CBC - Agricultural Crops Production NC III (1)

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COMPETENCY-BASED

CURRICULUM

Sector :

AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIESQualification :

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC III

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig City, Metro Manila

CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC I !



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

A" Course #esign"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

B" Modules o$ Instruction"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• BASIC C%MPETENCIES

o &eading wor'place co((unication"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o &eading s(all tea("""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o #eveloping and practicing negotiation s'ills"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o Solving pro)le( related to wor' activities"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o *sing (athe(atical concepts and techni+ues""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o *sing relevant technologies""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• C%MM%N C%MPETENCIES

o Applying sa$ety (easures in $ar( operations"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o *sing $ar( tools and e+uip(ent"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

o

Per$or(ing esti(ation and )asic calculation"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• C%RE C%MPETENCIES

• Preparing land $or( agricultural crop production""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• I(ple(enting a post harvest progra(""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• I(ple(enting a plant nutritional progra(""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• Controlling weeds""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• Preparing and applying che(icals""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• Esta)lishing agrono(ic crops"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• *nderta'ing agrono(ic crop (aintenance activities""""""""""""""""""""""

• *nderta'ing agrono(ic crop harvesting activities""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• Saving, preparing and storing agricultural seed""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

• I(ple(enting verte)rate pest control progra("""""""""""""""""""""""""""""



COURSE DESIGN

C%*RSE TIT&E AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION

N%MINA& #*RATI%N 540 hours

-*A&I.ICATI%N NC III

C%*RSE #ESCRIPTI%N

This course is designed to enhance the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitude in A/RIC*&T*RA& CR%PS PR%#*CTI%N NC III in accordance with industry standards" Ingeneral, it covers core co(petencies in underta'ing preparation o$ land $or agricultural cropproduction, i(ple(enting a postharvest progra(, i(ple(enting a plant nutrition progra(,controlling weeds and preparing and applying che(icals" In agrono(y, it covers coreco(petencies in esta)lishing agrono(ic crops, underta'ing agrono(ic crop (aintenance

activities, underta'ing agrono(ic crop harvesting activities, saving, preparing and storingagricultural seed and i(ple(enting verte)rate pest control progra("

To o)tain this, all units prescri)ed $or this +uali$ication (ust )e achieved"

ENTR0 RE-*IREMENTS

Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the $ollowingre+uire(ents"

• can co((unicate either oral and written

• physically and (entally $it

• with good (oral character

• can per$or( )asic (athe(atical co(putation

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COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES(88 hours)

U!" o# Co$%&"&'

Mou*& T!"*& L&+r!, Ou"'o$&sNo$!+*Dur+"!o

!" &ead wor'placeco((unication"

!"! &eadingwor'placeco((unication

!"!"! Co((unicatein$or(ation a)outwor'place processes

!"!"1 &ead wor'placediscussions

!"!"2 Identi$y andco((unicate issuesarising in the wor'place

3 hours

1" &ead s(alltea(s"

1"! &eading s(alltea(s

1"!"! Provide tea( leadership1"!"1 Assign responsi)ilities

1"!"2 Set per$or(ancee4pectation $or tea((e()ers

1"!"5 Supervise tea(per$or(ance

!6 hours

2" #evelop andpracticenegotiation s'ills

2"! #eveloping andpracticingnegotiation s'ills

2"!"! Plan negotiations2"!"1 Participate in

negotiations

3 hours

5" Solve pro)le(srelated to wor'activities

5"! Solvingpro)le(srelated to wor'

activities

5"!"! E4plain the analyticaltechni+ues

5"!"1 Identi$y the pro)le(

5"!"2 #eter(ine the possi)lecause7s o$ the pro)le(

!6 hours

8" *se(athe(aticalconcepts andtechni+ues

8"! *sing(athe(aticalconcepts andtechni+ues

8"!"! Identi$y (athe(aticaltools and techni+ues tosolve pro)le(

8"!"1 Apply (athe(aticalprocedures7solution

8"!"2 Analy9e results

1: hours

6" *se relevanttechnologies

6"! *sing relevanttechnologies

6"!"! Identi$y appropriatetechnology

6"!"1 Apply relevanttechnology

6"!"2 Maintain7enhancerelevant technology

1: hours

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COMMON COMPETENCIES(40 hours)

U!" o# Co$%&"&'


!" Apply sa$ety(easures in$ar( operations

!"! Applying sa$ety(easures in$ar( operations

!"!"! Apply appropriate sa$ety(easures while wor'ingin $ar(

!"!"1 Sa$e 'eep7dispose tools,(aterials and out$it

3 hours

1" *se $ar( toolsand e+uip(ent

1"! *sing $ar( toolsand e+uip(ent

1"!"! Select and use $ar(tools

1"!"1 Select and operate $ar(e+uip(ent

1"!"2 Per$or( preventive(aintenance

!6 hours

2" Per$or(

esti(ation and)asic calculation

2"! Per$or(ing

esti(ation and)asiccalculation

2"!"! Per$or( esti(ation

2"!"1 Per$or( )asic wor'placecalculations

!6 hours

CORE COMPETENCIES(-84 hours)

G&&r+*U!" o#

Co$%&"&'Mou*& T!"*& L&+r!, Ou"'o$&s

No$!+*Dur+"!o

!" Prepare land $or

agricultural cropproduction

!"! Preparing land

$or agriculturalcrop production

!"! ! Prepare $or cultivation

!"!"1 Prepare the cultivatinge+uip(ent

!"!"2 Cultivate soil!"!"5 Prepare site $or planting!"!"8 Co(plete land

preparation operations

81 hours

1" I(ple(ent apostharvestprogra(

1"! I(ple(enting apostharvestprogra(

1"! ! Prepare $ori(ple(entation o$ postharvest operations

1"!"1 Coordinate postharvest wor'

1"!"2 I(ple(ent postharvesttreat(ents

1"!"5 I(ple(ent ha9ardouswaste disposalguidelines

1"!"8 I(ple(ent pac'agingre+uire(ents o$ produce

1"!"6 I(ple(ent storagere+uire(ents o$ produce

55 hours




U!" o# Co$%&"&'


2" I(ple(ent aplant nutritionprogra(

2"! I(ple(enting aplant nutritionprogra(

2"! ! Prepare $ori(ple(entation o$ theplant nutrition progra(

2"!"1 Monitor soil p;2"!"2 #eter(ine nutritional

pro)le(s in plants2"!"5 Prepare to use $ertili9ers2"!"8 Prepare application

e+uip(ent2"!"6 Apply speci$ic products

at appropriate rates

55 hours

5" Control weeds 5"! Controllingweeds

5"! ! Assess weed in$estation5"!"1 Plan the i(ple(entation

o$ control (easures5"!"2 I(ple(ent control

(easures5"!"5 Monitor control(easures

55 hours

8" Prepare andapply che(icals

8"! Preparing andapplyingche(icals

8"!"! #eter(ine the need $orche(ical use

8"!"1 Prepare appropriateche(ical

8"!"2 Prepare to useche(icals according tothe la)el and MS#S

8"!"5 Apply che(icals

8"!"8 Clean up $ollowingche(ical application

8"!"6 Record applicationdetails

55 hours

A,roo$!'U!" o#

Co$%&"&'Mou*& T!"*& L&+r!, Ou"'o$&s

No$!+*Dur+"!o

!" Esta)lishagrono(iccrops

!"! Esta)lishingagrono(ic crops

!"!"! Prepare (achinery ande+uip(ent $or use

!"!"1 Prepare $or agrono(ic

crop esta)lish(ent!"!"2 Sow the crop!"!"5 Co(plete seeding

operations

81 hours

1" *nderta'eagrono(ic crop(aintenanceactivities

1"! *nderta'ingagrono(ic crop(aintenanceactivities

1"!"! Assess agrono(ic cropcondition, growth andre+uire(ents

1"!"1 Apply $ertili9er anda(end(ents

1"!"2 Monitor crop condition,growth and re+uire(ents

1"!"5 Co(plete cleaning andhygiene operations

5: hours




U!" o# Co$%&"&'


2" *nderta'eagrono(ic cropharvestingactivities

2"! *nderta'ingagrono(ic cropharvestingactivities

2"!"! Prepare to harvestagrono(ic crops

2"!"1 Prepare the harvestinge+uip(ent

2"!"2 ;arvest crops2"!"5 Co(plete harvesting

operations

26 hours

5" Save, prepareand storeagricultural seed

5"! Saving,preparing andstoringagricultural seed

5"!"! Select seed $ro(agricultural crops

5"!"1 Evaluate and grade seed5"!"2 Store seed5"!"5 Collect and deliver seed

15 hours

8" I(ple(entverte)rate pestcontrol progra(

8"! I(ple(entingverte)rate pestcontrol progra(

8"!"! Assess re+uire(ents $orpest control

8"!"1 Prepare to i(ple(ent

control progra(8"!"2 Control verte)rate pests8"!"5 Co(plete control

progra(

21 hours

RES%*RCES

T%%&S E-*IPMENT MATERIA&S

• Bolos • Booth7te(porary shed • Agri )ags, plastic

• Broo(stic' • Cart <=ariton > paragus? • Ba()oo stic'

• Calculator • Coolroo( • Bas'et

• Container • Co()tooth harrow • Bond paper

• Cutting tools • Co(puter with record

'eeping so$tware applications

• Catching nets

• #igging tools • Crates • Clips

• #rying (eter • #rying oven • Coconut dust

• #ulos • .ar(7 $ield • Co(post

• .ruit crate • /reenhouse7nursery • .ertili9ersvarious

• ;arvesting tools • ;arvesting e+uip(ent • .irst aid supplies7(edicine

• ;at • Irrigation syste( <sprin'ler,

(ist7drip irrigation?

• .lower inducer

• =napsac' sprayer • Mower <grass cutter? • .ungicides

• =ni$e • %ver head pro@ector <%;P? • /loves

• &ight hoe • Porta)le chain saw • /rowing (edia <garden

soil, sewed sand, co(post,soil, (anure andsawdust7rice hus'

• Moisture (eter • Post;arvest treat(ent

e+uip(ent

• =illing )ottles

• Personal protection

e+uip(ent

• Power sprayer • Mar'ing pens

• Petridish • Propagation E+uip(ent • Mas's

• p; (eter • Pu(p $or irrigation • Material Sa$ety #ata Sheets




T%%&S E-*IPMENT MATERIA&S

• Pic' (attoc' • Rotavator • Mulching (aterial

• Pic'ing 'ni$e • Service vehicle • ;air nets

• Plow • Sorting 7/rading e+uip(ent • Pac'aging (aterials,

assorted

• Plu()ing tools • Spi'e tooth harrow • Pail

• Post;arvesttreat(ent tools

• Storage roo( • Paper7)ond

• Protective coat • Sur$ace irrigation syste( • Pencil

• Protective gadgets • Tractor7 Cara)ao • Pens

• Pruning shears • Typewriter • Pesticides7Insecticides

• Ra'e • Pieces o$ cloth

• Scissors TRAININ/ MATERIA&S • Plastic )ag

• Seed )ed • Brochures • Plu()ing supplies

•

Seedling tray•

Instructional supplies and(aterials

•

Pots

• Shovel• isual aids

• Propagation (aterials e"g"

seeds, spores, cuttings etc",

• Sprin'lers • Re$erence (aterials7Boo's

<technical in$or(ation onhorticultural and agrono(iccrops?

• Propagating (edia <garden

soil, sawdust, sand,co(post, coconut coir?

• Step ladder • Re$erence (anuals <$irst aid

'it with re$erence (anual?

• Rice hull

•

Storage tools7ca)inet • #ata <#ata on result o$ soilanalysis?

•

Rope, <s(all, (ed" &arge?

• Transplanting tools • Procedural (anuals • Ru))er )and

• Trowel • Soil sa(ples analysis • Ru))er )oots

• E4a(ples o$ $ar( standard

operating procedures <S%Ps?

