a.

Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)

a.1 Course Design
a.2 Module of Instruction
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(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : Agricultural Crops Production NC III

NOMINAL DURATION : Basic 88
Common 40
Core
General 228
Agronomic 184
540 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitude in
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC III in accordance with industry standards. In
general, it covers core competencies in undertaking preparation of land for agricultural
crop production, implementing a post-harvest program, implementing a plant nutrition
program, controlling weeds and preparing and applying chemicals. In agronomy, it covers
core competencies in establishing agronomic crops, undertaking agronomic crop
maintenance activities, undertaking agronomic crop harvesting activities, saving, preparing
and storing agricultural seed and implementing vertebrate pest control program.
To obtain this, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
Trainees or students who wish to enroll should possess the following requirements:
 can communicate either oral and written
 physically and mentally fit
 with good moral character
 can perform basic mathematical computation
Agricultural Crops Production NC III
COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES
(88 HOURS)

UNIT OF MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES NOMINAL HOURS

COMPENTENCY
1. Lead workplace 1.1 Leading 1.1.1 Communicate 8 hours
communication. workplace information about
communication workplace processes
1.1.2 Lead workplace
discussions
1.1.3 Identify and
communicate issues
arising in the workplace
2. Lead small teams. 2.1 Leading small 2.1.1 Provide team 16 hours
teams leadership
2.1.2 Assign responsibilities
2.1.3 Set performance
expectation for team
members
2.1.4 Supervise team
performance
3. Develop and 3.1 Developing 3.1.1 Plan negotiations 8 hours
practice negotiation and practicing 3.1.2 Participate in
skills negotiation skills negotiations
4. Solve problems 4.1 Solving 4.1.1 Explain the analytical 16 hours
related to work problems techniques
activities related to work 4.1.2 Identify the problem
activities 4.1.3 Determine the possible
cause/s of the problem

5. Use mathematical 5.1 Using 5.1.1 Identify mathematical 20 hours

concepts and mathematical tools and techniques to
techniques concepts and solve problem
techniques 5.1.2 Apply mathematical
procedures/solution
5.1.3 Analyze results

6. Use relevant 6.1 Using 6.1.1 Identify appropriate 20 hours

technologies relevant technology
technologies 6.1.2 Apply relevant
 technology
6.1.3 Maintain/enhance
relevant technology

COMMON COMPETENCIES
(40 hours)

Nominal
Unitss of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Duration

1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying 1.1.1 Apply appropriate 8 hours

measures in farm safety safety measures while
operations measures in working in farm
farm
1.1.2 Safe keep/dispose
operations
tools, materials and outfit
2. Use farm tools and 2.1 Using farm 2.1.1 Select and use farm 16 hours
equipment tools and tools
equipment
2.1.2 Select and operate
farm equipment
2.1.3 Perform
preventive
maintenance
3. 3.1 Performing 3.1.1 Perform estimation 16 hours
basic calculation estimation
3.1.2 Perform basic
and basic
workplace calculations
calculation
 CORE COMPETENCIES
(412 hours)
General
UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
1. Prepare land 1.1 Preparing land 1.1 1 Prepare for cultivation 52 hours
for agricultural for agricultural
1.1.2 Prepare the cultivating
crop production crop production
equipment
1.1.3 Cultivate soil
1.1.4 Prepare site for planting
1.1.5 Complete land
preparation operations

2. Implement a 2.1 Implementing a 2.1 1 Prepare for 44 hours

post-harvest post-harvest implementation of post-
program program harvest operations
2.1.2 Co-ordinate post-harvest
work
2.1.3 Implement post-harvest
treatments
2.1.4 Implement hazardous
waste disposal guidelines
2.1.5 Implement packaging
requirements of produce
2.1.6 Implement storage
requirements of produce
3. Implement a 3.1 Implementing a 3.1 1 Prepare for 44 hours
plant nutrition plant nutrition implementation of the
program program plant nutrition program
3.1.2 Monitor soil pH
3.1.3 Determine nutritional
problems in plants
 UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
3.1.4 Prepare to use fertilizers
3.1.5 Prepare application
equipment
3.1.6 Apply specific products at
appropriate rates
4. Control weeds 4.1 Controlling 4.1 1 Assess weed infestation 44 hours
weeds
4.1.2 Plan the implementation
of control measures
4.1.3 Implement control
measures
4.1.4 Monitor control measures
5. Prepare and 5.1 Preparing and 5.1.1 Determine the need for 44 hours
apply chemicals applying chemical use
chemicals
5.1.2 Prepare appropriate
chemical
5.1.3 Prepare to use chemicals
according to the label and
MSDS
5.1.4 Apply chemicals
5.1.5 Clean up following
chemical application
5.1.6 Record application details
Agronomic
UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
1. Establish 1.1 Establishing 1.1.1 Prepare machinery and 52 hours
agronomic agronomic crops equipment for use
crops
1.1.2 Prepare for agronomic
crop establishment
1.1.3 Sow the crop
1.1.4 Complete seeding
operations

2. Undertake 2.1 Undertaking 2.1.1 Assess agronomic crop 40 hours

agronomic crop agronomic crop condition, growth and
maintenance maintenance requirements
activities activities
2.1.2 Apply fertilizer and
amendments
2.1.3 Monitor crop condition,
growth and requirements
2.1.4 Complete cleaning and
hygiene operations
3. Undertake 3.1 Undertaking 3.1.1 Prepare to harvest 36 hours
agronomic crop agronomic crop agronomic crops
harvesting harvesting
3.1.2 Prepare the harvesting
activities activities
equipment
3.1.3 Harvest crops
3.1.4 Complete harvesting
operations
4. Save, prepare 4.1 Saving, 4.1.1 Select seed from 24 hours
and store preparing and agricultural crops
agricultural storing
4.1.2 Evaluate and grade seed
seed agricultural seed
4.1.3 Store seed
4.1.4 Collect and deliver seed
 UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
5. Implement 5.1 Implementing 5.1.1 Assess requirements for 32 hours
vertebrate pest vertebrate pest pest control
control program control program
5.1.2 Prepare to implement
control program
5.1.3 Control vertebrate pests
5.1.4 Complete control
program
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
BASIC COMPETENCIES
ORGANIC ARGICULTURE PRODUCTION NC III
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD WORKPLACE COMUNICATION

UNIT CODE : 500311109

MODULE TITLE : LEADING WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
Required to prepare different reports required in the
workplace.
SUGGESTED DURATION : 8 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students will

be able to:

LO1. Communicate information about workplace processes.

LO2. Lead workplace discussions.

LO3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Communicate information about workplace processes.

Assessm Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment Methods
ent ies
Criteria
1.  Method of The  Discussio  Discussion
Appropri communica student/train n  Role playing
ate tion ees must  Role  Brainstorming
commun  Communica provided with playing
ication tion skills the following:  Brainsto
method  Communica rming
is tion tools  Simulated
selected.  Questionin workplace
2. g environme
Multiple techniques nt
operatio  Communic
ns ation tools
involvin  Variety of
g several informatio
topic n
areas are
 commun
icated.
3.
Question
s are
used to
gain
extra
informat
ion.
4.
Correct
sources
of
informat
ion are
identifie
d.
5.
Informat
ion is
selected
and
sequenc
ed
correctly
when
required.
6.Verbal
and
written
reportin
g are
maintain
ed in
both
familiar
and
unfamili
ar
situation
s.

L02. Lead workplace discussions.

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Responses  Method/ The  Discussion  Direct
to techniques students/trai  Role observatio
workplace of nees must be playing n
issues are discussion provided  Brainstor  Interview
sought.  How to lead with the ming
 Response discussion following:
to  How to
workplace solicit  Simul
issues are response ated
provided workp
when lace
sought. enviro
nment
 Constructiv  Comm
e unicat
contributio ion
ns are tools
made to  Variet
workplace y of
discussion infor
on such matio
issues as n
production,
quality and
safety.
 Goals and
aims of
actions
under
taken in the
workplace
are
communica
ted.

LO3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Issues and  Identify The  Discussio  Direct
problems problems students/tra n observati
are and inees must  Role on
 identified issues be provided playing  Interview
as they  Organizi with the  Brainstor
arise. ng following: ming
 Informatio informati
n regarding on on  Simul
problems problem ated
and issues and work
are issues place
organized  Relating envir
coherently problems onme
to ensure and nt
clear and issues  Com
effective  Communi muni
communica cation catio
tion. barriers n
 Dialog is affecting tools
initiated workplac  Varie
with e ty of
appropriat discussio infor
e ns. matio
personnel. n
 Communica
tion
problems
and issues
are
addressed
as they
arise.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD SMALL TEAM

UNIT CODE : 500311110

MODULE TITLE : LEADING SMALL TEAM

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills, and

attitudes required to lead small team including
setting and maintaining team and individual
performance standard .
SUGGESTED DURATION : 16 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/

trainees will be able to:

LO1. Provide team leadership

LO2. Assign responsibilities among members

LO3. Set performance expectation for team members

LO4. Supervise team performance

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Provide team leadership

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Work  Commun The • •Demonstrati
require ication students/trainees Traditional/lect on
ments skills must be provided ure • Case
are required with the following: • studies
identifie for Demonstration
d and leading  Learning • Case studies
prescrib small materials
ed to team - team
member  Skills buildi
s. and ng
 Reasons techniqu manu
for es in al
instructi promoti - catalo
ons and ng team gs
require building - broch
 ments  Negotiati ures
are ng skills  Simulated
properly  Up to team
dissemin date
ated to dissemin
team ation of
member instructi
s. on and
 Team require
member ments to
s member
question s.
s,  Art of
problem listening
s, and
concerns treating
are individu
recogniz al team
ed, member
discusse s
d and concern
dealt
accordin
gly.

LO2. Assign responsibilities among members

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Duties and  Duties and The  Traditional/  Demonstrat
responsibili responsibili students/trainee lecture ion
ties are ties of each s must be  Demonstration  Case
allocated in team provided with studies
respect to member the following:
the skills,  Skills in
knowledge identifying  Learning
and individual materials
attitudes of skills ,know  relevant
every team ledge and legal
member. attitude as requirem
 Duties are basis for ents
allocated allocating  manuals
having responsibili
regard to ties
individual Knowledge in
 preference, identifying
domestic each team
and member duties
personal and
considerati responsibilities
ons.
 Duties and
responsibili
ties of each
member are
properly
identified
and
defined.

LO3. Set performance expectation for team members

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Performanc  Knowledge The  Traditional/  Demonstra
e and skills in students/train lecture tion
expectation setting ees must be  Demonstration  Case
s are individual provided with  Case studies studies
established performance the following:
based on target/expecta
client needs tion  Performan
and  Team ce
according to members expectatio
assigned duties and n
requiremen responsibilitie worksheet
ts. s  Relevant
 Performanc  Employee legal
e policies and requireme
expectation procedures nts
s are based  Defining
on performance
individual expectations
team criteria
member’s
duties and
responsibili
ties.
 Performanc
e
 expectation
s are
discussed
and
disseminate
d to
individual
team
member.

