JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
AGRI – FISHERY ARTS – AGRI – CROP PRODUCTION (NC I)
AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Agricultural Crop Production National Certificate Level I (NC I). 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) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures; and 4) interpreting technical drawing 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 of career opportunities.
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Recognize Personal Competencies and Skills (PeCS) needed in agricultural crop production
1.1. Identify and assess one’s PeCS
1.2. Identify and assess a practitioner’s PeCS
1.3. Compare self with a practicing entrepreneur/employee
1.4. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
LESSON 1: USE OF FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE (UT)
LO 1. Select and use farm tools
1.1. Identify farm tools according to use
1.2. Check farm tools for faults
1.3. Use appropriate tools for the job requirement according to manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
LO 2. Select farm equipment
2.1. Identify appropriate farm equipment
2.2. Follow the guidelines in the instructional manual of farm equipment
2.3. Conduct pre-operation check-up in line with the manufacturer’s manual
2.4. Identify faults in farm equipment and facilities
2.5. Use farm equipment according to their function
LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance
3.1. Clean tools and equipment after use in line with farm procedures
3.2. Perform routine check-up and maintenance
3.3. Follow procedures in sharpening and oiling farm tools and equipment
LESSON 2: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION (MC)
LO 1. Perform estimation
1.1. Identify job requirement from written and oral communications
1.2. Estimate the quantity of materials and resources required to complete a work/ task
1.3. Estimate time needed to complete a work/activity
1.4. Calculate the duration of work completion
1.5. Follow procedures in reporting to appropriate persons the estimate of materials and resources
LO 2. Perform basic workplace calculation
2.1. Identify calculations to be done according to the job requirement
2.2. Determine correct methods of calculation
2.3. Ascertain systems and units of measurement to be followed
2.4. Perform calculations needed to complete a task using the four basic mathematical operations
2.5. Employ different techniques in checking accuracy of result
2.6. Use appropriate operations to comply with the job requirement
LESSON 3: INTERPRET PLANS AND DRAWINGS (ID)
LO 1. Layout garden plots
1.1. Design farm plans and layouts according to crop grown
1.2. Follow strictly planting system and practices according to approved cultural practices
1.3. Interpret irrigation system plan according to established procedures
1.4. Differentiate designs of irrigation systems
LESSON 4: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS (OS)
LO 1. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in farm
1.1. Apply safety measures based on work requirement and farm procedures
1.2. Utilize tools and materials in accordance with farm requirements
1.3. Explain the importance of wearing work outfit in accordance with farm requirements
1.4. Check shelf life and/or expiration of materials and supplies against manufacturer’s specifications
1.5. Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and report them in accordance with farm guidelines
LO 2. Safely keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
2.1. Observe procedures in cleaning used outfits in line with farm procedure before storing
2.2. Follow the guidelines in labeling unused materials to be stored according to manufacturer’s recommendation and farm requirements.
2.3. Dispose waste materials according to manufacturer’s, government and farm requirements
This module covers the skills and knowledge required to support horticultural and nursery production under supervision. It requires the ability to prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production and nursery work practices; ensure hygiene and quality control; undertake routine production assistance work; handle materials and equipment; and perform thorough cleanups upon completion of the work. Supporting horticultural and nursery production work requires knowledge of safe work practices relating to (1) basic crop and nursery plant maintenance activities (2) basic stock control procedures (3) propagation and handling techniques—including planting, maintaining, picking and packing, loading and unloading, and (4) using associated farm tools and equipment.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain the cultural methods and practices in crop production
2. Formulate adaptive cultural practices in the care and maintenance of a school nursery
3. Explore career opportunities in agricultural crop production
LO 1. Develop and strengthen Personal Competencies and Skills (PeCS) needed in agricultural crop production
1.1. Identify and assess one’s PeCS: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits
1.2. Identify successful entrepreneurs/employees in the town 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 agricultural crop production
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 of the agricultural crop production market
2.1. Identify the different customers of the market
2.2. Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.3. Conduct observation exercises, interviews, FGDs and surveys
LO 3. Create new business ideas using the various techniques and based on the analyses of the market for Agricultural Crop Production.