• Ru))er 'nots

• Sac's

• Sa(ple o$ (atured

agrono(ic crops

• Seed )o4

• Seedlings, assorted

• Seeds

• Soil auger




C%*RSE #E&IER0

• /roup discussion

• Role playing

• Brainstor(ing

• &ecture 7 discussion

• #e(onstration• #irect o)servation

• Sel$paced 7 (odular

• Si(ulation 7 role playing

• Case studies

• Interaction

• .ield visit7tour

• Practical e4ercise

TRAINERS -*A&I.ICATI%NS

• Must )e a holder o$ NC I

• Must have undergone training on Training Methodology I <TM I?

• Must )e physically and (entally $it

• .Must have at least 1 years @o)7industry e4perience

. %ptional" %nly when re+uired )y the hiring institution

Re$erence TES#A Board Resolution No" 1::5 :2

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MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

BASIC COMPETENCIES




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 LEAD /ORPLACE COMUNICATION

*NIT C%#E 5001---02

M%#*&E TIT&E LEADING /ORPLACE COMMUNICATION

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudesre+uired to prepare di$$erent reports re+uired in thewor'place"

S*//ESTE# #*RATI%N 3 hours

-*A&I.ICATI%N &EE& NC III

S*MMAR0 %. &EARNIN/ %*TC%MES

*pon co(pletion o$ this (odule the students7trainees will )e a)le to

&%!" Co((unicate in$or(ation a)out wor'place processes"

&%1" &ead wor'place discussions"

&%2" Identi$y and co((unicate issues arising in the wor'place"

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LO-3 COMMUNICATE INFORMATION ABOUT /ORPLACE PROCESSES3

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Appropriate co((unication (ethod is selected"

• Multiple operations involving several topic areas are co((unicated"

• -uestions are used to gain e4tra in$or(ation"

• Correct sources o$ in$or(ation are identi$ied"

• In$or(ation is selected and se+uenced correctly when re+uired"

• er)al and written reporting are (aintained in )oth $a(iliar and un$a(iliar

situations"

C%NTENTS

• Method o$ co((unication

• Co((unication s'ills

• Co((unication tools

• -uestioning techni+ues

C%N#ITI%NS

The students7trainees (ust )e provided with the $ollowing

• Si(ulated wor'place environ(ent


• ariety o$ in$or(ation

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

• Role playing

• Brainstor(ing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #irect o)servation

• Interview

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LO3 LEAD /ORPLACE DISCUSSIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Responses to wor'place issues are sought"

• Response to wor'place issues are provided when sought"

•

Constructive contri)utions are (ade to wor'place discussion on such issues asproduction, +uality and sa$ety"

• /oals and ai(s o$ actions under ta'en in the wor'place are co((unicated"

C%NTENTS

• Method7techni+ues o$ discussion

• ;ow to lead discussion

• ;ow to solicit response

C%N#ITI%NS





MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

• Role playing

• Brainstor(ing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#


• Interview

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LO13 IDENTIF AND COMMUNICATE ISSUES ARISING IN THE /ORPLACE3

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Issues and pro)le(s are identi$ied as they arise"

• In$or(ation regarding pro)le(s and issues are organi9ed coherently to ensure

clear and e$$ective co((unication"

• #ialog is initiated with appropriate personnel"

• Co((unication pro)le(s and issues are addressed as they arise"

C%NTENTS

• Identi$y pro)le(s and issues

• %rgani9ing in$or(ation on pro)le( and issues

• Relating pro)le(s and issues

• Co((unication )arriers a$$ecting wor'place discussions"

C%N#ITI%NS





MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

• Role playing

• Brainstor(ing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• Interview

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*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 LEAD SMALL TEAM

*NIT C%#E 5001----0

M%#*&E TIT&E LEADING SMALL TEAM M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudes

re+uired to lead s(all tea( including setting and (aintainingtea( and individual per$or(ance standard"

S*//ESTE# #*RATI%N !6 hrs




&%!" Provide tea( leadership"

&%1" Assign responsi)ilities a(ong (e()ers"

&%2" Set per$or(ance e4pectation $or tea( (e()ers"

&%5" Supervise tea( per$or(ance"




LO-3 PRO6IDE TEAM LEADERSHIP

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• or' re+uire(ents are identi$ied and prescri)ed to (e()ers"

• Reasons $or instructions and re+uire(ents are properly disse(inated to tea(

(e()ers"• Tea( (e()ers +uestions, pro)le(s, concerns are recogni9ed, discussed and

dealt accordingly"

C%NTENTS

• Co((unication s'ills re+uired $or leading s(all tea(

• S'ills and techni+ues in pro(oting tea( )uilding

• Negotiating s'ills

• *p to date disse(ination o$ instruction and re+uire(ents to (e()ers"

•

Art o$ listening and treating individual tea( (e()ers concern

C%N#ITI%NS


• &earning (aterials

- tea( )uilding (anual- catalogs- )rochures

• Si(ulated tea(

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Traditional7lecture

• #e(onstration

• Case studies

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #e(onstration

• Case studies




LO3 ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG MEMBERS3

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• #uties and responsi)ilities are allocated in respect to the s'ills, 'nowledge and

attitudes o$ every tea( (e()er"

•

#uties are allocated having regard to individual pre$erence, do(estic andpersonal considerations"

• #uties and responsi)ilities o$ each (e()er are properly identi$ied and de$ined"

C%NTENTS

• #uties and responsi)ilities o$ each tea( (e()er

• S'ills in identi$ying individual s'ills ,'nowledge and attitude as )asis $or allocating

responsi)ilities

• =nowledge in identi$ying each tea( (e()er duties and responsi)ilities

C%N#ITI%NS


• &earning (aterials

- relevant legal re+uire(ents- (anuals

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Traditional7lecture• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #e(onstration

• Case studies




LO13 SET PERFORMANCE E7PECTATION FOR TEAM MEMBERS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Per$or(ance e4pectations are esta)lished )ased on client needs and according

to assigned re+uire(ents"

•

Per$or(ance e4pectations are )ased on individual tea( (e()ers duties andresponsi)ilities"

• Per$or(ance e4pectations are discussed and disse(inated to individual tea(

(e()er"

C%NTENTS

• =nowledge and s'ills in setting individual per$or(ance target7e4pectation

• Tea( (e()ers duties and responsi)ilities

• E(ployee policies and procedures

• #e$ining per$or(ance e4pectations criteria

C%N#ITI%NS


• Per$or(ance e4pectation wor'sheet

• Relevant legal re+uire(ents

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Traditional7lecture• #e(onstration

• Case studies

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #e(onstration

• Case studies




LO43 SUPER6ISE TEAM PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Monitor tea( (e()ers per$or(ance in respect to the de$ined per$or(ance

criteria"

•

Provide tea( (e()ers with $eed)ac', positive support and advice on strategiesto overco(e any di$$iculties"

• In$or( tea( (e()ers o$ any changes in the priority allocated to assign(ent or

tas'"

• Provide co((unication $ollowup on all issues a$$ecting the tea("

C%NTENTS

• =nowledge and s'ills in (onitoring tea( (e()er per$or(ance

• Monitoring tea( operation to ensure client needs and satis$action

• Methods o$ (onitoring per$or(ance

• In$or(al7$or(al counseling s'ills

C%N#ITI%NS


• Per$or(ance e4pectation wor'sheet

• Relevant legal re+uire(ents

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Traditional7lecture

• #e(onstration

• Modular

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #e(onstration

• Case studies

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*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 DE6ELOP AND PRACTICE NEGOTIATION SILLS

*NIT C%#E 5001-----

M%#*&E TIT&E DE6ELOPING AND PRACTICING NEGOTIATION SILLS M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge and attitudes

re+uired to collect in$or(ation in order to plan and participatein the negotiation"




*pon co(pletion o$ this (odule the students7 trainees will )e a)le to &%!" Plan negotiations &%1" Participate in negotiations




LO-3 PLAN NEGOTIATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• In$or(ation in preparation $or negotiation is identi$ied and included in the plan

• In$or(ation on creating non ver)al environ(ents $or positive negotiations is

identi$ied and included in the plan• In$or(ation on di$$erent +uestioning techni+ues is identi$ied and included in the

plan

C%NTENTS

• Bac'ground in$or(ation on other parties to the negotiation

• %)serving di$$erences )etween content and process

• Identi$ying )argaining in$or(ation

• Applying strategies to (anage process

•

Applying steps in negotiating process• Strategies to (anage con$lict

• Steps in negotiating process

C%N#ITI%NS

The students7 trainees (ust )e provided with the $ollowing

• Pertinent docu(ents

• Si(ulated wor'place

•

Paper and pencil• Calculator

• ;ands out

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Role playing

• Practical e4ercises

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test7 +uestioning

• #e(onstration

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LO3 PARTICIPATE IN NEGOTIATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Criteria $or success$ul outco(e are agreed upon )y all parties

• #esired outco(e o$ all parties are considered

•

Appropriate language is used throughout the negotiation• The issues and processes are docu(ented and agreed upon )y all parties

• Possi)le solutions are discussed and their via)ility assessed

• Areas $or agree(ent are con$ir(ed and recorded

• .ollowup action is agreed upon )y all parties

C%NTENTS

• #ecision (a'ing and con$lict resolution strategies procedures

• Pro)le( solving strategies on how to deal with une4pected +uestions and

attitudes during negotiation• Bac'ground in$or(ation on other parties to the negotiation

• %)serving di$$erences )etween content and process

C%N#ITI%NS

The students7 trainees (ust )e provided with the $ollowing

• Pertinent docu(ents

• Si(ulated wor'place

•

Paper and pencil• Calculator

• ;ands out

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Role playing

• Practical e4ercises

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test7 +uestioning

• #e(onstration

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*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 SOL6E PROBLEM RELATED TO /OR ACTI6ITIES

*NIT C%#E 5001----

M%#*&E TIT&E SOL6ING PROBLEM RELATED TO /OR ACTI6ITIES M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule e4presses the co(petency re+uired to apply

pro)le( solving techni+ues to identi$y7deter(ine$unda(ental cause pro)le("

S*//ESTE# #*RATI%N !6 hours




&%!" E4plain the analytical techni+ues"

&%1" Identi$y the pro)le("

&%2" #eter(ine the possi)le cause 7s o$ the pro)le("

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LO-3 E7PLAIN THE ANALTICAL TECHNIUES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• I(portance and application o$ analytical techni+ues are e4plained"

• Analytical techni+ues such as )rainstor(ing, cause and e$$ects diagra(s,

PARET% analysis, S%T analysis, /antt chart, PERT CPM and graphs, andscatter gra(s are de$ined"

C%NTENTS

• %)servation, investigation > analytical techni+ues

• Brainstor(ing

• Cause and e$$ect diagra(s

• PARET% analysis

• S%T analysis

•

/antt chart• PERT CPM and graph

• SCATTER/RAMS

C%N#ITI%NS


• Coursewares

• &earning (aterials7guides

•

Co(puter • %;P

MET;%#%&%/IES


• Si(ulation 7role playing

• Case studies

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• Practical7per$or(ance test




LO13 DETERMINE THE POSSIBLE CAUSE9S OF THE PROBLEM3

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Possi)le cause7s o$ pro)le( are identi$ied )ased on e4perience > the use o$

pro)le( solving tools7analytical techni+ues"

•

Possi)le cause state(ents are developed"• .unda(ental causes are e4plained"

C%NTENTS

• Nonroutine process and +uality pro)le(s

• Tea(wor' and wor' allocation pro)le(

• Sa$ety and e(ergency situations and incidents

C%N#ITI%NS


• Coursewares

• &earning (aterials7guides

• Co(puter

• %;P

MET;%#%&%/IES


• Si(ulation 7role playing

• Case studies

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• Practical7per$or(ance test




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 USE MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND TECHNIUES

*NIT C%#E 5001----1

M%#*&E TIT&E USING MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND TECHNIUES

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudesre+uired in the application o$ (athe(atical concepts andtechni+ues"

