This section gives the details of the contents of the basic, common and core units of competency required in BAMBOO PRODUCTION NC II. BASIC COMPETENCIES UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION UNIT CODE: 500311105 UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Obtain and convey workplace information Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources. Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and convey information. Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas Appropriate non- verbal communication is used. Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed. Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used. Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely. Procedure of gathering workplace information Techniques in gathering information Effective methods of conveying information Written communication methods Techniques in conveying communication Different modes of communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities Gathering of workplace information skills Sourcing of information skills Sorting of information skills Obtaining workplace information skills Conveying workplace information skills Gathering and providing information in response to workplace requirements Participate in workplace meetings and discussions Team meetings are attended on time. Own opinions are clearly expressed and of others are listened to without interruption. Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols. Effective communication Different modes of communication Written communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Participating skills in workplace meetings and discussions Following simple spoken language Completing work related documents Estimating, calculating and recording routine workplace measures
Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner. Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and maters concerning working conditions of employment are asked and responded to. Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented. Decorum in participating workplace meetings and discussions Relating to people of social range in the workplace Gathering and providing information in response to workplace Requirements Complete relevant work related documents of forms relating to conditions of employment is completed accurately and legibly. Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents. Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations. Errors in recording information on forms/ documents are identified and properly acted upon. Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines. Methods of making/completing work related documents Company standards and procedures in making work related documents Effective communication Different of communication Written communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities Documenting skills Report writing skills Making/developing work related documents Perform routine workplace duties following simple written notices Completing work related documents Estimating, calculating and recording routine workplace measures Ability to relate to people of social range in the workplace RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE Appropriate sources Team members Suppliers Trade personnel Local government Industry bodies Medium Memorandum Circular Notice
information. Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources. Company policies and employee code of conduct Communication process Team structure Team roles planning and decision making the culture of the workplace Adopting skills to team role and scope of responsibilities Identify own role and responsibility within team Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified. Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized. Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified. Company vision/mission statements Company policies and employee code of conduct Communication process Team structure Team roles Group planning and decision making Methods and techniques of role and responsibility identification with a team Communicating skills appropriately and consistent with the culture of the workplace Role and responsibility identification skills Work as a team member Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives. Effective and appropriate contributions made to complement team activities and objectives, on individual skills and competencies and workplace context. Observed protocols in reporting using standard operating procedures. Contribute to the development of team work plans based on Approaches of interacting with team members Types of communications used in effective interaction with team members Methods of working as a team Techniques in working as a team Team working skills Communicating skills appropriately and consistent with the culture of the workplace Skills in observing protocols when making reports Using standard procedures when making reports Developing teamwork plans based on team’s role and objectives
Observation of simulation and or role play involving the participation of individual member to the attainment of organizational goal 3.3 Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies in teamwork Context of assessment Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a simulated workplace setting Assessment shall be observed while task are being undertaken whether individually or in group UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM UNIT CODE: 500311107 UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Integrate personal objectives with goals 1.1 Personal growth and work plans are pursued towards improving the qualifications set for the profession. 1.2 Intra and interpersonal relationships are maintained in the course of managing oneself based on performance evaluation. 1.3 Commitment to the organization and its goal is demonstrated in the performance of duties. Work values and ethics (Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, etc.) Company policies Company operations, procedures and standards Company mission/vision statements Ways of integrating personal objectives with organizational goals Integrating skills of personal objectives with organizational goals Pursuing personal growth and work plans Demonstrating commitment to the organization and its goals and Interpersonal skills Set and meet work priorities 2.1 Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal, team and organizational goals and objectives. 2.2 Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments. 2.3 Practices along Company policies procedures and standards Company and departmental and priorities Managing priorities and commitments Economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities Setting skills of work priorities Meeting with work priorities Intra and Interpersonal skills Communication skills