3.1. Generate business ideas using knowledge, skills, passions, and interests
3.2. Generate business ideas using new applications
(finding new use for existing products/materials)
3.3. Generate business ideas from one’s Irritants
LO 4. Create new business ideas using the various techniques based on the analyses of the market for Agricultural Crop Production
4.1. Generate business ideas based on striking Ideas
4.2. Generate business ideas using the Serendipity Walk
QUARTER 1 and 2
LESSON 1. SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL WORK (HC)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production work
1.1. Identify the required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or teacher’s/supervisor’s instructions
1.2. Check farm tools, materials and equipment for faults and defects based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
1.3. Demonstrate the correct manual handling procedures and techniques when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the load and vehicle
1.4. Select and check the suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), as required by the job
1.5. Provide the work support in accordance with OHS requirements and the workplace information
1.6. Identify OHS hazards and file a report based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
LO 2. Undertake horticultural production work as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on authority requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Undertake work in a safe and environmentally sound manner according to enterprise guidelines
2.3. Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner as specified in the employee manual
2.4. Observe workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials following enterprise policy and procedures
2.5. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to authority based on company reporting procedures
LO 3. Handle materials and equipment
3.1. Store waste material in a designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
3.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
3.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site while working in accordance with OHS procedures
LO 4. Cleanup on completion of work
4.1. Return materials to store or dispose of according to company standard procedures
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications
4.3. Report work outcomes to the authority following established reporting formats
Quarter 3 and 4
LESSON 2: SUPPORT NURSERY WORK (NW)
LO 1.Prepare materials, tools and equipment for nursery work
1.1. Identify the required materials, tools and equipment based on lists provided and/or authority’s instructions
1.2. Check the materials, tools and equipment based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures and report those with insufficient or faulty items to the authority
1.3. Demonstrate correct manual handling procedures and techniques when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the load and vehicle
1.4. Select and check the suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), as required by the job
1.5. Provide nursery support according to OHS requirements and workplace information
1.6. Identify and report OHS hazards to the authority based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
LO 2. Undertake nursery work as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on authority requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Undertake nursery work in a safe, appropriate and environmentally sound manner according to nursery guidelines
2.3. Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner as specified in the employee manual
2.4. Observe good workplace practice in handling and disposing of materials following nursery policy, procedures and OHS requirements
2.5. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to authority, based on company reporting procedures
LO 3. Store and stockpile materials
3.1. Store plant debris and waste material produced during nursery activities according to nursery/OHS procedure
3.2. Prepare and process plant debris and waste materials in an appropriate and safe manner according to accepted recycling/composting practices and procedures
3.3. Stockpile all surplus materials according to company disposition guidelines
3.4. Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing nursery activities following routine maintenance procedures
LO 4. Cleanup on completion of nursery work
4.1. Store plants and materials according to company storage guidelines and OHS requirements
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications
4.3. Report work outcome to the supervisor following established reporting formats
This module covers the skills and knowledge required to support agronomic cropping work under supervision. It requires the ability to prepare materials, tools and equipment for cropping work; undertake cropping activities; and handle materials and equipment. Supporting agronomic cropping work requires knowledge of safe work practices, cropping practices and related tools and equipment.
This also covers the skills and knowledge required to support the installation, operation and maintenance of watering and drainage systems under direct supervision. It requires the ability to prepare materials, tools and equipment for irrigation work, undertake irrigation activities, handle materials and equipment, and perform thorough cleanups upon completion of the work. Supporting irrigation work requires knowledge of safe work practices, irrigation work techniques, irrigation tools and equipment, and repair and maintenance of irrigation components and systems.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain the cultural methods and practices in agronomic crop production
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore career opportunities in the field after taking the course
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PeCS)
LO 1. Develop and strengthen Personal Competencies and Skills (PeCS) needed in agricultural crop production
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 agricultural crop production
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 agricultural crop production 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 based on the criteria and techniques provided for the agricultural crop production market
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 and 2
LESSON 1: SUPPORT CROP WORK
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for agronomic crop work
1.1. Identify the required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or authority instructions.
1.2. Check materials, tools and equipment for sufficient quantity, faults/defects based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
1.3. Demonstrate correct manual handling procedures and techniques when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the load to the materials, tools and equipment
1.4. Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to use according to job requirements
1.5. Provide cropping support according to OHS requirements and workplace information
1.6. Identify OHS hazards and report to the teacher/supervisor based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
LO 2. Undertake agronomic crop work as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on supervisor’s requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Undertake cropping work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner according to enterprise guidelines
2.3. Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner as specified in the employee manual
2.4. Observe good workplace practice in handling and disposing of materials following enterprise policy and procedures
2.5. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to authority, based on company reporting procedures
LO 3. Handle materials and equipment
3.1. Store/dispose of waste material and debris in a designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
3.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
3.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking irrigation activities in accordance with OHS procedures
LO 4. Cleanup on completion of cropping work
4.1. Return, storage cabin or dispose of materials according to company standard procedures
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications
4.3. Report work outcomes to the authority following established reporting formats
QUARTER 3 and 4
LESSON 2: SUPPORT IRRIGATION WORKS (IW)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for irrigation work.
1.1. Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or authority’s instructions
1.2. Check materials, tools and equipment for insufficient quantity or faults/defects and report to the authority based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
1.3. Demonstrate correct manual handling and techniques used when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the materials, tools and equipment
1.4. Follow material and equipment handling procedures
1.5. Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to use and according to job requirements
1.6. Provide irrigation support according to OHS requirements and according to workplace information
1.7. Identify and report to the supervisor the OHS hazards based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
LO 2. Undertake irrigation work as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on authority’s requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Undertake irrigation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines
2.3. Carry out in a positive and professional manner the interactions with other staff and customers as specified in the employee manual
2.4. Observe handling and disposal practices of materials for irrigation work, following engineering and enterprise policy and procedures
2.5. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to authority based on company reporting procedures
LO 3. Handle materials and equipment
3.1. Store waste material and debris in the designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
3.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
3.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking irrigation activities in accordance with OHS procedures
LO 4. Cleanup on completion of irrigation activities
4.1. Return to storage cabin or dispose the materials according to company standard procedures and supervisor’s instructions
4.2. Clean, maintain and store the tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and supervisors’ instructions
4.3. Make the site clean according to authorities’ instructions and good environmental practices
4.4. Report work outcomes to the authority following established reporting formats
Source: DEPED – K to 12 Agri – Fishery Arts – Agri – Crop Production (NC I) Curriculum Guide