N%MINA& #*RATI%N 1: hours



*pon co(pletion o$ the (odule, the learner7students (ust )e a)le to

&%!" Identi$y (athe(atical tools and techni+ues to solve pro)le(s"

&%1" Apply (athe(atical procedure7solution"

&%2" Analy9e results"




LO-3 IDENTIF MATHEMATICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIUES TO SOL6E PROBLEMS3

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Pro)le( areas )ased on given condition are identi$ied"

• Mathe(atical techni+ues )ased on the given pro)le( are selected"

C%NTENTS

• .our $unda(ental operations

• Steps in solving a pro)le(

• Standard $or(ulas

• Conversion

• Measure(ent

C%N#ITI%NS

The students7learners (ust )e provided with the $ollowing

• Manuals

• ;andouts

• Pro)le( set

• Conversion ta)le

• Ta)le o$ $or(ulas

• Measuring tools

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Sel$pace


ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• #e(onstration




LO3 APPL MATHEMATICAL PROCEDURE9SOLUTION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Mathe(atical techni+ues )ased on the pro)le( identi$ied are applied"

• Mathe(atical co(putations are per$or(ed to the level o$ accuracy re+uired $or

the pro)le("• Results o$ (athe(atical co(putation )ased on @o) re+uire(ents is deter(ined

and veri$ied"

C%NTENTS

• Pro)le()ased +uestions

• Esti(ation

• *se o$ (athe(atical tools and standard $or(ulas

• Mathe(atical techni+ues

C%N#ITI%N


• Manuals

• ;andouts

• Calculator

• Measuring tools7devices

• Case pro)le(s

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Sel$pace


• Practical wor' approach

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• %ral Interview




LO13 ANALE RESULTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Results o$ application )ased on e4pected and re+uired speci$ications and

outco(e is reviewed"

•

Appropriate action in case o$ error is applied"

C%NTENTS

• .our $unda(ental operations

• Steps in solving a pro)le(

• Standard $or(ulas

• Conversion

• Measure(ent

C%N#ITI%N


• Manuals

• ;andouts

• Pro)le( set


• Ta)le o$ $or(ulas

• Measuring tools

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Sel$pace


• Research study

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• %ral interview




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 USE RELE6ANT TECHNOLOGIES

*NIT C%#E 5001----4

M%#*&E TIT&E USING RELE6ANT TECHNOLOGIES

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This unit covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudes re+uiredin selecting, sourcing and applying appropriate anda$$orda)le technologies in the wor'place"

N%MINA& #*RATI%N 1: hours



*pon co(pletion o$ the (odule, the learner7students (ust )e a)le to

&%!" Study7 select appropriate technology

&%1" Apply relevant technology"

&%2" Maintain 7 enhance relevant technology

CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III 1D



LO-3 STUD9 SELECT APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOG

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Appropriate technology is studied )ased on wor' re+uire(ents"

• Appropriate technology is identi$ied and selected )ased on wor'

re+uire(ents"

C%NTENTS

• Machineries7 e+uip(ent and their application

• So$tware7 progra(s

C%N#ITI%NS


• Manuals

• ;andouts

• Multi(edia

• ideo tape

• Brochures

• C#s

• Internet access

• Co(puter

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Sel$pace


• .il( showing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• Interview




LO3 APPL RELE6ANT TECHNOLOG

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Relevant technology is used in carrying out $unction )ased on

wor' re+uire(ents" Applica)le so$tware and hardware is used as per @o) re+uire(ent"

Manage(ent concepts are o)served as per esta)lished industry practices"

C%NTENTS

• %$$ice technology

• Industrial technology

• Syste( technology

• In$or(ation technology

• Training technology

•

#i$$erent so$tware 7 ;ardware• 8S <Proper ;ouse =eeping?

C%N#ITI%N


• Manuals

• ;andouts

• Multi(edia

•

ideo tape• Brochures

• C#s

• Internet access

• Co(puter

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Sel$pace

•

/roup discussion• .il( showing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• Interview




LO13 MAINTAIN 9 ENHANCE RELE6ANT TECHNOLOG

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Maintenance o$ technology is applied in accordance with the industry

standard operating procedure, (anu$acturers operating guidelines and

occupational health and sa$ety procedure• *pdating o$ technology is (aintained through continuing education or

training in accordance with @o) re+uire(ent"

• Appropriate action $or technology $ailure7 de$ect is i((ediately reported

to the concerned7 responsi)le person or section"

C%NTENTS

• Corrective and preventive (aintenance

• *pgrading o$ technology

• Co((unication S'ills

• %rgani9ational set F up 7 wor' $low

C%N#ITI%N


• Manuals

• ;andouts

• Multi(edia

• ideo tape

• Brochures

• C#s

• Internet access

• Co(puter

MET;%#%&%/IES

• &ecturette

• Sel$pace


• .il( showing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten test

• Interview





COMMON COMPETENCIES




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 APPL SAFET MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

C%#E AGR1-0-

M%#*&E TIT&E APPLING SAFET MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudes

re+uired to per$or( sa$ety (easures e$$ectively ande$$iciently"




&%!" Apply appropriate sa$ety (easures while wor'ing in $ar(

&%1" Sa$e 'eep7dispose tools, (aterials and out$it




LO-3 APPL APPROPRIATE SAFET MEASURES /HILE /ORING IN FARM

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Sa$ety (easures is applied )ased on wor' re+uire(ent and $ar( procedures

• Tools and (aterials are utili9ed in accordance with speci$ication and procedures

•

%ut$it are worn in accordance with $ar( re+uire(ents• E$$ectively, shel$ li$e and or e4piration o$ (aterials are chec'ed against

(anu$acturers speci$ications

• ;a9ard in the wor'place are identi$ied and reported in line with $ar( guidelines

C%NTENTS

• .ar( wor's that involves using che(icals and ha9ardous tools and e+uip(ent

• Personal protective e+uip(ent used in $ar(s

• Basic $irst aid

•.ar( e(ergency procedures regarding sa$ety wor'ing environ(ent

C%N#ITI%NS

Trainees7students (ust )e provided with the $ollowing

• &earning ele(ents

• Service (anual

• %rgani9ational (anuals

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Bu99 session


• Role playing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten e4a(ination

• Interview




LO3 SAFE EEP9DISPOSE TOOLS; MATERIALS AND OUTFIT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• *sed tools and out$it are cleaned stored in line with $ar( procedure

• *nused (aterials are la)eled and stored according to (anu$acturers

reco((endation and $ar( re+uire(ents• aste (aterials are disposed according to (anu$acturers, govern(ent and $ar(

re+uire(ents

C%NTENTS

• Procedure in cleaning and storing tools and out$its

• Techni+ue in storing (aterials and che(icals

• /overn(ent re+uire(ent regarding $ar( waste disposal

• aste (anage(ent syste(

C%N#ITI%NS

Trainees7students (ust )e provided with the $ollowing

• &earning ele(ents

• Service (anual

• %rgani9ational (anuals

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Bu99 session


• Role playing

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten e4a(ination

• Interview




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 USE FARM TOOLS AND EUIPMENT

C%#E AGR1-0

M%#*&E TIT&E USING FARM TOOLS AND EUIPMENT M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudes

re+uired to use $ar( tools and e+uip(ent" It includesselection, operation and preventive (aintenance o$ $ar(tools and e+uip(ent"




&%!" Select and use $ar( tools

&%1" Select and operate $ar( e+uip(ent

&%2" Per$or( preventive (aintenance




LO-3 SELECT AND USE FARM TOOLS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Appropriate $ar( tools are identi$ied according to re+uire(ents7use

• .ar( tool are chec'ed $or $aults and de$ective tools are reported in accordance

with $ar( procedures• Appropriate tools and e+uip(ent are sa$ely used according to @o) re+uire(ents

and (anu$acturers conditions

C%NTENTS

• .ar( e+uip(ent

o Motori9ed e+uip(ent

o Electrical e+uip(ent

• .ar( tools

o Power tools

o ;andheld tools

• Sa$ety practices during operations o$ $ar( e+uip(ent

C%N#ITI%NS


• Engine

• Pu(p

• /enerator

• Sprayer

• Sic'le

• Cutter

• eighing scale

• ;and tools

• Measuring tools

• /arden tools

• Manuals in using $ar( tools and e+uip(ent

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Practical de(onstration

• &ecture7discussion

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• %ral7written e4a(ination






LO3 SELECT AND OPERATE FARM EUIPMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Appropriate $ar( e+uip(ent are identi$ied

• Instructional (anual o$ $ar( tools and e+uip(ent are care$ully read prior to

operation•Preoperation chec'up is conducted in line with (anu$acturers (anual

•.aults in $ar( e+uip(ent are identi$ied and reported in line with $ar( procedures

•.ar( e+uip(ent are used according to its $unction

•Sa$ety procedures are $ollowed

C%NTENTS

• Manual o$ $ar( e+uip(ent and speci$ications

• Parts and $unctions o$ $ar( tools and e+uip(ent

•Preoperation and chec'up

• Sa$ety practices in using $ar( tools and e+uip(ent

• Cali)ration and use o$ $ar( e+uip(ent

C%N#ITI%NS


• Engine

• Pu(p

•

/enerator • Sprayer

• Sic'le

• Cutter

• eighing scale

• ;and tools

• Measuring tools

• /arden tools

• Tires

• Brea' $luid

• .uel, oil, water and lu)ricants

• Battery

• Manual in using $ar( tools and e+uip(ent

MET;%#%&%/IES

• .ield de(onstration


ASSESSMENT MET;%#S






LO13 PERFORM PRE6ENTI6E MAINTENANCE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

•Tools and e+uip(ent are cleaned i((ediately a$ter use in line with $ar(

procedures•Routine chec'up and (aintenance are per$or(ed

•Tools and e+uip(ent are stored in designated areas in line $ar( procedures

C%NTENTS

• Preventive (aintenance

• Types o$ $ar( tools and e+uip(ent

• Sa$ety (easures and practices

• *p'eep o$ e+uip(ent

C%N#ITI%NS


• Engine

• Pu(p

• /enerator

• Sprayer

• Sic'le

•

Cutter • eighing scale

• ;and tools

• Measuring tools

• /arden tools

• Tires

• Brea' $luid

• .uel, oil, water and lu)ricants

• Battery

• Manual in using $ar( tools and e+uip(ent

MET;%#%&%/IES

• .ield de(onstration


ASSESSMENT MET;%#S



• Third party report




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

C%#E AGR1-01

M%#*&E TIT&E PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the 'nowledge, s'ills and attitudes

re+uired to per$or( esti(ation and )asic wor'placecalculations"




&%!" Per$or( esti(ation

&%1" Per$or( )asic wor'place calculations




LO-3 PERFORM ESTIMATION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Go) re+uire(ents are identi$ied $ro( written or oral co((unications

• -uantities o$ (aterials and resources re+uired to co(plete a wor' tas' are

esti(ated• Ti(e needed to co(plete a wor' activity is esti(ated

• Accurate esti(ate $or wor' co(pletion are (ade

• Esti(ate o$ (aterials and resources are reported to appropriate person

C%NTENTS

• Pro)le( solving procedures

• Basic (athe(atical operations

C%N#ITI%NS


• Pen7pencil

• Paper

• Sa(ple pro)le(s

MET;%#%&%/IES

• Co(putation

• Esti(ation

• Interaction

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• %ral +uestioning

• Interview




LO3 PERFORM BASIC /ORPLACE CALCULATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Calculations to )e (ade are identi$ied according to @o) re+uire(ents

• Correct (ethod o$ calculation is deter(ined

•

Syste(s and units o$ (easure(ent to )e $ollowed are ascertained• Calculations needed to co(plete wor' tas' are per$or(ed using the $our )asic