indicators are identified to minimize or eliminate risk to co-workers, workplace and environment in accordance with organization procedures. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are recognized and established in accordance with organization procedures. Personal hygiene practices Hazards/risks identification and control Threshold Limit Value - TLV OHS indicators Organization safety and health protocol Safety consciousness Health consciousness Recognizing contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies Practice of personal hygiene Interpersonal skills Communication skills Evaluate hazards and of maximum tolerable limits which when exceeded will result in harm or damage are identified based on threshold limit values (TLV). Effects of the hazards are determined. OHS issues and/or concerns and identified safety hazards are reported to designated personnel in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant workplace OHS legislation. Methods of identifying terms of maximum tolerable limits Hazard effects Reporting methods on OHS issues/concerns OHS procedures and practices and regulations PPE types and uses Hazards/risks identification and control Threshold Limit Value -TLV OHS indicators Organization safety and health protocol Safety consciousness Health consciousness Identifying terms of maximum tolerable limits Determining effects of hazards and risks Reporting OHS issues and/or concerns Identifying safety hazards Hazards/risks identification and control skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills Control hazards and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for controlling hazards/risks in workplace are consistently followed. Procedures for dealing with workplace accidents, fire and Ways of following Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for controlling in workplace Ways of following procedures for dealing with Following occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for controlling hazards/risks in workplace Following procedures for dealing with
emergencies are followed in accordance with organization OHS policies. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used in accordance with organization OHS procedures and practices. Appropriate assistance is provided in the event of a workplace emergency in accordance with established organization protocol. workplace accidents, fire and emergencies Types and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) OHS procedures and practices and regulations Methods and techniques in providing appropriate assistance in the event of a workplace emergency identification and control workplace accidents, fire and emergencies Using correctly personal protective equipment (PPE) Providing assistance in the event of a workplace emergency in accordance with established organization protocol Maintain OHS awareness Emergency-related drills and trainings are participated in as per established organization guidelines and procedures. OHS personal records are completed and updated in accordance with workplace requirements. Participation procedures in emergency-related drills and trainings Ways of completing and updating OHS personal records OHS procedures and practices and regulations OHS indicators Participating in emergency-related drills and trainings Completing and updating OHS personal records RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Safety regulations May include but are not limited to: Clean Air Act Building code National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes Waste management statutes and rules Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards DOLE regulations on safety requirements ECC regulations
safety measures for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations Time for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are prepared in line with job requirements Place and time for implementation of safety measures Different hazards in the workplace Types of tools, materials and outfits Preparation of tools, materials and outfits Determining place and time for implementation of safety measures Reading labels, manuals and basic safety information Identifying effective/ functional materials and outfit Preparing tools, materials and outfits Discarding defective tools, and materials appropriate safety measures Tools and materials are used according to specifications and procedures Outfits are worn according to farm requirements Effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials are strictly observed Emergency procedures are known and followed to ensure a safework requirement Hazards in the workplace are identified and reported in line with farm guidelines Uses and functions of tools Outfits and how to wear it. Expiration/shelf life of materials Proper disposal of expired materials Environmental rules and regulations Emergency procedures Hazards identification and reporting Communication skills OSHS tools and materials in the workplace Wearing of outfits Observing expiration/shelf life of materials Disposing of expired materials Following emergency procedures Identifying and reporting of hazards in workplace area.
