JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
AGRI – FISHERY – ARTS – AQUACULTURE (NC II)
Aquaculture (NC II) Curriculum Guide
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Aquaculture National Certificate Level II (NC II).
It covers four common competencies that a high school student ought to possess:
1) using tools, equipment and paraphernalia;
2) performing mensuration and calculation;
3) apply safety measures in farm operation; and
4) interpreting technical designs and plans.
The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following:
1) discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course and;
3) exploration on career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in aquaculture
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore career opportunities in aquaculture
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Recognize Personal Competencies and Skills (PeCS) needed aquaculture
1.1. Identify and assess one’s PeCS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits
1.2. Identify and assess a practitioner’s PeCS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits
1.3. Compare self with a practitioner.
1.4. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market for aquaculture.
1.1. Identify the different products/services available in the market
1.2. Enumerate the differences between these products
1.3. Identify who the customers of these products are and the reason these products/services are purchased
1.4. Identify the companies who sell these products/services in the market
LESSON 1: USE FISHERY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UT)
LO 1. Select and use fishery tools
1.1. Identify appropriate fishery tools according to requirement
1.2. Check for faulty and defective tools in accordance with farm procedures
1.3. Use appropriate tools and equipment
LO 2. Select and operate fishery equipment
2.1. Identify fishery equipment and facilities
2.2. Conduct pre-operation check-up in line with manufacturer’s manual
2.3. Follow safety precautions
2.4. Identify and report faults and defects of tools
2.5. Use fishery equipment and facilities according to their functions
2.6. Read instructional manuals on farm tools and equipment
LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance
3.1. Follow aquaculture procedures in cleaning tools, equipment and facilities after use
3.2. Perform routine check-up and maintenance
3.3. Store tools and equipment in areas in accordance with farm procedures
LESSON NO. 2: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION (MC)
LO 1. Perform estimation
1.1. Identify job requirements from oral and written communication
1.2. Estimate quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work/task
1.3. Estimate time needed to complete a work/activity
1.4. Make estimate of work materials and resources
LO 2. Perform basic calculations
2.1. Check and complete computed number
2.2. Identify basic calculations to be made according to job requirements
2.3. Ascertain systems and units of measurement to be followed
2.4. Follow the appropriate mathematical operations to comply with the job requirements
2.5. Explain how to review and check results obtained in the computation of mathematical problems
2.6. Calculate whole numbers, fractions, percentages and mixed numbers
LESSON NO. 3: DRAW THE LAYOUT PLANS FOR PONDS, TANKS PENS AND CAGES (ID)
LO 1. Draw layout plans for ponds
1.1. Identify different pond compartments
1.2. Use signs and symbols of plan according to fishpond engineering standards
1.3. Draw layouts of different pond designs according to established procedures
LO 2. Draw layout plans for tanks
2.1. Identify different life support systems for tanks
2.2. Use signs and symbols of plan according to fishpond engineering standards
2.3. Draw layouts of different tank designs according to established procedures
LO 3. Draw layout plans for pens and cages
3.1. Identify the different life support systems for pens and cages
3.2. Use signs and symbols of plan according to fishpond engineering standards
3.3. Draw layouts of different pens and cages designs according to established procedures
LESSON 4: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS (OS)
LO 1. Apply appropriate safety measures
1.1. Identify work tasks
1.2. Determine place and time for safety measures
1.3. Prepare appropriate tools, materials and outfits
1.4. Use tools and materials accordingly
1.5. Identify hazards
1.6. Wear outfit accordingly
1.7. Observe shelf life
1.8. Follow emergency procedures
LO 2. Safekeeping/disposal of tools materials and outfit
2.1. Explain how to clean used tools and outfits before storing
2.2. Label unused materials and supplies according to manufacturer’s recommendation before storing
2.3. Observe how to dispose waste materials