LO4. Supervise team performance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Monitor  Knowledge The  Traditional/  Demonstrat
team and skills in students/train lecture ion
member’s monitoring ees must be  Demonstration  Case
performanc team provided with  Modular studies
e in respect member the following:
to the performance
defined  Monitoring  Performan
performanc team ce
e criteria. operation to expectatio
 Provide ensure client n
team needs and worksheet
members satisfaction  Relevant
with  Methods of legal
feedback, monitoring requireme
positive performance nts
support and  Informal/
advice on formal
strategies to counseling
overcome skills
any
difficulties.
 Inform team
members of
any changes
in the
priority
allocated to
assignment
or task.
 Provide
communicat
 ion follow-
up on all
issues
affecting the
team.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND PRACTICE NEGOTIATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE : 500311111

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This modules covers the skills, knowledge and
attitudes required to collect information in order to
plan and participate in the negotiation.
SUGGESTED DURATION : 8 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/

trainees will be able to:

LO1. Plan negotiations

LO2. Participate in negotiations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Plan negotiations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Information  Backgroun The students/  Lecturette  Written test/
in d trainees must  Role questioning
preparation informatio be provided playing  Demonstratio
for n on other with the  Practical n
negotiation parties to following: exercises
is identified the
and included negotiation  Pertinent
in the plan  Observing document
 Information differences s
on creating between  Simulated
non verbal content workplace
environment and  Paper and
s for positive process pencil
negotiations  Identifying  Calculator
is identified bargaining  Hands out
and included informatio
in the plan n
 Information  Applying
on different strategies
questioning to manage
techniques is process
identified  Applying
 and included steps in
in the plan negotiating
process
 Strategies
to manage
conflict
 Steps in
negotiating
process

LO2. Participate in negotiations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Criteria for  Decision The students/  Lecturette  Written test/
successful making trainees must be  Role questioning
outcome and provided with the playing  Demonstratio
are agreed conflict following:  Practical n
upon by all resolution exercises
parties strategies  Pertinent
 Desired procedure documen
outcome of s ts
all parties  Problem  Simulate
are solving d
considered strategies workplac
 Appropriat on how to e
e language deal with  Paper
is used unexpecte and
throughout d pencil
the questions  Calculato
negotiation and r
 The issues attitudes  Hands
and during out
processes negotiatio
are n
documente  Backgroun
d and d
agreed informatio
upon by all n on other
parties parties to
 Possible the
solutions negotiatio
are n
discussed  Observing
 and their differences
viability between
assessed content
 Areas for and
agreement process
are
confirmed
and
recorded
 Follow-up
action is
agreed
upon by all
parties

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE PROBLEM RELATED TO WORK ACTIVITIES

UNIT CODE : 500311112

MODULE TITLE : SOLVING PROBLEM RELATED TO WORK ACTIVITIES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module expresses the competency required to apply
problem solving techniques to identify/determine
fundamental cause problem.
SUGGESTED DURATION : 16 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Explain the analytical techniques

LO2. Identify the problem

LO3. Determine the possible causes of the problem

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Explain the analytical techniques

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment
Criteria ies Methods
 Importanc  Observation, The  Direct  Written test
e and investigation students/traine observati  Practical/
application & analytical es must be on performance test
of techniques provided with  Simulati
analytical  Brainstormi the following: on /role
techniques ng playing
are  Cause and  Coursewares Case studies
explained. effect  Learning
 Analytical diagrams materials/gu
techniques  PARETO ides
such as analysis  Computer
brainstorm  SWOT  OHP
ing, cause analysis
and effects  Gantt chart
diagrams,  PERT CPM
PARETO and graph
analysis,  SCATTERGR
SWOT AMS
analysis,
Gantt
 chart,
PERT CPM
and
graphs,
and scatter
grams are
defined.

LO2. Identify the problem

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment Methods
Criteria es
 Variances  Normal The  Direct  Written test
are operating students/trainees observati  Practical/
identified paramete must be provided on performance test
from rs & with the  Simulatio
normal product following: n /role
operating quality playing
parameter  Identifyi  Coursewares  Case
s and ng &  Learning studies
product clarifying materials/gui
quality. the des
 Extent, nature of  Computer
cause, and problem  OHP
nature of  Applicati
the on of
problem analytical
are techniqu
defined es
based on
observatio
n,
investigati
on and
analytical
techniques
.
 Problems
are clearly
stated and
specified.

LO3. Determine the possible causes of the problem

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment
Criteria ies Methods
 Possible  Non-routine The  Direct  Written
cause/s of process and students/trainees observati test
problem are quality must be provided on  Practical/
identified problems with the following:  Simulatio performan
based on  Teamwork n /role ce test
experience and work  Coursewares playing
& the use of allocation  Learning  Case
problem problem materials/guides studies
solving  Safety and  Computer
tools/analyt emergency  OHP
ical situations
techniques. and incidents
 Possible
cause
statements
are
developed.
 Fundamenta
l causes are
explained.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES

UNIT CODE : 500311113

MODULE TITLE : USING MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required in the application of mathematical concepts and
techniques.
SUGGESTED DURATION : 20 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Identify mathematical tools and techniques to solve problems

LO2. Apply mathematical procedure/solution

LO3. Analyze result

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify mathematical tools and techniques to solve problems.

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Problem  Four The  Lecturette  Written test
areas based fundamenta students/learner  Self-pace  Demonstratio
on given l operations s must be  Group n
condition  Steps in provided with discussion
are solving a the following:
identified. problem
 Mathematica  Standard  Manuals
l techniques formulas  Hand-outs
based on the  Conversion  Problem set
given Measurement  Conversion
problem are table
selected  Table of
formulas
 Measuring
tools

LO2. Apply mathematical procedure/solution

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
 Criteria Methods
 Mathematical  Problem- The  Lecturette  Written
techniques based students/learners  Self-pace test
based on the questions must be provided  Group  Oral
problem  Estimation with the discussion Interview
identified are  Use of following:  Practical
applied. mathematical work
 Mathematical tools and  Manuals approach
computation standard  Hand-outs
s are formulas  Calculator
performed to  Mathematical  Measuring
the level of techniques tools/devices
accuracy  Case problems
required for
the problem.
 Results of
mathematical
computation
based on job
requirements
is
determined
and verified

LO3. Analyze results

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment
Criteria ies Methods
 Results of  Four The  Lecturett  Written
application fundamental students/learners e test
based on operations must be provided  Self-pace  Oral
expected  Steps in with the following:  Group interview
and solving a discussio
required problem  Manuals n
specification  Standard  Hand-outs  Research
s and formulas  Problem set study
outcome is  Conversion  Conversion table
reviewed.  Measuremen  Table of formulas
 Appropriate t  Measuring tools
action in
case of error
is applied.
COMPETENCY : USE RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES

UNIT CODE : 500311114

MODULE TITLE : USING RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required in selecting, sourcing and applying appropriate
and affordable technologies in the workplace.
SUGGESTED DURATION : 20 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Study /select appropriate technology

LO2. Apply relevant technology

LO3. Maintain / enhance relevant technology

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Study /select appropriate technology

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Appropriate  Machineries/ The  Lecturette  Written
technology is equipment students/learners  Self-pace test
studied based and their must be provided  Group  Interview
on work application with the following: discussion
requirements.  Software/  Film
 Appropriate programs  Manuals showing
technology is  Hand-outs
identified and  Multimedia
selected  Video tape
based on  Brochures
work  CDs
requirements  Internet access
 Computer

LO2. Apply relevant technology

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Relevant  Office The  Lecturette  Written
 technology is technology students/learners  Self-pace test
used in  Industrial must be provided  Group  Interview
carrying out technology with the following: discussion
function  System  Film
based on technology  Manuals showing
work  Information  Hand-outs
requirements. technology  Multimedia
 Applicable  Training  Video tape
software and technology  Brochures
hardware is  Different  CD’s
used as per software / Internet access
job Hardware  Computer
requirement.  5S (Proper
 Management House
concepts are Keeping)
observed as
per
established
industry
practices.

LO3. Maintain / enhance relevant technology

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodolog Assessment
Criteria ies Methods
 Maintenanc  Corrective The  Lectu  Writte
e of and students/learners rette n test
technology preventive must be provided  Self-  Intervi
is applied in maintenance with the following: pace ew
accordance  Upgrading of  Grou
with the technology  Manuals p
industry  Communicati  Hand-outs discu
standard on Skills  Multimedia ssion
operating  Organization  Video tape  Film
procedure, al set – up /  Brochures showi
manufacture work flow  CD’s ng
r’s operating  Internet
guidelines access
and  Computer
occupational
health and
safety
procedure
 Updating of
technology
is
 maintained
through
continuing
education or
training in
accordance
with job
requirement
.
 Appropriate
action for
technology
failure/
defect is
immediately
reported to
the
concerned/
responsible
person or
section.
 MODULE OF INSTRUCTION
COMMON COMPETENCIES
ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NC III

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

UNIT CODE : AGR321201

MODULE TITLE : APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This modules covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to perform safety measures effectively and
efficiently.
NOMINAL DURATION : 54 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm

LO2. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Safety  Farm Trainees/  Buzz  Written
measures is works that students must be session examinatio
applied involves provided with  Group n
based on using the following: discussion  Interview
work chemicals  Role
requirement and  Learning playing
and farm hazardous elements
procedures tools and  Service
 Tools and equipment manual
materials are  Personal Organizational
utilized in protective manuals
accordance equipment
with used in
specification farms
and  Basic first
procedures aid
 Outfit are  Farm
worn in emergency
accordance procedures
with farm regarding
requirements safety
  Effectively, working
shelf life and environme
or expiration nt
of materials
are checked
against
manufacture
rs
specification
s
 Hazard in the
workplace
are identified
and reported
in line with
farm
guidelines

LO2. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Used tools and  Procedure Trainees/  Buzz  Written
outfit are in cleaning students must be session examinatio
cleaned stored and storing provided with  Group n
in line with tools and the following: discussion  Interview
farm procedure outfits  Role
 Unused  Technique  Learning playing
materials are in storing elements
labeled and materials  Service
stored and manual
according to chemicals  Organizationa
manufacturers  Governmen l manuals
recommendatio t
n and farm requiremen
requirements t regarding
 Waste farm waste
materials are disposal
disposed  Waste
according to manageme
manufacturers, nt system
government
and farm
requirements
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

UNIT CODE : ARG321202

MODULE TITLE : USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This modules covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to use farm tools and equipment it includes
selection, operation and preventive maintenance of farm
tools and equipment.
NOMINAL DURATION : 72 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Select use farm tools

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select use farm tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Appropriate  Farm The  Practical  Oral/
farm tools are equipmen students/train demonstration written
identified t ees must be  Lecture/ examinatio
according to o Motoriz provided with discussion n
requirements/ ed the following:  Practical
use equipm demonstrat
 Farm tool are ent  Engine ion
checked for o Electric  Pump  Direct
faults and al  Generator observation
defective tools equipm  Sprayer
are reported in ent  Sickle
accordance  Farm  Cutter
with farm tools  Weighing
procedures o Power scale
 Appropriate tools  Hand tools
tools and o Handhel  Measuring
equipment are d tools tools
safely used Safety  Garden
according to practices tools
job during  Manuals in
 requirements operations using farm
and of farm tools and
manufacturers equipment equipment
’ conditions