UNIT CODE : AGR 321202 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use farm tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation and preventive maintenance of farm tools and equipment. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Select and use farm tools Appropriate farm tools are identified according to requirement/use Farm tools are checked for faults and defective tools reported in accordance with farm procedures Appropriate tools are safely used according to job requirements and manufacturers conditions and uses of farm tools Characteristics of functional tools Checking tools for defects/faults Segregation and reporting defective tools Uses of tools Identifying farm tools for the work Checking the conditions of tools Reporting defective tools tools Select and operate farm equipment Identify appropriate farm equipment Instructional manual of the farm tools and equipment are carefully read prior to operation Pre-operation is conducted in line with manufacturers manual Faults in farm equipment are identified and reported in line with farm procedures Farm equipment used according to its function Safety procedures are followed. Types and operations of farm equipment Standards operating procedures of farm equipment Instructional manual of equipment Pre-operation Equipment Specification Procedures in calibrating and use of equipment Equipment faults identification and reporting Operation of equipment Codes and Regulations on environmental protection Safety and keeping of equipment every after use Identifying appropriate farm equipment for the work Reading instructional manual. Conducting check-up Identifying faults/defects of farm equipment Reporting on defective farm equipment Operating farm equipment Following safety procedures. pre-
Safety measures Perform preventive maintenance Tools and equipment are cleaned immediately after use in line with farm procedures Routine check-up and maintenance are performed Tools and equipment are stored in designated areas in line with farm procedures Cleaning procedures of tools and equipment Maintenance procedures of farm equipment Storage of tools and equipment Designated storage areas Cleaning tools and equipment Performing routinely of tools and equipment Maintaining farm equipment Storing tools and equipment OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Farm equipment Engine Pumps Generators Sprayers Farm tools Sickle Cutters Weighing scales Hand tools Measuring Garden tools Pre-operation check-up Tires Brake fluid Fuel Oil Lubricants Battery EVIDENCE GUIDE Critical Aspects of Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: Correctly identified appropriate farm and equipment
Operated farm equipment according to manual specification Performed preventive maintenance Method of Assessment Competency in this unit must be assessed through: Direct observation Practical demonstration Third Party Report Resource Implications Service/operational manual of farm tools and equipment Tools and equipment Farm implements Context of Assessment Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a simulated workplace or as part of a team under limited supervision UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION UNIT CODE : AGR 321203 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform basic workplace calculations. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Perform estimation Job requirements are identified from written or oral communications Quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work task are estimated The time needed to complete a work activity is estimated Accurate estimate for work completion are made Estimate of materials and resources are reported to appropriate person Job requirements/labor needs Calculation of quantities of materials and resources required Calculation of time for job completion Preparation of estimate report Basic mathematical operations Percentage and ratios Unit Conversion Identifying job requirements/labor Estimating quantities of materials and resources required Estimating time for job completion Performing calculation Compute percentage Convert English to metric systems of measurement Preparing estimate report Perform workplace calculation System and units of measurement to be followed are ascertained Calculation needed to complete work tasks are performed using the four basic Four basic mathematical operation System and units of measurement Fraction, percentage and ratio Compute bill of materials Compute project cost
CORE COMPETENCIES UNIT OF COMPETENCY: OPERATE BAMBOO NURSERY UNIT CODE: AFF611310 UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to conduct pre-nursery operation, perform nursery operation, care and maintain nursery stocks and conduct post-nursery operations ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS 1. Conduct operation 1.1 Site is selected based on established criteria. 1.2 Nursery plan is followed according to prescribed procedures. 1.3 Rooting facilities and nursery beds are prepared according to established farm procedures. 1.4Tools, equipment, supplies and materials are prepared according to work requirements. 1.5 Site selected is secured from stray animals and unauthorized persons. 1.6 Work output is reported to concerned authority according to industry practices. Established criteria for site selection Prescribed procedures in interpreting plan Nursery plan components Different equipment, supplies and materials Preparation of and equipment Inspection and segregation of defective tools and equipment Assembly and adjustment of equipment Preparation of report Selecting site for nursery operation Interpreting nursery plan Preparing rooting facilities and nursery beds Preparing different equipment, supplies and material Securing selected site Written and oral reporting pre-