(athe(atical operations

• Appropriate operations are used to co(ply with the instruction

• Result o)tained is reviewed and thoroughly chec'ed

C%NTENTS

• Basic (athe(atical operations

• Syste(s o$ (easure(ent

•*nits o$ (easure(ent

• Conversion o$ units

• .ractions and deci(als

• Percentages and ratios

• Basic accounting principles and procedures

C%N#ITI%NS


•

Pen7pencil• Calculator

• Paper

• Re$erence (aterials

• Sa(ple pro)le(s7wor'sheets


MET;%#%&%/IES

• Sel$paced7(odular

• &ecture7discussion• Interaction


• Co(putation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• %ral7written e4a(ination







CORE COMPETENCIES




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 PREPARE LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL CROPPRODUCTION

*NIT C%#E AGR<--1-0

M%#*&E TIT&E PREPARING LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL CROPPRODUCTION

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge and attitudes

re+uired to prepare e+uip(ent, cultivate the site, apply anypreplanting treat(ents, and care $or the vehicles ande+uip(ent on co(pleting the activity" E+uip(ent and(achinery (ay )e ani(al powered" It includes theco(pletion o$ docu(entation and log)oo's $or the operation"

Preparing land $or crop production is li'ely to )e carried outunder li(ited supervision $ro( others with chec'ing only

related to overall progress" Preparing land $or cropproduction is usually done within esta)lished routines,(ethods and procedures" So(e discretion and @udg(ent isre+uired in the selection o$ e+uip(ent and (aterials,organi9ation o$ wor' and services"




*pon co(pletion o$ this (odule the students7 trainees will )e a)le to

&%!" Prepare $or cultivatiHn

&%1" Prepare the cultivating e+uip(ent

&%2" Cultivate soil

&%5" Prepare site $or planting

&%8" Co(plete land preparation operations

CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC I 5



LO-3 PREPARE FOR CULTI6ATION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Re+uire(ents $or the cultivation (ethod and order are prepared in accordance

with the planting plan"

•

%;S ha9ards are identi$ied, ris's assessed and suita)le controls arei(ple(ented in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents and procedures"

• Suita)le personal protective e+uip(ent is selected, used and (aintained

according to @o)7%;S re+uire(ents and procedures"

• The environ(ental i(plications o$ cultivating the site are assessed and, i$

necessary, responsi)le action is ta'en )ased on co(pany guidelines andenviron(ental legislations"

C%NTENTS

• Planting plan and its interpretation $or a range o$ crops

• %;S ha9ards and ris's, including appropriate controls

• Selection, use and (aintenance o$ PPE

• Environ(ental i(plications o$ site cultivation and legislations

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• .ar( planting plan

• E+uip(ento Personal protective e+uip(ent

o .ar( tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

• Supplies and (aterials

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten e4a(

• Actual #esigning




LO3 PREPARE THE CULTI6ATING EUIPMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• The vehicles and e+uip(ent re+uired $or site cultivation are selected according to

the planting plan and organi9ation guidelines"

•

The vehicles and e+uip(ent are serviced, ad@usted $or the conditions and wornparts are replaced to ensure relia)ility during cultivation $ollowing (anu$acturersspeci$ications and operating (anuals"

• All containers, le$tover $luids, waste and de)ris $ro( the (aintenance and

servicing wor' are disposed o$ sa$ely and appropriately )ased on organi9ationguidelines and environ(ental legislations"

• All (aintenance and servicing is docu(ented according to the re+uire(ents o$

the organi9ations record 'eeping syste("

C%NTENTS

• Types, uses and selection o$ vehicles and e+uip(ent $or site cultivation

• Maintenance and servicing o$ vehicles and e+uip(ent

• Proper disposal o$ wastes related to (aintenance and servicing wor'

• #ocu(entation and record 'eeping o$ (aintenance and servicing activities

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• ehicles, $ar( tools and e+uip(ent $or site cultivationo 5wheel tractor7hand tractor7wor' ani(al

o Appropriate plow and harrow

o Rotavator

o Pic' (attoc', shovel, etc"

• Tools $or vehicle and e+uip(ent (aintenance and servicing

o Pliers, wrench, screw driver, Phillips screw, vise grip, @ac', etc"

• Supplies and (aterials

o Rag

o .uel, oil, grease, lu)ricants, etc"

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten e4a(

• Actual #e(onstration

• %)servation




LO13 CULTI6ATE SOIL

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Previous crop or land clearance de)ris is re(oved or incorporated according to

the organi9ations guidelines"

• The cultivation plan is $ollowed and co(pleted $or each site )ased on the

pulveri9ing, plowing, and harrowing reco((endation"• %;S ha9ards are identi$ied, ris's assessed and suita)le controls are

i(ple(ented in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents and procedures"



• ehicles and e+uip(ent are operated properly to suit the site conditions per

(anu$acturers speci$ications and operating (anuals"

• The +uality o$ cultivation is (a4i(i9ed )y continually chec'ing and ad@usting the

vehicles and e+uip(ent as necessary according to the cultivation plan and(anu$acturers speci$ications and operating (anuals"

C%NTENTS

• &and clearing 7 Re(oval o$ previous crop

• Cultivation practices and procedures

• %;S ha9ards and ris's related to soil cultivation


• %peration, including ad@ust(ents, o$ vehicles and e+uip(ent

• Interpretation o$ schedule, resources and cultivation re+uire(ents $ro( the

planting plan C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• ehicles, $ar( tools and e+uip(ent $or site cultivation

o 5wheel tractor7hand tractor

o Appropriate plow and harrow

o Rotavator

o Pic' (attoc', shovel, etc"

• Tools $or vehicle and e+uip(ent (aintenance and servicing

o Pliers, wrench, screw driver, Phillips screw, vise grip, @ac', etc"

•

Supplies and (aterialso Rag

o .uel, oil, grease, lu)ricants, etc"

• Personal protective e+uip(ent

• &earning (aterials <(achinery7e+uip(ent operating (anuals?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten e4a(

• Actual #e(onstration




• %)servation




LO43 PREPARE SITE FOR PLANTING

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• The planting layout and soil pro$iles are co(pleted as re+uired )y the planting

plan"

•

.ertili9ers, a(eliorants, and7or other preplanting treat(ents are applied asre+uired )y the planting plan

• eed and pest control (easures are ta'en as re+uired )y the planting plan"

• The environ(ental i(plications o$ site preparation are assessed and, i$

necessary, responsi)le action is ta'en )ased on co(pany guidelines andenviron(ental legislations"

C%NTENTS

• Planting layout

• Soil pro$iling

• .ertili9ers, a(eliorants, and7or other preplanting treat(ents

• eed and pest control (easures

• Environ(ental i(plications o$ site preparation and legislations

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• Materials

o Che(icals and $ertili9ers

o A(eliorants and other preplanting treat(ent (aterials

• .acilities, tools, and e+uip(ent <sprayer, soil auger, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• Actual de(onstration• -uestioning




LO53 COMPLETE LAND PREPARATION OPERATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• &and preparation is co(pleted according to the planting plan"

• ehicles and e+uip(ent are cleaned and stored to (ini(i9e da(age according to

(anu$acturers speci$ications, organi9ational procedures and regulations"• All containers, le$tover $luids, waste and de)ris $ro( the cleaning and

(aintenance wor' are disposed o$ sa$ely and appropriately )ased onorgani9ation guidelines and environ(ental legislations"

• All re+uired records and docu(entation are co(pleted accurately and pro(ptly

according to organi9ational syste(" C%NTENTS

• &and preparation operations $or a range o$ crops

• Cleaning and (aintenance o$ e+uip(ent according to (anu$acturers

speci$ications, organi9ational procedures and regulations

• Proper disposal o$ wastes $ro( cleaning and (aintenance wor'

• #ocu(entation and record 'eeping

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• ehicles and e+uip(ent

• Cleaning (aterials <rag, )rush, dipper, pail, etc? and supplies <detergent, oil,grease, $uel, plastic )ags, etc?

• Tools and e+uip(ent <wrench, pliers, @ac', screw drivers, etc?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• Actual de(onstration• -uestioning




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 IMPLEMENT A POST=HAR6EST PROGRAM

*NIT C%#E AGR<--1--

M%#*&E TIT&E IMPLEMENTING A POST=HAR6EST PROGRAM

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge and attitudesre+uired $or the process o$ i(ple(enting a postharvestprogra( $or agrono(ic7horticultural crops including grading,treating, pac'ing and storing harvested produce"I(ple(enting a postharvest progra( is li'ely to )e carriedout under li(ited supervision $ro( others with chec'ing onlyrelated to overall progress" The wor' re+uires theapplication o$ e4tensive agrono(ic7horticultural 'nowledgeand a )road range o$ agrono(ic7horticultural s'ills" Thepostharvest progra( usually $ollows esta)lished routines,(ethods and procedures where so(e discretion and

@udg(ent is re+uired"





&%!" Prepare $or i(ple(entation o$ postharvest operations

&%1" Coordinate postharvest wor'

&%2" I(ple(ent postharvest wor'

&%5" I(ple(ent ha9ardous waste disposal guidelines

&%8" I(ple(ent pac'aging re+uire(ents o$ produce

&%6" I(ple(ent storage re+uire(ents o$ produce




LO-3 PREPARE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF POST=HAR6EST OPERATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Postharvest operations to )e per$or(ed are identi$ied according to $ar( wor'

procedures, the (ar'eting plan, industry guidelines and con$ir(ed with the

supervisor"• Materials, tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery are selected according to $ar( wor'

procedures"

• Preoperational and sa$ety chec's are carried out on tools, e+uip(ent and

(achinery according to (anu$acturers speci$ications and $ar( wor' procedures"

• %;S ha9ards and ris's are assessed and controlled and suita)le PPE are used

and (aintained in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents and procedures" C%NTENTS

• Types o$ postharvest operations

• Types, uses and selection o$ (achinery, tools and e+uip(ent $or postharvest

activities

• Preoperational and sa$ety chec's on (achinery, tools and e+uip(ent

• %;S ha9ards and ris's and its control


C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place• Tools, (achinery and e+uip(ent $or postharvest operations

o Thresher

o #rier

o Sheller, (ill, grader, weighing scale, etc"

• Personal Protective E+uip(ent

• Supplies and (aterials <plastic )ags, nets, preservatives, etc"?

• Machinery and e+uip(ent operating (anuals

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #iscussion

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• ritten e4a(




LO3 COORDINATE POST=HAR6EST /OR

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• .ar( wor' tea( is identi$ied and tas's are coordinated properly in consultation

with the supervisor and $ollowing industry practice and procedure"

•

Postharvest operations are underta'en according to %;S re+uire(ents and withdue consideration o$ the environ(ental i(plications"

• A clean, sa$e and hygienic wor' area is (aintained throughout and on co(pletion

o$ wor' )ased on co(pany sanitation policies and procedures" C%NTENTS

• Tas' coordination and consultation

• Postharvest operations

• Environ(ental i(plications o$ postharvest wor'

• Maintenance o$ clean, sa$e and hygienic wor' area

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• Tools, (achinery and e+uip(ent $or postharvest operations

o Thresher

o #rier

o Sheller, (ill, grader, weighing scale, etc"

• Personal Protective E+uip(ent

• Supplies and (aterials <plastic )ags, nets, preservatives, etc"?


MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• Actual• #e(onstration

• -uestioning




LO13 IMPLEMENT POST=HAR6EST /OR

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• ;arvested produce is graded and la)elled according to the (ar'eting plan and

$ar( wor' procedures"

•

Produce that does not (eet speci$ications and $ar( standards is identi$ied anddisposed o$ according to $ar( environ(ental procedures"

• Postharvest treat(ents are selected according to harvested produce

re+uire(ents, the $ar( integrated pest (anage(ent strategy and the (ar'etingplan"

• Ti(ing, rate, application (ethod, environ(ental re+uire(ents and handling

techni+ues con$or( to the re+uire(ents o$ the harvested produce, $ar( wor'procedures and industry )est practice"

• Postharvest is practiced according to esta)lished $ar( )udget, wor' schedules,

standards and procedures"

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery are cleaned and (aintained according to $ar(

wor' procedures" C%NTENTS

• /rading and la)elling o$ harvested produce

• ;andling and disposal o$ outo$speci$ication7standard produce

• Types and selection o$ postharvest treat(ents

• Ti(ing, rate, application (ethod, environ(ental re+uire(ents and handling

techni+ues related to postharvest treat(ents

• Postharvest practices

• Cleaning and (aintenance o$ tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• Tools, (achinery and e+uip(ent <sprayer, grader, la)elling (achine, etc?