LO2. Select and operate farm equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Appropriate  Manual of The  Field  Direct
farm farm students/train demonstration observation
equipment equipment ees must be  Lecture/  Practical
are and provided with discussion demonstrati
identified specificatio the following: on
 Instructional ns
manual of  Parts and  Engine
farm tools functions  Pump
and of farm  Generat
equipment tools and or
are carefully equipment  Sprayer
read prior to  Pre-  Sickle
operation operation  Cutter
 Pre- and check-  Weighin
operation up g scale
check-up is  Safety  Hand
conducted in practices in tools
line with using farm  Measuri
manufacture tools and ng tools
rs’ manual equipment  Garden
 Faults in  Calibration tools
farm and use of  Tires
equipment farm  Break
are equipment fluid
identified  Fuel, oil,
and water
reported in and
line with lubrican
farm ts
procedures
 Battery
 Farm
 Manual
equipment
in using
are used
farm
according to
tools
its function
and
  Safety equipm
procedures ent
are followed

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Tools and  Preventive The  Field  Direct
equipment maintenan students/traine demonstration observation
are ce es must be  Lecture/  Practical
cleaned  Types of provided with discussion demonstrati
immediatel farm tools the following: on
y after use and  Third party
in line with equipment  Engine report
farm  Safety  Pump
procedure measures  Generato
s and r
 Routine practices  Sprayer
check-up Upkeep of  Sickle
and equipment  Cutter
maintenan  Weighin
ce are g scale
performed  Hand
 Tools and tools
equipment  Measuri
are stored ng tools
in  Garden
designated tools
areas in  Tires
line farm  Break
procedure fluid
s
 Fuel, oil,
water
and
lubricant
s
 Battery
 Manual
in using
farm
tools and
equipme
nt
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

UNIT CODE : AGR321203

MODULE TITLE : PERFORMING ESTIMASTION AND BASIC CALCULATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform estimation and basic workplace
calculations..
NOMINAL DURATION : 72 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Perform estimation

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Job  Problem The  Computatio  Oral
requirements solving students/trainee n questionin
are identified procedures s must be  Estimation g
from written or  Basic provided with Interaction  Interview
oral mathematic the following:
communication al
s operations  Pen/pencil
 Quantities of  Paper
materials and  Sample
resources problems
required to
complete a
work task are
estimated
 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

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessme
Criteria nt
Methods
 Calculation  Basic The students/trainees  Self-paced/ 
s to be mathemati must be provided modular
made are cal with the following:  Lecture/
identified operations discussion
according  Systems of  Pen/pencil  Interaction
to job measurem  Calculator  Practical
requireme ent  Paper exercise
nts  Units of  Reference  Computation
 Correct measurem materials
method of ent  Sample
calculation  Conversion problems/worksh
is of units eets
determine  Fractions  Conversion table
d and
 Systems decimals
and units  Percentage
of s and
measurem ratios
ent to be Basic
followed accounting
are principles
ascertaine and
d procedures
 Calculation
s needed to
complete
work task
are
performed
using the
four basic
mathemati
 cal
operations
 Appropriat
e
operations
are used to
comply
with the
instruction
 Result
obtained is
reviewed
and
thoroughly
checked
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
CORE COMPETENCIES
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC III

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PREPARE LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION

UNIT CODE : AGR611310

MODULE TITLE : PREPARING LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL CROP

PRODUCTION
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to prepare equipment, cultivate the site, apply
any pre-planting treatments, and care for the vehicles and
equipment on completing the activity. Equipment and
machinery may be animal- powered. It includes the
completion of documentation and logbooks for the
operation.
Preparing land for crop production is likely to be carried
out under limited supervision from others with checking
only related to overall progress. Preparing land for crop
production is usually done within established routines,
methods and procedures. Some discretion and judgment
is required in the selection of equipment and materials,
organization of work and services.

NOMINAL DURATION : 52 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Prepare for cultivation

LO2. Prepare the cultivating equipment

LO3. Cultivate soil

LO4. Prepare site for planning

LO5. Complete land preparation operations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare for cultivation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologi Assessment
 Criteria es Methods
 Requiremen  Planting The Discussion  Written
ts for the plan and its students/trainees exam
cultivation interpretati must be provided  Actual
method and on for a with the following: Designi
order are range of ng
prepared in crops  Workplace
accordance  OHS hazards  Farm planting
with the and risks, plan
planting including  Equipment
plan. appropriate o Person
 OHS controls al
hazards are  Selection, protecti
identified, use and ve
risks maintenanc equipm
assessed e of PPE ent
and suitable  Environmen o Farm
controls are tal tools,
implemente implications equipm
d in of site ent and
accordance cultivation machin
with OHS and ery
requiremen legislations  Supplies and
ts and materials
procedures.
 Suitable
personal
protective
equipment
is selected,
used and
maintained
according to
job/OHS
requiremen
ts and
procedures.
 The
environmen
tal
implications
of
cultivating
the site are
assessed
 and, if
necessary,
responsible
action is
taken based
on company
guidelines
and
environmen
tal
legislations.

LO2. Prepare the cultivating equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 The vehicles  Types, uses The  Discussion  Written
and and students/trainee  Demonstrati exam
equipment selection of s must be on  Actual
required for vehicles and provided with Demonstrati
site equipment the following: on
cultivation for site  Observation
are selected cultivation  Workplace
according to  Maintenance  Vehicles, farm
the planting and tools and
plan and servicing of equipment for
organization vehicles and site
guidelines. equipment cultivation
 The vehicles  Proper o 4-wheel
and disposal of tractor/ha
equipment wastes nd
are serviced, related to tractor/w
adjusted for maintenance ork
the and animal
conditions servicing o Appropria
and worn work te plow
parts are  Documentati and
replaced to on and harrow
ensure record o Rotavator
reliability keeping of o Pick
during maintenance mattock,
cultivation and shovel,
following servicing etc.
manufacture activities  Tools for
 rs’ vehicle and
specification equipment
s and maintenance
operating and servicing
manuals. o Pliers,
 All wrench,
containers, screw
leftover driver,
fluids, waste Phillips
and debris screw,
from the vise grip,
maintenanc jack, etc.
e and  Supplies and
servicing materials
work are o Rag
disposed of o Fuel, oil,
safely and grease,
appropriatel lubricants,
y based on etc.
organization
guidelines
and
environmen
tal
legislations.
 All
maintenanc
e and
servicing is
documented
according to
the
requirement
s of the
organization
’s record
keeping
system.

LO3. Cultivate soil

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Previous  Land The  Discussion  Written
crop or land clearing / students/trainees  Demonstra exam
 clearance Removal must be provided tion  Actual
debris is of with the following: Demonstra
removed or previous  Workplace tion
incorporated crop  Vehicles, farm  Observatio
according to  Cultivatio tools and n
the n equipment for
organization practices site cultivation
s’ guidelines. and o 4-
 The procedure wheel
cultivation s tractor
plan is  OHS /hand
followed and hazards tractor
completed and risks o Approp
for each site related to riate
based on the soil plow
pulverizing, cultivation and
plowing, and  Selection, harrow
harrowing use and o Rotavat
recommenda maintenan or
tion. ce of PPE o Pick
 OHS hazards  Operation, mattoc
are including k,
identified, adjustmen shovel,
risks ts, of etc.
assessed and vehicles  Tools for vehicle
suitable and and equipment
controls are equipmen maintenance and
implemented t servicing
in  Interpreta o Pliers,
accordance tion of wrench,
with OHS schedule, screw
requirement resources driver,
s and and Phillips
procedures. cultivation screw, vise
 Suitable requireme grip, jack,
personal nts from etc.
protective the  Supplies and
equipment is planting materials
selected, plan o Rag
used and
o Fuel,
maintained
oil,
according to
grease,
job/OHS
lubrica
requirement
nts, etc.
s and
 Personal
 procedures. protective
 Vehicles and equipment
equipment  Learning
are operated materials
properly to (machinery/equip
suit the site ment operating
conditions manuals)
per
manufacture
rs’
specification
s and
operating
manuals.
The quality
of cultivation
is maximized
by
continually
checking and
adjusting the
vehicles and
equipment as
necessary
according to
the
cultivation
plan and
manufacture
rs’
specification
s and
operating
manuals.

LO4. Prepare site for planning

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 The  Planting The  Demonstr  Actual
planting layout students/trainees ation demonstr
 layout and  Soil must be provided ation
soil profiling with the following:  Questioni
profiles  Fertilizers, ng
are amelioran  Workplace
completed ts, and/or  Materials
as other pre- o Chemi
required planting cals
by the treatment and
planting s fertili
plan.  Weed and zers
 Fertilizers pest o Ameli
, control orant
amelioran measures s and
ts, and/or  Environm other
other pre- ental pre-
planting implicatio planti
treatment ns of site ng
s are preparatio treat
applied as n and ment
required legislation mater
by the s ials
planting  Facilities,
plan tools, and
 Weed and equipment
pest (sprayer, soil
control auger, etc.)
measures
are taken
as
required
by the
planting
plan.
 The
environm
ental
implicatio
ns of site
preparatio
n are
assessed
and, if
necessary,
responsibl
e action is
 taken
based on
company
guidelines
and
environm
ental
legislation
s.

LO5. Complete land preparation operations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Land  Land  The  Demonstrati  Actual
preparation preparation students/train on demonstrati
is completed operations ees must be on
according to for a range provided with  questioning
the planting of crops the following:
plan.  Cleaning and
 Vehicles and maintenance  Workplace
equipment of  Vehicles and
are cleaned equipment equipment
and stored according to  Cleaning
to minimize manufacture materials (rag,
damage rs’ brush, dipper,
according to specification pail, etc) and
manufactur s, supplies
ers’ organization (detergent, oil,
specification al grease, fuel,
s, procedures plastic bags,
organization and etc)
al regulations  Tools and
procedures  Proper equipment
and disposal of (wrench,
regulations. wastes from pliers, jack,
 All cleaning and screw drivers,
containers, maintenance etc)
leftover work
fluids, waste  Documentati
and debris on and
from the record
cleaning and keeping
maintenanc
 e work are
disposed of
safely and
appropriatel
y based on
organization
guidelines
and
environmen
tal
legislations.
 All required
records and
documentati
on are
completed
accurately
and
promptly
according to
organization
al system.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT A POST-HARVEST PROGRAM

UNIT CODE : AGR611311

MODULE TITLE : IMPLEMENTING A POST-HARVEST PROGRAM

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required for the process of implementing a post-harvest
program for agronomic/horticultural crops including
grading, treating, packing and storing harvested produce.
Implementing a post-harvest program is likely to be
carried out under limited supervision from others with
checking only related to overall progress. The work
requires the application of extensive
agronomic/horticultural knowledge and a broad range of
agronomic/horticultural skills. The post-harvest program
usually follows established routines, methods and
procedures where some discretion and judgment is
required.
NOMINAL DURATION : 44 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Prepare for implementation of post-harvest operations

LO2. Co-ordinate post-harvest work

LO3. Implement post-harvest work

LO4. Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines

LO5. Implement packaging requirements of produce

LO6. Implement storage requirements of produce

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare for implementation of post-harvest operations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Post-harvest  Types of The  discussi  writt
operations post- students/trainees on en
to be harvest must be provided exam
performed operation with the following:
are s
identified  Types,  Workplace
according to uses and  Tools,
farm work selection machinery
procedures, of and
the machinery equipment
marketing , tools and for post-
plan, equipmen harvest
industry t for post- operations
guidelines harvest o Thres
and activities her
confirmed  Pre- o Drier
with the operation o Shelle
supervisor. al and r, mill,
 Materials, safety grade
tools, checks on r,
equipment machinery weigh
and , tools and ing
machinery equipmen scale,
are selected t etc.
according to  OHS  Personal
farm work hazards Protective
procedures. and risks Equipment
 Pre- and its  Supplies and
operational control materials
and safety  Selection, (plastic bags,
checks are use and nets,
carried out maintenan preservatives
on tools, ce of PPE , etc.)
equipment  Machinery
and and
machinery equipment
according to operating
manufacture manuals
rs
specification
s and farm
work
procedures.
 OHS hazards
and risks
 are assessed
and
controlled
and suitable
PPE are
used and
maintained
in
accordance
with OHS
requirement
s and
procedures.