2. Perform nursery operation 2.1 Culms as source of propagules are selected from the clump based on the established criteria 2.2 Propagules of required bamboo species are collected and prepared on prescribed criteria. 2.3 Storage of propagules is done based on established farm practices. 2.4 Rooting hormones are applied to propagules following prescribed dosages. 2.5 Hormone treated propagules are rooted in pots and in rooting bed Propagules rooted in bed are potted in containers using recommended potting media and placed in shaded nursery bed 2.7 Nursery area is maintained as clean and safe following workplace procedures. 2.8Safety measures are practiced according to Occupational Safety and Health Standard Rooting facilities and nursery beds Procedures in the preparation of rooting facilities and nursery bed Types and dosage preparation of rooting hormones Computation for concentration of rooting hormones Application procedures of rooting hormones Different containers and potting media Potting procedures Maintenance of clean and safe area Unwanted vegetation Waste disposal Environmental regulations OSHS Source of propagules Different types of soil and hull Physical and chemical components of potting media; nutrient requirements Selecting culms as source of propagules Collecting and preparing propagules Storing of propagules Computing for rooting hormones concentration Applying rooting hormones to propagules Rooting of propagules Potting of rooted propagules Mixing of potting media Maintaining clean and safe nursery area Practicing OSHS Selecting source of propagules 3. Maintain nursery stocks 3.1 Watering of nursery stocks is done according to species requirement 3.2 Weeding is done according to cultural procedures 3.3 Pests and diseases are prevented and controlled using industry standard 3.4Fertilizers are applied based on soil nutrient status and plant’s nutritional Moisture requirement of species Watering procedures Shading procedures Weed species Weeding procedures Different pest and diseases Prevention and control procedures Types and specifications of fertilizers Fertilizer application procedures Watering of nursery stocks Weeding nursery area Monitoring, preventing and controlling pests and diseases Applying fertilizers Hardening nursery stocks Practicing OSHS
requirements 3.5 Hardening of nursery stocks is undertaken according to prescribed procedures 3.6 Safety measures are practiced according to industry procedures. Hardening procedures OSHS 4.Conduct post nursery operations 4.1Planting stocks are graded according to standards 4.2Quality planting materials are packaged, dispatched and sold according to marketing procedures 4.3Sub-standard planting stocks are improved following farm procedures 4.4Maintenance of safe and clean area is undertaken throughout the completion of nursery operations following environmental regulations 4.5Tools and equipment are maintained and stored according to manufacturer’s manual 4.6Excess supplies and materials are inventoried and stored based on standard procedure 4.7Work activities and outputs are recorded and reported to concerned authority Grading standards for planting stocks Different packaging materials Packaging and dispatching procedures Marketing procedures Procedures in maintaining nursery area Maintenance and storage procedure of tools and equipment Inventory and storage of excess supplies and materials procedures Record keeping and reporting Grading of planting stocks Packaging and dispatching nursery stocks Selling quality planting materials Marketing skills Improving planting stocks Maintaining nursery area Maintaining and storing tools and equipment Conducting inventory and storing of excess supplies and materials Oral and written reporting
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : ESTABLISH BAMBOO FARM UNIT CODE :AFF611311 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to conduct pre-establishment activities, plant bamboo stocks, maintain bamboo farm and conduct post-establishment operation. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Italicized term are elaborated in the Range of Variables 1.Conduct establishment activities 1.1Species-site matching is carried out following established procedures 1.2 Plantation plan is followed according to prescribed procedures 1.3Equipment, tools, supplies and materials are prepared according to work requirements 1.4 Boundaries are and marked through reference points 1.5Site is prepared in accordance with established farm practices Site characterization Criteria for site selection physiography climate soil existing biotic vegetation source/ supply Species selection Procedures in site selection Species-site matching Procedures of species-site matching Prescribed procedures in interpreting plan Plantation plan components Performing species-site matching Performing site characterization for plantation operation Interpreting plantation plan Obtaining local weather information Preparing different tools, equipment, supplies and material Marking the boundary Laying out and staking required number of propagules of planting area Preparing site Digging of planting holes
RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE Established criteria Established criteria may include: 1.1 thickets around the clump 1.2 Presence of defective and dead and stumps 1.3 Difficult to penetrate during harvesting Equipment, tools supplies and materials Equipment, supplies and materials may include: 2.1 Equipment 2.1.1 Mini-chain saw 2.2 Tools 2.2.1 shovel 2.2.2 digging bar 2.2.3 wheel barrow 2.2.4 Pruning shears 2.2.5 sickle 2.2.6 bolo 2.2.7 Pruning saw 2.2.8 Lopping shears 2.3 Supplies and materials 2.3.1 PPE 2.3.2 Insecticide 2.3.3 fertilizers 2.3.4 fuel 2.3.5 lubricants Rehabilitation procedures Rehabilitation procedures may include but not limited to: 3.1 Pruning of thickets and unnecessary basal branches 3.2 Removal of defective culms 3.3 Cutting of over-matured culms 3.4 Soil cultivation and mounding