• Materials and supplies <rags, che(icals, preservatives, wa4, etc?

• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• Actual de(onstration

• -uestioning




LO43 IMPLEMENT HAARDOUS /ASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• aste disposal re+uire(ents o$ the $ar( are reviewed and operational tas's

deter(ined according to environ(ental guidelines"

•

Collection and disposal o$ waste are (onitored according to environ(entalprocedures"

• Conditions li'ely to i(pact on )usiness via)ility are reported pro(ptly to the

supervisor )ased on organi9ational reporting syste(" C%NTENTS

• Types o$ ha9ardous (aterials

• /uidelines on proper waste collection and disposal

• aste (onitoring

• aste reporting

• Environ(ental legislation

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• Personal protective clothing and e+uip(ent

• Standard operating procedures on disposal o$ ha9ardous wastes

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• -uestioning




LO53 IMPLEMENT PACAGING REUIREMENTS OF PRODUCE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Pac'aging re+uire(ents and operations are i(ple(ented in accordance with the

(ar'eting plan, $ar( wor' procedures and industry )est practice"

•

Pac'aging (aterials are selected )ased on environ(entally sound principles"• Pac'aging processes are recorded according to $ar( wor' procedures"

C%NTENTS

• Pac'aging re+uire(ents $or agrono(ic crops

• Types o$ pac'aging (aterials, including environ(ent$riendly (aterials

• #ocu(entation and record 'eeping o$ pac'aging processes

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• Pac'aging (aterials and supplies

o Plastic sac's

o Red (esh sac's

o Crates, )o4es, cartons, etc"

• eighing scales

• Sealing (achines

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• -uestioning




LO<3 IMPLEMENT STORAGE REUIREMENTS OF PRODUCE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Storage re+uire(ents and operational tas's are i(ple(ented as speci$ied in the

(ar'eting plan and $ar( wor' procedures"

•

Storage and handling o$ produce con$or( to the re+uire(ents o$ the harvestedproduce, the (ar'eting plan and industry )est practice"

• Storage processes and $acilities are (onitored and re(edial action ta'en when

necessary )ased on warehousing practices and procedures"

• Storage processes and conditions are recorded according to $ar( wor'

procedures" C%NTENTS

• Types o$ storage $acility

• Storage principles and practices /ood arehouse 'eeping

• Storage re+uire(ents $or agrono(ic crops

• ;andling o$ agrono(ic crops

• Storage processes and $acilities, including (onitoring activities

• #ocu(entation and recording o$ storage processes and conditions

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• Storage and handling $acility

o arehouse

o .or'li$t

o Conveyor, etc"?

• Tools and e+uip(ent

o eighing scales

o Moisture (eter

o Pallet, $ire e4tinguisher, etc?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #e(onstration with +uestioning




*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 IMPLEMENT A PLANT NUTRITION PROGRAM

*NIT C%#E AGR<--1-

M%#*&E TIT&E IMPLEMENTING A PLANT NUTRITION PROGRAM M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge, and

attitudes re+uired to i(ple(ent a plant nutritionprogra( in horticultural or agricultural industry" I(ple(entinga plant nutrition progra( is li'ely to )e under li(itedsupervision $ro( others, with chec'ing only related to overallprogress" The wor' is usually done within a progra(,routines, (ethods and procedures where so(e discretionand @udg(ent is re+uired in the selection o$ e+uip(ent and(aterials, organi9ation o$ wor', services, actions, and theachieve(ent o$ outco(es within ti(e and )udgetaryconstraints"





&%!" Prepare $or i(ple(entation o$ the plant nutrition progra(

&%1" Monitor soil p;

&%2" #eter(ine nutritional pro)le(s in plants

&%5" Prepare to use $ertili9ers

&%8" Prepare application e+uip(ent

&%6" Apply speci$ic products at appropriate rates




LO-3 PREPARE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLANT NUTRITION PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• /oals and target site $or i(ple(entation o$ the plant nutrition progra( including

soils, plant species and varieties are identi$ied according to $ar( wor'

procedures"• Soil co(position7nutrients o$ the area and ad@acent lands are analysed $ollowing

the soil sa(pling procedures"

• Materials $or soil and plant treat(ents are identi$ied as to proper use and storage

per (anu$acturers speci$ications"

• Services are located )ased on site plans and in consultation with the supervisor"

• %;S ha9ards and ris's are assessed and controlled in accordance with %;S

re+uire(ents and procedures"

• Suita)le personal protective e+uip(ent <PPE? is selected, used and (aintained


C%NTENTS

• Types o$ plant species and varieties

• Soil analysis

• Soil and plant treat(ents

• %;S ha9ards, ris's, and its control


C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with co((ercial agrono(ic cropping

• .ar( production plan

• or'place production data and records

• Soil test 'it and PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• .ield visit

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #irect o)servation and interview




LO3 MONITOR SOIL PH

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Soil p; in the i(ple(entation site is (onitored in relation to plant nutrition

re+uire(ent and according to $ar( wor' procedures"

•

Products use$ul in changing soil p; are identi$ied, selected and sourcedaccording to $ar( wor' procedures"

• Product application (ethods are assessed according to product type, soil type,

$ar( wor' procedures, and in due consideration o$ the environ(entali(plications"

C%NTENTS

• Soil sa(pling techni+ues

• Soil p; (onitoring and plant growth

• .actors a$$ecting soil p;

• Products use$ul in changing soil p;, including application (ethods

C%N#ITI%NS



• .ar( production plan


• Soil auger

• Soil p; 'it

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO13 DETERMINE NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS IN PLANTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Co((on nutrient de$iciency and to4icity pro)le(s in plants are identi$ied using

visual inspection in accordance with crop production (anuals"

•

Causes o$ nutritional or to4icity pro)le(s is deter(ined as prescri)ed in cropproduction (anuals, the supervisor and7or nutritional specialist e4pertise, and inaccordance with soil analysis"

• Soil a(eliorants to i(prove soil $ertility are identi$ied, co(pared, selected and

sourced according to $ar( wor' procedures" C%NTENTS

• Co((on nutrient de$iciency and to4icity pro)le(s in plants

• Causes o$ nutritional or to4icity pro)le(s

• Types and selection o$ soil a(eliorants and its application

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with co((ercial agrono(ic cropping or horticulture

• Crop production (anual


• Soil a(eliorants

• Soil test 'it

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO43 PREPARE TO USE FERTILIERS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• The $ertili9er to )e used is selected according to soil nutrient re+uire(ents, $ar(

wor' procedures, in consultation with the supervisor and7or nutritional specialist

and in due consideration o$ the environ(ental i(plications"• .ertili9er application (ethods are assessed according to $ertili9er type, soil type,

$ar( wor' procedures, and in due consideration o$ the environ(entali(plications"

• .ertili9ers are applied according to the plant growing cycle and the $ar( $ertili9er

calendar"

• .ertili9ers are properly handled and stored, ensuring (ini(al detri(ental

environ(ental i(pact according to $ar( wor' procedures" C%NTENTS

• Types and uses o$ various $ertili9ers

• Methods o$ $ertili9er application

• Soil types

• Plant growing cycle

• .ar( $ertili9er calendar

• ;andling and storage o$ $ertili9ers

• Environ(ental i(plications o$ $ertili9er application

C%N#ITI%NS



• .ar( wor' procedures

• .ertili9ers <urea, co(plete, a((ophos, a((osul, etc?

• Sprayers and storage $acility

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO53 PREPARE APPLICATION EUIPMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery are selected and preoperational and sa$ety

chec's are carried out according to (anu$acturers speci$ications and $ar( wor'

procedures"• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery are cali)rated and ad@usted according to

(anu$acturers guidelines and $ar( wor' procedures"

C%NTENTS

• Types and uses o$ tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery $or $ertili9er application

• Preoperational and sa$ety chec's on tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

• Cali)ration and ad@ust(ent o$ tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery


C%N#ITI%NS



• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery <spatula, sprayer, etc?

• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO<3 APPL SPECIFIC PRODUCTS AT APPROPRIATE RATES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Speci$ic products are selected )ased on suita)ility to (eet plant needs according

to $ar( wor' procedures"

•

Product application rates are calculated to opti(ise plant )ene$it and (ini(i9eenviron(ental i(pact according to (anu$acturers speci$ications and $ar( wor'procedures"

• Speci$ic products are applied at the correct rate, ti(ing and (ethod according to

the product type and analysis, (anu$acturers speci$ications, $ar( wor'procedures, and in due consideration o$ the environ(ental i(plications"

• Product applications are recorded according to $ar( wor' procedures"

• Target plant response to the plant nutrition progra(, as well as any nontarget

e$$ects such as environ(ental i(pact or pest responses are (onitored,docu(ented and reported to the supervisor according to $ar( wor' procedures"

C%NTENTS

• Selection o$ $ertili9ers )ased on soil analysis and plant needs

• Calculation o$ $ertili9er application rates

• Proper $ertili9er application, including rate, ti(ing and (ethod

• Record 'eeping o$ product application activities

• Monitoring, recording and reporting o$ target plant response to nutrition

progra(

C%N#ITI%NS



• .ertili9ers <urea, co(plete, a((ophos, a((osul, potash, etc"?

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery <sprayers, spatula, etc"?

• Technical (anuals on $ertili9er application

• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 CONTROL /EEDS

*NIT C%#E AGR<--1-1

M%#*&E TIT&E CONTROLLING /EEDS M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge and attitudes

re+uired to control weeds, ta'ing into considerationintegrated pest (anage(ent options" I(ple(entation isli'ely to )e under li(ited supervision $ro( others withchec'ing only related to overall progress" Responsi)ility $or and li(ited organi9ation o$ the wor' o$ others (ay )einvolved" I(ple(entation re+uires the application o$ 'nowledge in areas such as weed recognition, )iology andcontrol, and the li$ecycles o$ weed predators and hosts"





&%!" Assess weed in$estation

&%1" Plan the i(ple(entation o$ control (easures

&%2" I(ple(ent control (easures

&%5" Monitor control (ethods




LO-3 ASSESS /EED INFESTATION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Scope, density and si9e o$ the in$estation are assessed )ased on $ar( wor'

procedures"

•

eeds and )ene$icial organis(s are identi$ied and reported or recorded in $ieldnotes in accordance with crop production (anuals"

• &evels o$ weed in$estations tolerated )y the client, (ar'et or environ(ent are

identi$ied in accordance with the integrated pest (anage(ent <IPM? strategy"

• In$estation levels, a)ove which plant health or growth o)@ectives are

co(pro(ised, are identi$ied in accordance with crop production (anuals"

• Pro$essional advice is o)tained as re+uired according to enterprise guidelines"

C%NTENTS

• Types o$ weeds and Bene$icial organis(s

• Econo(ic, aesthetic or environ(ental thresholds $or a range o$ weeds

• IPM principles

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with a range o$ weeds

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (aterials $or controlling weeds <her)icides, sprayers,

weeder, gardening i(ple(ents, etc"?