This is a specialization course which leads to an Aquaculture National Certificate II (NC II). It covers one core competency that a high school student ought to possess: conducting pre-operations aquaculture activities.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of the key concepts relative to the course and;
3) exploration of career opportunities
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in aquaculture
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore on opportunities for Aquaculture as a career or source of extra income
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Develop and Strengthen Personal Competencies and Skills (PeCS) needed aquaculture
1.1. Identify & Assess one’s PeCS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits
1.2. Identify successful entrepreneurs/ employees in the town
1.3. Identify & Assess a practitioner’s: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits
1.4. Compare self with a practitioner
1.5. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
1.6. Align, strengthen, develop areas based on the results of the PeCS Assessment
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market for aquaculture
1.1 Identify the players/competitors within the town
1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market
1.3 Enumerate the differences between these products/ services
LO 2. Recognize the customers in the aquaculture market
2.1. Identify the different customers of the market
2.2. Identify the customers’ needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.3. Conduct observation exercises, interviews, Focused Group Discussions (FGD) and a survey
LO3. Create new business ideas using the various techniques and based on the analyses of the market for aquaculture
4.1. Generate business ideas using knowledge, skills, passions, and interests
4.2. Generate business ideas using new applications (finding new use for existing products/materials)
4.3. Generate business ideas from one’s irritants
LO 4. Create new business ideas using the various techniques and based on the analyses of the market for aquaculture
4.1. Generate business ideas based on striking Ideas
4.2. Generate business ideas using the Serendipity Walk
QUARTER 1 – CONDUCT PRE-OPERATIONS AQUACULTURE ACTIVITIES
LESSON 1: PREPARATION OF TOOLS AND SIMPLE EQUIPMENT (PT)
LO 1. Prepare tools and materials in fishpond/fish tank construction
1.1. Check and clean tools and equipment
1.2. Check harvesting tools
1.3. Perform simple repairs
1.4. Inspect materials for possible repair
QUARTER 2 – CHANGING WATER OF AQUACULUTURE FACILITY
1.5. Determine the volume of water
1.6. Select appropriate method of water exchange
1.7. Carry out water exchange
QUARTER 3 – MORTALITIES
1.8. Determine and analyze mortality
1.9. Check and prevent predators
1.10. Determine the causes of mortality
1.11. Observe the precautionary measures in reducing mortality
1.12. Follow steps in using disinfectants
QUARTER 4 – PREPARE AND SECURE AQUACULTURE FACILITIES
1.13. Prepare ponds, cages and frames
1.14. Brush and repair cages and frames
1.15. Clean and disinfect tanks
1.16. Install structures during inclement weather
1.17. Store tools and equipment properly
This is a specialization course which leads to Aquaculture National Certificate II (NC II). It covers one core competency that a high school student ought to possess: preparing and maintaining aquaculture facilities.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) a discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course, and
3) exploration of career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in aquaculture
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore on opportunities for Aquaculture as a career or source of extra income
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Develop and strengthen Personal Competencies and Skills (PeCS) needed in aquaculture
1.1. Identify and assess one’s PeCS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits
1.2. Identify successful entrepreneurs/employees in the province
1.3. Identify and assess a practitioner’s PeCS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits
1.4. Compare self with a practitioner
1.5. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
1.6. Align, strengthen, develop areas based on the results of the PeCS Assessment
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market for aquaculture
1.1 Identify the players/competitors within the province
1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market
1.3 Enumerate the differences between these products/ services
LO 2. Develop a product for the aquaculture market
2.1. Identify what is of “Value” to the customer
2.2. Identify the Customer
2.3. Define and identify what makes a product different
2.4. Enumerate and apply creativity and innovation techniques in order to develop a product that stands out.
2.5. Identify the unique selling proposition (USP) of the product
LO 3. Select a business idea for the aquaculture market based on the criteria and techniques provided