of Variables 1.Undertake activities 1.1Market transactions are performed following common business practices and market demand 1.2 Harvestable culms are selected based on maturity indicators 1.3Harvesting equipment, tools, supplies and materials are prepared based on work requirement 1.4 Harvesting plan is prepared based on farm records Market transactions Market demand Computation of culm sizes using metric system Harvestable culms Maturity indicators Equipment, tools, supplies and materials for harvesting Harvesting plan and farm records Negotiation skills Performing market transactions Computing culm sizes Selecting harvestable Preparing equipment, tools, supplies and materials Preparing harvesting plan 2.Perform harvesting operations 2.1 Harvestable culms and shoots are cut using standard harvesting procedures 2.2 Safety measures are observed according to OSHS 2.3 Harvested culms are prepared based on farm practices Harvesting techniques Standard harvesting procedures Proper tools and equipment to be used Proper handling of equipment and tools Characteristics of harvestable culms and shoots Harvesting period: dry season for culms toward the end of wet season for shoots Preparation of harvested culms OSHS Performing harvesting operations Handling equipment and tools Preparing harvested culms
3. post harvesting activities 3.1 Harvested culms are cut into desired sizes and quality based on market requirements 3.2 Prophylactic treatment is applied to prevent discoloration and other defects based on buyer’s specification 3.3 Safety measures are observed according to OSHS 3.4 Harvested culms and shoots are handled following farm practices 3.5 Poles are dried according to product requirement. 3.6 Market transactions are completed based on contract Cutting techniques Product requirements Prophylactic treatment Procedure and proper application of prophylactic treatment OSHS Handling procedures for harvested culms and shoots Drying of Basic computation Marketing Contract Cost of production Cutting harvested culms into desired sizes and quality Applying prophylactic treatment Observing safety Measures Computation Skills Completing marketing transactions Communication skills Handling harvested culms and shoots Computation of production cost RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Market demand Market demand may include: 1.1 species 1.2. culm age
1.3 thickness of culm wall 1.3. size (diameter and length) 1.4 shoots Harvesting equipment, tools, supplies and materials Harvesting equipment, supplies and materials may include: 2.1 Equipment 2.1.1 Mini-chain saw 2.2 Tools 2.2.1 Pruning saw 2.2.2 Pruning shears 2.2.3 Lopping shears 2.2.4 Bolo 2.3 Supplies and materials 2.3.1 PPE 2.3.2 lubricants 2.3.3 fuel 2.3.4 rope Standard harvesting procedures Standard harvesting procedures includes: 3.1 Manual Harvesting 3.2 Mechanical harvesting Harvestable and shoots Harvestable culms and shoots may include but not limited to: 4.1 Culms 4.1.1 Pale green to yellowish culm 4.1.2 Absence of culm sheath 4.1.3. Merchantable size 4.2 Shoots 4.2.1 Age 4.2.2 Size 4.2.3Species Preparation of harvested Preparation of harvested culms may include: 5.1Letting the cut culm for 2 days to drain sap 5.2Removal of branch 5.3Removal of tops Prophylactic treatment Prophylactic treatment includes: Spraying Dipping Soaking Sap replacement Drying of poles Drying of poles include: air and sun- drying kiln drying EVIDENCE GUIDE 1. Critical aspects of Competency Assessment evidence that the candidate: Undertook pre-harvesting operations Performed harvesting operations Carried-out post harvesting activities 2. Resource Implications The following resources should be provided:
2. Work in a team environment Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team. Describe the team role and scope Group discussion Oral evaluation 4 Read Definition of Team Lecture Written examination Difference between team and group Objectives and goals of team Identify different sources of information Describe work as a team Describe team goals and objectives Group discussion Oral evaluation Perform in setting team goals and expectations scenario Role play Oral evaluation Observation Identify individual role and responsibility Lecture Written examination Practice Interacting effectively with others Group discussion Oral evaluation Read: Fundamental rights at work including gender sensitivity Understanding individual competencies relative to teamwork
Practice personal hygiene Demonstration Observation Practice drills on responding to emergency Demonstration Simulation Observation 4.4 Maintain occupational health and safety awareness Identify emergency-related drills information Lecture Written examination Practice occupational safety and health standards on personal records in the workplace Role play Observation Practice emergency related drills in the workplace Demonstration Simulation Observation COMMON COMPETENCIES (65 Hrs.) Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Methodology Assessment Method Nominal Duration