LO2. Co-ordinate post-harvest work

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Farm work  Task The  Demonstrat  Actual
team is coordinatio students/trainees ion  Demonstrat
identified n and must be provided ion
and tasks consultatio with the following:  Questioning
are n
coordinated  Post-  Workplace
properly in harvest  Tools,
consultatio operations machinery
n with the  Environme and
supervisor ntal equipment
and implication for post-
following s of post- harvest
industry harvest operations
practice work o Thres
and  Maintenanc her
procedure. e of clean, o Drier
 Post- safe and o Shell
harvest hygienic er,
operations work area mill,
are grade
undertaken r,
according weig
to OHS hing
requiremen scale,
ts and with etc.
due  Personal
considerati Protective
 on of the Equipment
environme  Supplies and
ntal materials
implication (plastic
s. bags, nets,
A clean, safe preservative
and s, etc.)
hygienic  Machine
work area ry and
is equipme
maintained nt
throughout operatin
and on g
completion manuals
of work
based on
company
sanitation
policies and
procedures.

LO3. Implement post-harvest work

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Harvested  Grading and The  Demonst  Actual
produce labelling of students/traine ration demonst
is graded harvested es must be ration
and produce provided with  Question
labelled  Handling and the following: ing
according disposal of out-
to the of-  Workpla
marketing specification/st ce
plan and andard produce  Tools,
farm  Types and machine
work selection of ry and
procedur post-harvest equipme
es. treatments nt
 Produce  Timing, rate, (sprayer
that does application , grader,
not meet method, labelling
specificati environmental machine,
ons and requirements etc)
farm and handling  Material
standards techniques s and
 is related to post- supplies
identified harvest (rags,
and treatments chemical
disposed  Post-harvest s,
of practices preserva
according  Cleaning and tives,
to farm maintenance of wax, etc)
environm tools,  PPE
ental equipment and
procedur machinery
es.
 Post-
harvest
treatment
s are
selected
according
to
harvested
produce
requirem
ents, the
farm
integrate
d pest
managem
ent
strategy
and the
marketing
plan.
 Timing,
rate,
applicatio
n method,
environm
ental
requirem
ents and
handling
technique
s conform
to the
requirem
ents of
 the
harvested
produce,
farm
work
procedur
es and
industry
best
practice.
 Post-
harvest is
practiced
according
to
establishe
d farm
budget,
work
schedules,
standards
and
procedur
es.
 Tools,
equipmen
t and
machiner
y are
cleaned
and
maintaine
d
according
to farm
work
procedur
es.

LO4. Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Waste  Types of The  Demonstra  Actual
disposal hazardous students/train tion demonstra
 requiremen materials ees must be tion
ts of the  Guidelines provided with  Questionin
farm are on proper the following: g
reviewed waste
and collection  Workpl
operational and ace
tasks disposal  Persona
determined  Waste l
according monitoring protecti
to  Waste ve
environme reporting clothing
ntal  Environme and
guidelines. ntal equipm
 Collection legislation ent
and  Standar
disposal of d
waste are operati
monitored ng
according procedu
to res on
environme disposal
ntal of
procedures hazardo
. us
 Conditions wastes
likely to
impact on
business
viability
are
reported
promptly
to the
supervisor
based on
organizatio
nal
reporting
system.

LO5. Implement packaging requirements of produce

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Packaging  Packaging The  Demonstrat  Actual
 requirement requiremen students/trainees ion demonstrat
s and ts for must be provided ion
operations agronomic with the  Questioning
are crops following:
implemented  Types of
in packaging  Workplace
accordance materials,  Packaging
with the including materials
marketing environmen and
plan, farm t-friendly supplies
work materials o Plas
procedures  Documentat tic
and industry ion and sack
best practice. record s
 Packaging keeping of o Red
materials are packaging mes
selected processes h
based on sack
environment s
ally sound o Crat
principles. es,
 Packaging box
processes es,
are recorded cart
according to ons,
farm work etc.
procedures.  Weighing
scales
Sealing machines

Lo6. Implement storage requirements of produce

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Storage  Types The  Demonst  Demonst
require of students/trainees ration ration
ments storage must be provided with
and facility with the following: question
operati  Storage ing
onal principl  Workplace
tasks es and  Storage and
are practice handling
implem s; Good facility
ented Wareho o Ware
as use house
 specifie keeping o Forkl
d in the  Storage ift
marketi require o Conv
ng plan ments eyor,
and for etc.)
farm agrono  Tools and
work mic equipment
proced crops o Weig
ures.  Handlin hing
 Storage g of scales
and agrono o Moist
handlin mic ure
g of crops mete
produc  Storage r
e process o Pallet
confor es and , fire
m to the facilitie extin
require s, guish
ments includin er,
of the g etc)
harvest monitor
ed ing
produc activitie
e, the s
marketi Documentatio
ng plan n and
and recording of
industr storage
y best processes and
practice conditions
.
 Storage
process
es and
facilitie
s are
monitor
ed and
remedi
al
action
taken
when
necessa
ry
 based
on
wareho
using
practice
s and
proced
ures.
 Storage
process
es and
conditio
ns are
recorde
d
accordi
ng to
farm
work

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT A PLANT NUTRITION PROGRAM

UNIT CODE : AGR611312

MODULE TITLE : IMPEMENTING A PLANT NUTRITION PROGRAM

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge, and
attitudes required to implement a plant nutrition
program in horticultural or agricultural industry.
Implementing a plant nutrition program is likely to be
under limited supervision from others, with checking only
related to overall progress. The work is usually done
within a program, routines, methods and procedures
where some discretion and judgment is required in the
selection of equipment and materials, organization of
work, services, actions, and the achievement of outcomes
within time and budgetary constraints.
NOMINAL DURATION : 44 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program

LO2. Monitor soil pH

LO3. Determine nutritional problems in plants

LO4. Prepare to use fertilizers

LO5. Prepare application equipment

Lo6. Apply specific products at appropriate rates

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Goals and target  Types of The  Demonstr  Direct
site for plant students/train ation observa
ees must be
 implementation species provided with  Field visit tion and
of the plant and the following: intervie
nutrition varieties w
program  Soil  Workpl
including soils, analysis ace
plant species and  Soil and with
varieties are plant comme
identified treatmen rcial
according to farm ts agrono
work procedures.  OHS mic
 Soil hazards, croppin
composition/nut risks, and g
rients of the area its  Farm
and adjacent control product
lands are Selection, ion plan
analysed use and  Workpl
following the soil maintena ace
sampling nce of product
procedures. PPE ion data
 Materials for soil and
and plant records
treatments are  Soil test
identified as to kit and
proper use and PPE
storage per
manufacturers’
specifications.
 Services are
located based on
site plans and in
consultation with
the supervisor.
 OHS hazards and
risks are
assessed and
controlled in
accordance with
OHS
requirements
and procedures.
 Suitable personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
is selected, used
and maintained
 according to
job/OHS
requirements
and procedures

LO2. Monitor soil pH

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Soil pH in the  Soil The  Demonstrati  Direct
implementati sampling students/traine on observati
on site is techniqu es must be  Simulation on and
monitored in es provided with interview
relation to  Soil pH the following:
plant monitori
nutrition ng and  Workpla
requirement plant ce with
and growth commerc
according to  Factors ial
farm work affecting agronom
procedures. soil pH ic
 Products  Products cropping
useful in useful in  Farm
changing soil changing producti
pH are soil pH, on plan
identified, including  Workpla
selected and applicati ce
sourced on producti
according to methods on data
farm work and
procedures. records
 Product  Soil
application auger
methods are  Soil pH
assessed kit
according to
product type,
soil type,
farm work
procedures,
and in due
consideratio
n of the
environment
al
 implications.

LO3. Determine nutritional problems in plants

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Common  Common The  Demonstrati  Direct
nutrient nutrient students/trainee on observati
deficiency deficiency s must be  Simulation on and
and and provided with interview
toxicity toxicity the following:
problems problems
in plants in plants  Workplac
are  Causes of e with
identified nutritiona commerci
using l or al
visual toxicity agronomi
inspection problems c
in  Types and cropping
accordanc selection or
e with of soil horticultu
crop amelioran re
productio ts and its  Crop
n applicatio productio
manuals. n n manual
 Causes of  Workplac
nutritiona e
l or productio
toxicity n data
problems and
is records
determine  Soil
d as amelioran
prescribe ts
d in crop  Soil test
productio kit
n
manuals,
the
superviso
r and/or
nutritiona
l specialist
expertise,
 and in
accordanc
e with soil
analysis.
 Soil
amelioran
ts to
improve
soil
fertility
are
identified,
compared,
selected
and
sourced
according
to farm
work
procedure
s

LO4. Prepare to use fertilizers

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 The  Types and The  Demonstrat  Direct
fertilizer to uses of students/train ion observati
be used is various ees must be  Simulation on and
selected fertilizers provided with intervie
according to  Methods of the following: w
soil nutrient fertilizer
requiremen application  Workplace
ts, farm  Soil types with
work  Plant commercial
procedures, growing agronomic
in cycle cropping
consultatio  Farm  Farm work
n with the fertilizer procedures
supervisor calendar  Fertilizers
and/or  Handling (urea,
 nutritional and storage complete,
specialist of fertilizers ammophos,
and in due  Environmen ammosul,
considerati tal etc)
on of the implications  Sprayers
environmen of fertilizer and storage
tal application facility
implications
.
 Fertilizer
application
methods
are
assessed
according to
fertilizer
type, soil
type, farm
work
procedures,
and in due
considerati
on of the
environmen
tal
implications
.
 Fertilizers
are applied
according to
the plant
growing
cycle and
the farm
fertilizer
calendar.
 Fertilizers
are
properly
handled and
stored,
ensuring
minimal
detrimental
environmen
 tal impact
according to
farm work
procedures.

LO5. Prepare application equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Tools,  Types and The  Demonstrat  Direct
equipment uses of students/traine ion observati
and tools, es must be  Simulation on and
machinery equipment provided with intervie
are selected and the following: w
and pre- machinery
operational for  Workpla
and safety fertilizer ce with
checks are applicatio commerc
carried out n ial
according to  Pre- agronom
manufacture operation ic
rs’ al and cropping
specification safety  Tools,
s and farm checks on equipme
work tools, nt and
procedures. equipment machine
 Tools, and ry
equipment machinery (spatula,
and  Calibratio sprayer,
machinery n and etc)
are adjustmen  PPE
calibrated t of tools,
and adjusted equipment
according to and
manufacture machinery
r’s Selection,
guidelines use and
and farm maintenan
work ce of PPE
procedures.