• Enterprise procedures, wor' plans relevant to weed control

• IPM (anual

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO3 PLAN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROL MEASURES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Control (easures suita)le $or the in$estation are selected in accordance with the

IPM strategy"

•

Tools, e+uip(ent and i(ple(ents are selected $or each wor' activity according toenterprise wor' procedures"

• %;S ha9ards are identi$ied, ris's assessed, controls i(ple(ented and reported

to the supervisor in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents and procedures"

• Suita)le sa$ety e+uip(ent and personal protective e+uip(ent <PPE? are selected,

used, (aintained and stored in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents andprocedures"

• Control (easures are selected in $ull consideration o$ environ(ental i(plications

)ased on environ(ental policies and procedures"

C%NTENTS

• Che(ical, )iological and cultural control (ethods and treat(ents $or weeds

• IPM principles

• Range and use o$ tools, e+uip(ent and i(ple(ents $or weed control


• %;S issues and environ(ental legislative re+uire(ents

C%N#ITI%NS



• Tools, e+uip(ent and (aterials <her)icides, sprayers, weeder, gardening

i(ple(ents, etc"?


• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III :



LO13 IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Enterprise wor' tea(, contractors and IPM product suppliers are coordinated in a

se+uential, ti(ely and e$$ective (anner in consultation with the supervisor and

$ollowing $ar( wor' procedures"• Control (easures are i(ple(ented according to the IPM principles <e"g" water

(anage(ent $or rice? and %;S re+uire(ents"

• A clean and sa$e wor' area is (aintained throughout and on co(pletion o$ each

wor' activity according to %;S re+uire(ents"

• &and is prepared to ensure weed eli(ination in accordance with $ar( wor'

procedures"

• Records are (aintained as re+uired )y legislation and enterprise guidelines"

C%NTENTS

• or' coordination and consultation

• I(ple(entation o$ control (easures and IPM activities

• %;S re+uire(ents

C%N#ITI%NS




i(ple(ents, etc"?• Enterprise procedures, wor' plans relevant to weed control

• IPM (anual

• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III !



LO43 MONITOR CONTROL METHODS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Control (ethods are (onitored to identi$y side e$$ects to other plants, ani(als or

e4ternal environ(ent in accordance with $ar( wor' procedures"

•

E$$ectiveness o$ control (ethods are assessed in re$erence to speci$ied industryand enterprise standards"

• Ad@ust(ents to IPM control (ethods are i(ple(ented where necessary to (eet

enterprise speci$ications" C%NTENTS

• Range o$ site (onitoring and analysis techni+ues that (ay )e used to i(ple(ent

an IPM progra(

• Possi)le side e$$ects o$ control (ethods to plants, ani(als or e4ternal

environ(ent

• Possi)le ad@ust(ents7corrective actions related to IPM controls

C%N#ITI%NS




i(ple(ents, etc"?


• IPM (anual

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 PREPARE AND APPL CHEMICALS

*NIT C%#E AGR<--1-4

M%#*&E TIT&E PREPARING AND APPLING CHEMICALS M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge, and attitudes

re+uired to prepare and apply che(icals $or the control o$ weeds, pests and diseases" It re+uires 'nowledge o$ theche(icals related to the wor'place, the ha9ards and ris'sinvolved in their use, and the speci$ic sa$ety proceduresprescri)ed $or wor'ing unsupervised within organi9ationalguidelines" It re+uires the a)ility to handle and applyche(icals ensuring (ini(u( ris' to sel$, others andenviron(ent and accurately record their use"





&%!" #eter(ine the need $or che(ical use

&%1" Prepare appropriate che(ical

&%2" Prepare to use che(icals according to the la)el and MS#S

&%5" Apply che(icals

&%8" Clean up $ollowing che(ical application

&%6" Record application details




LO-3 DETERMINE THE NEED FOR CHEMICAL USE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Nature and level o$ the pest, weed in$estation or disease is identi$ied )ased on

crop (anuals and $ar( wor' procedures"

•

Need $or action is assessed in accordance with $ar( wor' procedures"• Assess the re+uire(ent $or che(ical use as an option within an integrated pest

(anage(ent strategy )ased on $ar( wor' procedures"

• ;a9ard and ris' analysis o$ di$$erent che(ical options is underta'en in

accordance with %;S re+uire(ents and environ(ental policies and procedures"

• Re+uire(ent $or che(ical application including coverage )y appropriate

insurance is identi$ied and con$ir(ed according to enterprise guidelines andche(ical application regulations"

C%NTENTS

• Types o$ weeds and insects and its e$$ects on crops

• Co((on plant diseases and their sy(pto(s

• Econo(ic, aesthetic or environ(ental thresholds $or a range o$ pests and

diseases

• IPM principles

• Che(ical $ree options $or pest control

• %;S issues, legislative re+uire(ents and Codes o$ Practice relevant to che(ical

use and ha9ardous waste su)stances

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with a range o$ pests and diseases

• Enterprise procedures relating to che(ical use

• Environ(ental policies and procedures

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO13 PREPARE TO USE CHEMICALS ACCORDING TO THE LABEL AND MSDS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Personal protective e+uip(ent is selected and chec'ed $or use according to the

product la)el and MS#S"

•

Re+uire(ents $or the selection, preparation and ad@ust(ent o$ applicatione+uip(ent and tools $or the appropriate che(icals are $ollowed )ased on(anu$acturers speci$ications"

• Re+uire(ents $or pre and postoperative chec's on e+uip(ent are $ollowed

)ased on (anu$acturers speci$ications"

• #a(age, wear or (al$unctions o$ any e+uip(ent is identi$ied and reported or

repaired in accordance with organi9ational reporting syste("

• Mi4ing rates are de$ined and calculated as per (anu$acturers speci$ications"

• #irections, standards and legislative re+uire(ents $or (i4ing che(icals are

$ollowed )ased on (anu$acturers speci$ications, %;S re+uire(ents, andgovern(ent regulations"

C%NTENTS

• Che(ical use according to product la)el and MS#S

• Che(ical co(pati)ility

• Calculation o$ (i4ing rates


• Pre and postoperative chec's on e+uip(ent and tools

• Cali)ration and ad@ust(ent o$ e+uip(ent and tools

•

%;S issues, legislative re+uire(ents and Codes o$ Practice relevant to che(icaluse and ha9ardous su)stances C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with a range o$ pests and diseases

• or'place e+uip(ent and storage $acilities $or che(ical (i4ing and application

<sprayers, pail, etc"?


• Che(icals and other supplies and (aterials <insecticides, her)icides, $ungicides,

etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





LO43 APPL CHEMICALS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Meteorological conditions and $orecasts are assessed prior to and during

application per enterprise guidelines and )ased on PA/ASA weather )ulletins"

• ;a9ards o$ particular che(icals are identi$ied in accordance to (anu$acturers

speci$ications and %;S procedures"• Ris's to others and the environ(ent are assessed and controlled in accordance

with %;S re+uire(ents and procedures and environ(ental regulations"

• Application e+uip(ent cali)ration procedures are $ollowed according to

(anu$acturers operating (anual"

• Procedures and precautions $or the use o$ the che(icals are interpreted $ro(

la)els and accreditation re+uire(ents )ased on enterprise guidelines"

• Re+uire(ents $or che(ical handling and application are deter(ined according to

directions, standards and legislative re+uire(ents"

• Che(icals are applied sa$ely and e$$ectively according to directions and %;S

procedures"• Che(ical spills or accident procedures are $ollowed in accordance with %;S

procedures"

• .irst aid e+uip(ent is (ade availa)le on site $ollowing %;S procedures"

C%NTENTS

• Meteorological conditions in relation to che(ical use

• Cali)ration and ad@ust(ent o$ e+uip(ent and tools

• Modes o$ che(ical a)sorption and paths o$ entry, including ris's to applicators

and the pu)lic

•

&icensing re+uire(ents and relevant govern(ent authorities• Environ(ental e$$ects o$ che(icals

• #ri$t (anage(ent

• ;a9ard identi$ication, assess(ent, control and e(ergency response

• %;S issues, legislative re+uire(ents and Codes o$ Practice relevant to che(ical

use and ha9ardous su)stances

• .irst aid practices and procedures

C%N#ITI%NS


•

or'place with a range o$ pests and diseases• or'place e+uip(ent and storage $acilities $or che(ical (i4ing and application

<sprayers, pail, etc"?


• E+uip(ent operating (anual

• Che(icals and other supplies and (aterials <insecticides, her)icides, $ungicides,

etc"?

• .irst aid e+uip(ent7'it

MET;%#%&%/IES

•

#e(onstration• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III



LO53 CLEAN UP FOLLO/ING CHEMICAL APPLICATION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Tools or e+uip(ent re+uired to clean up che(icals are selected and cleaning

re+uire(ents are $ollowed )ased on $ar( wor' procedures and organi9ational

directions and standards"• Re+uire(ents $or disposing o$ unused che(icals, e(pty containers or spilled

(aterial are de$ined $ro( directions and standards in accordance with %;Sprocedures and environ(ental legislation"

• Procedures $or reporting che(ical spills are $ollowed according to organi9ational

reporting syste("

C%NTENTS

• Cleaning o$ site and tools and e+uip(ent used in che(ical application

• Proper disposal o$ unused che(icals, containers and spilled (aterials

• Proper storage o$ che(icals

• Procedures $or reporting che(ical spills

• Environ(ental legislation

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place

• or'place tools, e+uip(ent and storage $acilities <sprayer, pail, etc"?


• Cleaning tools, e+uip(ent supplies and (aterials <)rush, detergent, rag, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III D



LO<3 RECORD APPLICATION DETAILS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Application o$ che(icals is recorded according to organi9ation procedures, la)el

directions and legislation"

•

#etails o$ the speci$ic che(ical concerned are recorded correctly in the che(icalinventory according to regulations"

• Inventory o$ personal protective e+uip(ent and application e+uip(ent is recorded

)ased on organi9ational reporting syste("

• Procedures and re+uire(ents $or reporting application details to senior

(anage(ent or client are $ollowed )ased on organi9ational reporting syste("

• Records o$ in@ury or poisoning associated with application o$ che(ical are (ade

and provided to the appropriate person )ased on organi9ational reporting syste(" C%NTENTS

• Record 'eeping related to che(ical use according to organi9ation procedures,

la)el directions and legislation

• Procedures and re+uire(ents $or reporting application details to (anage(ent

• Inventory ta'ing o$ PPE and application e+uip(ent

• Record 'eeping o$ in@ury and poisoning associated with che(ical use

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place• Enterprise procedures relating to che(ical use, including record 'eeping and

inventory

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 ESTABLISH AGRONOMIC CROPS

*NIT C%#E AGR<--10

M%#*&E TIT&E ESTABLISHING AGRONOMIC CROPS M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge, and attitudes

re+uired $or esta)lishing agrono(ic crops" It includespreparing (achinery and e+uip(ent, ploughing7cultivating,seeding, applying any preplanting treat(ents, (aintaining(achinery and e+uip(ent, relevant record 'eeping, and itre+uires the application o$ s'ills and 'nowledge to usespeciali9ed e+uip(ent to carry out seeding and $ertili9er operations appropriate to soil and weather conditions"E+uip(ent and (achinery (ay )e ani(alpowered" Inaddition, it re+uires an awareness o$ licensing re+uire(ents,sa$e wor'place and positive environ(ental practices

associated with seeding operations including sustaina)leland (anage(ent"





&%!" Prepare (achinery and e+uip(ent $or use

&%1" Prepare $or agrono(ic crop esta)lish(ent

&%2" Sow the crop

&%5" Co(plete seeding operations




LO-3 PREPARE MACHINER AND EUIPMENT FOR USE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Machinery and e+uip(ent is selected and con$ir(ed against the wor' plan and

prepared according to (anu$acturers speci$ications"

•

E+uip(ent is securely attached and cali)rated $or operation in accordance with(anu$acturers speci$ications and operating (anual"

• E4isting and potential %;S ha9ards in the wor'place are identi$ied, ris's

assessed and controlled in line with $ar( re+uire(ents and %;S procedures" C%NTENTS

• Selection and use o$ (achinery and e+uip(ent

• Preoperational and sa$ety chec's $or seeding (achinery and e+uip(ent

• %perating principles and operating (ethods $or (achinery and e+uip(ent

• Relevant provincial7(unicipal legislation, regulations and codes o$ practice with

regard to licensing re+uire(ents and the use and control o$ (achinery ande+uip(ent