1. Apply safety measures in farm operations 1.1 Determine areas of concern for safety measures Identify work in farm operations Lecture Discussion Incomplete worksheet Power point presentation Video presentation Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration hrs) 1 hr Discuss safety measures in a workplace during farm operations Lecture Discussion Incomplete worksheet Power point presentation Video presentation Role playing Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Explain farm operations situations and period when to observe safety Lecture Discussion Incomplete worksheet Power point presentation Video presentation Role playing Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Identify appropriate tools, materials and outfits to be used Lecture Discussion Incomplete worksheet Power point presentation Video presentation Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 2 hrs
Prepare materials and outfits for the farm operation Lecture Discussion point presentation Video presentation Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 2 hrs 1.2Apply appropriate safety measures Enumerate uses and functions of and materials Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration -11 hrs.) 1 hr Explain procedures of wearing personal protective equipment Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr Discuss topics on effectivity, shelf life and expirations of materials to be used. Discussion point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr Identify the emergency procedures Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 2 hrs
Identify hazards in a farm workplace Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 2 hrs Use and materials Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Hands-on Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 2 hrs Wear personal protective equipment Discussion Power point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 hr Prepare report on hazards in the workplace Discussion Power point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr
Report on hazards in the workplace Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Role playing Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 hr 1.3Safekeep/dispose of tools, materials and outfit Explain cleaning and storing procedures of the used tools and outfit Discussion point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning – 6 hrs ) 1 hr State labelling and storing procedures for unused materials Discussion point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr Explain proper wastes disposal Discussion Power point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr
Clean and store used tools and outfit Discussion Power point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Label and store unused materials Discussion Power point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Hands-on Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Dispose waste materials Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Hands-on Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr 2.Use farm tools and equipment 2.1Select and use farm tools Identify farm tools Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration (Total -6 hrs) 1 hr
Describe faults and defective Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Discuss using of tools and equipment relating to manufacturer’s manual Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Hands-on Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr farm tools for faults and defects Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Hands-on Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Use and equipment relating to manufacturer’s manual Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Hands-on Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 2 hrs
2.2Select and operate farm equipment Identify farm equipment Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning (Total -19 hrs) 1 hr Explain importance of reading manufacturer’s manual Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr Discuss pre-operation check and its importance Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr Identify different of faults in farm equipment Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Written examination Interview Oral questioning 1 hr Enumerate reporting procedures Discussion Power point presentation presentation Incomplete worksheet Role playing Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr
Report identified faults Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr Operate farm equipment Discussion Power point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration visit Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 8 hrs Follow safety procedures Discussion point presentation Video presentation Incomplete worksheet Demonstration Written examination Interview Oral questioning Demonstration 1 hr 3.Perform estimation and basic calculation 3.1Perform estimation Identify job requirements and work task/activity Lecture Discussion Written exam Oral questioning (Total -8 hrs) 1 hr Identify materials and resources of job requirements Lecture Discussion Written exam Oral questioning 1 hr
Estimate time to complete work task/activity Lecture Discussion Demonstration Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning 2 hrs Estimate quantities of materials and resources Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning 2 hrs Prepare and submit bill of materials Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 2 hrs 3.2Perform basic workplace calculation Describe different of calculation Lecture Discussion Written exam Oral questioning -8 hrs) 1 hr Discuss different methods of calculation Lecture Discussion Written exam Oral questioning 1 hr Describe system and unit of measurement Lecture Discussion Written exam Oral questioning 2 hrs Compute quantity of feeds, amount of fertilizer and amount of medicines using methods of calculation, system of measurement and units of measurement Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning 4 hrs CORE COMPETENCIES (110 Hrs.)
Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Methodology Assessment Approach Nominal Duration Operate bamboo nursery Conduct pre-nursery operation Discuss criteria for selecting nursery sites Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration (Total-49 hrs) 2 Hours Explain nursery plan Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Flip chart Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours Explain procedure in securing nursery sites Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 hour Describe the rooting facilities and nursery beds Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours Describe supplies , tools and materials for securing nursery sites Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hours Explain reporting procedures Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours Select feasible nursery site • Lecture • Discussion • Nursery visit • Presentation Oral questioning Demonstration 6 Hours Follow nursery plan • Lecture • Discussion Presentation Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour
Secure nursery Lecture • Discussion • Presentation Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Prepare rooting facilities and nursery beds Lecture Discussion Nursery visit Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 3.5 Hours Prepare tools and equipment and materials • Lecture • Discussion • Nursery • Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours Report work output • Lecture • Discussion • Presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour 1.2 Perform nursery operation Identify culms as sources of propagules Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Enumerate collection and preparation of propagules Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain different types of rooting hormones and their application procedure Lecture Discussion Demonstration at nursery Hands-on at nursery Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 hour Differentiate rooting procedures in pots and rooting beds Lecture Discussion Demonstration at nursery at nursery Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour
Discuss different potting media and potting procedures Lecture Discussion Demonstration at nursery at nursery Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain the procedure in transferring directly potted propagules and potted rooted propagules to nursery bed Lecture Discussion Demonstration at nursery at nursery Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss workplace procedure in maintaining nursery area Lecture Discussion Demonstration at nursery at nursery Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss OSHS Lecture Discussion Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Select culm as source of propagules Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Field visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Collect and prepare propagules Lecture Discussion Demonstration visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 3 Hours Select and apply rooting hormones Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour
1.4 Conduct Post Nursery Operations Explain grading standards of planting stocks Lecture Discussion Demonstration Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss marketing procedures Lecture Discussion Demonstration Role playing Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss the different types of packaging materials, including packaging, dispatching and handling procedures of planting stocks presentation Discussion Lecture Hands-on Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain the inventory, maintenance and storing procedures for tools and equipment Lecture Discussion Demonstration Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain the maintenance procedures of working area Lecture Discussion Demonstration Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss the procedure in recording and reporting work activities and outputs Lecture Discussion Demonstration Lecture Discussion Demonstration 0.5 Hour Grade planting stocks Lecture Discussion Demonstration Lecture Discussion Demonstration 1 Hour Sell quality planting materials Lecture Discussion Demonstration Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour
Package, dispatch and handle quality planting stocks Lecture Discussion Demonstration Video presentation Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Prepare inventory of tools, equipment and supplies Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour and maintain tools and equipment Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Maintain safe and clean working area Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Record and report work activities and outputs Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Establish Bamboo Farm Conduct pre- establishment activities Interpret plantation plan Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral Questioning (Total -25 hrs) 1 Hour Discuss the procedures in characterizing the site and species site requirements Lecture Discussion Demonstration Role playing Farm Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Describe the different and uses of tools, equipment supplies and materials Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours Discuss the procedure in marking boundaries Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours
Farm visit Discuss the procedure in site preparation Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Farm visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hours Follow plantation plan Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral Questioning 1 Hour out species-site matching Lecture Discussion Demonstration Role playing Farm visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 2 Hours Prepare equipment, supplies and materials Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Lay-out and mark boundaries Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Farm visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 2 Hour Prepare site Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Farm visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 2 Hour
Farm visit Explain maintenance activities Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Farm visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Discuss procedures in accomplishing monitoring checklist Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain safe working practices and working environment Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Follow schedule of maintenance activities Lecture Discussion Demonstration Hands-on Farm visit Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Perform maintenance activities Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral question Written exam Demonstration 2 Hours Accomplish monitoring checklist Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour
Practice safety measures Lecture Discussion Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour 2.4 Conduct Post Establishment Operation Discuss the procedure in maintaining a safe plantation area Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss waste management and environmental regulations Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain inventory, maintenance and storage of materials and equipment Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Maintain safe working area Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Manage waste Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Inventory, maintain and store tools, materials and equipment Lecture Discussion Video presentation Demonstration Oral question Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour
Conduct Bamboo Clump Rehabilitation Conduct pre-clump rehabilitation activities Discuss the assessment of clump conditions and rehabilitation plan Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration (Total -18.5 hrs) 0.5 Hour Describe different and uses of tools, equipment, supplies and materials Lecture Discussion Demonstration Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain safe working practices and working environment Lecture Discussion Demonstration Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Assess clump conditions and follow rehabilitation plan Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Prepare equipment, tools, supplies and materials Lecture Discussion Demonstration Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour safety measures Lecture Discussion Demonstration Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour 3.2 Perform Rehabilitation activities Explain rehabilitation procedures Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 1 Hour
Discuss various maintenance practices for rehabilitated clumps Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss monitoring procedures for culm age Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain safe work and work environment Lecture Practical demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour clump rehabilitation procedures Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 4 Hours Maintain rehabilitated clumps Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 1 Hour Perform monitoring of culm age by marking Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Apply clump rehabilitation procedures Lecture Discussion Presentation Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 4
Demonstration Hands-on Apply safety measures Lecture Practical demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour 3.3 Perform Post Rehabilitation activities Explain inventory, maintenance and storage of tools, materials and equipment Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss waste management Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Discuss record keeping and reporting procedures Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Inventory, maintain and tools, materials and equipment Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Manage wastes Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Record and report work activities and outputs Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour
Conduct Harvesting and Post Harvesting Operations Undertake activities Discuss market demands and transactions Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration (Total -17.5 hrs) 0.5 Hour Interpret harvesting plan Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Identify equipment, tools, supplies and materials for harvesting Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Perform market transactions Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Prepare harvesting plan Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Prepare Harvesting equipment, tools, supplies and materials Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour 4.2 Performing harvesting operations Discuss harvesting procedures Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour
Hands-on Explain procedures in preparing harvested Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain safety measures Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Harvest culms and shoots Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 4 Hours Prepare harvested culms Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 1 Hour Apply safety measures Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour 4.3 Carry-out Post- harvest activities Describe procedures in cutting harvested culms with reference to market requirements Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain different methods of treating harvested culms Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 1 Hour
Discuss the procedure in completing market transactions Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Role playing Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Explain safety measures Lecture Practical demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour Cut harvested culms Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 2 Hours Apply prophylactic treatment Lecture Demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 1 Hour Complete market transactions Lecture Discussion Presentation Demonstration Hands-on Role playing Written exam Oral questioning Demonstration 0.5 Hour Apply safety measures Lecture Practical demonstration Discussion Oral questioning Written exam Demonstration 0.5 Hour
COMPETENCY MAP –BAMBOO PEODUCTION NC II BASIC COMPETENCIES Receive and respond to workplace communication Work with others Demonstrate work values Practice basic housekeeping procedures Participate in workplace communication Work in team environment Practice career professionalism Practice occupational health and safety procedures Lead workplace communication Lead team Develop and practice negotiation skills Solve problems related to work activities Use mathematical concepts and techniques Practice occupational health and safety procedures Utilize specialized communication skills Develop and individuals problem solving techniques in the workplace Collect, analyze and organize information Plan and organize work Promote environmental protection Use relevant technologies COMMON COMPETENCIES Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations Use Farm Tools and Equipment Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation CORE COMPETENCIES Operate bamboo nursery Establish bamboo farm Conduct bamboo clump rehabilitation Conduct harvesting and operations