Lo6. Apply specific products at appropriate rates

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Specific  Selection The  Demonstrati  Direct
products are of students/traine on observati
selected fertilizers es must be  Simulation on and
based on based on provided with interview
suitability to soil the following:
meet plant analysis
needs and plant  Workplace
according to needs with
farm work  Calculatio commercial
procedures. n of agronomic
 Product fertilizer cropping
application applicatio  Fertilizers
rates are n rates (urea,
calculated to  Proper complete,
optimise fertilizer ammophos,
plant benefit applicatio ammosul,
and n, potash, etc.)
minimize including  Tools,
environment rate, equipment
al impact timing and
according to and machinery
manufacture method (sprayers,
rs’  Record spatula,
specification keeping etc.)
s and farm of  Technical
work product manuals on
procedures. applicatio fertilizer
 Specific n application
products are activities  PPE
applied at  Monitorin
the correct g,
rate, timing recording
and method and
according to reporting
the product of target
type and plant
analysis, response
manufacture to
rs nutrition
specification program
s, farm work
procedures,
and in due
 consideratio
n of the
environment
al
implications.
 Product
applications
are recorded
according to
farm work
procedures.
 Target plant
response to
the plant
nutrition
program, as
well as any
non-target
effects such
as
environment
al impact or
pest
responses
are
monitored,
documented
and reported
to the
supervisor
according to
farm work
procedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONTROL WEEDS

UNIT CODE : AGR611313

MODULE TITLE : CONTROLLING WEEDS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to control weeds, taking into consideration
integrated pest management options. Implementation is
likely to be under limited supervision from others with
checking only related to overall progress. Responsibility
for and limited organization of the work of others may be
involved. Implementation requires the application of
knowledge in areas such as weed recognition, biology and
control, and the lifecycles of weed predators and hosts.
NOMINAL DURATION : 44 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Assess weed infestation

LO2. Plan the implementation of control measures

LO3. Implement control measures

LO4. Monitor control weeds

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Assess weed infestation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Scope,  Types of The  Demonstrat  Direct
density and weeds and students/traine ion observat
size of the Beneficial es must be  Simulation ion and
infestation organisms provided with intervie
are  Economic, the following: w
assessed aesthetic or
based on environmen  Workplac
farm work tal e with a
procedures thresholds range of
 . for a range weeds
 Weeds and of weeds  Tools,
beneficial IPM equipme
organisms principles nt and
are materials
identified for
and controlli
reported or ng weeds
recorded in (herbicid
field notes es,
in sprayers,
accordance weeder,
with crop gardenin
production g
manuals. impleme
 Levels of nts, etc.)
weed  Enterpris
infestations e
tolerated procedur
by the es, work
client, plans
market or relevant
environme to weed
nt are control
identified  IPM
in manual
accordance
with the
integrated
pest
manageme
nt (IPM)
strategy.
 Infestation
levels,
above
which plant
health or
growth
objectives
are
compromis
ed, are
identified
in
 accordance
with crop
production
manuals.
 Professiona
l advice is
obtained as
required
according
to
enterprise
guidelines.

LO2. Plan the implementation of control measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Control  Chemical, The  Demonstra  Direct
measures biological students/traine tion observa
suitable for and es must be  Simulation tion and
the cultural provided with intervie
infestation control the following: w
are methods
selected in and  Workpla
accordance treatments ce with a
with the for weeds range of
IPM  IPM weeds
strategy. principles  Tools,
 Tools,  Range and equipme
equipment use of nt and
and tools, material
implement equipment s
s are and (herbici
selected for implement des,
each work s for weed sprayers
activity control , weeder,
according  Selection, gardenin
to use and g
enterprise maintenan impleme
work ce of PPE nts, etc.)
procedures  OHS issues  Enterpri
. and se
 OHS environme procedu
hazards ntal res,
are legislative work
 identified, requireme plans
risks nts relevant
assessed, to weed
controls control
implement  PPE
ed and
reported to
the
supervisor
in
accordance
with OHS
requireme
nts and
procedures
.
 Suitable
safety
equipment
and
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE) are
selected,
used,
maintained
and stored
in
accordance
with OHS
requireme
nts and
procedures
.
 Control
measures
are
selected in
full
considerati
on of
environme
ntal
implication
 s based on
environme
ntal
policies
and
procedures
.

LO3. Implement control measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Enterprise  Work The  Demonstra  Direct
work team, coordination students/traine tion observat
contractor and es must be  Simulation ion and
s and IPM consultation provided with intervie
product  Implementat the following: w
suppliers ion of
are control  Workpla
coordinate measures ce with a
d in a and IPM range of
sequential, activities weeds
timely and  OHS  Tools,
effective requirement equipme
manner in s nt and
consultatio materials
n with the (herbicid
supervisor es,
and sprayers,
following weeder,
farm work gardenin
procedures g
. impleme
 Control nts, etc.)
measures  Enterpris
are e
implement procedur
ed es, work
according plans
to the IPM relevant
principles to weed
(e.g. water control
manageme  IPM
nt for rice) manual
 and OHS  PPE
requireme
nts.
 A clean and
safe work
area is
maintained
throughout
and on
completion
of each
work
activity
according
to OHS
requireme
nts.
 Land is
prepared
to ensure
weed
elimination
in
accordance
with farm
work
procedures
.
 Records
are
maintained
as required
by
legislation
and
enterprise
guidelines.

LO4. Monitor control weeds

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Control  Range of site The  Demonstr  Direct
methods monitoring and students/train ation observa
 are analysis ees must be  Simulatio tion
monitore techniques that provided with n and
d to may be used to the following: intervie
identify implement an w
side IPM program  Workpl
effects to  Possible side ace
other effects of control with a
plants, methods to range of
animals plants, animals or weeds
or external  Tools,
external environment equipm
environm  Possible ent and
ent in adjustments/corr materia
accordanc ective actions ls
e with related to IPM (herbici
farm controls des,
work sprayer
procedure s,
s. weeder,
 Effectiven gardeni
ess of ng
control implem
methods ents,
are etc.)
assessed  Enterpr
in ise
reference procedu
to res,
specified work
industry plans
and relevant
enterprise to weed
standards. control
 Adjustme  IPM
nts to IPM manual
control
methods
are
implemen
ted where
necessary
to meet
enterprise
specificati
ons.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PREPARE AND APPLY CHEMICALS

UNIT CODE : AGR611314

MODULE TITLE : PREPARING AND APPYING CHEMICALS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of
weeds, pests and diseases. It requires knowledge of the
chemicals related to the workplace, the hazards and risks
involved in their use, and the specific safety procedures
prescribed for working unsupervised within
organizational guidelines. It requires the ability to handle
and apply chemicals ensuring minimum risk to self, others
and environment and accurately record their use.
NOMINAL DURATION : 44 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Determine the need for chemical use

LO2. Prepare appropriate chemical

LO3. Prepare to use chemicals according to the label and MSDS

LO4. Apply chemicals

LO5. Clean up following chemical application

LO6. Record application details

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine the need for chemical use

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Nature and  Types of The  Demonstr  Direct
level of the weeds students/trainee ation observa
pest, weed and s must be  Simulation tion and
infestation insects provided with intervie
or disease and its the following: w
is effects on
 identified crops  Workplac
based on  Common e with a
crop plant range of
manuals diseases pests and
and farm and their diseases
work symptoms  Enterprise
procedure  Economic, procedure
s. aesthetic s relating
 Need for or to
action is environm chemical
assessed in ental use
accordanc threshold  Environm
e with s for a ental
farm work range of policies
procedure pests and and
s. diseases procedure
 Assess the  IPM s
requireme principles
nt for  Chemical
chemical free
use as an options
option for pest
within an control
integrated  OHS
pest issues,
manageme legislative
nt strategy requireme
based on nts and
farm work Codes of
procedure Practice
s. relevant
 Hazard to
and risk chemical
analysis of use and
different hazardous
chemical waste
options is substance
undertake s
n in
accordanc
e with OHS
requireme
nts and
environme
ntal
 policies
and
procedure
s.
 Requireme
nt for
chemical
application
including
coverage
by
appropriat
e
insurance
is
identified
and
confirmed
according
to
enterprise
guidelines
and
chemical
application
regulation
s.

LO2. Prepare appropriate chemical

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Chemical  Principles The  Demonstrat  Direct
label and and students/traine ion observat
Material practices in es must be  Simulation ion and
Safety Data chemical provided with intervie
Sheets use the following: w
(MSDS) are  Understand
read and ing  Workpla
understood chemical ce with
in labels and a range
accordance material of pests
with safety data and
manufactur sheets diseases
 ers’  OHS issues,  Workpla
specification legislative ce
s. requiremen equipme
 Labels are ts and nt and
checked to Codes of storage
ensure Practice facilities
chemicals relevant to for
meet user chemical chemica
requirement use and l mixing
s and hazardous and
specification waste applicati
s in substances on
accordance (sprayer
with farm , spatula,
work etc.)
procedures  Enterpri
and codes of se
practice. procedu
 Chemicals res
are relating
prepared to
for the chemica
intended l use
purpose to  Chemica
suit the l labels
organization and
’s chemical MSDS
use strategy  PPE
based on
manufactur
ers’
specification
s and farm
work
procedures.
 Legislation
and
regulations
concerning
chemical
use are
identified
and
followed in
accordance
 with
manufactur
ers’
specification
s and
government
regulating
bodies.
 Occupationa
l Health and
Safety
(OHS)
hazards and
risks and
risk control
requirement
s associated
with use of
the chemical
are
identified in
accordance
with OHS
requirement
s and
procedures.

LO3. Prepare to use chemicals according to the label and MSDS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Personal  Chemical The  Demonstratio  Direct
protective use students/traine n observatio
equipment is according to es must be  Simulation n and
selected and product provided with interview
checked for label and the following:
use according MSDS
to the product  Chemical  Workplace
label and compatibilit with a range
MSDS. y of pests and
 Requirements  Calculation diseases
for the of mixing  Workplace
selection, rates equipment
preparation  Selection, and storage
 and use and facilities for
adjustment of maintenanc chemical
application e of PPE mixing and
equipment and  Pre and application
tools for the post- (sprayers,
appropriate operative pail, etc.)
chemicals are checks on  Enterprise
followed based equipment procedures
on and tools relating to
manufacturers  Calibration chemical use
’ specifications. and  Chemicals
 Requirements adjustment and other
for pre and of supplies and
post-operative equipment materials
checks on and tools (insecticides,
equipment are  OHS issues, herbicides,
followed based legislative fungicides,
on requiremen etc.)
manufacturers ts and
’ specifications. Codes of
 Damage, wear Practice
or relevant to
malfunctions chemical
of any use and
equipment is hazardous
identified and substances
reported or
repaired in
accordance
with
organizational
reporting
system.
 Mixing rates
are defined
and calculated
as per
manufacturers
’ specifications.
 Directions,
standards
and
legislative
requirements
for mixing
 chemicals are
followed
based on
manufacturer
s’
specifications
, OHS
requirements
, and
government
regulations.