• %;S ha9ards and ris's and its control

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place where agrono(ic crops are to )e esta)lished

• or'place in$or(ation relating to crop esta)lish(ent

• .ar( procedures relating to crop esta)lish(ent

• Machinery and e+uip(ent <tractor, wor' ani(al, seeder, planter, digging tools,

light hoe, )olo, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview

• Port$olio assess(ent




LO3 PREPARE FOR AGRONOMIC CROP ESTABLISHMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Soil and weather conditions are (onitored $or opti(al seeding conditions

according to $ar( wor' procedures"

•

Soil conservation and sustaina)le land (anage(ent practices are recogni9edand con$ir(ed in accordance with $ar( re+uire(ents and environ(entalconcerns"

• Seeding, $ertili9er, and pest and weed control re+uire(ents are con$ir(ed against

the wor' plan and prepared to (anu$acturers speci$ications using sa$e handlingprocedures"

• Contingency plans are prepared $or unusual seasonal conditions and

pest7disease out)rea's according to $ar( wor' procedures" C%NTENTS

• Sustaina)le land (anage(ent and soil conservation techni+ues7&andpreparation

• Crop types, preparation o$ seeds, seeding (ethods and application techni+ues

• .ertili9er types, rates o$ application and crop nutrient re+uire(ents7Integrated

nutrient (anage(ent

• Types o$ che(ical pesticides and alternative pest control (ethods <non

che(ical?7Integrated Pest Manage(ent

• Calculation o$ pesticide re+uire(ents and application rates

• E$$ects o$ weather conditions on seeding and $ertili9er application

• Contingency planning

• Relevant provincial7(unicipal legislation, regulations and codes o$ practice with

regard to wor'place %;S and the use and control o$ ha9ardous su)stances C%N#ITI%NS





• &egislation, regulations, and codes o$ practice on %;S and ha9ardoussu)stances

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

•#irect o)servation

• %ral interview





LO13 SO/ THE CROP

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Suita)le personal protective clothing and e+uip(ent is selected, used and

(aintained in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents"

•

Seeding and $ertili9er applications are carried out in accordance with theseeding7application rate and the wor' plan"

• Pest and weed control treat(ent is coordinated with seeding and $ertili9er

applications according to the wor' plan"

• Environ(ental i(plications associated with sowing operations are identi$ied,

assessed and controlled in line with $ar( re+uire(ents and environ(entalregulations"

C%NTENTS

• Seeding (ethods and application techni+ues

• Types o$ $ertili9ers and (ethods o$ application

• Pest and weed control treat(ents

• Environ(ental i(plications o$ seeding operations and $ertili9er application

• Selection, use and (aintenance o$ personal protective e+uip(ent

C%N#ITI%NS




• .ar( procedures on crop esta)lish(ent

• Materials and supplies <seeds, planting (aterials, $ertili9ers, che(icals, etc"?

• Tools, (achinery, and e+uip(ent <tractor, seeder, planter, digging tools, light hoe,

)olo, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview





LO43 COMPLETE SEEDING OPERATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Seeding, (achinery and e+uip(ent operation records are (aintained in

accordance with $ar( re+uire(ents"

•

Machinery and e+uip(ent da(age, (al$unctions or irregular per$or(ance arereported in line with $ar( re+uire(ents and operating (anual"

• Machinery and e+uip(ent is cleaned, secured and stored in line with

(anu$acturers speci$ications and $ar( re+uire(ents" C%NTENTS

• Record 'eeping related to seeding, (achinery and e+uip(ent operation

• Servicing and (aintenance procedures $or seeding (achinery and e+uip(ent

• Reporting o$ (achinery da(age, $aults or (al$unctions

• Procedures $or cleaning, securing and storing (achinery, e+uip(ent and

(aterials C%N#ITI%NS





• Seeding (achinery and e+uip(ent <tractor, seeder, planter, digging tools, light

hoe, )olo, etc"?


MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S

• #irect o)servation• %ral interview





*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 UNDERTAE AGRONOMIC CROP MAINTENANCEACTI6ITIES

*NIT C%#E AGR<--1-

M%#*&E TIT&E UNDERTAING AGRONOMIC CROP MAINTENANCEACTI6ITIES

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This unit covers the s'ills, 'nowledge, and attitudes re+uired$or (aintaining agrono(ic crops" It involves the process o$ assessing crop condition to identi$y a)nor(alities caused )ypests, weeds, soil nutrient de$iciencies and soil conditions,applying pests, disease and plant disorders and weed control(easures to (a4i(i9e crop production and providing crop$ertili9er re+uire(ents"

Monitoring agrono(ic crops is li'ely to )e carried out under li(ited supervision $ro( others with chec'ing only related to

overall progress" It is usually done within esta)lishedroutines, (ethods and procedures where so(e discretionand @udg(ent is re+uired in the selection o$ e+uip(ent and(aterials, organi9ation o$ wor', services, actions and theachieve(ent o$ outco(es within ti(e and )udgetaryconstraints"

S*//ESTE# #*RATI%N 5: hours




&%!" Assess agrono(ic crop condition, growth and re+uire(ent

&%1" Apply $ertili9er and a(end(ents

&%2" Monitor crop condition, growth, and re+uire(ent

&%5" Co(plete cleaning and hygiene operations




LO-3 ASSESS AGRONOMIC CROP CONDITION; GRO/TH AND REUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Crop is (onitored, needs assessed, and condition recorded according to $ar(

wor' procedures"

•

Pest and disease control (easures are selected )ased on species type andin$estation level according to $ar( wor' procedures and (anu$acturersreco((endation"

• Soil (oisture is regularly (easured in identi$ied sites in accordance with survey

advice, $ar( wor' procedures, and crop water re+uire(ents"

C%NTENTS

Types o$ crop (aintenance activities

/rowth stages $or a

range o$ crops Principles and (ethods

used to achieve crop (aintenance goals E$$ects on plant growth,

ha)it and production levels o$ crop (aintenance activities Site and operational re+uire(ents o$ crop (aintenance progra(

.ar( +uality procedures

and crop characteristics relative to varying (ar'et re+uire(ents

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with co((ercial plants o$ agrono(ic crops

• -uality speci$ications

• Production plan and schedule

• .ar( procedures relating to crop (aintenance

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

•Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview





LO13 MONITOR CROP CONDITION; GRO/TH AND REUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Crop (aturity and health is (onitored and $urther che(ical application

underta'en where necessary in accordance with $ar( wor' procedures"

•

;arvest ti(e is deter(ined according to the cropping calendar" C%NTENTS

• Tas' coordination o$ (aintenance activities

• Monitoring syste( o$ (aintenance activities and $eed)ac' provision

• Cropping calendar

• ;ygiene re+uire(ents $or agrono(ic crops

C%N#ITI%NS



• -uality speci$ications

• Production plan and schedule

• .ar( procedures relating to crop (aintenance (onitoring

• .ar( che(icals <$ertili9ers, a(eliorants, growth enhancers, insecticides,

her)icides, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview





LO43 COMPLETE CLEANING AND HGIENE OPERATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery are cleaned, (aintained and stored according to

(anu$acturers speci$ications, and organi9ational procedures and regulations"

•

aste (aterials $ro( (aintenance are re(oved $ro( the site in anenviron(entally aware and sa$e (anner according to $ar( wor' procedures andenviron(ental regulations"

• or' outco(es are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to

organi9ational procedures" C%NTENTS

• Proper waste collection and disposal

• Cleaning, (aintenance and storage o$ tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

• Recording and reporting o$ crop (aintenance activities

C%N#ITI%NS



• .ar( procedures relating to (aintenance o$ tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery <sprayers, pail, irrigation syste(, etc"?

• Environ(ental regulations

• Cleaning supplies and (aterials <)rush, rags, detergent, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III D:



LO-3 PREPARE TO HAR6EST AGRONOMIC CROPS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Re+uire(ents $or the wor' to )e underta'en, (ethod and order o$ harvesting is

interpreted in accordance with the harvest strategy and con$ir(ed with the

supervisor"• %;S ha9ards are identi$ied, ris's assessed and suita)le controls are

i(ple(ented in accordance with %;S re+uire(ents and procedures"



• The environ(ental i(plications o$ harvesting the crop are identi$ied, li'ely

outco(es assessed and, i$ necessary, responsi)le action is ta'en )ased on $ar(wor' procedures and environ(ental regulations"

• indrowing7swathing or appropriate harvest (ethod is co(pleted according to

the standard re+uired )y the harvest strategy"

• Crop is sa(pled $or (oisture content7(aturity in con$or(ance to the classi$ication

standards"

• The hygiene standards $or the crop and the site are identi$ied according to the

harvest strategy and7or the crop storage plan"

C%NTENTS

• Maturity para(eters $or a range o$ crops

• .ar( +uality procedures and crop characteristics relative to varying (ar'et

re+uire(ents

• Moisture and hygiene re+uire(ents $or the crop and e+uip(ent

• Environ(ental $actors a$$ecting crop harvesting activities

• Selection and use o$ harvesting tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

• &icensing re+uire(ents $or use o$ (achinery and e+uip(ent


• %;S ha9ards and ris's and controls

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with agrono(ic crops co(ing into harvest ti(e• or'place in$or(ation relating to crop harvesting

• .ar( procedures relating to crop harvesting

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview

CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III D1



LO3 PREPARE THE HAR6ESTING EUIPMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• ;arvesting (achinery and other e+uip(ent are cleaned o$ pests and other

conta(inants to (aintain crop and site hygiene standards, as re+uired )y the

harvest strategy and (anu$acturers speci$ications"• All (achinery and e+uip(ent are serviced, assessed $or relia)ility, ad@usted $or

harvesting conditions and appropriate parts are replaced to ensure relia)ilityduring the harvest in accordance with (anu$acturers speci$ications and operating(anuals"


servicing wor' are disposed o$ sa$ely and appropriately in con$or(ance toenviron(ental regulations"

• All (aintenance and servicing is docu(ented according to the re+uire(ents o$

the organi9ations record 'eeping syste("

C%NTENTS

• Machinery operating principles and (ethods

• /eneral (achine (aintenance procedures

• Preoperational and sa$ety chec's on tools, e+uip(ent and (achinery

• %perational procedures and standards $or harvesting and ancillary e+uip(ent

• Potential ha9ards associated with the operation o$ )asic tools and e+uip(ent

• Environ(ental regulations and procedures

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with agrono(ic crops co(ing into harvest ti(e

• or'place in$or(ation relating to crop harvesting

• .ar( procedures relating to crop harvesting

• Machinery operating (anuals

• Machinery and e+uip(ent <harvester, co()ine, reaper, sic'le, etc"?