3.1. Identify potential business ideas to select from
3.2. Enumerate the various criteria and steps to selecting a business idea
3.3. Apply the criteria/steps in order to select a viable business idea.
3.4. Identify a business idea based on the criteria/steps provided
LO 4. Develop a brand for the product
4.1. Identify the benefits of having a good brand
4.2. Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province
4.3. Enumerate the criteria for developing a brand
4.4. Generate a brand that is clear and follows the techniques of generating a brand
QUARTER 1
LESSON 1: PREPARE AND MAINTAIN AQUACULTURE FACILITIES (PM)
LO 1. Check the condition of site
1.1. Sample and analyze the soil for water holding capacity
1.2. Determine the volume of water resources
1.3. Assess the quality of water
1.4. Measure the topography of the site
1.5. Determine the sources of natural food
1.6. Determine the suitable species to culture
1.7. Read the tidal level
1.8. Determine the area of the tank and the budget for its construction
1.9. Analyze water
QUARTER 2
Ponds
1.10. Determine the area, depth and the number and size of compartments
1.11. Position the markers as guides
1.12. Determine the materials used
1.13. Determine the number of pumps and their location
1.14. Plan for the other important facilities
QUARTER 3
Tanks
1.15. Determine the area, depth and the number and size of compartments
1.16. Position the markers as guides
1.17. Determine the materials used
1.18. Determine the number of pumps and their location
1.19. Plan for the other important facilities
Pens
1.20. Determine the area, depth and the number and size of compartments
1.21. Determine the materials used
Cages
1.22. Determine the area, depth, and the number and size of compartments
1.23. Determine the materials used
1.24. Determine the mesh size
QUARTER 4
Ponds
1.25. Prepare construction resources
1.26. Install major and other support facilities
1.27. Install life support facilities
Tanks
1.28. Install life support facilities
1.29. Lay out facilities
Pens
1.30. Fabricate netting materials, floats and sinkers
1.31. Inspect and set-up nets
Cages
1.32. Check bottom of net
1.33. Check mooring system
1.34. Set-up net
This is a specialization course which leads to Aquaculture National Certificate II (NC II). It covers one core competency that a high school student ought to possess, Operate Fish Nursery.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course and
3) exploration on career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in aquaculture
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Specialize on opportunities for Aquaculture as a career or source of extra income
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Develop and strengthen personal competencies and skills (PECs) needed in Aquaculture
1. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
2. Align one’s PECs according to his/her business/career choice
3. Create a plan of action that ensures success of his/her business/career choice
LO 1. Develop a product/service in Aquaculture
1.1. Identify what is of “Value” to the customer
1.2. Identify the customer to sell to
1.3. Explain what makes a product unique and competitive
1.4. Apply creativity and innovative techniques to develop marketable product
1.5. Employ a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to the product/service
LO 2. Select a business idea
based on the criteria and techniques set
2.1. Enumerate various criteria and steps in selecting a business idea
2.2. Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable business idea
2.3. Determine a business idea based on the criteria/techniques set
LO 3. Develop a brand for the product
3.1. Identify the benefits of having a good brand
3.2. Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province
3.3. Enumerate the criteria for developing a brand
3.4. Generate a clear appealing product brand
QUARTER 1 : PREPARE AND MAINTAIN FISH NURSERIES (PM)
LO 1. Prepare and maintain fish/shrimp nurseries
1.1. Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials
1.2. Dry the pond
1.3. Repair & plow the soil and dried again
1.4. Harrow and dry the soil
1.5. Select and apply lime
1.6. Select and apply predator and pest control
1.7. Grow the natural food
1.8. Select fertilizer and compute rate application
1.9. Set-up aerators/agitators
1.10. Determine water quality parameters i.e. D.O., Transparency, Nitrates, Ammonia and temperature are determined prior to stocking of fry
1.11. Observe care in handling, transporting and stocking of fishes
QUARTER 2 : FEEDS AND FEEDING (FF)
LO 1. Feeds and Feeding
1.1. Store feeds properly
1.2. Analyze the effect of time and frequency of feeding
1.3. Apply the principles of manual and mechanical feeding
1.4. Determine the economic and environmental impact of improper feeding
1.5. Sample and analyze composition of commercial feeds
1.6. Formulate feed with the desired Crude Protein content using locally available ingredients
1.7. Compute daily feed ration
QUARTER 3 : WATER QUALITY AND FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT (WF)
LO 1. Water Quality
1.1. Monitor water quality
1.2. Maintain Optimum Water Quality