LO4. Apply chemicals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Meteorologic  Meteorologic The  Demonstratio  Direct
al conditions al conditions students/trainee n observatio
and forecasts in relation to s must be  Simulation n and
are assessed chemical use provided with interview
prior to and  Calibration the following:
during and  Workplace
application adjustment with a range
per of equipment of pests and
enterprise and tools diseases
guidelines  Modes of  Workplace
and based on chemical equipment
PAGASA absorption and storage
weather and paths of facilities for
bulletins. entry, chemical
 Hazards of including mixing and
particular risks to application
chemicals are applicators (sprayers,
identified in and the pail, etc.)
accordance to public  Enterprise
manufacturer  Licensing procedures
s’ requirements relating to
specifications and relevant chemical use
and OHS government  Equipment
procedures. authorities operating
 Risks to  Environment manual
others and al effects of  Chemicals
the chemicals and other
environment  Drift supplies and
are assessed management materials
and  Hazard (insecticides,
 controlled in identification herbicides,
accordance , assessment, fungicides,
with OHS control and etc.)
requirements emergency  First aid
and response equipment/k
procedures  OHS issues, it
and legislative
environment requirements
al and Codes of
regulations. Practice
 Application relevant to
equipment chemical use
calibration and
procedures hazardous
are followed substances
according to First aid
manufacturer practices and
s’ operating procedures
manual.
 Procedures
and
precautions
for the use of
the chemicals
are
interpreted
from labels
and
accreditation
requirements
based on
enterprise
guidelines.
 Requirement
s for chemical
handling and
application
are
determined
according to
directions,
standards
and
legislative
requirements
 .
 Chemicals are
applied safely
and
effectively
according to
directions
and OHS
procedures.
 Chemical
spills or
accident
procedures
are followed
in accordance
with OHS
procedures.
 First aid
equipment is
made
available on
site following
OHS
procedures.

LO5. Clean up following chemical application

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Tools or  Cleaning of The  Demonstrat  Direct
equipment site and students/traine ion observati
required to tools and es must be  Simulation on and
clean up equipment provided with intervie
chemicals used in the following: w
are selected chemical
and application  Workpla
cleaning  Proper ce
requiremen disposal of  Workpla
ts are unused ce tools,
followed chemicals, equipme
based on containers nt and
farm work and spilled storage
procedures materials facilities
and  Proper (sprayer
organizatio storage of , pail,
 nal chemicals etc.)
directions  Procedures  Enterpri
and for se
standards. reporting procedu
 Requireme chemical res
nts for spills relating
disposing of  Environmen to
unused tal chemical
chemicals, legislation use
empty  Cleaning
containers tools,
or spilled equipme
material are nt
defined supplies
from and
directions material
and s (brush,
standards deterge
in nt, rag,
accordance etc.)
with OHS
procedures
and
environmen
tal
legislation.
 Procedures
for
reporting
chemical
spills are
followed
according
to
organizatio
nal
reporting
system.

LO6. Record application details

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Application  Record The  Demonstrat  Direct
of keeping students/traine ion observati
chemicals is related to es must be  Simulation on and
 recorded chemical provided with interview
according use the following:
to according
organizatio to  Workpla
n organizatio ce
procedures, n  Enterpri
label procedures se
directions , label procedu
and directions res
legislation. and relating
 Details of legislation to
the specific  Procedures chemical
chemical and use,
concerned requireme includin
are nts for g record
recorded reporting keeping
correctly in application and
the details to inventor
chemical manageme y
inventory nt
according  Inventory
to taking of
regulations. PPE and
 Inventory application
of personal equipment
protective  Record
equipment keeping of
and injury and
application poisoning
equipment associated
is recorded with
based on chemical
organizatio use
nal
reporting
system.
 Procedures
and
requiremen
ts for
reporting
application
details to
senior
managemen
 t or client
are
followed
based on
organizatio
nal
reporting
system.
 Records of
injury or
poisoning
associated
with
application
of chemical
are made
and
provided to
the
appropriate
person
based on
organizatio
nal
reporting
system

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : ESTABLISH AGRONOMIC CROPS

UNIT CODE : AGR611320

MODULE TITLE : ESTABLISHING AGRONIMIC CROPS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
required for establishing agronomic crops. It includes
preparing machinery and equipment,
ploughing/cultivating, seeding, applying any pre-planting
treatments, maintaining machinery and equipment,
relevant record keeping, and it requires the application of
skills and knowledge to use specialized equipment to
carry out seeding and fertilizer operations appropriate to
soil and weather conditions. Equipment and machinery
may be animal-powered. In addition, it requires an
awareness of licensing requirements, safe workplace and
positive environmental practices associated with seeding
operations including sustainable land management.
NOMINAL DURATION : 52 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use

LO2. Prepare for agronomic crop establishment

LO3. Sow the crop

LO4. Complete seeding operations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Machinery  Selection and use The  Demonstrati  Direct
and of machinery and students/train on observati
equipment equipment ees must be  Simulation on
is selected  Pre-operational provided with  Oral
the following:
 and and safety checks interview
confirmed for seeding  Workplace  Portfolio
against the machinery and where assessme
work plan equipment agronomic nt
and  Operating crops are to
prepared principles and be
according to operating established
manufacture methods for  Workplace
r’s machinery and information
specification equipment relating to
s.  Relevant crop
 Equipment provincial/munic establishme
is securely ipal legislation, nt
attached regulations and  Farm
and codes of practice procedures
calibrated with regard to relating to
for licensing crop
operation in requirements and establishme
accordance the use and nt
with control of  Machinery
manufacture machinery and and
r’s equipment equipment
specification  OHS hazards and (tractor,
s and risks and its work
operating control animal,
manual. seeder,
 Existing planter,
and digging
potential tools, light
OHS hazards hoe, bolo,
in the etc.)
workplace
are
identified,
risks
assessed
and
controlled in
line with
farm
requirement
s and OHS
procedures.
LO2. Prepare for agronomic crop establishment
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment
Criteria s Methods
 Soil and  Sustainable land The  Demonstrat  Direct
weather management and students/train ion observati
conditions soil conservation ees must be  Simulation on
are techniques/Land provided with  Oral
monitored preparation the following: intervie
for optimal  Crop types, w
seeding preparation of  Workplace  Portfolio
conditions seeds, seeding where assessme
according methods and agronomic nt
to farm application crops are
work techniques to be
procedures.  Fertilizer types, established
 Soil rates of application  Workplace
conservatio and crop nutrient informatio
n and requirements/Integ n relating
sustainable rated nutrient to crop
land management establishm
manageme  Types of chemical ent
nt practices pesticides and  Farm
are alternative pest procedures
recognized control methods relating to
and (non-chemical)/Inte crop
confirmed grated Pest establishm
in Management ent
accordance  Calculation of  Legislation,
with farm pesticide regulations
requiremen requirements and , and codes
ts and application rates of practice
environmen  Effects of weather on OHS
tal conditions on and
concerns. seeding and hazardous
 Seeding, fertilizer application substances
fertilizer,  Contingency
and pest planning
and weed  Relevant
control provincial/municipa
requiremen l legislation,
ts are regulations and
confirmed codes of practice
against the with regard to
work plan workplace OHS and
 and the use and control
prepared to of hazardous
manufactur substances
ers’
specificatio
ns using
safe
handling
procedures.
Contingency
plans are
prepared
for unusual
seasonal
conditions
and
pest/diseas
e outbreaks
according
to farm
work
procedures

LO3. Sow the crop

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Suitable personal  Seeding The  Demonstrati  Direct
protective methods students/traine on observati
clothing and and es must be  Simulation on
equipment is application provided with  Oral
selected, used techniques the following: interview
and maintained  Types of  Portfolio
in accordance fertilizers  Workplace assessme
with OHS and where nt
requirements. methods of agronomic
 Seeding and application crops are to
fertilizer  Pest and be
applications are weed established
carried out in control  Workplace
accordance with treatments information
the  Environmen relating to
seeding/applicat tal crop
ion rate and the implications establishme
work plan. of seeding nt
  Pest and weed operations  Farm
control and procedures
treatment is fertilizer on crop
coordinated with application establishme
seeding and  Selection, nt
fertilizer use and  Materials
applications maintenanc and
according to the e of supplies
work plan. personal (seeds,
 Environmental protective planting
implications equipment materials,
associated with fertilizers,
sowing chemicals,
operations are etc.)
identified,  Tools,
assessed and machinery,
controlled in line and
with farm equipment
requirements (tractor,
and seeder,
environmental planter,
regulations. digging
tools, light
hoe, bolo,
etc.)

LO4. Complete seeding operations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Seeding,  Record The  Demonstratio  Direct
machinery keeping students/trainee n observatio
and related to s must be  Simulation n
equipment seeding, provided with  Oral
operation machinery the following: interview
records are and  Portfolio
maintained in equipment  Workplace assessmen
accordance operation where t
with farm  Servicing agronomic
requirements. and crops are to
 Machinery maintenanc be
and e established
equipment procedures  Workplace
damage, for seeding information
malfunctions machinery relating to
 or irregular and crop
performance equipment establishmen
are reported  Reporting t
in line with of  Farm
farm machinery procedures
requirements damage, relating to
and operating faults or crop
manual. malfunction establishmen
 Machinery s t
and  Procedures  Seeding
equipment is for cleaning, machinery
cleaned, securing and
secured and and storing equipment
stored in line machinery, (tractor,
with equipment seeder,
manufacturer and planter,
s’ materials digging tools,
specifications light hoe,
and farm bolo, etc.)
requirements.  Machinery
and
equipment
operating
manuals

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UNDERTAKE AGRONOMIC CROP MAINTENANCE

ACTIVITIES

UNIT CODE : AGR611321

MODULE TITLE : UNDERTAKING AGRONOMIC CROP MAINTENANCE
ACTIVITIES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR This unit covers the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
required for maintaining agronomic crops. It involves the
process of assessing crop condition to identify
abnormalities caused by pests, weeds, soil nutrient
deficiencies and soil conditions, applying pests, disease
and plant disorders and weed control measures to
maximize crop production and providing crop fertilizer
requirements.
Monitoring agronomic crops is likely to be carried out
under limited supervision from others with checking only
related to overall progress. It is usually done within
established routines, methods and procedures where
some discretion and judgment is required in the selection
of equipment and materials, organization of work,
services, actions and the achievement of outcomes within
time and budgetary constraints.
NOMINAL DURATION : 52 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Assess agronomic crop condition, growth and requirement

LO2. Apply fertilizer and amendments

LO3. Monitor crop condition, growth, and requirement

LO4. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Assess agronomic crop condition, growth and requirement