• Supplies and (aterials <$uel, oil, lu)ricants, grease, rag, )rush, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• #e(onstration





LO13 HAR6EST CROPS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• ;arvesting is done and co(pleted $ollowing the harvest strategy"

• The environ(ental i(plications and %;S ha9ards are identi$ied, ris's assessed

and suita)le controls are i(ple(ented in accordance with environ(entalregulations and %;S procedures"



• ;arvesting (achinery and ancillary e+uip(ent is operated in a sa$e (anner and

at speeds to suit crop conditions according to (anu$acturers speci$ications andoperating (anuals"

• The +uality o$ the crop is (a4i(i9ed )y (aintaining the hygiene o$ all sur$aces

that co(e into contact with the crop and )y continually chec'ing and, wherenecessary, ad@usting the harvester and ancillary e+uip(ent, including their heightand other settings according to organi9ational guidelines and (anu$acturers

speci$ications" C%NTENTS

• Types o$ harvesting (achinery, harvesting principles and techni+ues

• Sa$e and e$$icient harvesting while (aintaining the highest degree o$ hygiene and

+uality possi)le

• Sa$e operation o$ harvesting (achinery and ancillary e+uip(ent at speeds to suit

crop conditions

• Chec'ing and ad@usting harvester and ancillary e+uip(ent including its height

and other settings• .actors a$$ecting +uality o$ harvest

• Pests and signs o$ pest in$estation in the crop

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with agrono(ic crops co(ing into harvest ti(e

• ;arvesting (achinery and e+uip(ent including operating (anuals <harvester,

co()ine, reaper, sic'le, etc"?• Crop production (anuals

• Supplies and (aterials <sac's, )as'ets, plastic twine, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview





LO43 COMPLETE HAR6ESTING OPERATIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• E+uip(ent is cleaned in accordance with (anu$acturers speci$ications,

organi9ational procedures and regulations"

•

Attach(ents and other ancillary e+uip(ent are cleaned and stored to (ini(i9eda(age and to (a4i(i9e hygiene according to (anu$acturers speci$ications,organi9ational procedures and regulations"

• Insecticides are applied as re+uired )y organi9ational procedures and the harvest

strategy"

• ;arvested produce is handled, transported and stored according to

organi9ational guidelines"


servicing wor' are disposed o$ sa$ely and appropriately in con$or(ance toenviron(ental regulations and %;S procedures"

• All re+uired records and docu(entation are co(pleted accurately and pro(ptly in

accordance with organi9ational re+uire(ents" C%NTENTS


• Postharvest handling and pac'aging including transport procedures $or

harvested produce

• /rading characteristics $or a range o$ crops

• Storage re+uire(ents $or a range o$ crops

• Crop +uality (onitoring procedures and para(eters

• Postoperational chec's on tools, harvester and e+uip(ent

• Recording and reporting procedures

C%N#ITI%NS


The $ollowing resources (ust )e provided

• or'place with agrono(ic crops that re+uire harvesting

• ;andling, transport, and storage $acilities <$or'li$t, pallet, plat$or( scale, (oisture(eter, conveyor, wooden plan's, etc"?

• Tools and e+uip(ent <pliers, wrench, screw driver, Phillips screw, etc"?

• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S





• %ral interview


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III D



*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 SA6E; PREPARE AND STORE AGRICULTURAL SEED

*NIT C%#E AGR<--11

M%#*&E TIT&E SA6ING; PREPARING AND STORING AGRICULTURALSEED

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge and attitude

re+uired $or selecting grain and other seed $ro( agriculturalcrops $or use as seed, to calculate the +uantity re+uired, tograde and test it, and su)se+uently to store the seed $or usein the $ollowing season"





&%!" Select seed $ro( agricultural crops

&%1" Evaluate and grade seed

&%2" Store seed

&%5" Collect and deliver seed




LO-3 SELECT SEED FROM AGRICULTURAL CROPS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• The +uantity o$ seed $or the $ollowing seasons crop is calculated and selected

according to seeding rate, ger(ination rate, area to )e planted, and the seeds

health, vigour, and si9e"• Seed and plant health, vigour and uni$or(ity are preserved $ollowing the

organi9ations +uality para(eters"• The application o$ any che(icals to the crop is underta'en in $ull consideration o$

detri(ental environ(ental i(pacts and in accordance with (anu$acturersspeci$ications and procedures.

• All wor' carried out is done using the appropriate personal protective e+uip(ent

and in accordance with %;S guidelines"

C%NTENTS

• Identi$ication o$ varieties $or a range o$ crops• Seeding re+uire(ents per hectare $or a range o$ crops

• Selection o$ appropriate seed tests

• Soil types and elevation7cli(atic conditions $or a range o$ crops

• Environ(ental controls and codes o$ practice applica)le

• Selection o$ appropriate personal protective e+uip(ent

• &egislation and regulations relating to %;S, che(ical use and application, and

use, handling and sale o$ seed C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with saved, prepared and stored seed"

• Seed test 'it, che(ical treat(ents, di$$erent seed types

• Tools and e+uip(ent <(oisture (eter, la)oratory scale, etc"?

• Enterprise procedures relating to grain storage"

• PPE

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• #e(onstration


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III DD



LO3 E6ALUATE AND GRADE SEED

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• ;arvested produce is assessed $or its seed suita)ility in accordance with the

location, the soil, and the organi9ations production and (ar'eting re+uire(ents"

•

The seed is graded according to the re+uired organi9ational +uality para(eters"• .ungicidal and insecticidal dressings are applied to the seed where appropriate

and according to the organi9ations production and (ar'eting re+uire(ents"

• Test sa(ples are ta'en, prepared and $orwarded to the analysing )ody,

according to the guidelines o$ that )ody"

• Records o$ o)servations, in$or(ation gathered, and results o$ tests and grading

are 'ept, updated, and (aintained according to the re+uire(ents o$ theorgani9ation and the industry"

C%NTENTS

• Seed suita)ility to location, soil, and (ar'et re+uire(ents

• Criteria $or grading seeds

• Seed grading procedures

• Seed treat(ent and cleaning (easures inoculation treat(ents and seed

dressings

• Record 'eeping

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with seeds $or grading

• Che(ical treat(ents and inoculants <$ungicides, insecticides, etc"?

• Tools and (aterials <Sa(pling tools, sorter7grader, etc"?

• Enterprise procedures relating to seed grading and treat(ent"

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• #e(onstration


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III !::



LO13 STORE SEED

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• The storage $acilities to )e used are selected and hygienically prepared

according to good warehousing practices"

•

Seed is trans$erred and stored according to the organi9ations %;S and hygieneguidelines in conditions that (aintain its +uality and ger(ination capacity"

• Periodical chec's o$ seed in longter( storage are conducted $or +uality $actors

and via)ility according to enterprise re+uire(ents"

• Seed sa(ples $or la)oratory testing are ta'en, prepared and $orwarded as

re+uired $ollowing organi9ational sa(pling procedures and analy9ed according toprescri)ed guidelines"

• Clear and accurate records o$ seed storage, tests and inspections are created,

(aintained and 'ept as prescri)ed in the seed storage progra("

• The condition o$ storage $acilities is (onitored $ollowing the schedule and

(ethods outlined in the seed storage progra("

• Appropriate corrective action is ta'en as re+uired to (aintain seed +uality in

accordance with enterprise re+uire(ents"

• Activities around the seed storage $acilities are underta'en according to the

%;S guidelines detailed in the seed storage progra("

C%NTENTS

• Storage procedures, techni+ues and re+uire(ents $or seed and grain

• Seed sa(pling procedures, testing and analysis

• Storage $acility inspection and (aintenance

• Pests in stored grain and its control

• .actors a$$ecting via)ility o$ seeds

• Co((on pro)le(s and corrective actions in (aintaining seed +uality

• Environ(ental i(plications and %;S ha9ards

• Record 'eeping o$ testing, pest control, and other in$or(ation a)out the seed

C%N#ITI%NS


• or'place with saved, prepared and stored grain"

• Seed sa(pling tools and (aterials <steel pro)e, plastic )ags, etc"?

• Enterprise procedures relating to sa(pling and grain storage"

• Tools, (achinery and e+uip(ent <hand truc', weighing scale, pallet, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III !:!



• %ral interview


CBC Agricultural Crops Production NC III !:1



LO43 COLLECT AND DELI6ER SEED

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Seed delivery or supply ter(s are esta)lished and applied in accordance with the

organi9ations collection or delivery procedures"

•

Seed is sold or purchased in con$or(ance to local legislation and regulations"• The inter(unicipal (ove(ent o$ seeds is done in accordance with local

legislation and regulations"

C%NTENTS

• Sources o$ purchased seed

• &egislation and regulations relating to contractor engage(ent, vehicle and plant

use, and to the use, handling, (ove(ent, and sale o$ seed

• Records and docu(entation $or trac'ing and handling o$ seed

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• or'place with saved, prepared and stored grain"

• or'place in$or(ation relating to grain storage

• Enterprise procedures relating to seed collection and delivery"

• Tools, (achinery, and e+uip(ent <weighing scales, hand truc', etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview





*NIT %. C%MPETENC0 IMPLEMENT 6ERTEBRATE PEST CONTROL PROGRAM

*NIT C%#E AGR<--14

M%#*&E TIT&E IMPLEMENTING 6ERTEBRATE PEST CONTROLPROGRAM

M%#*&E #ESCRIPT%R This (odule covers the s'ills, 'nowledge and attitudes

re+uired to plan and i(ple(ent a strategy $or the control o$ verte)rate pests in a rural environ(ent" It re+uires theapplication o$ 'nowledge and s'ills to assess the severity o$ pest in$estation and deter(ine (ethods and applications $or the e$$ective control o$ verte)rate pests without har( to other species or the environ(ent" Co(petency re+uires anawareness o$ legislative re+uire(ents with regard to ani(alwel$are, )iosecurity, sa$ety and environ(ental protection"





&%!" Assess re+uire(ents $or pest control

&%1" Prepare to i(ple(ent control progra(

&%2" Control verte)rate pests

&%5" Co(plete control progra(




LO-3 ASSESS REUIREMENTS FOR PEST CONTROL

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• erte)rate pest control re+uire(ents are assessed and clari$ied according to $ar(

o)@ectives"

•

Inspections are carried out to ascertain type and severity o$ pest in$estations inaccordance with enterprise guidelines"

• Control agents and (ethods o$ application to prevent, control or (anage

verte)rate pests are deter(ined )ased on technical (anuals7crop protection(anuals and in accordance with organi9ational procedures"

• Control progra( is developed $or i(ple(entation according to $ar( re+uire(ents"

C%NTENTS

• Types, species and nature o$ verte)rate pests

• Assess(ent o$ in$estations

• Selection and application o$ control agents and (ethods

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• or'place with verte)rate pest pro)le(

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (aterials used to control verte)rate pest <)aits, traps,

che(icals, rodenticides, etc"?

• .ar( procedures relating to verte)rate pest control"

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview





LO13 CONTROL 6ERTEBRATE PESTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Control progra( is i(ple(ented according to %;S, legislative and $ar(

re+uire(ents"

•

Sa$eguards are e(ployed to ensure that targeted pests are controlled and allother species re(ain unhar(ed )ased on (anu$acturers speci$ications andorgani9ational procedures"

• Integrated health (anage(ent is considered and i(ple(ented as re+uired in

accordance with %;S re+uire(ents"

• Environ(ental i(pacts are assessed and controlled according to legislative and

$ar( re+uire(ents"

C%NTENTS

• %;S, legislative and industry re+uire(ents $or verte)rate pest control

• Proper selection, use, handling and disposal o$ ha9ardous su)stances and waste

(aterials

• Control (ethods and techni+ues

• Sa$ety signage

• Environ(ental guidelines to protect native vegetation, $lora and $auna

• PPE and ;ygiene re+uire(ents

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che(icals, rodenticides, etc"?

• PPE

• .ar( procedures relating to verte)rate pest control"

• Environ(ental regulations and legislation

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration• Si(ulation

ASSESSMENT MET;%#S


• %ral interview


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LO43 COMPLETE CONTROL PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Carcasses and control agents are disposed o$ according to environ(ental and

industry Codes o$ Practice"

•

Control progra( and outco(es are reviewed and evaluated according to )estpractices and planned verte)rate pest (anage(ent"

• E+uip(ent and wor' areas are cleaned and returned to operating order

according to %;S and $ar( re+uire(ents"

• Relevant in$or(ation is docu(ented and (aintained in co(pliance to industry

standards and $ar( re+uire(ents"

C%NTENTS

• Environ(ental and industry codes o$ practice $or the disposal o$ carcasses and

control agents

• Proper cleaning, handling and storage o$ tools, e+uip(ent and e4cess che(icals

• Best practices in verte)rate pest (anage(ent

• #ocu(entation and evaluation o$ progra( and outco(es

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che(icals, rodenticides, etc"?• .ar( procedures relating to verte)rate pest control"

• Tools, e+uip(ent and (aterials in carcass disposal <tong, gloves, disin$ectants,

)ags, etc"?

MET;%#%&%/IES

• #e(onstration

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