutter* 1 bot. Rooting hormone 5 pcs. Kitchen knife 5 Overhead sprinkler 25 pcs. Basket 5 pcs. Cutter 5 units Sprinkler mist 20 m. Fish net 5 pcs. Pliers 5 units Button dripper 5 pcs. Strainer 25 pcs. Pruning shears 1 unit LCD/Overhead projector 10 kilos Plastic sheet Digging tools 1 unit Post harvest treatment equipment* 10 kilos Fertilizers 5 pcs. bar 1 unit Desktop computer/laptop 1 kilo Flower inducer 5 pcs. Pick mattock 25 PPE 2 pcs. Board marker 5 pcs. Hole digger 1 unit 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. crates 100 pcs. Seedlings assorted Harvesting tools 1 box Detergent soap 25 pcs. Scythe 1 bundle Bamboo stick 13 pcs. Harvesting pole 1 ream Bond 2 pcs. Ladder 1 box Clips 25 pcs. Hand trowel 1 set First aid supplies 25 pcs. Hard Hat 5 pcs. Permanent pens 2 pcs. Measuring cups 1 roll Mulching materials 12 pcs. Sprinklers 1 roll String 1 pc. tools cabinet 1 roll Plastic twine 1 pc. Plow 5 pcs. Brush 25 pcs. Scissors 1 pc. Measuring tape 5 pcs. Rake 5 pcs. Meter stick 1 unit Soil auger 2 pcs. Sharpening stone
ANNEX A Receive and Respond to Workplace Communication Participate in Workplace Communication Lead Workplace Communication Use relevant technologies Develop Team and Individual Work with Others Work in a Team Environment Lead Small Team problems related to work activities Apply Problem Solving Techniques in the Workplace Practice basic housekeeping procedures Demonstrate work values Develop and practice negotiation skills Use mathematical concepts and techniques Plan and Organize Work Practice career professionalism Practice occupational health and safety procedures Apply safety measures in farm operations Use farm tools and equipment Perform estimation and calculation Process farm waste Perform record keeping basic first aid Supervise agronomic crop maintenance Produce bearing crops Undertake agronomical crop maintenance activities Implement vertebrate pest control program Implement a plant establishment program Maintain the workplace Perform post harvest operations of tropical fruits Undertake agronomic crop harvesting activities Monitor and operate water treatment processes Transport, handle and store chemicals Support agronomic crop work Perform post harvest operation of major lowland and vegetable crops Save, prepare and store agricultural seed Collect samples for a production of horticulture monitoring program Supervise agricultural crop establishment Support horticultural crop work Prepare land for agricultural crop production Undertake field budding and grafting Save, prepare and store agricultural seed Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
Agriculturist Fulgar Eco Farrm, Agri- Consultancy Farm Development Malicboy, Pagbilao Quezon Farmer President Quezon Mango Growers Association Pagbilao Chapter, Pagbilao Quezon MR. FRANCIS IAN CEAZAR E. AVILA Farmer Admin. Aide Local Government Unit Lucban, Quezon MR. DOMINGO O. ORIG Member MAPROTAS Tongko, Tayabas City MR. FLORENCIO P. CUAREZ Board Member Pagbilao Organic Farmer Association Ilaya Talipan, Pagbilao Quezon MR. CARLITO O. PALAMBIANO Member MAPROTAS Ilayang Nangka, Tayabas Quezon MR. ERNESTO JR. R. VILLASANTA Secretary Pagbilao Organic Farmers Association Ilayang Talipan, Pagbilao Quezon MR. FRANCISCO JR. M. RUGAYAN Farmer Ibabang Palale, Tayabas City Quezon MS. VIVIAN V. ZAGALA Member MAPROTAS Barangay Ilaya Nangka, Tayabas City MS. DOLORES M. DURANA President MAPROTAS Barangay Pandakaki, Tayabas City MR. NILO C. CABUYAO Supervisor/ Member MAPROTAS SM Ville Subd. Lita Phase 3 Tayabas Quezon MS. FELINA J. CABUTIHAN Secretary MAPROTAS Calumpang, Tayabas City MR. EDMUNDO S. MERANO Adviser, MAPROTAS 16 Allarey St. Lucena City MR. ANSELMO D. QUIPID Owner/ Worker Quipid Ornamentals and Bonsai Production Binahaan, Pagbilao Quezon MR. ROSALIO G. FULGAR Proprietor/ Agriculturist Fulgar Eco- Farm Agri- Consultancy and Farm Devt. Kan. Malicboy, Pagbilao Quezon BUKIDNON MR JACINTO JR. L. ALINGASA Project Coordinator Community Agri-tech Network Bukidnon Wiode MS. RACHEL JOY D. SALINGAY Supervisor Del Monte Philippines Incorporation Camp Phillips, Manolo Portich Bukidnon MR. PETROCINCO B. BUTLAY Barangay Kagawad Brgy. Govt. Banbo Valencia City Buk. MR. PAQUITO D. SUBAYCO Farm Supervisor First Fruit Agro Industrial Corporation
Samahan ng Magtatanin ng Kakacon Barangay San Buenaventura Samahan ng Magtatanim ng Cacao San Juan Luisiano Laguna MR. LORETO T. RACOMA Farmer Member Cacao Association Brgy. San Luisiana Laguna MS. LUCIA F. ARCA Business Permit/License Inspector\LGU Luisiana Rizal St. Zone VIII, Luisiana Laguna MR. GENARO M. RUAZOL Farmer Barangay San Jose, Luisiana Laguna MS. NARCISA M.ABELA Magsasaka Brgy. Sto Tomas Luisiana Laguna MR. ROMULO S. PEREZ Kagawad Samahan ng Magtatanim ng Cacao Barangay San Pablo LUCBAN, QUEZON WORKERS OF INSULAR BOTANICAL INTERNATIONAL, (IBI) MR. JERRY J. SALUMBIDES Supervisor C.F. Expert Insular Botanicals International Inc. Barangay Kilib MR. LUIE R. GOMEZ Inducer Insular Botanical Int. Inc. KM 131 Brgy. Lucban Quezon MR. ROLANDO R. CONSTANTINO Laborer T.B.I.I. Barangay Kilib Lucban Quezon MS. T. A. FLORES Supervisor I.B.I.I. Barangay Liblib Lucban Quezon MR. FERDINAND A. Worker Insular Botanicals International Inc. Barangay Kilib, Lucban Quezon MR. ARMANDO O. DEAN Worker Insular Botanical Int.Inc. 20 Barangay Kulapi. Lucban Quezon Farmers/Growers MR. DANILO R. BARRIENTOS Farmer/Laborer #26 brgy. Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon MS. ROSALINA L. LITANA Ornamental Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon MS. CATALINA D. BARRIENTOS Farmer 26 Barangay Nagsinamo Lucban Quezon MS. ALICIA M. BOA Ornamental Producer Sitio Pabdog, Brgy. Nasinamo Lucban Quezon MS. LORNA R. MARASIGAN Farmer 26 Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon MS. ELENITA R. RACELIS Agri- Tech. Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon MS. AURELIA A.LUNAR Ornamental Farmer Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon MS. NORITA A. LITANA Farmer Barangay Nagsinamo, Lucban Quezon LOVELY GLORY ANGELM L. LITANA MS. LEALYN L. NOLASCO