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Crop is  Types of The  Demonstra  Direct
monitored, crop students/trainee tion observa
needs maintenan s must be  Simulation tion
assessed, and ce provided with  Oral
condition activities the following: intervie
recorded  Growth w
according to stages for a  Workplac  Portfoli
farm work range of e with o
procedures. crops commerci assessm
 Pest and  Principles al plants ent
disease and of
control methods agronomi
measures are used to c crops
selected achieve  Quality
based on crop specificat
species type maintenan ions
and ce goals  Productio
infestation  Effects on n plan
level plant and
according to growth, schedule
farm work habit and  Farm
procedures production procedur
and levels of es
manufacturer crop relating
s’ maintenan to crop
recommenda ce maintena
tion. activities nce
Soil moisture is  Site and
regularly operationa
measured in l
identified requireme
sites in nts of crop
accordance maintenan
with survey ce program
advice, farm  Farm
work quality
procedures, procedures
and crop and crop
water characteris
requirements tics
. relative to
varying
market
 requireme
nts

LO2. Apply fertilizer and amendments

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Tools,  Types and The  Demonstr  Direct
equipment uses of students/traine ation observa
and crop es must be  Simulation tion
machinery maintenan provided with  Oral
are ce tools, the following: intervie
selected, equipment w
pre- and  Workplac  Portfoli
operational machinery e with o
and safety  Reading commerc assessm
checks are and ial plants ent
carried out, understan of
and are ding agronomi
calibrated manufactu c crops
and rer’s  Quality
adjusted specificati specificat
according ons ions
to  Pre-  Producti
manufactur operationa on plan
ers’ l and and
specificatio safety schedule
ns and checks  Farm
farm work according procedur
procedures to es
. manufactu relating
 Fertilizer, rer’s to
amendmen specificati chemical
ts, and ons and applicati
water are farm work on
applied procedure  Tools,
based on s equipme
crop  Calibratio nt and
growth n and machiner
stages in adjustmen y
accordance t (sprayers
with farm according , pail,
work to irrigation
procedures manufactu system,
 and rer’s etc.)
organizatio specificati  Farm
n ons and Chemical
requireme farm work s
nts. procedure (fertilizer
 OHS s s,
hazards are  Proper ameliora
identified, fertilizer, nts,
risks amendme growth
assessed, nt, and enhancer
and water , etc.)
suitable applicatio
controls n
implement procedure
ed in s
accordance  PPE and
with OHS
manufactur requireme
ers’ nts
specificatio  Environm
ns and OHS ental
procedures regulation
. s
 Risks to
others and
the
environme
nt are
assessed
and
controlled
in
accordance
with OHS
requireme
nts and
procedures
and
environme
ntal
regulations
.
Suitable
personal
protective
 clothing
and
equipment
is selected,
used and
maintained
in
accordance
with OHS
requireme
nts

LO3. Monitor crop condition, growth, and requirements

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Crop  Task The  Demonstratio  Direct
maturity coordination students/trainee n observatio
and health of s must be Simulation n
is maintenance provided with  Oral
monitored activities the following: interview
and further  Monitoring  Portfolio
chemical system of  Workplace assessment
application maintenance with
undertaken activities and commercial
where feedback plants of
necessary provision agronomic
in  Cropping crops
accordance calendar  Quality
with farm  Hygiene specifications
work requirement  Production
procedures s for plan and
. agronomic schedule
 Harvest crops  Farm
time is procedures
determine relating to
d according crop
to the maintenance
cropping monitoring
calendar.  Farm
chemicals
(fertilizers,
ameliorants,
growth
enhancers,
 insecticides,
herbicides,
etc.)

LO4. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Tools,  Proper students/  Demonstratio  Direct
equipment and waste trainees must be n observatio
machinery are collection provided with  Simulation n
cleaned, and the following:  Oral
maintained disposal interview
and stored  Cleaning,  Workplace  Portfolio
according to maintenanc with assessmen
manufacturers’ e and commercial t
specifications, storage of plants of
and tools, agronomic
organizational equipment crops
procedures and  Farm
and machinery procedures
regulations.  Recording relating to
 Waste and maintenance
materials from reporting of tools,
maintenance of crop equipment
are removed maintenanc and
from the site in e activities machinery
an  Tools,
environmental equipment
ly aware and and
safe manner machinery
according to (sprayers,
farm work pail,
procedures irrigation
and system, etc.)
environmental
 Environment
regulations.
al regulations
Work
outcomes are  Cleaning
recorded or supplies and
reported to the materials
supervisor (brush, rags,
according to detergent,
organizational etc.)
procedures 
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UNDERTAKE AGRONOMIC CROP HARVESTING
ACTIVIETIES

UNIT CODE : AGR611322

MODULE TITLE : UNDERTAKING AGRONOMIC CROP HARVESTING

ACTIVITIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required for the process of harvesting agronomic
crops. It includes preparing machinery and equipment,
supplies and materials needed, harvesting, cleaning
and maintaining machinery and equipment and
completing workplace records. Harvesting may also be
carried out using manual or animal-powered tools and
equipment.

NOMINAL DURATION : 36 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Prepare to harvest agronomic crops

LO2. Prepare the harvesting equipment

LO3. Harvest crops

LO4. Complete harvesting operations

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare to harvest agronomic crops

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Requirements  Maturity The  Demonstr  Direct
for the work to parameter students/train ation observa
be undertaken, s for a ees must be  Simulatio tion
method and range of provided with n  Oral
order of crops the following: intervie
harvesting is  Farm w
interpreted in quality  Workpl  Portfoli
accordance with procedure ace o
the harvest s and crop with assess
strategy and characteri agrono ment
 confirmed with stics mic
the supervisor. relative to crops
 OHS hazards are varying coming
identified, risks market into
assessed and requireme harvest
suitable controls nts time
are implemented  Moisture  Workpl
in accordance and ace
with OHS hygiene informa
requirements requireme tion
and procedures. nts for the relating
 Suitable personal crop and to crop
protective equipment harvest
equipment is  Environme ing
selected, used ntal  Farm
and maintained factors proced
according to affecting ures
job/OHS crop relating
requirements harvesting to crop
and procedures. activities harvest
 The  Selection ing
environmental and use of
implications of harvesting
harvesting the tools,
crop are equipment
identified, likely and
outcomes machinery
assessed and, if  Licensing
necessary, requireme
responsible nts for use
action is taken of
based on farm machinery
work procedures and
and equipment
environmental  Selection,
regulations. use and
 Windrowing/ maintenan
swathing or ce of PPE
appropriate OHS
harvest method hazards
is completed and risks
according to the and
standard controls
required by the
harvest strategy.
  Crop is sampled
for moisture
content/maturit
y in conformance
to the
classification
standards.
 The hygiene
standards for
the crop and
the site are
identified
according to
the harvest
strategy
and/or the
crop storage
plan.

LO2. Prepare the harvesting equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Harvesting  Machinery The  Demonstr
machinery operating students/train ation  Direct
and other principles ees must be  Simulatio observatio
equipment and provided with n n
are cleaned methods the following:  Demonstr
of pests  General ation
and other machine  Workpl  Portfolio
contamina maintena ace assessme
nts to nce with nt
maintain procedure agrono
crop and s mic
site  Pre- crops
hygiene operation coming
standards, al and into
as required safety harvest
by the checks on time
harvest tools,  Workpl
strategy equipmen ace
and t and informa
manufactu machiner tion
rers’ y relating
 specificatio  Operation to crop
ns. al harvesti
 All procedure ng
machinery s and  Farm
and standards proced
equipment for ures
are harvestin relating
serviced, g and to crop
assessed ancillary harvesti
for equipmen ng
reliability, t  Machin
adjusted  Potential ery
for hazards operati
harvesting associated ng
conditions with the manual
and operation s
appropriat of basic  Machin
e parts are tools and ery and
replaced to equipmen equipm
ensure t ent
reliability  Environm (harves
during the ental ter,
harvest in regulation combin
accordance s and e,
with procedure reaper,
manufactu s sickle,
rers’ etc.)
specificatio  Supplie
ns and s and
operating materia
manuals. ls (fuel,
 All oil,
containers, lubrica
leftover nts,
fluids, grease,
waste and rag,
debris brush,
from the etc.)
maintenan
ce and
servicing
work are
disposed of
safely and
appropriat
 ely in
conforman
ce to
environme
ntal
regulations
.
All
maintenan
ce and
servicing is
documente
d
according
to the
requireme
nts of the
organizatio
n’s record
keeping
system

LO3. Harvest crops

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Harvesting is  Types of The  Demonstrati  Direct
done and harvestin students/traine on observati
completed g es must be  Simulation on
following the machiner provided with  Oral
harvest y, the following: interview
strategy. harvestin  Portfolio
 The g  Workpla assessme
environment principles ce with nt
al and agronom
implications technique ic crops
and OHS s coming
hazards are  Safe and into
identified, efficient harvest
risks harvestin time
assessed and g while  Harvesti
suitable maintaini ng
controls are ng the machine
implemente highest ry and
d in degree of equipme
 accordance hygiene nt
with and includin
environment quality g
al possible operatin
regulations  Safe g
and OHS operation manuals
procedures. of (harvest
 Suitable harvestin er,
personal g combine,
protective machiner reaper,
equipment is y and sickle,
selected, ancillary etc.)
used and equipmen  Crop
maintained t at producti
according to speeds to on
job/OHS suit crop manuals
requirement condition  Supplies
s and s and
procedures.  Checking material
 Harvesting and s (sacks,
machinery adjusting baskets,
and ancillary harvester plastic
equipment is and twine,
operated in a ancillary etc.)
safe manner equipmen
and at t
speeds to including
suit crop its height
conditions and other
according to settings
manufacture  Factors
rs’ affecting
specification quality of
s and harvest
operating  Pests and
manuals. signs of
The quality pest
of the crop is infestatio
maximized n in the
by crop
maintaining
the hygiene
of all
surfaces that
come into
 contact with
the crop and
by
continually
checking
and, where
necessary,
adjusting the
harvester
and ancillary
equipment,
including
their height
and other
settings
according to
organization
al guidelines
and
manufacture
rs’
specification
s.