LO 2. Fish Health Management
2.1. Monitor and observe occurrence of diseases
2.2. Diagnose infected fish
2.3. Identify appropriate treatment
2.4. Practice preventive measures against disease
QUARTER 4 : HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST HANDLING (HH)
LO 1. Harvest and Post Harvest Handling
1.1. Schedule harvest
1.2. Prepare harvesting materials and supplies required in the harvest operation
1.3. Observe proper handling while harvesting
1.4. Demonstrate proper grading, counting and packing of live fish
This is a specialization course which leads to Aquaculture National Certificate II (NC II). It covers one core competency that a high school student ought to possess to perform fish or shrimp grow-out operations.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course and
3) exploration on career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in aquaculture
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Specialize on opportunities for Aquaculture as a career or source of extra income
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Develop and strengthen personal competencies and skills (PECs) needed in Aquaculture
1. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
2. Align one’s PECs according to his/her business/career choice
3. Create a plan of action that ensures success of his/her business/career choice
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Develop a product/service in Aquaculture
1.1. Identify what is of “Value” to the customer
1.2. Identify the customer to sell to
1.3. Explain what makes a product unique and competitive
1.4. Apply creativity and Innovative techniques to develop marketable product
1.5. Employ a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to the product/service
LO 2. Select a business idea based on the criteria and techniques set
2.1. Enumerate various criteria and steps in selecting a business idea
2.2. Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable business idea
2.3. Determine a business idea based on the criteria/techniques set
LO 3. Develop a brand for the product
3.1. Identify the benefits of having a good brand
3.2. Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province
3.3. Enumerate the criteria for developing a brand
3.4. Generate a clear appealing product brand
QUARTER 1 : PREPARE GROW-OUT FACILITIES (GF)
LO 1. Grow-Out Facilities
1.1. Ponds
1.1.1. Dry pond
1.1.2. Apply predator control
1.1.3. Analyze soil pH
1.1.4. Apply lime to correct soil acidity
1.1.5. Compute fertilizer requirement
1.1.6. Apply fertilizer to enhance growth of natural food
1.2. Pens and Cages
1.2.1. Install or set-up frames
1.2.2. Install fabricated net into cages to the cage frame
1.3. Tanks
1.3.1. Tanks are cleaned, dried and disinfected
QUARTER 2 : STOCKING OF FINGERLINGS AND STOCK SAMPLING (FS)
LO 1. Stock Fingerlings
1.1. Acclimatize fish/crustacean fingerlings
1.2. Determine the stocking density with due consideration on the pond carrying capacity
1.3. Classify suitable species of fish/shrimp
LO 2. Stock Sampling
2.1. Assess fingerling quality
2.2. Release fingerlings as scheduled or at appropriate time of the day
2.3. Maintain growth of natural food
2.4. Weigh stock samples for ABW and Biomass determination
2.5. Undertake regular stock sampling
QUARTER 3 : PERFORM FEEDING OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN GOOD WATER QUALITY
LO 1. Perform Feeding Operations
1.1. Select feeds based on quality
1.2. Sample and analyze feeds periodically
1.3. Compute Average Body Weight (ABW), Biomass, Daily Feed Ration (DFR) and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
1.4. Formulate feeds using locally available materials
1.5. Record feed consumption
LO 2. Maintain Good Water Quality
2.1 Monitor water quality using appropriate measuring instruments according to the Standard Methods In The Analysis Of Water And Wastewater
2.2 Maintain optimum water quality by pond freshening and bio-manipulation
QUARTER 4 : PERFORM COMMON DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT / HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST HANDLING (DT)
LO 1. Perform Common Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
1.1. Observe and monitor disease through physical appearance and behavioral patterns of the stock
1.2. Sample and diagnose Infected fish
1.3. Identify and implement recommended treatment
1.4. Prevent/safeguard the stock against occurrences of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases
LO 2. Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling
2.1. Schedule harvest and market of products
2.2. Use seine in pond and cages to harvest the stock
2.3. Lift the cages to collect the stock
2.4. Pack and transport harvested fishes
2.5. Prepare cost and return analysis of the project
2.6. Keep financial records
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
Please refer to the sample Curriculum Map on the next page for the number of semesters per Agri-Fishery Arts specialization and those that have pre-requisites. Curriculum Maps may be modified according to specializations offered by a school.
Source: K to 12 TLE Agri – Fishery Arts – Aquaculture (NC II) Curriculum Guide