LO4. Complete harvesting operations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Equipment is  Selection, The  Demonstr  Direct
cleaned in use and students/trai ation observa
accordance maintena nees must be  Simulation tion
with nce of PPE provided with  Oral
manufacturer  Post- the following: intervie
s’ harvest w
specifications, handling  Portfoli
organizational and  Workp o
procedures packaging lace assessm
and including with ent
regulations. transport agrono
 Attachments procedure mic
and other s for crops
ancillary harvested that
equipment produce require
are cleaned  Grading harves
and stored to characteri ting
minimize stics for a  Handli
 damage and range of ng,
to maximize crops transp
hygiene  Storage ort,
according to requireme and
manufacturer nts for a storage
s’ range of facilitie
specifications, crops s
organizational  Crop (forklif
procedures quality t,
and monitorin pallet,
regulations. g platfor
 Insecticides procedure m
are applied as s and scale,
required by paramete moistu
organizational rs re
procedures  Post- meter,
and the operation convey
harvest al checks or,
strategy. on tools, woode
 Harvested harvester n
produce is and planks,
handled, equipmen etc.)
transported t  Tools
and stored  Recording and
according to and equip
organizational reporting ment
guidelines. procedure (pliers,
 All containers, s wrenc
leftover fluids, h,
waste and screw
debris from driver,
the Phillip
maintenance s
and servicing screw,
work are etc.)
disposed of  PPE
safely and
appropriately
in
conformance
to
environmenta
l regulations
and OHS
procedures.
  All
required
records
and
document
ation are
completed
accurately
and
promptly
in
accordanc
e with
organizati
onal
requireme
nts.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SAVE , PREPARE AND STORE AGRICULTURAL SEED

UNIT CODE : AGR611323

MODULE TITLE : SAVING, PREPARING AND STORING AGRICULTURAL SEED

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitude
required for selecting grain and other seed from
agricultural crops for use as seed, to calculate the quantity
required, to grade and test it, and subsequently to store
the seed for use in the following season
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Select seed from agricultural crops

LO2. Evaluate and grade seed

LO3. Store seed

LO4. Collect and deliver seed

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select seed from agricultural crops

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 The  Identificatio The  Demonstr  Direct
quantity of n of students/trai ation observati
seed for varieties for nees must be  Simulatio on
the a range of provided with n  Demonstr
following crops the following: ation
season’s  Seeding  Portfolio
crop is requirement  Workp assessme
calculated s per lace nt
and hectare for a with
selected range of saved,
according crops prepar
to seeding  Selection of ed and
rate, appropriate stored
germinatio seed tests seed.
n rate, area  Soil types  Seed
to be and test kit,
 planted, elevation/cl chemic
and the imatic al
seed’s conditions treatm
health, for a range ents,
vigour, and of crops differe
size.  Environmen nt seed
 Seed and tal controls types
plant and codes of  Tools
health, practice and
vigour and applicable equip
uniformity  Selection of ment
are appropriate (moist
preserved personal ure
following protective meter,
the equipment laborat
organizati  Legislation ory
on’s and scale,
quality regulations etc.)
parameter relating to  Enterp
s. OHS, rise
 The chemical proced
application use and ures
of any application, relatin
chemicals and use, g to
to the crop handling grain
is and sale of storag
undertake seed e.
n in full  PPE
considerati
on of
detrimenta
l
environme
ntal
impacts
and in
accordanc
e with
manufactu
rers’
specificati
ons and
procedure
s.
 All
 work
carried
out is
done
using
the
approp
riate
person
al
protect
ive
equipm
ent and
in
accord
ance
with
OHS
guideli
nes.

LO2. Evaluate and grade seed

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Harvested  Seed The  Demonstr  Direct
produce is suitabilit students/trainee ation observatio
assessed y to s must be  Simulatio n
for its location, provided with n  Demonstr
seed soil, and the following: ation
suitability market  Portfolio
in requirem  Workplac assessme
accordanc ents e with nt
e with the  Criteria seeds for
location, for grading
the soil, grading  Chemical
and the seeds treatment
organizati  Seed s and
on’s grading inoculant
productio procedur s
n and es (fungicid
marketing  Seed es,
requireme treatmen insecticid
 nts. t and es, etc.)
 The seed cleaning  Tools and
is graded measure materials
according s; (Samplin
to the inoculati g tools,
required on sorter/gr
organizati treatmen ader, etc.)
onal ts and  Enterpris
quality seed e
parameter dressing procedur
s. s es
 Fungicidal  Record relating
and keeping to seed
insecticida grading
l dressings and
are treatment
applied to .
the seed
where
appropriat
e and
according
to the
organizati
on’s
productio
n and
marketing
requireme
nts.
 Test
samples
are taken,
prepared
and
forwarded
to the
analysing
body,
according
to the
guidelines
of that
body.
 Records of
 observatio
ns,
informatio
n
gathered,
and
results of
tests and
grading
are kept,
updated,
and
maintaine
d
according
to the
requireme
nts of the
organizati
on and the
industry.

LO3. Store seed

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 The storage  Storage The  Demonstra  Direct
facilities to procedure students/train tion observat
be used are s, ees must be  Simulation ion
selected techniques provided with  Oral
and and the following: intervie
hygienically requireme w
prepared nts for  Workpl  Portfoli
according seed and ace o
to good grain with assessm
warehousin  Seed saved, ent
g practices. sampling prepare
 Seed is procedure d and
transferred s, testing stored
and stored and grain.
according analysis  Seed
to the  Storage samplin
organizatio facility g tools
ns OHS and inspection and
 hygiene and materia
guidelines maintenan ls (steel
in ce probe,
conditions  Pests in plastic
that stored bags,
maintain its grain and etc.)
quality and its control  Enterpr
germinatio  Factors ise
n capacity. affecting procedu
 Periodical viability of res
checks of seeds relating
seed in  Common to
long-term problems samplin
storage are and g and
conducted corrective grain
for quality actions in storage.
factors and maintainin  Tools,
viability g seed machin
according quality ery and
to  Environme equipm
enterprise ntal ent
requiremen implicatio (hand
ts. ns and truck,
 Seed OHS weighin
samples for hazards g scale,
laboratory  Record pallet,
testing are keeping of etc.)
taken, testing,
prepared pest
and control,
forwarded and other
as required informatio
following n about
organizatio the seed
nal
sampling
procedures
and
analyzed
according
to
prescribed
guidelines.
 Clear and
accurate
 records of
seed
storage,
tests and
inspections
are created,
maintained
and kept as
prescribed
in the seed
storage
program.
 The
condition of
storage
facilities is
monitored
following
the
schedule
and
methods
outlined in
the seed
storage
program.
 Appropriat
e corrective
action is
taken as
required to
maintain
seed
quality in
accordance
with
enterprise
requiremen
ts.
 Activitie
s
around
the seed
storage
facilities
 are
underta
ken
accordi
ng to
the OHS
guidelin
es
detailed
in the
seed
storage
progra
m.

LO4. Collect and deliver seed

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Seed  Sources of The  Demonstrat  Direct
delivery or purchased students/traine ion observat
supply seed es must be  Simulation ion
terms are  Legislation provided with  Oral
established and the following: intervie
and applied regulations w
in relating to  Workpla  Portfolio
accordance contractor ce with assessm
with the engagement saved, ent
organizatio , vehicle and prepared
n’s plant use, and
collection and to the stored
or delivery use, grain.
procedures handling,  Workpla
. movement, ce
 Seed is sold and sale of informat
or seed ion
purchased  Records and relating
in documentati to grain
 conforman on for storage
ce to local tracking and  Enterpri
legislation handling of se
and seed procedur
regulations es
. relating
 The inter- to seed
municipal collectio
movement n and
of seeds is delivery.
done in  Tools,
accordance machine
with local ry, and
legislation equipme
and nt
regulations (weighin
. g scales,
hand
truck,
etc.)

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT VERTEBRATE PEST CONTROL PROGRAM

UNIT CODE : AGR611324

MODULE TITLE : IMPLEMENTATING VERTEBRATE PEST CONTROL

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to plan and implement a strategy for the control
of vertebrate pests in a rural environment. It requires the
application of knowledge and skills to assess the severity
of pest infestation and determine methods and
applications for the effective control of vertebrate pests
without harm to other species or the environment.
Competency requires an awareness of legislative
requirements with regard to animal welfare, biosecurity,
safety and environmental protection.
NOMINAL DURATION : 32 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC III

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Assess requirements for pest control

LO2. Prepare to implement control program

LO3. Control vertebrate pest

LO4. Complete control program

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select seed from agricultural crops

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Vertebrate  Types, The  Demonstr  Direct
pest control species students/train ation observ
requirements and ees must be  Simulatio ation
are assessed nature of provided with n  Oral
and clarified vertebrat the following: intervie
according to e pests w
farm  Assess  Workpl  Portfoli
objectives. ment ace with o
 Inspections of vertebra assess
 are carried infesta te pest ment
out to tions problem
ascertain type Selection and  Tools,
and severity application of equipm
of pest control ent and
infestations in agents and material
accordance methods s used
with to
enterprise control
guidelines. vertebra
 Control te pest
agents and (baits,
methods of traps,
application to chemica
prevent, ls,
control or rodentic
manage ides,
vertebrate etc.)
pests are  Farm
determined procedu
based on res
technical relating
manuals/crop to
protection vertebra
manuals and te pest
in accordance control.
with
organizational
procedures.
 Control
program is
developed
for
implement
ation
according
to farm
requireme
nts.

LO2. Evaluate and grade seed

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Suitable  Selection, The  Demonstra  Direct
personal use and students/trainee tion observat
protective maintenan s must be  Simulation ion
equipment is ce of provided with  Oral
selected, suitable the following: intervie
used and personal w
maintained protective  Workplac  Portfolio
according to equipment e with assessm
OHS  Selection vertebrat ent
requirement of tools, e pest
s. equipment problem
 Equipment and  Tools,
and materials equipme
materials for nt and
required to vertebrate materials
support the pest used to
implementat control control
ion of  Legislation vertebrat
control and e pest
program are regulation (baits,
arranged in s in pest traps,
accordance control, chemicals
with chemical ,
organization usage and rodentici
al storage, des, etc.)
procedures. labelling  Farm
 Relevant and procedur
licenses and disposal es
permits are  OHS relating
obtained legislative to
according to requireme vertebrat
legislative nts and e pest
requirement procedure control.
s. s  Technical
 Safe working manuals
practices are on
observed hazardou
and followed s
according to materials
OHS and
farm
requirement
s.
LO3. Store seed
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Control  OHS, The  Demonstrati  Direct
program is legislative students/trainee on observatio
implemented and industry s must be  Simulation n
according to requirements provided with  Oral
OHS, for the following: interview
legislative vertebrate  Portfolio
and farm pest control  Workplace assessmen
requirements  Proper with t
. selection, vertebrate
 Safeguards use, handling pest problem
are employed and disposal  Tools,
to ensure of hazardous equipment
that targeted substances and
pests are and waste materials
controlled materials used to
and all other  Control control
species methods and vertebrate
remain techniques pest (baits,
unharmed  Safety traps,
based on signage chemicals,
manufacturer  Environment rodenticides,
s’ al guidelines etc.)
specifications to protect  PPE
and native  Farm
organizationa vegetation, procedures
l procedures. flora and relating to
 Integrated fauna vertebrate
health  PPE and pest control.
management Hygiene  Environment
is considered requirements al regulations
and and
implemented legislation
as required in
accordance
with OHS
requirements
.
  Environment
al impacts
are assessed
and
controlled
according to
legislative
and farm
requirements
.

LO4. Collect and deliver seed

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
 Carcasses  Environment The  Demonstratio
and control al and students/traine n  Direct
agents are industry es must be  Simulation observatio
disposed of codes of provided with n
according to practice for the following:  Oral
environment the disposal interview
al and of carcasses  Workplace  Portfolio
industry and control with assessmen
Codes of agents vertebrate t
Practice.  Proper pest
 Control cleaning, problem
program and handling and  Tools,
outcomes are storage of equipment
reviewed tools, and
and equipment materials
evaluated and excess used to
according to chemicals control
best  Best practices vertebrate
practices and in vertebrate pest (baits,
planned pest traps,
vertebrate management chemicals,
pest  Documentatio rodenticides,
management. n and etc.)
 Equipment evaluation of  Farm
and work program and procedures
areas are outcomes relating to
cleaned and vertebrate
returned to pest control.
 operating  Tools,
order equipment
according to and
OHS and materials in
farm carcass
requirement disposal
s. (tong, gloves,
 Relevant disinfectants
information , bags, etc.)
is
documented
and
maintained
in
compliance
to industry
standards
and farm
requirement
s.